Yamaha Mt-09 vs Honda Cb750 Hornet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 vs Honda Cb750 Hornet. Yamaha Mt-09: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2) weight, top speed 215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb750 Hornet: 92 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-09
Honda Cb750 Hornet
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
92 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
190 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
190 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
92 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
190 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-09
8.5/10
"Buy one, but budget £500 extra for essential fixes immediately."
Pros
+Triple engine feels alive
+Incredible power-to-weight ratio
+Lightweight flickable chassis
Cons
−Stock fueling needs immediate fixing
−Suspension mediocre from factory
−Vibration issues at highway speeds
Honda Cb750 Hornet
8.0/10
"The sensible choice that doesn't feel like a compromise."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful parallel-twin
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
Cons
−Neglected chains very common
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Wind protection essentially zero
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