Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Gt vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Bmw K 1600 Gt: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Gt
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
225 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Gt
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring machine if you respect its weight and wallet."
Pros
+Silky six-cylinder engine
+Class-leading wind protection
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
Cons
−ESA suspension fails expensively
−Bodywork damage costs a fortune
−Heavy at low speed
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
8.5/10
"The sharpest sport-tourer bargain available under ten grand today."
Pros
+CP3 engine utterly addictive
+Semi-active suspension standard
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Screen buffeting annoys tall riders
−Quickshifter inconsistent early units
−Pillion comfort merely adequate
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