Yamaha MT-09 Tracer vs Ducati 848 EVO (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MT-09 Tracerstacks up against the Ducati 848 EVO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT-09 TracerDucati 848 EVO
Model year20182013
Price
Engine847 cc849 cc
Horsepower115 hp138 hp
Torque88 Nm98 Nm
Weight190 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS. Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Yamaha MT-09 Tracer vs Ducati 848 EVO — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer and the Ducati 848 EVO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer brings 115 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati 848 EVO counters with 138 hp at 168 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: