Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadster vs Yamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker ABS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadsterstacks up against the Yamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNorton MK2A 850 Commando RoadsterYamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker ABS
Model year19742015
Price$1,900
Engine828 cc847 cc
Horsepower60 hp115 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight188 kg
Seat height31 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadster vs Yamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadster and the Yamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton MK2A 850 Commando Roadster brings 60 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Yamaha MT-09 Sport Tracker 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: