BMW F 900 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7
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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.
- BMW F 900 XR 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 XR).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 XR).
- Weight spans 197 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 XR).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 XR).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 7 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 700cc |
| Power | 105hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 197kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 R 17 M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Adjustable Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Adjustable link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 4.8 L/100km | 17 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12020 | $12000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers -12V socket, windshield adjustment -Ready for A2 Licence (35kw) |
- 5 inch TFT instruments with smartphone notification |
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2023 BMW F 900 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 XR and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 XR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tracer 7 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 XR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
F 900 XR has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 73.4 hp).
Torque
F 900 XR has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 XR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 7 is notably lighter on the listed weight (197 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 XR and Tracer 7 have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 XR vs YAMAHA Tracer 7?
BMW F 900 XR is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 7.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
BMW F 900 XR has 105 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA Tracer 7.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
YAMAHA Tracer 7 is lighter at 197 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 XR.
Which is better, BMW F 900 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 7?
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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