Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX: 123 hp (92 kW) hp, 531 lbs (241 kg) weight, top speed 150 mph (approx), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Ninja 1100SX
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
123 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
531 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
123 hp (92 kW)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
79 lb-ft (107 Nm)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
150 mph (approx)
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
531 lbs (241 kg)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX
8.0/10
"A seriously capable all-rounder that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Muscular, refined engine delivery
+Competent semi-active suspension (SE)
+Solid long-distance comfort
Cons
−Screen buffeting at speed
−Heated grip controls unreliable
−Heavy for urban filtering
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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