Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

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Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 2023

The Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 2023 are both naked bikes with powerful engines and advanced rider assistance systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a power output of 92 HP and a torque of 75 Nm. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 is equipped with an in-line engine that delivers a higher power output of 119 HP and a torque of 93 Nm. The Yamaha MT-09 has a larger displacement of 889cc compared to the Honda CB750 Hornet's 755cc.

Both bikes have a liquid cooling system and fuel injection for efficient performance. They also have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension and swing arm with a monoshock for the rear suspension. The Honda CB750 Hornet has a steel frame, while the Yamaha MT-09 features an aluminum frame, which may contribute to differences in weight and handling.

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disc brakes at the front, but the Yamaha MT-09 has slightly larger brake discs with a diameter of 298mm compared to the Honda CB750 Hornet's 296mm. Both models are equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. However, the Honda CB750 Hornet offers additional features like riding modes, ride by wire, and anti-wheelie control. The Yamaha MT-09, on the other hand, has a quickshifter, which is not available on the Honda CB750 Hornet.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha MT-09 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1430mm compared to the Honda CB750 Hornet's 1420mm. The seat height of the Yamaha MT-09 is also higher at 825mm, while the Honda CB750 Hornet has a seat height of 795mm. Both bikes have similar front and rear tire dimensions, but the Yamaha MT-09 has a wider rear tire at 180mm compared to the Honda CB750 Hornet's 160mm.

In terms of fuel capacity and range, the Honda CB750 Hornet has a larger fuel tank capacity of 15.2 liters, which allows for a longer range of 353km. The Yamaha MT-09, on the other hand, has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters, resulting in a shorter range of 280km. However, the Yamaha MT-09 has a slightly better combined fuel consumption of 5 l/100km compared to the Honda CB750 Hornet's 4.3 l/100km.

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

In terms of strengths, the Honda CB750 Hornet is praised for its powerful engine, good brakes, comfortable seating position, agile handling, well-balanced chassis, extensive electronics, and affordable optional quickshifter. It is also considered to have an excellent price. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 is praised for its lack of load change reactions, plenty of pressure from the center, over-complete electronics package, great working quickshifter, comfortably integrated seating position, successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

As for weaknesses, the Honda CB750 Hornet is criticized for its steel box swing arm, which is not particularly attractive. The Yamaha MT-09, on the other hand, has polarizing optics, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only available in the SP variant.

Overall, both the Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 2023 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities, such as power, handling, comfort, and price.

Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023
Yamaha MT-09 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore87 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke63.5 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power92 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque75 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement755 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel150 mmTravel122 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake25 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter296 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.2 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange353 kmRange280 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions100 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions116 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.3 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!

Powerful, high-torque engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

extensive electronics

affordable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swing arm not particularly sexy

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

If you take a look at the key data of the MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a little pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price.

no load change reactions

plenty of pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure

Polarising optics

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB750 Hornet vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 and a Yamaha MT-09 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 2023 is about 21% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023 there are less Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 76 compared to 136. It takes less time to sell a Honda CB750 Hornet with 60 days compared to 73 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2023 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the Honda CB750 Hornet and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Honda CB750 Hornet was published on 08/09/2022 and now has more than 57,900 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.

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