BMW F 900 R 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.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 105 hp (BMW F 900 R) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-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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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the MT-09 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R and MT-09 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
F 900 R and MT-09 have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-09 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 230 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 219 kg). F 900 R and MT-09 have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW F 900 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 has 119 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 R.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R 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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