HONDA NC750X 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.
- HONDA NC750X 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 58.5 hp (HONDA NC750X) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (HONDA NC750X) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 224 kg (HONDA NC750X).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (HONDA NC750X) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
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| Specification | HONDA NC750X | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA NC750X | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 700cc | 900cc |
| Power | 58.5hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 224kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | 320mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel ABS. | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 240mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads. 2-channel ABS. | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR-17M/C | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 160/60ZR-17M/C | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 185km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.1 L – 4 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features |
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-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 HONDA NC750X vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA NC750X and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP differ on the listed specifications: the MT-09 SP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-09 SP has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 SP has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 58.5 hp).
Torque
MT-09 SP has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 SP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 185 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 SP is notably lighter on the listed weight (194 kg vs 224 kg). NC750X has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA NC750X vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 185 km/h (115 mph) for HONDA NC750X.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA NC750X or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP has 119 hp compared with 59 hp on the HONDA NC750X.
Which is lighter, HONDA NC750X or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 224 kg for HONDA NC750X.
Which is better, HONDA NC750X 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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