HONDA CB1000R 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.
- HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 145 hp (HONDA CB1000R).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 104 Nm (HONDA CB1000R).
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 212 kg (HONDA CB1000R).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 1000 cc (HONDA CB1000R).
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| Specification | HONDA CB1000R | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA CB1000R | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 145hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | 310mm double disc | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 256mm single disc | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa SFF-BP USD fork | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 265km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.2 L – 7 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -5” TFT screen, Advanced slipper/assist clutch, New three-level quick shifter -SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, power modes |
-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 HONDA CB1000R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB1000R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP differ on the listed specifications: the CB1000R 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
CB1000R has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
CB1000R has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
CB1000R has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (265 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 212 kg). CB1000R and MT-09 SP have very similar seat heights (83 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB1000R vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for YAMAHA MT-09 SP.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB1000R or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
HONDA CB1000R has 145 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA MT-09 SP.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB1000R or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 212 kg for HONDA CB1000R.
Which is better, HONDA CB1000R 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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