Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Honda CB650R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Honda CB650R 2020

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs Honda CB650R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Honda CB650R 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to Honda CB650R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Honda CB650R 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Honda CB650R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.6
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
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	128 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	64.5 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	101 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	240 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, 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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	96 dB	Stationary noise	97 dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights

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

Honda CB650R 2020

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning gives enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The suspension components clearly attempt a balancing act between everyday life and sportiness, which is why unrest can quickly be found in the vehicle when approaching the cornering at a brisk pace. Somehow, however, this imperfection gives the Honda a lot of character and gives the rider the feeling of having to actively integrate himself into the action. For country road racers with a daily commute, a real recommendation!

Rev-happy engine

reasonable power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

very rideable motorbike

comfortable for everyday use

pretty display.

Weakness in the chassis can be seen as a disadvantage

not as much power from the hairpin as two-cylinder competition