2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP 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-10 SP
85 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
15 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

2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
78 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
91.7 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
93.8 pts
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
16.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
90.1 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-10 SP 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Lowest 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 214 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 1000 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).

Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP (3); 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP (0).

Specification YAMAHA MT-10 SP YAMAHA MT-09 SP
Brand YAMAHA YAMAHA
Model YAMAHA MT-10 SP YAMAHA MT-09 SP
Engine size 1000cc 900cc
Power 166hp 119hp
Torque 112nm. 93nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 214kg 194kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 320 mm Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 82.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel
Rear suspension Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 280km/h 245km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7 L/100km 14 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $16999 $12299
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC)

-Advanced Quick Shift System (QSS), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL)

-4.2-Inch Full-Color TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG

-Cruise Control System

 

-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-10 SP vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications

The 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP differ on the listed specifications: the MT-10 SP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-09 SP has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

MT-10 SP has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

MT-10 SP has a clear listed power advantage (166 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

MT-10 SP has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 93 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-10 SP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 245 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 214 kg). MT-10 SP and MT-09 SP have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-10 SP vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?

YAMAHA MT-10 SP is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for YAMAHA MT-09 SP.

Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-10 SP or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?

YAMAHA MT-10 SP has 166 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA MT-09 SP.

Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-10 SP or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?

YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 214 kg for YAMAHA MT-10 SP.

Which is better, YAMAHA MT-10 SP 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.