2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 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.
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.
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.6 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) up to 157.7 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) up to 107 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 212 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 1000 cc (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
Reader votes so far — total 4: 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP (3); 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 (1).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 157.7hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 107nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Radial mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.9cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9999 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA 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 |
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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 differ on the listed specifications: the CB1000 Hornet SP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-09 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet SP has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed power advantage (157.7 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
CB1000 Hornet SP has a clear listed torque advantage (107 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet SP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 212 kg). CB1000 Hornet SP has a lower listed seat height (80.9 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 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs YAMAHA MT-09?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for YAMAHA MT-09.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or YAMAHA MT-09?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has 158 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA MT-09.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 212 kg for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 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.
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