BMW F 850 GS versus Yamaha Tracer 700
BMW F 850 GS
Yamaha Tracer 700
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
- Engine
- Processing
- Comfort
- Complete package
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
- Windscreen small
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Engine
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Chassis
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Simply good
Even at the end of our extremely enjoyable test kilometres, the conclusion remains the same: This is a good motorcycle. Suitable for everyday use, on long-haul flights, neither wind pressure nor an extreme knee angle, comfortable bench or operation that solves puzzles are annoying.
The Yamaha Tracer 700 is easy, fluffy and controlled. Yamaha. This is true, and this should come as little surprise, for the experienced and high-quality workmanship.
If you want to upgrade your tracer at the factory, you have a choice of various accessories and four packages. The range ranges from the larger windshield, sports exhaust to various containers and bags. But then there is an end to cheap: Full equipment raises the price to more than 12,000 euros.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.
Tools:
Travel package€1248.95
Suitcase set
High windshield
Comfort bench
USB connection in the cockpit
Weekend package€772.95
ABS soft bags
High windshield
Tankpad
USB connection in the cockpit
Urban Package€439.95
USB connection in the cockpit
Luggage rack
Top Case
Backrest Sonzius
Sports Package419.95€
Short license plate holder
Guard
