Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	138 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13.1
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,577 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha's sporty all-purpose weapon has been further improved. It is the perfect bike for all those for whom the naked MT-09 is too spartanly designed for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the 2018 model also largely eliminates the high-speed problems that its predecessor had to contend with. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

Powerful engine

Top chassis

Driving pleasure guaranteed

Better stability than the predecessor

Successful revision of the aerodynamics

Comfort gain for pillion passenger

Cruise control

Heated grips

Automatic gearshift

Pretty colour display

Passenger rest system restricts freedom of movement

ABS and traction control only at basic level

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls