Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. 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. Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 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 Tracer 9
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
235 kg
Type
Touring
Sport
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
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
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
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