Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Lt vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Bmw K 1200 Lt: 116 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 370 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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 Lt
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
370 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
116 hp @ 7,250 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
370 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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 Lt
7.8/10
"The ultimate tourer — if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Powerful smooth inline-four engine
+Heated seats actually work brilliantly
Cons
−Expensive and complex electrics
−Heavy at low speeds
−Parts cost hurts badly
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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