Honda CB1000GT vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda CB1000GT vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Honda CB1000GT: 148 bhp hp, 229 kg (505 lbs) weight, top speed ?. Yamaha Tracer 9: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda CB1000GT
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
148 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
148 bhp
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
77 lb.ft at 8750rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
—
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
229 kg (505 lbs)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tracer 9
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer that embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Suspension genuinely adjustable stock
+Strong electronics for money
Cons
−Screen vibrates at speed
−Runs hot in traffic
−Early quickshifter feels rough
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