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Yamaha MT-09 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-096
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • 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 seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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 V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Petrol tank14 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc776 cc
Cylinders32
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm855 mm
Ground clearance140 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if 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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