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Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha YBR125

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

Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-093
  2. Yamaha YBR1253
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YBR125145 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Yamaha YBR12510.8 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Yamaha YBR125124 cc

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Yamaha YBR125114 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Yamaha YBR125775 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Yamaha YBR125145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Yamaha YBR125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 466,000
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc124 cc
Cylinders31
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)114 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm775 mm
Ground clearance140 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 90/90-18
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks

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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  • Yamaha YBR125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Yamaha YBR125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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