Yamaha MT-09 2025 vs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Yamaha MT-09 2025

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2025 compared to Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2025
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque52.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,150 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio9.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement890 ccmDisplacement648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel117 mmTravel120 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,119 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth788 mm
HeightHeight1,145 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,398 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)217 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2
RangeRange280 kmRange343 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions116 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions99 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.21 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise94 dBStationary noise89 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2025

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

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition

Price Yamaha MT-09

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Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition

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