Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Bmw K 1200 Gt: 152 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Tracer 9: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
152 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 Gt
7.8/10
"A phenomenal sport-tourer if you buy a well-serviced example."
Pros
+Intoxicating high-revving engine
+Outstanding highway stability
+Excellent all-weather fairing
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Heavy at low speed
−Specialist servicing costs add up
Yamaha Tracer 9
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer that embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Suspension genuinely adjustable stock
+Strong electronics for money
Cons
−Screen vibrates at speed
−Runs hot in traffic
−Early quickshifter feels rough
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