Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2020
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2020
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020

The Yamaha MT-09 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!
Honda CB 1000 R 2020

The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!