Yamaha Mt-09 Sp vs Bmw F 900 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
Bmw F 900 R
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited)
200 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
8.5/10
"The triple-cylinder secret weapon that rewards experienced, committed buyers."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds magnificent
+Öhlins suspension genuinely transforms handling
+Strong electronics package throughout
Cons
−Subframes crack under abuse
−Pre-2021 ergonomics cramped tall riders
−Fuel economy disappoints spirited riders
Bmw F 900 R
8.0/10
"A properly sorted used F 900 R is genuinely hard to fault."
Pros
+Strong, usable mid-range torque
+Excellent IMU safety electronics
+Comfortable ergonomics for tall riders
Cons
−Vague front-end feedback stock
−Buried electronics menu
−Heavy stock exhaust system