BMW F 900 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.
- BMW F 900 XR 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 (BMW F 900 XR) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 XR) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 XR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 900 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 XR | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 213kg |
| 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 Nissen Calipers |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Adjustable Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 4.8 L/100km | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12020 | $16000 |
| 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) |
-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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2023 BMW F 900 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 XR and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
F 900 XR and Tracer 9 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
F 900 XR and Tracer 9 have very similar listed torque (92 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
F 900 XR and Tracer 9 have very similar listed weights (219 kg vs 213 kg). Tracer 9 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 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 BMW F 900 XR vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for BMW F 900 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 XR.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 XR or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 XR.
Which is better, BMW F 900 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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