Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2023
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019
BMW S 1000 R 2023
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019 vs BMW S 1000 R 2023
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019
BMW S 1000 R 2023
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2019
The Yamaha MT-09 is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground!
BMW S 1000 R 2023
The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.
