BMW S 1000 XR versus Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
BMW S 1000 XR
Crossover
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2015 bis 2025~
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 19.480 €
RRP 12.499 €
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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:
- neatly constructed motorcycle
- Motor - powerful and torque
- Value for money
- Position
- Processing
Cons:
- Vibrations at higher speeds
- The driver always has one foot in prison
- QuickShifter, heated grips and cruise control not standard
Cons:
- cleanly constructed motorcycle ;) - see conclusion
- TFT display invites distraction
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 : 2.160 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 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: 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: 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: 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:
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:
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
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
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 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 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.
