2026 Mid-Size Crossover Comparison - BMW F900XR, Triumph Tiger 800 Sport, Yamaha Tracer 9

There is renewed excitement in the world of mid-range road crossovers. The arrival of new players has immediately heated up the atmosphere. These are motorcycles designed for travelling, but without the size and weight of maxi-enduros. BMW, Triumph and Yamaha are competing in a segment where balance and substance matter more than frills. The new BMW F 900 XR has been given a facelift and a thorough update, the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is the freshest offering from Hinckley, while the Yamaha Tracer 9 returns with its usual solidity and a truly aggressive price tag. On paper, they are equivalent, but each has a distinct soul. So, who really rules the mid-range crossover segment? Let's find out together by riding them and evaluating them with our uncompromising report cards. ⬇️ NAVIGATE THE VIDEO BY TOPIC ⬇️ 00:00 Introduction 02:14 BMW F 900 XR: how it's made, commentary by Stefano Cordara 09:55 Triumph Tiger Sport 800: how it's made, commentary by Stefano Cordara 17:01 Yamaha Tracer 9: how it's made, commentary by Stefano Cordara 30:43 Final commentary from the studio