2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 5: 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 (5); 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP (0).
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 119hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA 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 |
-New Brembo Stylema Calipers & Radial Master Cylinder -New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, Six-Axis IMU -New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with Specific SP Settings, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Third-Generation Quickshifter, New Smart Key System, New Turn Signal Functions |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the MT-09 SP has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tracer 9 and MT-09 SP have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 9 and MT-09 SP have very similar peak power (119 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Tracer 9 and MT-09 SP have very similar listed torque (93 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 SP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 SP is notably lighter on the listed weight (194 kg vs 213 kg). Tracer 9 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
Both are rated at 119 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 213 kg for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
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.
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