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

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

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

The Yamaha MT-09 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have an inline engine with a power output of 119 HP and a torque of 93 Nm. The fuel system is injection, and they both have 3 cylinders and liquid cooling. The displacement of both bikes is 889 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The chassis of both bikes 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 bikes have ABS, quickshifter, and traction control. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 has additional features such as cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, and anti-wheelie.

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.

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 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 has its own strengths, including an extremely agile and powerful engine, a comfortable riding position, high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins, a good quickshifter with blipper, and a distinctive look.

However, both bikes have some weaknesses. 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. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 also has a small TFT display, a horn that is half-heartedly installed at the front, and a wide turning circle.

In conclusion, while both the Yamaha MT-09 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 have similar technical specifications, the SP variant offers additional features and improvements in terms of suspension and rider assistance systems. However, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on individual preferences and priorities.

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

Yamaha MT-09 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 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
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, Cruise control, 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 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 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 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

The Yamaha MT-09 SP already had it easy in the previous generation, as it is the even more refined version of an already really good, because wonderfully agile fun machine! The current SP version is no different, but it has been improved even further. A little more power, increased torque and better-tuned electronics make it even more fun. As expected, the suspension with classier KYB and Öhlins components works excellently, the brakes could be a little sharper, but the seating position is still what you would expect from such an agile and easily controllable fun machine. The few quirks like the small TFT display or the controversial light mask in no way make it worse, but simply an even more independent personality!

Extremely agile and powerful engine

comfortable riding position

high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins

good quickshifter with blipper

distinctive look.

Small TFT display

horn half-heartedly installed at the front

wide turning circle

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 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 is about 32% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 there are less Yamaha MT-09 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 19 compared to 29. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 96 days compared to 112 days for the Yamaha MT-09. 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 6/10/2013 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 11/6/2017.

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