BMW R nineT 2015 vs. Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

Overview - BMW R nineT 2015 vs Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

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Details

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2015 compared to Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	950 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2015

Strategically perfectly implemented, accompanied by great marketing, it then does exactly what it is supposed to do on the road: It rides right into the heart. A cool motorbike with little frippery that rides great. Due to the somewhat rough engine and the cafe racer seating position, it is not easy to ride for the first few metres. But once you've settled into the saddle of the nineT, you won't want to change it.

Simple and earthy motorbike with a modern overall package

Hearty sound

Even "non-motorcyclists" recognise the special flair of the bike in front of the café

Not just for posing: Thanks to the high-quality chassis, it's also great to ride.

High price

Long waiting time when buying (will improve in the course of 2015)

Touring length is somewhat limited by lack of wind protection

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

The Tracer 900 GT is the perfect bike for those who find the naked MT-09 too spartan for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the high-speed problems that the predecessor had to contend with have now been largely eliminated. 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

fun to ride

good stability

successful revision of aerodynamics

comfort gain for pillion passenger

cruise control

heated grips

TFT colour display

Very low payload

pillion footrest system restricts freedom of movement

no cornering ABS