| General |
| Year | 2008 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Honda CB 1000R | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 775 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 30.5 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,090 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.3 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,090 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 42.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 828 mm / 32.6 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1,090 mm / 42.9 in. | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2,090 mm / 82.3 in. | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 775 mm / 30.5 in. | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 213 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 469.6 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 217 | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.49 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight | 213 kg / 469.6 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 217 kg / 478.4 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 228.6 km/h / 142.0 mph | - |
| Max Power | 123.4 hp / 92 kW @ 10000 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.3588 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.3 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | In-line four | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.90 cubic inches | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 998.00 cc | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 gallons | - |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 x 56.5 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.3 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | PGM-F1 Electronic fuel injection36mm throttle bodies | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Fuel Reserve | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons | - |
| Ignition | Computer controlled digital transistorized | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V/8.6AH | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs. | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | #530 O-ring sealed chain | O-ring chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1: 2.538 (33/13) / - 2: 1.941 (33/17) / - 3: 1.579 (30/19) / - 4: 1.363 (30/22) / - 5: 1.217 (28/23) / - 6: 1.115 (29/26) | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Mono-back born coast aluminous | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Inverted HMAS cartridge type telescopic forks, with stepless reload, compression and rebound adjustable | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Monoshock with gas charged HMAS damper rebound adjustable | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 25.0° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 99.0mm / 3.9 in | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 128 mm / 5.0 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 310mm discs 3 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |
| Wheels - Front | Hollow-section 4-spoke cast aluminium | - |
| Wheels - Rear | U-section 4-spoke cast aluminium | - |