Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 vs. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

In terms of engine power, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 outperforms the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 with 119 HP compared to 81 HP. The Yamaha Tracer also offers higher torque at 93 Nm compared to 64 Nm for the Triumph Tiger. Both motorcycles have a 3-cylinder, 4-stroke engine type and use a chain transmission.

In terms of suspension, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 features an upside-down telescopic fork from Kayaba on the front, offering a travel of 130 mm. The rear suspension is equipped with a monoshock with a travel of 137 mm and preload adjustment. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 also has an upside-down telescopic fork, but from Showa, with a slightly higher travel of 150 mm. The rear suspension also features a monoshock with a travel of 150 mm and preload adjustment.

In terms of chassis, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 has a steel frame with a perimeter design.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023

Both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes on the front, but the Yamaha Tracer has a slightly smaller diameter of 298 mm compared to 310 mm on the Triumph Tiger.

When it comes to advanced rider assistance systems, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 offers a wide range of features including ABS, electronically adjustable suspension, collision warning, combined brake system, cornering ABS, radar cruise control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 offers ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1500 mm and a seat height of 810 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 220 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters, providing a range of 380 km. The combined fuel consumption is 5 l/100km. The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 has the same front and rear tire dimensions as the Yamaha Tracer. It has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1418 mm and a higher seat height of 835 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 206 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 17.2 liters, providing a range of 382 km. The combined fuel consumption is 4.5 l/100km.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles offer connectivity, LED headlights, and TFT displays. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 also features heated grips, a case system, cornering lights, and an adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 is praised for its fun and rev-happy engine, agile handling, top quickshifter, practical touring equipment, well-functioning adaptive cruise control, huge easy-to-read TFT display, and good operation of the electronics. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 is praised for its great engine, optional quickshifter, comfortable ergonomics, high-quality equipment, and good wind protection.

In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 2023 is criticized for vibrations on the footrests, cumbersome navigation integration into the display, and a filigree-looking windshield that wobbles noticeably at high speeds. The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022 is criticized for having a chassis that is too soft at sporty speeds.