Yamaha MT-09 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 2021 and Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have an in-line engine with a power output of 119 HP and torque of 93 Nm. The fuel system is injection, and they both have 3 cylinders and liquid cooling. The displacement is 889 ccm for both models.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The chassis is made of aluminum and has a twin tube frame. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 298 mm.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both models have ABS, quickshifter, and traction control. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 has additional features such as cornering ABS, ride by wire, anti-wheelie, and cruise control, which are not available in the Yamaha MT-09 2021.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Both bikes have the same dimensions and weights, with a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, and a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1430 mm, and the seat height is 825 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 189 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 14 liters. The range is 280 km, and the combined fuel consumption is 5 l/100km for both models.

The Yamaha MT-09 2021 has several strengths, including no more load change reactions, even more pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 also has its strengths, including an upright and comfortable seating position, a well-tuned chassis, quick and easy adjustment of mappings and traction control, high-quality workmanship, lovely details, a great tuned engine, and great acceleration with lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

However, there are some weaknesses for both models. The Yamaha MT-09 2021 has a polarizing look, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control is only available in the SP variant. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 has a horn mounted in a crude way and a poor display.

In summary, both the Yamaha MT-09 2021 and Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 are powerful and well-equipped naked bikes. The SP variant offers additional features and improvements in certain areas, but both models provide an enjoyable riding experience.

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.5
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
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel137 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel122 mmTravel142 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)189 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange280 kmRange280 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions116 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions116 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise96 dBStationary noise96 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit 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. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is based on the really well-done MT-09. In 2021, a particularly fine vintage! But the upgrade goes one better! The high-quality chassis provides a great compromise between riding comfort and sportiness.

Upright, comfortable seating position

Well-tuned chassis

Mappings and traction control are quick and easy to adjust

High-quality workmanship

Lovely details

Great tuned engine

Great acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Horn mounted in a crude way

poor display

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

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 is about 22% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 there are less Yamaha MT-09 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 15. With 120 days it takes the same amount of time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 or a Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. 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 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 06/11/2017.

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