Ducati Supersport 800 vs Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Supersport 800Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS
Model year20042015
Price
Engine803 cc847 cc
Horsepower75 hp115 hp
Torque70 Nm88 Nm
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 Supersport 800 vs Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Supersport 800 and the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Supersport 800 brings 75 hp, while the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS counters with 115 hp.

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: