Yamaha MT-09 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-10 2017

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2017

Yamaha MT-10 2017

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2018 vs Yamaha MT-10 2017

The Yamaha MT-09 2018 and the Yamaha MT-10 2017 are both naked bikes from Yamaha, but they have some significant differences in terms of technical specifications and strengths.

Starting with the technical specifications, the Yamaha MT-09 2018 is equipped with a 847cc inline three-cylinder engine that produces 115 horsepower and 87.5 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and a liquid cooling system. The bike features an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension, a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber, and a twin tube aluminum frame. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 298mm. The bike also comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, quickshifter, and traction control. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1440mm, and the seat height is 815mm. The bike weighs 193kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-10 2017 is powered by a 998cc inline four-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower and 111 Nm of torque. It also has a fuel injection system and a liquid cooling system. The bike features an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension, a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber, and a Deltabox aluminum frame. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320mm. The bike comes with ABS and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1400mm, and the seat height is 825mm. The bike weighs 210kg with ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 17 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 2018 is praised for its perfect harmony between optics and character. It has smooth wheels and lively handling, making it a joy to ride. The comfortable seating position, even for tall riders, is also appreciated. The engine feels incredibly powerful, providing a thrilling riding experience.

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-10 2017 is praised for its great sound and pleasant wind protection. The comfortable seating position, even on long tours, is also a plus. The engine response is great, and the overall package is balanced despite its radical looks and wicked sound.

Yamaha MT-10 2017

Yamaha MT-10 2017

However, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Yamaha MT-09 2018 can be exhausting to ride briskly, and it requires more riding skills compared to other naked bikes in the mid-range. The feeling for traction on the rear wheel is not as great, and there is a lack of precision.

Similarly, the Yamaha MT-10 2017 has a seating position that is too inactive on the racetrack. The chassis and ride assistance systems are sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as other Powernakeds.

In conclusion, the Yamaha MT-09 2018 and the Yamaha MT-10 2017 are both impressive naked bikes from Yamaha, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The MT-09 offers a powerful engine and lively handling, while the MT-10 provides great sound and a comfortable riding position. However, both bikes have their limitations, such as the lack of precision in the MT-09 and the inactive seating position on the racetrack for the MT-10.

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-10 2017

Yamaha MT-09 2018
Yamaha MT-10 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,500 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel137 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDeltabox
RakeRake65 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail103 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, 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 width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,110 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2018

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.

Optics and character harmonise perfectly

wheels smoothly

lively handling

comfortable seating position even for tall riders

engine feels incredibly powerful

Exhausting when ridden briskly

bike requires more riding skills overall than other naked bikes in the mid-range

feeling for traction on the rear wheel not so great

lack of precision.

Yamaha MT-10 2017

Yamaha MT-10 2017

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.

great sound

pleasant wind protection

comfortable seating position even on long tours

great engine response

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

chassis and ride assistance systems sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as the other Powernakeds.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha MT-10

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 2018 and a Yamaha MT-10 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-10 2017 is about 21% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-10 2017 there are more Yamaha MT-09 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 15 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 with 72 days compared to 143 days for a Yamaha MT-10. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 and 32 reviews for the Yamaha MT-10 since model year 2016. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 was published on 10/06/2013 and now has more than 39,900 views. This compares to more than 20,700 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-10 published on 17/11/2015.

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