2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS
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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
- KAWASAKI Z900RS 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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.
- Power spans 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS).
- Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | KAWASAKI Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | KAWASAKI Z900RS |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 119hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 98.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 215kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | 300 mm dual discs, radially mounted, monoblock 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 180/55R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 235km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $12149 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI 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 |
-Slipper Clutch -KTRC (2 MODES) -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the Z900RS has more torque.
Engine displacement
Tracer 9 and Z900RS have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 9 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Z900RS has a modest listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tracer 9 and Z900RS have very similar listed top speeds (230 km/h vs 235 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 9 and Z900RS have very similar listed weights (213 kg vs 215 kg). Tracer 9 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and seat height, while displacement, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS?
KAWASAKI Z900RS is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 111 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
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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