Suzuki GSX-S1000GX vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT undercuts the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX by about $5,000, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX leads on power with 150 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Suzuki
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Tracer 9 GTThe verdict
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
119 hp.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
150 hp and 0.65 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Our 8.5/10 at $13,499, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
220 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Suzuki GSX-S1000GX vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX makes the most power at 150 hp and 106 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,499.
Which is lighter, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the lightest at 220 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: 119 hp and 220 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
