Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 are both sport touring motorcycles that offer a combination of sporty performance and touring capabilities.

In terms of engine power, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX has a higher output with 142 HP compared to the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT's 119 HP. The Kawasaki also has a higher torque rating of 111 Nm compared to the Yamaha's 93 Nm. Both bikes have in-line engines with four strokes, but the Yamaha has three cylinders while the Kawasaki has four. The Yamaha has a smaller displacement of 890 ccm compared to the Kawasaki's 1043 ccm.

Both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension, but the Yamaha has a slightly longer travel distance of 130 mm compared to the Kawasaki's 120 mm. The Yamaha also offers more adjustment options for the front suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments. The rear suspension on both bikes is a monoshock, but the Yamaha has a slightly longer travel distance of 137 mm compared to the Kawasaki's 144 mm. The Kawasaki offers more adjustment options for the rear suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023

In terms of braking, both motorcycles have double disk brakes on the front with similar diameters, 298 mm for the Yamaha and 300 mm for the Kawasaki.

Both motorcycles come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, traction control, and ride by wire. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT also offers additional features such as suspension electronically adjustable, cornering ABS, quickshifter, and anti-wheelie control. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX offers riding modes in addition to the standard rider assistance systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1500 mm compared to the Kawasaki's 1440 mm. The seat height on the Yamaha is 810 mm, while the Kawasaki has a slightly higher seat height of 834.98 mm. The Yamaha is also slightly lighter with a kerb weight of 220 kg compared to the Kawasaki's 235 kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles come with LED headlights, TFT displays, and adjustable windscreens. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT offers additional features such as heated grips, a case system, cornering lights, and a windscreen adjustable. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX features LED daytime running lights in addition to the standard equipment.

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT offers 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX offers a silky four-cylinder engine, comfortable yet sporty ergonomics, wind protection, a standard electronics package, lots of stability thanks to the full fairing, and accessibility.

In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has a somewhat rough clutch and displays that may require some getting used to. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX's engine needs to be revved for optimal performance, the electronics could be more user-friendly, and the windshield can only be adjusted with two hands.

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power142 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement890 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel137 mmTravel144 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake25 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 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, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, 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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,175 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth825 mm
HeightHeight1,430 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height834.98 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)235 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentHeated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

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

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 9 GT vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 and a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. Compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 there are more Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 88 compared to 14. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with 96 days compared to 118 days for a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 17 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and 13 reviews for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX since model year 2020. The first review for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT was published on 11/8/2020 and now has more than 61,200 views. This compares to more than 40,500 views for the first review on Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX published on 11/5/2019.

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