Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

In terms of engine performance, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 boasts a powerful inline four-cylinder engine with 142 HP and 111 Nm of torque. This engine provides a smooth and exhilarating ride, although it does require higher revs to fully unleash its potential. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022 features an inline three-cylinder engine with 119 HP and 93 Nm of torque. While slightly less powerful than the Ninja, the Tracer's engine is known for its excellent tuning and delivers impressive performance.

Both motorcycles utilize a chain transmission system, ensuring efficient power transfer to the wheels. Their suspension systems also share similarities, with upside-down telescopic forks at the front and monoshock absorbers at the rear. However, the Tracer 9 GT offers slightly more travel in both the front and rear suspension, providing a more comfortable ride over uneven surfaces. Additionally, the Tracer's rear suspension only offers preload adjustment, while the Ninja's suspension allows for compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

When it comes to the chassis, both bikes feature lightweight aluminum frames that contribute to their nimble handling characteristics. Both models also come equipped with double disk brakes at the front, providing excellent stopping power. The Ninja's front brakes have a larger diameter at 300 mm compared to the Tracer's 298 mm front brakes.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer ABS, ride modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, and traction control. However, the Tracer 9 GT boasts additional features such as electronically adjustable suspension, anti-wheelie control, and cornering lights. These additional features enhance the Tracer's overall performance and safety.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Tracer 9 GT has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1500 mm compared to the Ninja's 1440 mm. This longer wheelbase contributes to the Tracer's stability, especially at higher speeds. The Tracer also has a lower seat height at 810 mm, making it more accessible for riders of varying heights. However, the Ninja offers a higher seat height at 834.98 mm.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Both motorcycles come equipped with LED headlights, TFT displays, and adjustable windscreens. The Tracer 9 GT offers additional features such as heated grips, a case system for storage, and cornering lights. These additional features enhance the Tracer's touring capabilities and overall convenience.

In terms of weight, the Tracer 9 GT is slightly lighter with a kerb weight of 220 kg compared to the Ninja's 235 kg. This lighter weight contributes to the Tracer's agile handling and maneuverability.

In summary, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 excels in its silky four-cylinder engine, comfortable ergonomics, wind protection, stability, and accessibility. However, it could benefit from a more user-friendly electronics package and an easier-to-adjust windshield. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022 offers a powerful engine with excellent tuning, light and stable handling, electronically adjustable chassis, comprehensive electronics package, good wind protection, and great passenger comfort. Its weaknesses include a somewhat rough clutch and a display that takes some getting used to.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power142 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel144 mmTravel137 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake25 degree
TrailTrail102 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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 width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth885 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,430 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height834.98 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)235 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentHeated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022

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

display takes some getting used to

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

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 and a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022 is about 4% higher. Compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2022 there are less Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 49. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX with 118 days compared to 169 days for a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX and 17 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT since model year 2021. The first review for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX was published on 11/5/2019 and now has more than 40,500 views. This compares to more than 61,200 views for the first review on Yamaha Tracer 9 GT published on 11/8/2020.

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