Honda CB1000R vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CB1000R and Yamaha MT-09, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda CB1000R priced at RM 74,999 while the Yamaha MT-09 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 57,998. Comparing the technical specifications, Yamaha MT-09 engine displacement is 890 while the Honda CB1000R houses a 998 engine.

Brand	Honda Malaysia	Yamaha Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 74,999	RM 57,998 Yamaha MT-09 Price
Variant	Honda CB1000R Standard	Yamaha MT-09 Standard
User Rating	4.57 CB1000R reviews	4.18 MT-09 reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	998 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	118 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 11,600 Installment : RM 677 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

Honda CB1000R Slant Front View Full Image

Honda CB1000R Slant Rear View Full Image

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Honda CB1000R Images

Yamaha MT-09 Slant Front View Full Image

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Yamaha MT-09 Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.57/5 14 reviews	4.18/5 42 reviews
User Review Comparison	Stylish and high-tech I want my bike to be a superb machine and hence I researched vigorously and compared the Honda CB1000R with many other bikes before buying it. It is... Read More A Adriel Jan 24, 2024 for Honda CB1000R	Eminent instance of midweight naked bike from Yamaha brand Since I encountered with this midweight naked bike I have kind of got hooked to it. The machine deserves good ranking due to its agile handling and... Read More J Jasper Oct 27, 2025 for Yamaha MT-09

From The Experts

Things we like	For the purists Race honed performance Top-notch handling Read More	Very competent engine Superb electronics and equipment Effortless learner friendly usability Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive than the competition Outdated looks Lacking in tech Read More	Weird design Pillion rider comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 L	14 L
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	75 mm x 56.5 mm	78 mm x 62,1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 2 In 1 Exhaust	3 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	3
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	11.5:1
Maximum Torque	104 Nm	93 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	8250 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	10000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	789 mm	820 mm
Height	1090 mm	1045 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	825 mm
Length	2120 mm	2090 mm
Wheel Base	1455 mm	1430 mm
Kerb Weight	212 kg	193 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.5 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital Transistorised	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V, 8.6 Ah

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 R17	180/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Showa Separate Function Fr Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP)	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BRFC)	Swing Arm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Standard, Sport, Rain, User Standard, Sport, Rain, User	Sport Sport
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Backbone Backbone	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes