Yamaha Tracer 900 2016 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 2016 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 2016 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	103 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,160 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,345 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Take two, pay one. With the MT-09 Tracer, you get almost a whole MT-09 with all its sportiness plus a touring bike that is suitable for everyday use and to some extent suitable for travelling, with decent comfort for all situations. Just remember that there are many more comfortable bikes in this category - but hardly any sportier ones. Easier to ride, easier to control with 3 riding modes, ABS and traction control as standard. Only the wind protection could be better and the seat for long distances can only be found in the accessories.

Sporty performance like all MT-09

3 riding modes

ABS and traction control as standard

taut chassis, plenty of lean angle clearance

Wind protection not optimal

seat could be more comfortable

handlebars too wide for the city

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

In the large enduro segment, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 occupies the position of the cheapest offer, yet you don't have to do without anything - even traction control and ABS are included as standard. Excellent brakes, great comfort and a wonderfully powerful V-twin engine are ingredients that should please almost everyone. The fact that it doesn't play in the top league with 100 hp is made up for by the wonderful power delivery, which ensures a relaxed climate on long journeys. Only the wind protection is not optimal with the original windshield; one should invest in the affordable, somewhat larger windshield.

Powerful engine

traction control as standard

very good brakes

taut yet comfortable chassis

great touring capability

complete instrumentation

Windshield creates turbulence on the head

the engine runs out of breath in the upper rev range, arbitrary optics