2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 Yamaha R6
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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 R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6) to 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Yamaha R6) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | Yamaha R6 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 600cc |
| Power | 119hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 61.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 185kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Supersport |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $13000 |
| 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 |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2024 Yamaha R6: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2024 Yamaha R6 are closely matched in peak power, while the Tracer 9 has more displacement and torque, and the R6 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tracer 9 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 9 and R6 have very similar peak power (119 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Tracer 9 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 61.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
R6 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R6 is notably lighter on the listed weight (185 kg vs 213 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R6 is listed higher (85 cm) than Tracer 9 (81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or Yamaha R6?
Both are rated at 119 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is lighter at 185 kg vs 213 kg for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or Yamaha R6?
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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