CF MOTO 800NK 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.
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.
- CF MOTO 800NK 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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.
- Power spans 100.8 hp (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Torque spans 81 Nm (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Weight spans 189 kg (CF MOTO 800NK) to 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (CF MOTO 800NK) to 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 800NK | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | YAMAHA |
| Model | CF MOTO 800NK | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 800cc | 900cc |
| Power | 100.8hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 81nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 189kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 260mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R17 MAXXIS | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 R17 MAXXIS | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB Fully adjustable inverted fork shocks | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | KYB Fully adjustable mono-shock | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8499 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | (In collaboration with KTM, using the Duke 790 engine block) -8-inch TFT screen -Voice command feature, smart key, slipper clutch -Traction control, power modes, riding modes, cornering ABS -T-Box, navigation feature, Bluetooth connectivity |
-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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2023 CF MOTO 800NK vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 800NK and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP are closely matched in weight, while the 800NK has the higher listed top speed, and the MT-09 SP has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
MT-09 SP has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 SP has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 100.8 hp).
Torque
MT-09 SP has a modest listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 81 Nm).
Listed top speed
800NK 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
800NK and MT-09 SP have very similar listed weights (189 kg vs 194 kg). 800NK has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 800NK vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
CF MOTO 800NK is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for YAMAHA MT-09 SP.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 800NK or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP has 119 hp compared with 101 hp on the CF MOTO 800NK.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 800NK or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
CF MOTO 800NK is lighter at 189 kg vs 194 kg for YAMAHA MT-09 SP.
Which is better, CF MOTO 800NK 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.
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