Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tracer 9 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000. 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 Versys 1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tracer 9
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
255 kg
Type
Touring
Adventure
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Versys 1000
8.2/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that outperforms bikes twice its price."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely adjustable suspension
+Strong wind protection
Cons
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Early ABS feels grabby
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
