2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet

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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.

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
0 pts
Top on paper
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
100 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
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
55 pts
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
52.8 pts

Touring / long rides

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
41 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
74.9 pts

Sporty riding

2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
9.9 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT
53.6 pts
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
49 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.6 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 119 hp (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) up to 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
  • Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 231 kg (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT) to 1000 cc (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
Specification 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
Engine size 900cc 1000cc
Power 119hp 151hp
Torque 93nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 231kg 211kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 298 mm Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267 mm Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc
Seat height (cm) 84.5cm 80.9cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 130 mm travel 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel
Rear suspension KYB mono-shock, fully adjustable, 131 mm travel Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel
Motorcycle type Touring Naked
Top speed 240km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19 L – 6 L/100km 17 L – 5.9 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $20000 $8999
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

– 7" TFT display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, date, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights, cornering lights, adaptive headlight, emergency braking lights. Y-AMT only: self-cancelling indicators, illuminated switches
– Riding modes, cornering traction control, slide control, wheelie control
– Cruise control, USB-C port, fully keyless, speed limiter, centre stand, front storage, electric windscreen. Y-AMT only: heated grips, hill-hold, adjustable foot pegs (it appears to be in the lower position). Optional: heated grips, heated seats, TPMS

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2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications

The 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet differ on the listed specifications: the CB1000 Hornet has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

CB1000 Hornet has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

CB1000 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (151 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB1000 Hornet is notably lighter on the listed weight (211 kg vs 231 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT is listed higher (84.5 cm) than CB1000 Hornet (80.9 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 119 hp on the 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.

Which is lighter, 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 231 kg for 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT.

Which is better, 2025 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Y-AMT or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

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.