2024 YAMAHA MT-09 vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900
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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.
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 4: 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 (1); 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 (3).
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-09 | YAMAHA XSR900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-09 | YAMAHA XSR900 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 119hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS | 298mm dual hydraulic discs; ABS |
| Rear brake | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS | 245mm single hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.4-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10599 | $10299 |
| 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 |
-Ride-by-Wire Throttle with APSG, Assist & Slipper (A&S) Clutch, Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Traction Control System, Slide Control System (SCS), LIFT Control System (LIF), Brake Control System (BC), Full-Color 3.5-inch TFT Display, Up & Down Quick Shift System, Cruise Control |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-09 vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR900: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 and 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
MT-09 and XSR900 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 and XSR900 have very similar peak power (119 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
MT-09 and XSR900 have very similar listed torque (93 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 and XSR900 have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 and XSR900 have very similar listed weights (193 kg vs 193 kg). XSR900 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-09 vs YAMAHA XSR900?
YAMAHA XSR900 is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for YAMAHA MT-09.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-09 or YAMAHA XSR900?
Both are rated at 119 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-09 or YAMAHA XSR900?
Both weigh 193 kg in our database.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-09 or YAMAHA XSR900?
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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