2024 Honda NT1100 vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 Honda NT1100
22 pts
Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
78 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 Honda NT1100
55.8 pts
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
47.8 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Honda NT1100
60.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
60.9 pts

Sporty riding

2024 Honda NT1100
23.6 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
75.3 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Honda NT1100
33 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
67 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Honda NT1100 82 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 101 hp (2024 Honda NT1100) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 104 Nm (2024 Honda NT1100).
  • Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 239 kg (2024 Honda NT1100).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1100 cc (2024 Honda NT1100).

Reader votes so far — total 4: 2024 Honda NT1100 (2); 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 (2).

Specification Honda NT1100 YAMAHA Tracer 9
Brand HONDA YAMAHA
Model Honda NT1100 YAMAHA Tracer 9
Engine size Above 1000cc 900cc
Power 101hp 119hp
Torque 104nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 239kg 213kg
Front brake Radial mounted four-piston brake caliper, 310mm floating double disc Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Single piston caliper, 256mm single disc Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers
Seat height (cm) 82cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70R17 M/C (58W) 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Rear tyre 180/55R17 M/C (73W) 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 43mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 150mm stroke. Adjustable Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Showa 43mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 150mm stroke. Swingarm
Motorcycle type Touring Adventure
Top speed 200km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 5 L/100km 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $12649 $16000
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-6-axis IMU governs a lean-sensitive 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS), as well as a Slide Control System (SCS), front wheel LIFt Control System (LIF) and Brake Control system (BC)

-Twin 3.5-inch TFT meters

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2024 Honda NT1100 vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications

The 2024 Honda NT1100 and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 differ on the listed specifications: the NT1100 has more displacement and torque, and the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

NT1100 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

Tracer 9 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 101 hp).

Torque

NT1100 has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

Tracer 9 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tracer 9 is notably lighter on the listed weight (213 kg vs 239 kg). NT1100 and Tracer 9 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Honda NT1100 vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for Honda NT1100.

Which has more horsepower, Honda NT1100 or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 101 hp on the Honda NT1100.

Which is lighter, Honda NT1100 or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 239 kg for Honda NT1100.

Which is better, Honda NT1100 or YAMAHA Tracer 9?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.