BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
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BMW S 1000 XR 2018
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Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
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BMW S 1000 XR 2018
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Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 XR 2018
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Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
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The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...