Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer vs Yamaha Fjr1300es
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer vs Yamaha Fjr1300es. Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ Tracer 9 / GT spec) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight — Tracer 9; GT variant approx. 204 kg with accessories) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ Tracer 9 / GT spec)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight — Tracer 9; GT variant approx. 204 kg with accessories)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer
7.8/10
"Flawed but brilliant — buy the facelift if you possibly can."
Pros
+Triple engine genuinely addictive
+Versatile daily and touring
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Early throttle response horrible
−Suspension bearings corrode quickly
−Screen mounts notoriously fragile
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
