BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 12.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- neatly constructed motorcycle
- Motor - powerful and torque
- Value for money
- Position
- Processing
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- cleanly constructed motorcycle ;) - see conclusion
- TFT display invites distraction
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.160 mm Height : 1.375 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 215 (max: 384 ) kg
Length : 2.160 mm Height : 1.375 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 215 (max: 384 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 847 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 847 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 310 km
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 310 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 137 mm) Rear suspension:
Swingarm (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 137 mm) Rear suspension:
Swingarm (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The author of these lines likes to admit it: he has a penchant for somesloping motorcycles, types and activities. For this reason, the Yamaha is too distant in its unexcitedness, which is a purely personal rating.The Yamaha is very successful in trying to banish everything from slants except slants from their lives. It's a real tip and will certainly hold its own in the market with all its skills - the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is ideal for people who are reluctant to make mistakes or drive.
Guys like me have to keep searching. You know ...
Our thanks to Motorrad Ruser for providing the test bike.
