Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and the Yamaha Tracer 9 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱759,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱21,412
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Tracer 9
GT (Icon Performance) variant
- SRP
- ₱795,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,427
How they differ
- The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱759,000, which is ₱36,000 (5%) below the Yamaha Tracer 9 at ₱795,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 800DE is estimated at ₱21,412 a month against ₱22,427 for the Tracer 9, a difference of ₱1,015 a month.
- The Tracer 9 makes more power (119 PS against 84.3 PS for the V-Strom 800DE).
- The Tracer 9 has more torque (93 Nm against 78 Nm for the V-Strom 800DE).
- The Tracer 9 has the larger engine (890 cc against 776 cc for the V-Strom 800DE).
- The Tracer 9 has the lower seat at 820 mm, 35 mm below the V-Strom 800DE, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 800DE carries more fuel (20 L against 18 L for the Tracer 9).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki V-Strom 800DEStandard, ₱759,000 | Yamaha Tracer 9GT (Icon Performance), ₱795,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 776 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 84.3 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6800 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed constant mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2345 mm | 2175 mm |
| Width (differs) | 975 mm | 900 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 855 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 220 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 230 kg | 232 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 18 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90-21 M/C 54H, tube type | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70R17 M/C, tube type | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire-spoked, 21-inch front | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with rear-off mode | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control with Gravel mode | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.