Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2025

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2025
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2025

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2025
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2025
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

The Yamaha MT-09 SP already had it easy in the previous generation, as it is the even more refined version of an already really good, because wonderfully agile fun machine! The current SP version is no different, but it has been improved even further. A little more power, increased torque and better-tuned electronics make it even more fun. As expected, the suspension with classier KYB and Öhlins components works excellently, the brakes could be a little sharper, but the seating position is still what you would expect from such an agile and easily controllable fun machine. The few quirks like the small TFT display or the controversial light mask in no way make it worse, but simply an even more independent personality!
BMW S 1000 XR 2025

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a supersports bike. It sounds like a compromise - but it rides like a precisely targeted development. The bike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration of the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. Although the suspension adapts well to the load, it is never sensitive or really comfortable. The seating comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a little sharp when touring for long distances. Nevertheless, it's a great bike for sporty riding but also for long distances.