Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2017

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2017

Overview - Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 vs BMW F 800 GS 2017

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2017

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Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2017

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2017

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.6 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	689 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	230 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	215 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	24.8 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	90 mm	Trail	117 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable

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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,138 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	806 mm	Width	890 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,404 mm	Wheelbase	1,573 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

The Tracer 700 offers casual riding fun in many situations. The cheeky engine gives it a sporty touch, the upright riding position offers riding comfort. It is a good all-round machine. On long journeys, however, you have to accept some sacrifices.

Sporty feeling

playfully light ride

good brakes

low weight

easy to operate.

Chassis somewhat uncomfortable on bad roads

windshield a little too small on tours

handlebar position a little too low on long tours and off-road