Yamaha Mt-09 vs Suzuki Gsx-s750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 vs Suzuki Gsx-s750. 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. Suzuki Gsx-s750: 114 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 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
Suzuki Gsx-s750
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
114 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
81 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
114 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
81 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (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
Suzuki Gsx-s750
8.0/10
"An underrated gem delivering genuine performance at honest used prices."
Pros
+Screaming GSX-R derived engine
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Slightly cramped for tall riders
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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