Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 vs. BMW R 1250 RS 2021

The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 and the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 are both sport touring motorcycles that offer powerful engines and advanced features.

In terms of the engine and drivetrain, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 features an inline 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 890cc, producing 119 horsepower and 93 Nm of torque. It uses a chain transmission and has a 4-stroke engine. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 is equipped with a boxer 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1254cc, delivering 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque. It utilizes a shaft drive transmission and also has a 4-stroke engine.

Both motorcycles come with a telescopic fork front suspension, but the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 offers a travel of 130mm, while the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 provides a slightly higher travel of 140mm. For the rear suspension, both models feature a monoshock with a travel of 137mm for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 and 140mm for the BMW R 1250 RS 2021. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 allows for pre-load adjustment, while the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 offers pre-load and recovery adjustment.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

In terms of the chassis, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 has an aluminum frame with a double tube design, while the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 has a steel frame with a load-bearing motor design.

Both motorcycles are equipped with dual disc front brakes, with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 featuring 298mm diameter discs and the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 having larger 320mm diameter discs.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer ABS. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 also includes electronically adjustable suspension, ABS for curves, ride-by-wire, quick shifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The BMW R 1250 RS 2021 features ABS, traction control, riding modes, and ride-by-wire.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm, with a diameter of 17 inches for both. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 has a wheelbase of 1500mm, a seat height of 810mm, and a curb weight (with ABS) of 220kg. The BMW R 1250 RS 2021 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1530mm, a seat height of 820mm, and a higher curb weight (with ABS) of 243kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 18-19 liters.

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

In terms of equipment, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 comes with heated grips, a quick shifter, LED headlights, an adjustable windscreen, and a TFT display. The BMW R 1250 RS 2021 features LED headlights.

In summary, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 offers a variant with excellent standard equipment, a powerful and refined engine, easy handling, stable riding, a comprehensive electronic package, good wind protection, great passenger comfort, and long range. However, it has a poorly legible and illogical display, high noise levels at idle, a somewhat rough clutch, and moderate responsiveness.

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 RS 2021 provides high stability in long curves, an agile and high-revving boxer engine, a good appearance, a comfortable seating position, an extensive list of accessories, and an excellent ESA chassis. However, it has a high weight that can be felt in tight curves, a windshield that could be taller, many mandatory features with additional costs, and slightly slower responsiveness.