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Yamaha Tracer 900 - [2017]
This edition of the Yamaha Tracer 900 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Yamaha Tracer has a 847cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2017 Tracer shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Tracer's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2005 Kawasaki Z 750 S | 2005cc.1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.
Weighing in at 207 kgs (456 lbs) this makes the Yamaha Tracer 900 in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Yamaha Tracer shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 847cc 9 valve V4 3 cylinder engine produces 114 bhp (85 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha Tracer you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2009 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 900.
The 2017 Yamaha Tracer 900 has a Power to weight ratio of 550.7 bhp per ton and 311.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Tracer competing with the 2009 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [574.6 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [574.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha Tracer generating around 311.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Norton Commando 961 SS [336.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1998 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade [336.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha Tracer 900 similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (6.7 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (6.7 secs). This Yamaha Tracer 900 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 900 and the 2004 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 900 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer (11.2 secs) and the 1990 Honda VFR 750 R RC30 (11.2 secs).
The 2017 version of the Yamaha Tracer 900 has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 Tracer equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Yamaha Tracer 900 then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
