Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2024.
Key differences
- Cheaper new: Yamaha MT-09 (£9,600 - £9,900 vs £11,600, German list price)
| Specs | Yamaha MT-09 | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2024 | since 2024 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | Full A only | Full A only |
| Engine | 890 cc, 3 cyl. | 890 cc, 3 cyl. |
| Power | 87.5 kW / 117 bhp | 87.5 kW / 117 bhp |
| Torque | 93 Nm at 7000 rpm | 93 Nm at 7000 rpm |
| Weight | ✓193 kg (kerb weight) (best value) | 194 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 130 mm, rear 117 mm | front 130 mm, rear 117 mm |
| Max load | 168 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 167 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 14 l | 14 l |
| Fuel use | 51 mpg (5.5 l/100 km) | ✓56 mpg (5 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | 135 miles | ✓150 miles (best value) |
| New price (official German list, converted) | £9,600 - £9,900 | £11,600 |
| Used price (estimate) | £7,600 - £8,700 | £9,200 - £10,500 |
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Yamaha MT-09: Watch out
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
- Popular with thieves
Yamaha MT-09 SP: Watch out
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
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