Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Plus Y-AMT versus Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Plus Y-AMT

Crossover
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP 19.249 €
RRP 17.345 €
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Pros:
Pros:
  • absolutely suitable for touring, even for two with a lot of luggage
  • Very comfortable seating position for driver and passenger
  • Tight engine with pressure in all situations
  • good wind protection
  • good brakes
  • good QuickShifter
Cons:
Cons:
  • ugly usb socket
  • No automatic turn signal reset
  • Mobile phone app with potential for improvement
  • Windscreen can only be adjusted when stationary
  • Color selection could be better

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat :
845 mm until : 860 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 414 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length :
2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat :
840 mm
Weight :
259 (max: 459 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.099 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
380 km
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 135 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 7.600 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
375 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
41mm upside-down telescopic forks (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17
Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake ( 267 mm)
Front brake
Double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston ( 250 mm)

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The test machine was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 19.250€
  • Availability: since 2023
  • Colors: blue, silver-blue

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: € 17,745
  • Used (Versys 1000, approx. 3 years old): 10.000€
  • Availability: 1100 since 2025
  • Colors: Black-Green, White