Yamaha XSR 900 vs BMW F 900 R (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha XSR 900BMW F 900 R
Model year20262026
Price$10,599$11,000
Engine890 cc895 cc
Horsepower105 hp
Torque92 Nm
Weight192 kg211 kg
Seat height810 mm815 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed manual
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 265mm disc
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22 180/55 ZR17120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

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

Picking between the Yamaha XSR 900 and the BMW F 900 R 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 R counters with 105 hp at 211 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: