BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	2,138 mm
Width	Width	953 mm	Width	806 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is clearly more mature than the other MT-07 models. It seems bigger and a little more ponderous, but also more complete and confident. It's a really good touring bike that doesn't leave you wanting for anything.

Perfectly dimensioned

good wind protection and ride comfort

easy to handle

Relatively long legs required

average brake