Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CB1000F
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Yamaha MT-09 and Honda CB1000F: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Honda CB1000F leads on power with 122 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha MT-09
Honda
Honda CB1000FThe verdict
The Yamaha MT-09 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the Honda CB1000F wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha MT-09
119 hp.
Honda CB1000F
122 hp and 0.58 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha MT-09
Our 8.6/10 at $10,599, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha MT-09
193 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Yamaha MT-09
Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CB1000F: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha MT-09 or the Honda CB1000F?
The Honda CB1000F makes the most power at 122 hp and 103 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha MT-09 or the Honda CB1000F?
The Yamaha MT-09 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,599.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha MT-09 or the Honda CB1000F?
The Yamaha MT-09 is the lightest at 193 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Yamaha MT-09 or the Honda CB1000F?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha MT-09: 119 hp and 193 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
