Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Ducati XDiavel Nera 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	1,262 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	110 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	130 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	265 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	45 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	280 km	Range	327 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	129 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is based on the really well-done MT-09. In 2021, a particularly fine vintage! But the upgrade goes one better! The high-quality chassis provides a great compromise between riding comfort and sportiness.

Upright, comfortable seating position

Well-tuned chassis

Mappings and traction control are quick and easy to adjust

High-quality workmanship

Lovely details

Great tuned engine

Great acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Horn mounted in a crude way

poor display