BMW S 1000 XR versus Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2021 bis 2025~
RRP 19.480 €
RRP 14.899 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Silky smooth, powerful motor with performance in all situations
- Really good QuickShifter
- Very finely balanced machine
- Brakes extremely well and can be controlled
- every conceivable accessory available
- hissing and at the same time hoarse sound
Pros:
- High-revving triple with plenty of power
- good touring and pillion comfort
- complete technical equipment
- Case and semi-active chassis series
Cons:
- Vibrations at higher speeds
- The driver always has one foot in prison
- QuickShifter, heated grips and cruise control not standard
Cons:
- Clutch lever not adjustable
- Turn signals do not reset automatically
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 220 kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 220 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 323 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 360 km
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 360 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (Dynamic ESA) (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Dynamic "Electronic Suspension Adjustment", spring preload electronically adjustable, rebound and compression damping electronically controlled (suspension travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Bridge tube frame Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70Z R17
Rear tyres: 180/55Z R17
Bridge tube frame Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70Z R17
Rear tyres: 180/55Z R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Result
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The machine was made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. If you really want to experience something, go there and dare to take a test drive. Every test driver is guaranteed not to forget them.
Conclusion - what sticks
The Tracer 9 GT is a really good development of the already good Tracer 900 GT. Although it became 1,500 euros more expensive, it has also increased technically. The well-functioning semi-active chassis alone justifies the extra charge.Also justified is the surcharge of the GT compared to the Standard Tracer 9. Although it costs 1,500 euros less than the GT, you also have to do without many delicious things such as suitcase, QuickShifter, semi-active suspension and cornering lights. If you add these features together, you have to wonder why the price gap is not larger. Clearly, the GT is the better deal!
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.
