2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX
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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 Ninja 1000SX 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 142 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) up to 111 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Weight spans 213 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 235 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 9 | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX |
| Engine size | 900cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 119hp | 142hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 111nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 213kg | 235kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | 300 mm dual disc, 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 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) Michelin | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted fork, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Horizontal back-link, gas-charged, stepless rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Touring |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.7 L – 5.5 L/100km | 19 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $16000 | $13699 |
| 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 |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 9 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX differ on the listed specifications: the Tracer 9 has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 1000SX has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Ninja 1000SX has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 1000SX has a clear listed power advantage (142 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Ninja 1000SX has a clear listed torque advantage (111 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 1000SX 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
Tracer 9 is notably lighter on the listed weight (213 kg vs 235 kg). Tracer 9 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 9 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX 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 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX has 142 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA Tracer 9.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
YAMAHA Tracer 9 is lighter at 213 kg vs 235 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 9 or KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
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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