Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Yamaha Fjr1300es: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer 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
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
225 km/h
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fjr1300es
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer that rewards serious, experienced riders richly."
Pros
+Electronically adjustable suspension works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, essentially zero maintenance
+Outstanding wind and weather protection
Cons
−Heavy below 30mph, full stop
−Missed valve services are common
−Suspension electronics can get expensive
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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