Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS vs Ducati 848 EVO (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT-09 Tracer ABSDucati 848 EVO
Model year20152013
Price
Engine847 cc849 cc
Horsepower115 hp138 hp
Torque88 Nm98 Nm
Weight168 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS. Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS vs Ducati 848 EVO — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS and the Ducati 848 EVO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer ABS brings 115 hp, while the Ducati 848 EVO counters with 138 hp at 168 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: