2018 Yamaha FJ-09 / MT-09 Tracer / Tracer 900 vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Yamaha FJ-09 / MT-09 Tracer / Tracer 900 2018 Yamaha FJ-09 / MT-09 Tracer / Tracer 900

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 12 Valve
Power
84.6 kW / 114 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
207 kg / 462 lbs
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2017 - 182025
Make ModelYamaha FJ-09 / MT-09 Tracer / Tracer 900BMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Seat Height845 mm - 860 mm / 33.3 in - 33.9 in780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1500 mm / 55.1 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in-
Height1338 mm to 1375 mm / 52.9 in to 54.1 in-
Length2160 mm / 85.0 in2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width850 mm / 37.4 in971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)207 281
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight207 kg / 462 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power84.6 kW / 114 hp @ 10,000 rpm107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque87.5 Nm / 8.9 kgf-m @ 8,500 rpm149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement847 cc / 51.6 cu-in1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 12 ValveFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Bore x Stroke78 x 59.1 mm106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.5 :113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel InductionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionTransistorized coil ignition -
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet, multiple-discWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChainShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary Drive Ratios-1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond frameSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front41mm fork; adjustable preload and rebound dampingBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearRear Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound dampingCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Rake24°-
Steering Angle-64°
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front137 mm / 5.4 in149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in158 mm / 6.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298mm discs2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm discSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
References
NotesThe Yamaha Tracer 900, in USA known as the FJ-09 until 2017, then known as the Tracer 900, while in Japan, South America, Australia, and New Zealand it is known as the MT-09 Tracer.)-
Wheels & Brakes
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17M/C120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17M/C190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″