Remote spring preload and rebound damping adjustment are common to both in back, and aside from the BMW’s remote knob being difficult to use, rear suspension is comparably good. There are still quite a few 2019 Tracers out there at a very good price point.It’s hard to leave the BMW brand after riding them over 700000 miles even after reading the comparo where yamaha apparently edged out the 900. T.J got an early start from his father and other family members who owned and rode motorcycles, and by helping with various mechanical repairs throughout childhood.

Happily living near the sea in Redland Bay, SE Queensland, Australia. Though primarily a Harley rider, he has an appreciation for all sorts of bikes and doesn't discriminate against any particular brand or region of origin.

The GT received an extensive makeover for 2019, including new bodywork, upgraded suspension, a taller windscreen, comfier seats and a longer swingarm.Aft of their functional semi-fairings and adjustable windscreens, the BMW twin and Yamaha triple also share 17-inch cast wheel and tire sizes, triple disc brakes with opposed 4-piston radial-mount calipers up front, chain final drive and 6-speed transmissions with slipper clutches (the Yamaha’s also has an assist function). The Honda Gold Wing’s lineage is probably the most familiar example, but I could cite countless others from the mid-1970s to the present day. In addition to offering more power, comfort, fuel capacity and lower maintenance costs, with the exception of its tiny TFT display the Yamaha is the better bike and value for sport riding, touring and everything in between. We compare the 2020 BMW F 900 R and Yamaha Tracer 900 GT sport-touring motorcycles.

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– Kevin, Singapore. While the F 900 XR feels sportier and more aggressive, overall the Tracer 900 GT is the more comfortable of the two for sport touring, with roomier seating, a taller handlebar and more comfortable seat. But the two bikes are pretty closely matched in the torque department where it really matters for day-in, day-out sport touring and commuting. The shape of the BMW’s non-adjustable seat also locks you into one position rather than letting you move around, and therefore feels higher than the Yamaha’s in its low position, despite their claimed seat heights. As on the BMW, throttle-by-wire enables electronic features like three riding modes and dual-mode traction control, and the Yamaha’s TBW has been refined several times over the years to smoothen throttle response. A This pair rides on a set of inverted, 41 mm stems and monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping across the board Cast, 17-inch rims mount a 120/70 hoop up front and a 180/55 out back to round out the rolling chassis with Yamaha’s proprietary Chip-Controlled Throttle acts as a liason between rider demand and engine capabilities for seamless transitions and hesitation-free riding, plus it enables the No matter which you choose, the power will flow through a Across the board these bikes sport front fairings complete with One big advantage the Versys enjoys is the cubeage tucked away in its powerplant. calvin November 3, 2019 at 11:42 am. Holding back my purhase because of this. Pictures. Both require premium fuel and return similar fuel economy, though the Yamaha has more range thanks to its larger 4.8-gallon tank versus the BMW’s 4.1. While the F 900 XR is priced substantially lower than the Tracer 900 GT, many of the Yamaha’s standard features like saddlebags, cruise control, heated grips, centerstand and more are optional on the BMW.Although both bikes have relatively upright seating positions that are comfortable for extended hours in the saddle, the BMW’s wide handlebar is lower and its footpegs higher than the Yamaha’s, cramping the rider a bit more, particularly if you’re taller. Price. Its transverse, in-line 847cc Crossplane triple (CP3) has been a ripper from the start, with a 120-degree crank and counterbalancer that tames much of the vibes. We installed the optional taller windscreen on the F 900 XR to even it up with the Tracer 900 GT, and as a result wind protection is pretty good on both due to their effective screens and fairing lowers. Image Source: yamaha-motor.com, kawasaki.comJavascript must be enabled for the correct page display Good suspension calibration on both bikes matches them up quite closely in corners. Yamaha Tracer 900 / 900 GT Pricing MSRP for the 2019 Tracer 900 was $10,999 with the GT $2k more. 2020 BMW F 900 XR vs. Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Comparison Test Previously owned a 2019 Tracer 900 GT, Midnight Black. Its additional ground clearance comes in handy when riding over ruts, low curbs and such, where we bashed the Yamaha’s low-slung underbelly more than once. Both offer impressive grunt for slicing through corners without much shifting, accelerating hard from a stop or picking off a slow-moving car or truck with a quick pass. The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT and all other motorcycles made 1894-2020.