Ducati 800 Sport vs Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 800 Sportstacks up against the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 800 SportYamaha MT-09 Tracer
Model year20032018
Price
Engine802 cc847 cc
Horsepower75 hp115 hp
Torque70 Nm88 Nm
Weight182 kg190 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 800 Sport vs Yamaha MT-09 Tracer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 800 Sport and the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 800 Sport brings 75 hp in a 182 kg package, while the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer counters with 115 hp at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: