Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2018
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023
Yamaha MT-09 2018
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 2018
The Yamaha MT-09 SP model year 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 model year 2018 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have an inline engine with three cylinders and a liquid cooling system. The engine power of the MT-09 SP 2023 is slightly higher at 119 HP compared to the 115 HP of the MT-09 2018. The torque of the MT-09 SP 2023 is also higher at 93 Nm compared to 87.5 Nm of the MT-09 2018. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and a displacement of around 850cc.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. The chassis of both bikes is made of aluminum and has a twin tube frame design. The front brakes of both bikes are double disk with a diameter of 298 mm.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023
When it comes to advanced rider assistance systems, the MT-09 SP 2023 has more features compared to the MT-09 2018. The MT-09 SP 2023 has ABS, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems. On the other hand, the MT-09 2018 only has ABS, quickshifter, and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire width and diameter. The wheelbase of the MT-09 2018 is slightly longer at 1440 mm compared to the 1430 mm of the MT-09 SP 2023. The seat height of the MT-09 2018 is also slightly lower at 815 mm compared to 825 mm of the MT-09 SP 2023. The kerb weight of the MT-09 2018 is slightly higher at 193 kg compared to 189 kg of the MT-09 SP 2023. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of strengths, the MT-09 SP 2023 has an extremely agile and powerful engine, a comfortable riding position, high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins, a good quickshifter with blipper, and a distinctive look. The MT-09 2018, on the other hand, has a perfect harmony between its optics and character, smooth wheels, lively handling, comfortable seating position even for tall riders, and an incredibly powerful engine.
Yamaha MT-09 2018
However, the MT-09 SP 2023 has a small TFT display, a horn that is half-heartedly installed at the front, and a wide turning circle as weaknesses. The MT-09 2018, on the other hand, can be exhausting when ridden briskly, requires more riding skills overall compared to other naked bikes in the mid-range, has a not-so-great feeling for traction on the rear wheel, and lacks precision.
Overall, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 offers more advanced features and improvements compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2018. However, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023
The Yamaha MT-09 SP already had it easy in the previous generation, as it is the even more refined version of an already really good, because wonderfully agile fun machine! The current SP version is no different, but it has been improved even further. A little more power, increased torque and better-tuned electronics make it even more fun. As expected, the suspension with classier KYB and Öhlins components works excellently, the brakes could be a little sharper, but the seating position is still what you would expect from such an agile and easily controllable fun machine. The few quirks like the small TFT display or the controversial light mask in no way make it worse, but simply an even more independent personality!
Yamaha MT-09 2018
A coherent motorbike where everything fits together. The motorbike delivers what its looks promise. High-tech, charisma and lots of adrenaline. It is a mixture of supermoto, naked bike and streetfighter and it loves to be handled irrationally. A cool motorbike. Only in comparison with the MT-09 SP does one begin to miss a high-quality chassis.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Yamaha MT-09
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 and a Yamaha MT-09 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 is about 40% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2018 there are more Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 29 compared to 15. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 with 72 days compared to 96 days for the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 06/11/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.
