BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2018 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth953 mmWidth885 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)238 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha impressively proves how wonderfully emotional a practical motorbike can be. Again and again you laugh mischievously into your helmet when you let the husky three-cylinder off the leash. An all-round successful motorbike that can replace half a motorbike garage. Unfortunately, the attempt with the unconventional display was a failure. It is impractical and difficult to read.

GT variant with great standard equipment

powerful and powerful engine with great tuning

easy handling

stable ride

comprehensive electronics package

great e-chassis

good wind protection

great pillion comfort

long range

Poorly readable and illogical display

stationary noise >95 dB (96 dB)

somewhat rough clutch

moderate responsiveness

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

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