Yamaha XSR 900 vs BMW F 900 GS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha XSR 900stacks up against the BMW F 900 GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha XSR 900BMW F 900 GS
Model year20262026
Price$10,599$14,275
Engine890 cc895 cc
Weight192 kg218 kg
Seat height810 mm868 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 180/55 ZR1790/90 R21 / 150/70 R17

Yamaha XSR 900 vs BMW F 900 GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha XSR 900 and the BMW F 900 GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha XSR 900 brings its published horsepower in a 192 kg package, while the BMW F 900 GS counters with its own power figure at 218 kg. On price, the Yamaha XSR 900 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: