Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Yamaha Tracer 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Yamaha Tracer 900. 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 900: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 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 900
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
115 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
87.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
193 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
215 km/h
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
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 900
8.5/10
"One of the smartest used sport-tourer buys available today."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds magnificent
+Sharp yet comfortable chassis
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Screen buffeting divides opinion
−Pre-2018 lacks modern electronics
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