Yamaha Tracer 9 GT vs Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT undercuts the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello by about $1,991, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT leads on power with 119 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.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi V100 MandelloThe verdict
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is our pick of this group on the numbers, scoring 8.5/10.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
119 hp.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
119 hp and 0.54 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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Yamaha Tracer 9 GT vs Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT makes the most power at 119 hp and 93 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello?
The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,499.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello?
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 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello?
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.
