The 2026 Yamaha Tracer 7 is a middleweight sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking a balanced blend of performance and practicality. Known for its agile handling, upright ergonomics, and versatile capability, it excels on both winding roads and longer journeys. Best suited for commuters and weekend adventurers who prioritize comfort without sacrificing sporty dynamics.
The 2026 BMW F 750 GS is a middleweight adventure bike for riders who want everyday comfort with genuine off-road ability. Its liquid-cooled 853cc parallel twin makes 77 hp and 83 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, Automatic Stability Control, two riding modes and a 12 V socket are standard, with an 815 mm seat and 15-litre tank.
Both are adventure bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 Yamaha Tracer 7: A do-it-all sport-touring machine built for spirited cornering, commuting, and light long-distance travel rather than outright speed or off-road use.
2026 BMW F 750 GS: Versatile do-it-all adventure-tourer: commuting, weekend touring and light gravel roads, with a road bias thanks to cast wheels and 19/17 tire setup.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Yamaha Tracer 7 if you want lighter weight and a bigger tank. Choose the 2026 BMW F 750 GS if you want more power, more torque and a lower seat. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Yamaha Tracer 7 | 2026 BMW F 750 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Rake | 24deg | - |
| Color Options | - | Triple Black, Light White, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red |
| Comments | - | Automatic Stability Control. 2 Riding modes, rain or road. 12 V power socket. |
| Carrying capacity | - | Small luggage rack |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 689.0 ccm (42.05 cubic inches) | 853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 68.6 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches) | 84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72.4 HP (53.3 kW) @ 8750 RPM | ✓77.0 HP (56.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM | ✓83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.3567 HP/kg (wet) | 0.3438 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | - | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Diamond-type steel | Tubular steel space frame, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | 41mm USD forks, adjustable preload, rebound and compression | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound | Cast aluminum 2-sided swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° | 27.0° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | - |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | - | Chain |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | 4-piston radial-mount Advics calipers, dual 298mm discs w/ ABS | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | 1-piston Nissin caliper, 245mm disc w/ ABS (switchable) | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | Battlax Hypersport S23, 120/70 ZR17 in. | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear Tyre | Battlax Hypersport S23, 180/55 ZR17 in. | 150/70-R17 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm (58.9 inches) | 1559 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2140 mm (84.3 inches) | 2255 mm (88.8 inches) |
| Overall Width | 806 mm (31.7 inches) | 922 mm (36.3 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) | 1225 mm (48.2 inches) |
| Seat Height | 831 mm (32.7 inches) | ✓815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Wet Weight | ✓203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) | 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | ✓18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts) | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity | - | 3.50 litres (0.92 US gallons) |
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