Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), 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 1250 Rt
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 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
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10
"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
−Heavy in slow traffic
−Final drive spline wear expensive
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
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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