Yamaha MT-09 Tracer vs Ducati 848 EVO Dark (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT-09 TracerDucati 848 EVO Dark
Model year20182013
Price
Engine847 cc849 cc
Horsepower115 hp138 hp
Torque88 Nm98 Nm
Weight190 kg168 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 vs Ducati 848 EVO Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer and the Ducati 848 EVO Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer brings 115 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Ducati 848 EVO Dark 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: