Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Yamaha Xsr900. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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