KTM 890 SMT vs Yamaha Tracer 900/9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM 890 SMT (2026-present) and the Yamaha Tracer 900/9 (2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM 890 SMT 103.6 hp, Yamaha Tracer 900/9 117 hp.
- Torque: KTM 890 SMT 100 Nm, Yamaha Tracer 900/9 93 Nm.
- Weight: KTM 890 SMT 194 kg, Yamaha Tracer 900/9 219.3 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)103.6
- Yamaha Tracer 900/9 (2025)117 (best)
Torque Nm
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)100 (best)
- Yamaha Tracer 900/9 (2025)93
Weight kg
- KTM 890 SMT (2026-present)194 (best)
- Yamaha Tracer 900/9 (2025)219.3
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2025 · base Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2026-present | 2025 |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 105 ch (103.60 hp) to 8,000 rpm 10.20 mkg (100 Nm) to 6,500 rpm | 889cc liquid-cooled inline-3, DOHC, 12-valve CP3 crossplane triple (shared with MT-09) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 103.6 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 117 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 100 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual, wet multiplate assist/slipper clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet)Best | 219.3 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 846 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.8 L | 18.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | Inverted telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Compression and rebound adjustment | 41mm KYB inverted fork, manually adjustable, 130mm (5.1in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, Wheel travel : 180 mm (7.09 in) Preload and rebound adjustment | KYB single shock, manually adjustable, 132mm (5.2in) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Dual-channel ABS (non-cornering) |
| Front brake | 2 J.Juan discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 298mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston Nissin calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 J.Juan disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | Single 267mm disc, single-piston Nissin caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32) |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 12,599 (US) |