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Yamaha MT-09 vs Suzuki GR 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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

TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  3. Suzuki GR 1501
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GR 150133 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Suzuki GR 150—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Suzuki GR 150—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Suzuki GR 150—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Suzuki GR 150149 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Suzuki GR 150—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Suzuki GR 150133 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Suzuki GR 150—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Suzuki GR 150165 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Suzuki GR 150TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 552,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStandardStreet
Fuel average——~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12.5 L12 L
On a full tank——~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc149 cc160 cc
Cylinders311
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)133 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm165 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,310 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height—2,055 × 750 × 1,075 mm—
Colours—Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75 – 18 / 90/90 – 18 M/C90/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki GR 150?

Suzuki GR 150 weighs about 133 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Suzuki GR 150 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki GR 150: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GR 150 if lightest 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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