2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 BMW F 900 GS
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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 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 BMW F 900 GS 87 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 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 105 hp (2024 BMW F 900 GS) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 219 kg (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | BMW F 900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | BMW |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | BMW F 900 GS |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 119hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | Single cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 87cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 90/90 R21 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 150/70 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | Upside-down fork, 43 mm diameter, manually adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Aluminum, double-sided swingarm, directly hinged WAD central spring linkage, hydraulic spring base adjustable, adjustable rebound progressive shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14.5 L – 4.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $14195 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -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 |
-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Akrapovič sport rear muffler, RAIN/ROAD riding modes -LED headlights with daytime running lights, LED flashing turn signal indicators -12V and USB socket, Engine guard, Heated grips, Handguard protection -Adjustable gear shift pedal |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 BMW F 900 GS: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2024 BMW F 900 GS are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Tracer 9 and F 900 GS have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 9 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
Tracer 9 and F 900 GS have very similar listed torque (93 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tracer 9 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 9 and F 900 GS have very similar listed weights (213 kg vs 219 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: F 900 GS is listed higher (87 cm) than Tracer 9 (81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs BMW F 900 GS?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for BMW F 900 GS.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or BMW F 900 GS?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 GS.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or BMW F 900 GS?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 GS.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or BMW F 900 GS?
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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