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naked / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha MT-09 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP ergonomics

Yamaha MT-09 and Yamaha MT-09 SP land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Yamaha MT-09

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha MT-09 SP

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Yamaha MT-09 and Yamaha MT-09 SP
SpecYamaha MT-09Yamaha MT-09 SP
Seat height825 mm826 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,430 mm
Wet weight193 kg194 kg
Displacement890 cc890 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha MT-09
Sport (61.6 deg)
Yamaha MT-09 SP
Sport (61.6 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (92.0 deg)
Yamaha MT-09 SP
Neutral (92.0 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha MT-09
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha MT-09 SP
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha MT-09
Neutral (12.5 deg)
Yamaha MT-09 SP
Neutral (12.5 deg)