DUCATI Desert X vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9
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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.
- DUCATI Desert X 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6.5 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 110 hp (DUCATI Desert X) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Weight spans 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X) to 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Desert X).
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| Specification | DUCATI Desert X | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | YAMAHA |
| Model | DUCATI Desert X | YAMAHA Tracer 9 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 110hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 213kg |
| Front brake | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm |
| Rear brake | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm Nissen Calipers |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB shock absorber reverse fork | Adjustable Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | KYB shock absorber | Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17995 | $16000 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT screen, -Traction control -Driving Modes, -Power Modes, -Cruise Control, -USB output |
-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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2023 DUCATI Desert X vs 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Desert X and 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 are closely matched in torque, while the Desert X has more displacement, and a lower listed weight, and the Tracer 9 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Desert X has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 9 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Desert X and Tracer 9 have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tracer 9 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Desert X has a modest listed weight advantage (202 kg vs 213 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Tracer 9 (81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Desert X vs YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for DUCATI Desert X.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Desert X or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 has 119 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI Desert X.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Desert X or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
DUCATI Desert X is lighter at 202 kg vs 213 kg for YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is better, DUCATI Desert X or YAMAHA Tracer 9?
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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