Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

BMW S 1000 R 2020
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs BMW S 1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

BMW S 1000 R 2020
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
BMW S 1000 R 2020

The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.