Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer vs Yamaha Tracer 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 Tracer vs Yamaha Tracer 900. 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 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 Mt-09 Tracer
Yamaha Tracer 900
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
115 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
87.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
193 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ Tracer 9 / GT spec)
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
215 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight — Tracer 9; GT variant approx. 204 kg with accessories)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
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 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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
