Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Overview - Yamaha XSR900 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Yamaha XSR900 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR900 2021
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic case of optical illusion – with its round headlight, angular fuel tank and mounted rear light, it clearly comes across as a retro bike. However, it’s no coincidence that its performance is reminiscent of the powerful mid-range naked bike, the Yamaha MT-09, as that is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. The engine is therefore a real force to be reckoned with, and the brakes, as you’d expect, bite with real ferocity. Fortunately, the engineers haven’t gone overboard with the suspension; the XSR900 offers plenty of comfort, and the upright riding position is more relaxed than one might expect given the engine’s powerful acceleration. Within the retro bike segment, the XSR900 is yet one of the sportiest models overall.
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!
