Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

The Yamaha MT-09 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have an in-line engine with 119 horsepower and 93 Nm of torque. The fuel system is injection, and they have 3 cylinders and liquid cooling. The displacement is 889 ccm.

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

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Both bikes come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 has additional features like cornering ABS, ride by wire, cruise control, and anti-wheelie.

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

The Yamaha MT-09 2023 has some strengths, including no load change reactions, plenty of 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. On the other hand, it has some weaknesses such as polarizing optics, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only being available in the SP variant.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 also has strengths, including a lively, high-torque engine, extremely agile handling, top brakes, high-quality chassis, and pure driving pleasure. Its weaknesses include a poorly legible TFT display, a rather hard seat, and controls of electronics that could be more intuitive.

Overall, both the Yamaha MT-09 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 offer impressive performance and features. The SP variant of the 2022 model has some additional advanced rider assistance systems and a few extra weaknesses compared to the 2023 model. However, both bikes provide an exhilarating riding experience with their powerful engines, agile handling, and high-quality components.

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

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
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
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 compliancyA2, ALicense 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 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

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022

The fun bike MT-09 is at its best in the SP version! The extremely fun, lively three-cylinder engine feels like more than just 119 hp thanks to the abundance of torque. Add to that terrific, bike-like handling and phenomenal, finely controllable brakes. The upright, rear-facing riding position doesn't take away as much front-wheel feel in the MT-09 SP, as the high-quality chassis gives clean feedback from the road and rides every radius with stability. Unfortunately, as is typical for Yamaha, the clarity of the TFT display and the operating concept of the lush electronics leave a lot to be desired. The seat and pillion comfort could also be better. Otherwise, however, the MT-09 SP is the (almost) perfect bike for massive riding fun.

Lively, high-torque engine

Extremely agile handling

Top brakes

High-quality chassis

Pure driving pleasure!

Poorly legible TFT display

rather hard seat

control of electronics could be more intuitive

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

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 2023 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 is about 23% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 there are more Yamaha MT-09 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 136 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 with 73 days compared to 104 days for 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 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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