BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 12.499 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • neatly constructed motorcycle
  • Motor - powerful and torque
  • Value for money
  • Position
  • Processing
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • cleanly constructed motorcycle ;) - see conclusion
  • TFT display invites distraction

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.160 mm Height : 1.375 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
215 (max: 384 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
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

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
363 km
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

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.400€
  • Used (3 years old): 7.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue, black, grey