Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. 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 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
Kawasaki Concours 14
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
225 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)
225 km/h
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L 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 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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