Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 2023

The Yamaha MT-09 SP model year 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 model year 2023 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. Both models have an inline engine with 119 HP of power and 93 Nm of torque. They also have the same fuel system, cooling system, and displacement.

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

Both the MT-09 SP 2021 and the MT-09 2023 come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, quickshifter, and traction control. However, the MT-09 SP 2021 also includes cornering ABS, ride by wire, and anti-wheelie assistance systems.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

In terms of dimensions and weights, both models have the same front and rear tire width and diameter, wheelbase, seat height, and fuel tank capacity. They also have the same range and combined fuel consumption.

Now let's compare the strengths of each model. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 offers an upright and comfortable seating position, a well-tuned chassis, and quick and easy adjustments for mappings and traction control. It also has high-quality workmanship, lovely details, and a great tuned engine with excellent acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 has strengths such as no load change reactions, plenty of pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, and a great working quickshifter. It also offers a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

However, both models have their weaknesses. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 has a horn mounted in a crude way and a poor display. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2023 has polarizing optics, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only available in the SP variant.

In conclusion, while both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2023 have similar technical specifications, they have some differences in terms of advanced rider assistance systems and weaknesses. The MT-09 SP 2021 offers more advanced assistance systems but has a crude horn and poor display. The MT-09 2023 has polarizing optics and a small TFT display but offers cruise control only in the SP variant. Overall, both models provide a great riding experience with their respective strengths.

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
Yamaha MT-09 2023

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
TravelTravel137 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel142 mmTravel122 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, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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 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 compliancyA2, A
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 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

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 Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 is about 19% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2023 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 15 compared to 136. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 with 73 days compared to 120 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 11/6/2017 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 6/10/2013.

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