BMW R1300RS vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R1300RS vs Yamaha Tracer 9. BMW R1300RS: 143 bhp hp, 245 kg (540 lbs) weight, top speed ?. 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 R1300RS
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
143 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
245 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
143 bhp
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
110 ft-lb
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
—
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
245 kg (540 lbs)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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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