2024 YAMAHA MT-07 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
78 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
36.5 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
90.1 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
16.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
  • Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
  • Weight spans 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).

Reader votes so far — total 4: 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 (3); 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 (1).

Specification YAMAHA MT-07 YAMAHA MT-09
Brand YAMAHA YAMAHA
Model YAMAHA MT-07 YAMAHA MT-09
Engine size 700cc 900cc
Power 73.4hp 119hp
Torque 67nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 184kg 193kg
Front brake Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 80.5cm 82.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 220km/h 245km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 6 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $8199 $10599
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity

 

-New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator

-New Customizable YRC Ride Modes, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Brembo Radial Master Cylinder, New Third-Generation Quickshifter

-New Cruise Control & Turn Signal Functions, Six-Axis IMU

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2024 YAMAHA MT-07 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications

The 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 differ on the listed specifications: the MT-07 has a lower listed weight, and the MT-09 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

MT-09 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

MT-09 has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 73.4 hp).

Torque

MT-09 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 67 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-09 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-07 has a modest listed weight advantage (184 kg vs 193 kg). MT-07 has a lower listed seat height (80.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-07 vs YAMAHA MT-09?

YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for YAMAHA MT-07.

Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-07 or YAMAHA MT-09?

YAMAHA MT-09 has 119 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA MT-07.

Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-07 or YAMAHA MT-09?

YAMAHA MT-07 is lighter at 184 kg vs 193 kg for YAMAHA MT-09.

Which is better, YAMAHA MT-07 or YAMAHA MT-09?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.