Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021

The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both sporty motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have an inline engine with 119 HP of power and 93 Nm of torque. The engine displacement is slightly different, with the Tracer 9 GT having 890ccm and the MT-09 having 889ccm. Both bikes have a chain transmission and 4-stroke, 3-cylinder engines.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a monoshock in the rear. The Tracer 9 GT has slightly more travel in both the front and rear suspension, with 130mm and 137mm respectively, compared to the MT-09's 130mm and 122mm.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

The chassis of both bikes is made of aluminum and has a twin-tube frame type. They both have double disc brakes in the front with a diameter of 298mm. The Tracer 9 GT also has an advanced rider assistance system, including ABS, electronically adjustable suspension, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The MT-09 has a simpler rider assistance system with ABS, quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Tracer 9 GT has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1500mm compared to the MT-09's 1430mm. The seat height of the Tracer 9 GT is slightly lower at 810mm compared to the MT-09's 825mm. The Tracer 9 GT is also slightly heavier with a kerb weight of 220kg compared to the MT-09's 189kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Tracer 9 GT is larger at 19 liters, providing a range of 380km, compared to the MT-09's 14 liters and range of 280km. However, both bikes have a combined fuel consumption of 5 l/100km.

In terms of strengths, the Tracer 9 GT has a powerful engine with great tuning, light and stable handling, an electronically adjustable chassis, a comprehensive electronics package, good wind protection, and great passenger comfort. The MT-09 has no more load change reactions, even more pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

As for weaknesses, the Tracer 9 GT has a somewhat rough clutch and displays that may take some getting used to. The MT-09 has a polarizing look, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only available in the SP variant.

In conclusion, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both impressive motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Tracer 9 GT offers more advanced features and a larger fuel tank capacity, making it a great choice for sport touring. The MT-09, on the other hand, offers a more aggressive and lively riding experience, making it a popular choice for naked bike enthusiasts.

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023
Yamaha MT-09 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement890 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel137 mmTravel122 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake25 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,175 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,430 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange380 kmRange280 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions116 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions116 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise96 dBStationary noise96 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with its inline three is extremely agile and sporty to ride, the 119 hp already behave extremely potent in the naked bike derivative Yamaha MT-09, on the touring Tracer 9 GT hardly less. Of course, the engineers in Japan are no beginners when it comes to touring qualities, and the Tracer 9 GT spoils you with comfort thanks to the electronically adjustable chassis and a very comfortable riding position including good weather protection. All in all, it is still quite a touring sportswoman. The look is unique, only the split mini-displays are a matter of taste.

Powerful engine with great tuning

light and stable handling

electronically adjustable chassis

comprehensive electronics package

good wind protection

great passenger comfort.

somewhat rough clutch

displays need getting used to

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 9 GT vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 is about 43% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are more Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 88 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with 96 days compared to 112 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 17 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT was published on 08/11/2020 and now has more than 61,200 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.

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