2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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 Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 157.7 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 107 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Weight spans 212 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP) to 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1000 cc (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP |
| Engine size | 900cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 119hp | 157.7hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 107nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | Radial mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA 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 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP are closely matched in weight, while the CB1000 Hornet SP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet SP has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed power advantage (157.7 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed torque advantage (107 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 9 and CB1000 Hornet SP have very similar listed weights (213 kg vs 212 kg). Tracer 9 and CB1000 Hornet SP have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 80.9 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has 158 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is lighter at 212 kg vs 213 kg for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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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