Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Honda Cbf1000. Yamaha Tracer 9: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 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
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tracer 9
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer that embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Suspension genuinely adjustable stock
+Strong electronics for money
Cons
−Screen vibrates at speed
−Runs hot in traffic
−Early quickshifter feels rough
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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