![]() You can find in-depth tech details on both the BMW and Yamaha in their individual road tests-the Tracer 900 GT was revamped for 2019, and the F 900 R and F 900 XR are new for 2020. Although the base model F 900 XR is priced well below the Tracer 900 GT, much of the Yamaha’s standard equipment-heated grips, centerstand, saddlebags and more-is optional on the BMW. In fact, BMW considers the Tracer 900 base model a core competitor for its F 900 XR we’re pitting it against the fully equipped 2020 Tracer 900 GT because the Tracer 900 hasn’t yet returned as a 2020 model. Although BMW calls the F 900 XR a sport-adventure machine and Yamaha parks the Tracer 900 GT in its sport-touring category, their prices, displacements, semi-fairings, windscreens and mostly upright seating positions make these two bikes quite comparable. Both are based on naked bikes, one also new-the BMW F 900 R-and one that has been a top seller in Yamaha’s lineup since 2013, the MT-09, formerly known as the FZ-09. Such is the case with the two motorcycles we’re comparing here, the new BMW F 900 XR and recently updated Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. Attracting more and new customers is the objective of every motorcycle design, so whether going the touring route with a standard bike is to aim a not-so-successful model in a potentially better direction, or it’s to simply expand the fan base for a successful bike to include long-distance riders, the goal is the same. 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. ![]() Motorcycles that start out as naked or standard models often inspire their manufacturers to build a complementary touring, sport-touring or sport-adventure version before very long. Ready for some fun riding? The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT and BMW F 900 XR combine the useful power of table-flat torque curves with mostly upright, comfortable seating and good wind protection, suspension, brakes and handling. ![]()
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