Can-am Spyder Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder Rt vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Can-am Spyder Rt: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 452 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder Rt
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder Rt
7.5/10
"Outstanding touring machine, but only if you're honest about what it is."
Pros
+Effortless stability on highways
+Massive touring luggage capacity
+Semi-auto gearbox is brilliant
Cons
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Proprietary tires are pricey
−Front suspension wears quickly
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
8.5/10
"The sharpest sport-tourer bargain available under ten grand today."
Pros
+CP3 engine utterly addictive
+Semi-active suspension standard
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Screen buffeting annoys tall riders
−Quickshifter inconsistent early units
−Pillion comfort merely adequate
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