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Yamaha Tracer 900 2017 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 2017 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 2017 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Yamaha Tracer 900 2017
Yamaha Tracer 900 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore78 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,160 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,345 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Yamaha Tracer 900 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 900 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha Tracer 900

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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