Super Tenere Weight vs BMW R 1200 GS

[socallee]

Rider magazine lists the weight of the super tenere at 575 pounds wet. BMW lists the wet weight of the R1200 GS at 516 pounds. 59 pounds seems like a big difference to me, am I missing something?

 

[Maybert]

Motorcycle consumer news measured wet weight for the beemer at 532lbs. Sounds right on based on my previous experience.

http://mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval/2010JulyBMWGS.pdf

40 more lbs for the XTZ doesn't seem excessive, especially if its packaged and suspended right. And (hopefully) the final drive doesn't melt.

Its like getting more for your money!

 

[joedec]

BMW doesn't measure with any accessories, no ABS, no traction control, etc. I know the ABS weighs in at 22 extra on my CBR!

 

[GrahamD]

BMW GS 1200 Adventure.

Claimed weight: 90% fueled, road ready: 259kg's (569.8lbs)
Actual weight: Fully fueled: 273kg's (600.6lbs)

Yamaha Super Tenere

Claimed weight (wet): 261kg's (574.2 lbs)
Actual weight (Wet): 268kg's (589.6 lbs)

BMW GS 1200

Claimed weight: 90% fueled, road ready: 229kg's (503.8lbs)
Actual weight: Fully fueled: 242kg's (532.4lbs)

KTM 990 Adventure

Claimed weight (Dry): 209kg's (459.8 lbs)
Actual weight (Wet): 240kg's (528 lbs)


Not all standard, the S10 had a few accessories mounted, the others had cats removed and or aftermarket exhausts etc, all on the same scales in the same hour or so.

The full story here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12836924&postcount=2381

Cheers
Graham

 

[GrahamD]

wrong button again :

 

[pqsqac]

I don't about the other bikes but the XT has a steel frame which adds some poundage.

 

[colorider]

40 more lbs for the XTZ doesn't seem excessive, especially if its packaged and suspended right.

Heck, I've lost 35 pounds since last riding season so figure I'm ahead no matter what I'm riding!!! ;D

 

[markjenn]

Slippery subject, but other folks have navigated the spec sheets and actual weight morass and concluded that a comparably-equipped S10 weighs about 35-lbs more than the R1200GS. Not insignificant, but not a deal-breaker either. Like the engine being slightly down on power compared to the GS, this is something I hope Yamaha improves in the first "polish the rough edges" revision.

- Mark

 

[kgfire]

There's no doubt the the Tenere will weigh a bit more than the GS ... but ... in U.S. dollars a similarly spec'd. GS is about $3000 MORE than the Yamaha.
The ST holds a gallon more of fuel so that is also a factor in the weight difference.

 

[k woo]

A test ride will immediately dispel ANY worries about the Tenere weighing a few more pounds than the GS. It does ride, turn and feel like a MUCH lighter bike. With it's central mass carried lower it will pick up easier if dropped than a few pounds lighter but more top heavy GS. There is a video out there of a guy laying his S10 over and picking it up a couple of times in his back yard with relative ease. I'll post it if I can find it.

 

[~TABASCO~]

A test ride will immediately dispel ANY worries about the Tenere weighing a few more pounds than the GS. It does ride, turn and feel like a MUCH lighter bike. With it's central mass carried lower it will pick up easier if dropped than a few pounds lighter but more top heavy GS. There is a video out there of a guy laying his S10 over and picking it up a couple of times in his back yard with relative ease. I'll post it if I can find it.

X2 Without repeating what you just said in a different way...

 

[Brntrt]

I rode a Super Tenere, an R1200GS and my Trusty KLR all within a day of each other. The KLR felt the heaviest and the Tenere the lightest. The last thing I thought about riding the Tenere was the weight. It's a non issue in my book..

 

[kgfire]

I rode a Super Tenere, an R1200GS and my Trusty KLR all within a day of each other. The KLR felt the heaviest and the Tenere the lightest. The last thing I thought about riding the Tenere was the weight. It's a non issue in my book..

I don't think the weight will be an issue either but how does the Tenere engine compare to the GS?

 

[Brntrt]

I don't think the weight will be an issue either but how does the Tenere engine compare to the GS?

I liked the BMW engine the best. It feels like it has a little more get up and go. The Tenere engine is a very smooth strong engine with a very linear power delivery. The 1200 GS has a liitle snap in it that really gives you a sense of acceleration. IMHO that snap isn't worth $3000 dollars.

 

[CraigM]

Weight really isn't an issue while riding. It is extremely confidence inspiring, even handling such as getting it onto the centre stand you can't believe how light it feels. Considering it is only a few kg's lighter than the FJR, it is amazing. I don't know what they have done with it all!! :question:

 

[RMac]

Get a R1200GS and an S10, put them side by side. Take a very good look and compare. Take them both for a test ride and compare. Unfortunately one test ride is not enough as it can take a few weeks to start getting used to a new ride. Hmmm, I wonder...

 

[kgfire]

Get a R1200GS and an S10, put them side by side. Take a very good look and compare. Take them both for a test ride and compare. Unfortunately one test ride is not enough as it can take a few weeks to start getting used to a new ride. Hmmm, I wonder...

You pay your money and take your chances.

 

[colorider]

Considering it is only a few kg's lighter than the FJR

"a few"??

575 lbs versus 644 lbs for the FJR, it should feel lighter! ;D

 

[GrahamD]

"a few"??

575 lbs versus 644 lbs for the FJR, it should feel lighter! ;D

589 lbs Vs 644lbs

 

[colorider]

589 lbs Vs 644lbs

Not per Yamaha USA. 575 versus 644.

Perhaps in OZ???

:question: