Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 14.899 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • High-revving triple with plenty of power
  • good touring and pillion comfort
  • complete technical equipment
  • Case and semi-active chassis series
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Clutch lever not adjustable
  • Turn signals do not reset automatically

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.430 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
220 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: 3-cylinder series, four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
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

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Hydraulic double disc brake ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 13.999 €
  • Used (3 years old): 10.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2021
  • Colours: red, dark green, silver blue