Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,160 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,345 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha's sporty all-purpose weapon has been further improved. It is the perfect bike for all those for whom the naked MT-09 is too spartanly designed for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the 2018 model also largely eliminates the high-speed problems that its predecessor had to contend with. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

Powerful engine

Top chassis

Driving pleasure guaranteed

Better stability than the predecessor

Successful revision of the aerodynamics

Comfort gain for pillion passenger

Cruise control

Heated grips

Automatic gearshift

Pretty colour display

Passenger rest system restricts freedom of movement

ABS and traction control only at basic level

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.