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Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Yamaha MT-093
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-09140 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 YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Yamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc998 cc
Cylinders34
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm855 mm
Ground clearance140 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power 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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