BMW K 1600 GT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
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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 K 1600 GT 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 119 hp (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 160 hp (BMW K 1600 GT).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 180 Nm (BMW K 1600 GT).
- Weight spans 231 kg (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 343 kg (BMW K 1600 GT).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 1100 cc (BMW K 1600 GT).
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| Specification | BMW K 1600 GT | 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW K 1600 GT | 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 160hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 180nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 6 cylinders, 24 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 343kg | 231kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers | Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 320 mm, double-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | KYB 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut | KYB mono-shock, fully adjustable, 131 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Touring |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 26.5 L – 6.5 L/100km | 19 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $23895 | $20000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -10.25" TFT colour display with connectivity, audio system 2.0, 3 years warranty |
– 7" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, date, clock – LED lights, cornering lights, adaptive headlight, emergency braking lights. Y-AMT only: self-cancelling indicators, illuminated switches |
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2023 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW K 1600 GT and 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT differ on the listed specifications: the K 1600 GT has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
K 1600 GT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
K 1600 GT has a clear listed power advantage (160 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
K 1600 GT has a clear listed torque advantage (180 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
K 1600 GT and TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is notably lighter on the listed weight (231 kg vs 343 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is listed higher (84.5 cm) than K 1600 GT (81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW K 1600 GT vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
BMW K 1600 GT is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.
Which has more horsepower, BMW K 1600 GT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
BMW K 1600 GT has 160 hp compared with 119 hp on the 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.
Which is lighter, BMW K 1600 GT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is lighter at 231 kg vs 343 kg for BMW K 1600 GT.
Which is better, BMW K 1600 GT or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
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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