BMW Motorrad F 900 XR vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR and the Yamaha YZF-R9 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 900 XR
F 900 XR (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,105,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,173
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R9
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱899,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,361
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱899,000, which is ₱206,000 (19%) below the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR at ₱1,105,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R9 is estimated at ₱25,361 a month against ₱31,173 for the F 900 XR, a difference of ₱5,812 a month.
- The YZF-R9 makes more power (119 PS against 104.7 PS for the F 900 XR).
- The F 900 XR has the lower seat at 820 mm, 10 mm below the YZF-R9, which matters for shorter riders.
- The F 900 XR is the heavier bike (216 kg against 195 kg for the YZF-R9).
- The F 900 XR carries more fuel (15.5 L against 14 L for the YZF-R9).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 900 XRF 900 XR (2026), ₱1,105,000 | Yamaha YZF-R9Standard, ₱899,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 104.7 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 93 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2160 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 920 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1416 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1523 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 216 kg | 195 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.5 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium twin-sided swingarm, central shock absorber, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.