2024 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW S 1000 XR 84 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 170 hp (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 114 Nm (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
- Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 227 kg (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1000 cc (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW S 1000 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 170hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 213kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Adjustable Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 6.7 L/100km | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17495 | $16000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Headlight Pro (daytime riding light icon & adaptive headlight; observe country-specific regulations) -Riding modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro & DTC) -Dynamic ESA chassis, Keyless Ride, Integrated case holder, Toll pass compartment -Storage compartment under seat, USB charging interface, Emergency call |
-6-axis IMU governs a lean-sensitive 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS), as well as a Slide Control System (SCS), front wheel LIFt Control System (LIF) and Brake Control system (BC) -Twin 3.5-inch TFT meters |
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2024 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW S 1000 XR and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 differ on the listed specifications: the S 1000 XR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tracer 9 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 XR has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 XR has a clear listed power advantage (170 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
S 1000 XR has a clear listed torque advantage (114 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 XR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 9 has a modest listed weight advantage (213 kg vs 227 kg). Tracer 9 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 XR vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?
BMW S 1000 XR is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
BMW S 1000 XR has 170 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 227 kg for BMW S 1000 XR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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