Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Bmw R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 R 1200 Rt
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
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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