DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Hypermotard 950 87 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 114 hp (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 96 Nm (DUCATI Hypermotard 950).
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 200 kg (DUCATI Hypermotard 950).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
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| Specification | DUCATI Hypermotard 950 | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | YAMAHA |
| Model | DUCATI Hypermotard 950 | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 850cc | 900cc |
| Power | 114hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 96nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating aluminum flange discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston 2-pad, adjustable lever radial pump, Bosch Curve ABS | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS. | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 87cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down Ø 45 mm. | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage Sachs mono shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Cross | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 5.3 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15295 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. -Power Modes, Daytime Running Light (DRL), Tapered aluminum handlebars, Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket. |
-New Brembo Stylema Calipers & Radial Master Cylinder -New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, Six-Axis IMU -New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with Specific SP Settings, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Third-Generation Quickshifter, New Smart Key System, New Turn Signal Functions |
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2023 DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Hypermotard 950 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the MT-09 SP has more displacement, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-09 SP has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Hypermotard 950 and MT-09 SP have very similar peak power (114 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Hypermotard 950 and MT-09 SP have very similar listed torque (96 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 SP 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-09 SP has a modest listed weight advantage (194 kg vs 200 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Hypermotard 950 is listed higher (87 cm) than MT-09 SP (82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for DUCATI Hypermotard 950.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP has 119 hp compared with 114 hp on the DUCATI Hypermotard 950.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 200 kg for DUCATI Hypermotard 950.
Which is better, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
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.
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