Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Kawasaki Concours 14: 155 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 319 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Kawasaki Concours 14
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Concours 14
8.5/10
"The ultimate budget sport-tourer if heat and heft don't scare you."
Pros
+Savage, reliable 1400cc engine
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Exceptional two-up capability
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Wallowy solo suspension setup
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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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