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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Yamaha MT-09

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L14 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm825 mm
Ground clearance170 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,430 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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