Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 are both sporty motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have an inline three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 847cc, producing 115 horsepower and 87.5 Nm of torque. They both have a chain transmission and a 4-stroke engine with 3 cylinders.

In terms of suspension, the Tracer 900 GT has a telescopic fork at the front, while the MT-09 SP has an upside-down telescopic fork. Both bikes have an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, providing a strong and rigid chassis.

When it comes to braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, ensuring powerful and reliable braking performance. The front tire width is 120mm, and the rear tire width is 180mm, with both bikes having a 17-inch diameter for the front and rear tires.

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Tracer 900 GT has a wheelbase of 1440mm, while the MT-09 SP has a longer wheelbase of 1500mm. The seat height of the Tracer 900 GT is 845mm, while the MT-09 SP has a slightly lower seat height of 820mm. The Tracer 900 GT has a kerb weight of 210kg, while the MT-09 SP is lighter at 193kg. The fuel tank capacity of the Tracer 900 GT is 18 liters, while the MT-09 SP has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Tracer 900 GT offers a powerful engine, top chassis, and guaranteed driving pleasure. It has better stability than its predecessor and has undergone a successful revision of the aerodynamics. The Tracer 900 GT also offers a comfort gain for the pillion passenger, cruise control, heated grips, and an automatic gearshift. It features a pretty color display.

On the other hand, the MT-09 SP has an incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine and good brakes. It offers a sporty and comfortable seating position and features ABS and traction control. The MT-09 SP also has a shift assistant, allowing for smoother gear shifting.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

In terms of weaknesses, the Tracer 900 GT has a passenger rest system that may restrict freedom of movement. It also only has ABS and traction control at a basic level.

The MT-09 SP has a high saddle, which may be a disadvantage for riders with shorter legs. It only has a shift assistant for upshifting and its instruments do not stand out strongly from the basic version.

In conclusion, both the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 are powerful and sporty motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Tracer 900 GT offers a more comfortable and touring-oriented experience with additional features, while the MT-09 SP focuses more on sportiness and performance.

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.5
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
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,160 mmLength2,160 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth850 mm
HeightHeight1,345 mmHeight1,375 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018

Yamaha's sporty all-purpose weapon has been further improved. It is the perfect bike for all those for whom the naked MT-09 is too spartanly designed for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the 2018 model also largely eliminates the high-speed problems that its predecessor had to contend with. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

Powerful engine

Top chassis

Driving pleasure guaranteed

Better stability than the predecessor

Successful revision of the aerodynamics

Comfort gain for pillion passenger

Cruise control

Heated grips

Automatic gearshift

Pretty colour display

Passenger rest system restricts freedom of movement

ABS and traction control only at basic level

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...

incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine

good brakes

sporty and comfortable seating position

ABS

traction control

shift assistant

high saddle

shift assistant only for upshifting

instruments do not stand out strongly from the basic version

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 900 GT vs Yamaha MT-09 SP

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 is about 5% higher. A Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 experiences a loss of 780 USD in one year and 2,270 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 770 USD and 1,440 USD for a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 there are less Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT with 51 days compared to 72 days for a Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 5 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT was published on 4/17/2018 and now has more than 158,600 views. This compares to more than 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 11/6/2017.

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