BMW F900R vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
BMW F900R vs Yamaha MT-09 SP side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2020 and since 2024.
Key differences
- More power: Yamaha MT-09 SP (88 vs 77 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha MT-09 SP (194 vs 211 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: BMW F900R (815 vs 825 mm)
| Specs | BMW F900R | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2020 | since 2024 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | Full A only | Full A only |
| Engine | 895 cc, 2 cyl. | 890 cc, 3 cyl. |
| Power | 77 kW / 103 bhp | ✓87.5 kW / 117 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | 92 Nm at 6500 rpm | 93 Nm at 7000 rpm |
| Weight | 211 kg (kerb weight) | ✓194 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (low seat 760 mm) | 825 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 135 mm, rear 142 mm | front 130 mm, rear 117 mm |
| Max load | 222 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 167 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 13 l | ✓14 l (best value) |
| Fuel use | ✓58 mpg (4.9 l/100 km) (best value) | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 145 miles | ✓150 miles (best value) |
| New price (official Polish list, converted) | £7,900 | - |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,100 - £7,100 | £9,200 - £10,500 |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £11,600 |
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BMW F900R: Watch out
- Little wind protection
Yamaha MT-09 SP: Watch out
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
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