Yamaha Tracer 700 versus BMW F 750 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 700

Crossover
BMW

BMW F 750 GS

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2020
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 8.499 €
RRP 10.200 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Processing
  • Comfort
  • Complete package
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Passage
  • Long-distance comfort, also for pillion passengers
  • Processing
Cons:
  • Windscreen small
Cons:
  • Price policy
  • Windbreak

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.404 mm
Length :
2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
196 kg
Wheelbase: 1.559 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
224 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder operated via towing levers, two overhead camshafts and dry sump 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
366 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
directly directed central spring leg
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake ( 265 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

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.499€
  • Used (3 years old): 5,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: icon grey, sonic grey, phantom blue

Conclusion - a bike without major weaknesses

And now, is the BMW a purchase recommendation? Yes, it is. It is not suitable for beginners, smaller people and experienced pilots. Its long-distance comfort (with a larger windshield) is excellent, it is also sufficiently bubbly.

The 2,500 Euro price difference to the BMW F 850 GS should actually strengthen any purchase recommendation. Here, however, they are precisely enough not to condemn price policy completely. If you can and want to afford it, you get an almost universally applicable bike with very good workmanship.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.350
  • Used (1 year old): 9,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: white, silver, yellow