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Yamaha MT-09 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 648 cc
  • 47 PS
  • ~25 km/l
  • 214 kg

Café racer with clip-on bars

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-095
  2. Royal Enfield Continental GT 6502
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650793 mm
  • Most ground clearanceRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650174 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Royal Enfield Continental GT 65047 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Royal Enfield Continental GT 65052 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650220 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650648 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650170 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650214 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650793 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650174 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanRoyal Enfield · India
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12.5 L
On a full tank—~313 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc648 cc
Cylinders32
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm47 PS @ 7,150 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm52 Nm @ 5,150 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne220 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)214 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm793 mm
Ground clearance140 mm174 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,398 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-18 / 130/70-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Royal Enfield Continental GT 650—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 makes 47 PS @ 7,150 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 about 214 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 if lowest seat, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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