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Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Y-AMT vs BMW R 1300 GS (ASA)

BMW R 1300 GS (ASA) edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

Tracer 9 GT+ Y-AMTR 1300 GS (ASA)
Power Index 81 83
Rank #3 #1
Price from £14,954 £16,790
Power 117 bhp 145 bhp
Torque 93 Nm 149 Nm
Top speed 140 mph 140 mph
Economy / range 55 mpg 57 mpg
Kerb weight 223 kg 237 kg
Seat height 825 mm 850 mm
Transmission 6-speed Y-AMT 6-speed ASA
Min. licence A A
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 8.0 7.0
Comfort 9.0 9.0
Fun 8.0 9.0
Tech 9.0 10.0
Value 7.0 6.0
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