Yamaha FZ-09 vs Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ-09Ducati Streetfighter 848
Model year20172015
Price
Engine847 cc849 cc
Horsepower115 hp132 hp
Torque61 Nm94 Nm
Weight169 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/60-17

Yamaha FZ-09 vs Ducati Streetfighter 848 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ-09 and the Ducati Streetfighter 848 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ-09 brings 115 hp, while the Ducati Streetfighter 848 counters with 132 hp at 169 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: