| Engine | Yamaha XSR700 | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 689 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power | 74 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 75 hp (@7 300 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 56 lb ft (@5 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 8 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | NGK DCPR-8-E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 82.0 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.54 lbs/hp | 6.14 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 451 hp/2500lbs | 406 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S | AGM 12V 14Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XSR700 | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.925 | 1.943 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.47 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (50 mph) | 2.462 (55 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 (67 mph) | 1.75 (78 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 (88 mph) | 1.381 (99 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (109 mph) | 1.174 (116 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 (130 mph) | 1.042 (130 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 (148 mph) | 0.96 (142 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XSR700 | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm dia, 6.69 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 5.12 in travel | Cast aluminum 2-sided swing arm, 6.50 in travel |