Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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