Yamaha MT-09 2016 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2019

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki SV 650 2019

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2016 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2019

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki SV 650 2019

Yamaha MT-09 2016

Suzuki SV 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,100 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	197 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2016

The Yamaha MT-09 did not need to be reinvented for the coming season - it already was extremely well done almost four years ago. Instead, the Japanese focus on fine-tuning and adding practical, contemporary gimmicks such as traction control and automatic shifting. Due to the Euro4 standard, however, the engine management has been changed once again and offers an emphatically powerful but well controllable power delivery in standard mode; the power explosion of the first generation is now no longer offered even by the sharper A mode. The biggest change, recognisable at first glance, is the, in my opinion, extremely successful design with the more aggressive front and the newly designed rear. All in all, an even snazzier naked bike that was clearly built for the fun of motorcycling.

Wonderfully powerful three-cylinder powerplant

three power modes

fully adjustable chassis

quickshifter as standard

sporty upright seating position

good brakes

aggressive looks

traction control.

Saddle a little too hard for long tours

licence plate holder on the swingarm offers less splash protection than a conventional one

Suzuki SV 650 2019

The Suzuki SV 650 is accompanied by a long history of success that is sure to continue for a long time. Its supple V2 impresses with very smooth response and plenty of torque. Compact dimensions help to make the motorbike look very compact. This will be very convenient for beginners. The chassis also scores with playful handling. Unfortunately, the braking effect is not at the level one would expect from such a powerful vehicle.

Smooth engine

playful handling

great chassis

Brake too weak

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