2024 YAMAHA MT-09 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.

Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
73.5 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
26.5 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-09
65.4 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
49.1 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 YAMAHA MT-09
46.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
63.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
67.3 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
46.2 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09
60.8 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
45.4 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-09 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Lowest seat here

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.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque figures are very close.
  • Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification YAMAHA MT-09 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
Brand YAMAHA YAMAHA
Model YAMAHA MT-09 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
Engine size 900cc 900cc
Power 119hp 119hp
Torque 93nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 193kg 194kg
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) 82.5cm 82.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 245km/h 245km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 6 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10599 $12299
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-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

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

The 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.

Engine displacement

MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar peak power (119 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar listed torque (93 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 245 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar listed weights (193 kg vs 194 kg). MT-09 and MT-09 SP have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).

Conclusion

The listed specifications that can be compared remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Both are listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed in our specification data.

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

Both are rated at 119 hp in our database.

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

YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 194 kg for YAMAHA MT-09 SP.

Which is better, YAMAHA MT-09 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.