Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 vs. Yamaha R7 2022
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Yamaha R7 2022
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 vs Yamaha R7 2022
In terms of engine and drive train, both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 and the Yamaha R7 2022 have in-line engines with fuel injection and liquid cooling. However, there are some notable differences. The MT-09 SP has a larger engine displacement of 889cc compared to the R7's 689cc. This results in the MT-09 SP having higher engine power at 119 HP compared to the R7's 73.4 HP. The MT-09 SP also has higher torque at 93 Nm compared to the R7's 67 Nm. Both bikes have a compression ratio of 11.5 and feature DOHC valves with 4 valves per cylinder.
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. The MT-09 SP offers more adjustability options with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments for both the front and rear suspension. The R7, on the other hand, does not have any suspension adjustments listed.
In terms of chassis, the MT-09 SP features an aluminum frame while the R7 has a steel frame. The MT-09 SP has a slightly lower rake angle at 65 degrees compared to the R7's 66.3 degrees.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Both bikes have double disc brakes in the front, providing excellent stopping power. However, the MT-09 SP offers more advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The R7, on the other hand, only lists ABS as its advanced rider assistance system.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The MT-09 SP has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1430mm compared to the R7's 1395mm. The MT-09 SP also has a slightly higher kerb weight with ABS at 189kg compared to the R7's 188kg. Both bikes have fuel tank capacities of 13-14 liters.
In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights. The MT-09 SP also has a TFT display, although it is mentioned that it may be poorly legible. The R7 does not have a TFT display.
Yamaha R7 2022
In terms of strengths, the MT-09 SP is praised for its lively, high-torque engine, extremely agile handling, top brakes, high-quality chassis, and pure driving pleasure. The R7 is praised for its CP2 engine with punch from below and in the middle, front-wheel-oriented seating position, adjustable chassis, extremely manageable nature, and good brakes.
In terms of weaknesses, the MT-09 SP is criticized for its poorly legible TFT display, rather hard seat, and control of electronics that could be more intuitive. The R7's only listed weakness is the lack of a TFT display.
In summary, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 offers a more powerful engine, more advanced rider assistance systems, and a higher level of adjustability in the suspension compared to the Yamaha R7 2022. However, the R7 offers a more manageable nature, good brakes, and a front-wheel-oriented seating position. The MT-09 SP has a higher kerb weight and a larger fuel tank capacity compared to the R7. Both bikes feature LED headlights, but the MT-09 SP has the additional feature of a TFT display, although it may have readability issues.
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 compared to Yamaha R7 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
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!
Yamaha R7 2022
All in all, the R7 is a very good beginner's track bike that prepared me for track riding in a safe, pleasant and in no way strenuous way and accompanied me along the way. The pleasant yet track-ready ergonomics, the light weight, the fantastic tyres, brakes and suspension components and the torquey engine at low and medium revs allowed me to correct mistakes that most novice track riders make, and all without bringing me down, scaring me, scaring me or even making me throw in the towel.
Price Comparison Average Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Yamaha R7
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 and a Yamaha R7 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 is about 23% higher. Compared to Yamaha R7 2022 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 44. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha R7 with 87 days compared to 104 days for the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 9 reviews for the Yamaha R7 since model year 2021. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 11/6/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 92,800 views for the first review on Yamaha R7 published on 5/18/2021.
