BMW R 1250 RS 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 R 1250 RS 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 136 hp (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Weight spans 231 kg (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 243 kg (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 1100 cc (BMW R 1250 RS).
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 RS | 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW R 1250 RS | 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 136hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 243kg | 231kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | KYB 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel | KYB mono-shock, fully adjustable, 131 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Touring |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 19 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15695 | $20000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) -4-way mechanically adjustable windscreen |
– 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 R 1250 RS vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS and 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT differ on the listed specifications: the R 1250 RS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 1250 RS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 RS has a modest listed power advantage (136 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
R 1250 RS has a clear listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT has a modest listed weight advantage (231 kg vs 243 kg). R 1250 RS has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 84.5 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 R 1250 RS vs 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW R 1250 RS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 RS or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
BMW R 1250 RS has 136 hp compared with 119 hp on the 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 RS or 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT?
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is lighter at 231 kg vs 243 kg for BMW R 1250 RS.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 RS 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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