BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 12.499 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • neatly constructed motorcycle
  • Motor - powerful and torque
  • Value for money
  • Position
  • Processing
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • cleanly constructed motorcycle ;) - see conclusion
  • TFT display invites distraction

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.160 mm Height : 1.375 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
215 (max: 384 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 847 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
310 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Suspension-controlled strut via lever system
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The author of these lines likes to admit it: he has a penchant for somesloping motorcycles, types and activities. For this reason, the Yamaha is too distant in its unexcitedness, which is a purely personal rating.
The Yamaha is very successful in trying to banish everything from slants except slants from their lives. It's a real tip and will certainly hold its own in the market with all its skills - the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is ideal for people who are reluctant to make mistakes or drive.

Guys like me have to keep searching. You know ...

Our thanks to Motorrad Ruser for providing the test bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.400€
  • Used (3 years old): 7.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue, black, grey