Ducati Monster 1200 S versus Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Ducati Monster 1200 S
Naked
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2020
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 17.490 €
RRP 14.899 €
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Pros:
- Power
- precise chassis
- Comfort
- Assistance Systems
- Processing
Pros:
- High-revving triple with plenty of power
- good touring and pillion comfort
- complete technical equipment
- Case and semi-active chassis series
Cons:
- Windbreak
Cons:
- Clutch lever not adjustable
- Turn signals do not reset automatically
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.156 mm Height : 1.117 mm
Seat : 795 mm until : 820 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 220 kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 220 kg
Engine
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Performance: 147 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 124 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 360 km
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 360 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 149 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Bridge tube frame Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70Z R17
Rear tyres: 180/55Z R17
Bridge tube frame Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 137 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70Z R17
Rear tyres: 180/55Z R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Conclusion - forever young
It is, of course, a toy, one for older children who want to (and can) spend at least 17,290 euros on their gift. Hear my words: Every penny of it is well invested!
Before I forget it: I have now studied the data sheet. The Duc is not only up to date in terms of engine and chassis, but also in terms of assistance systems: series are Wheelie Control, Curve ABS from Bosch, Traction Control, Ride By Wire and three driving modes ...
... not even this prejudice lasts more.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Conclusion - what sticks
The Tracer 9 GT is a really good development of the already good Tracer 900 GT. Although it became 1,500 euros more expensive, it has also increased technically. The well-functioning semi-active chassis alone justifies the extra charge.Also justified is the surcharge of the GT compared to the Standard Tracer 9. Although it costs 1,500 euros less than the GT, you also have to do without many delicious things such as suitcase, QuickShifter, semi-active suspension and cornering lights. If you add these features together, you have to wonder why the price gap is not larger. Clearly, the GT is the better deal!
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.
