Yamaha MT-09 2025 vs. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2025 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2025 compared to Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	157 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	107 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.7
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	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	890 ccm	Displacement	1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	118 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link
Travel	Travel	117 mm	Travel	139 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	98 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, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	2,140 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,145 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	280 km	Range	288 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	136 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	94 dB	Stationary noise	98 dB
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	140 mm	Ground clearance	135 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Yes, Yamaha has produced a really leiwandes bike. All the criticisms of its predecessor have been successfully revised without neutering the wild and playful nature of the MT-09. The fourth generation is more mature, more precise and more polished, rides more neutrally and is more stable without losing its light-footedness. A marvellous bike that currently offers an almost unbeatable price-performance ratio thanks to many detail improvements and has now even become really pretty. The Yamaha dealers won't be able to save themselves from orders after test rides. Let's hope that availability is guaranteed, because the new MT-09 is the definition of the word "direct hit"!

Powerful acceleration in every situation / potent engine

aggressive but not too loud sound

good ergonomics for good feedback and confidence

lavish basic features

precise chassis with good everyday tuning

beautiful display

good workmanship

agile and playful handling

versatile three-cylinder engine

good stability

modern electronics package

Fiddly indicator function

seat comfort in the crotch area could be improved

controls less intuitive than on some competitors

polarised front design

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is more than just a new bike - it's a statement. Honda proves that they can still do it. They have created a bike that impresses in every respect: engine, suspension, brakes, price-performance ratio. You sit on it and immediately know how to ride this thing. There are no puzzles, no nasty surprises. Just pure, honest performance at a price that makes the competition look old. This isn't just a good bike - it's a game changer. Honda is back, and how they are back.

Unbeatable price-performance ratio

top shock of the highest specification

high-quality Brembo Stylema brakes

cultivated four-cylinder with good running behaviour

excellent workmanship and Honda reliability

simple, intuitive handling

comfortable ergonomics for lengthy rides

Engine somewhat sluggish under 6,000 rpm

conservative ABS control without IMU limits braking performance

difficult load change at low engine speeds

too long ratio in first gear

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Price Yamaha MT-09

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