Yamaha MT 09 vs Yamaha XSR900 Which One is Better?

[@vergedrums]

I’m 56 and just ordered an XSR 900. Can’t wait!

[@stevown]

Just bought an XSR900 two days ago. Love it. "I'm old" too :)

[@ethemnseker]

Same bro :)

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

Is it smoother because of length? Just curious

[@sabre0461]

Got mine yesterday, and I'm 63. Can't wait to get back on it!

[@FairladyS130]

Rather than showing random footage while mentioning the features you showed us some useful dynamics of the bike. Thanks for the comparison between two obvious choices, mine is the XSR. Good one.

[@markhall3434]

2023 XSR900 here in Blue.. Wow! Quick Shifter w/ Wheelie Control!

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

like the old style seat that will be back in 2025. better bigger IMO. cut the passenger pedals are normal vs that sill long peg that can't be adjusted.

[@robertsvulpes]

Old my butt 😂 Im 63 and just bourght a XSR 900 😎 Great review 🤩🤩🤩

[@salvatoredigrigoli3210]

Nothing but respect for you brother you are the real deal. 2000 miles in a week who does that

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I actually had them for a week each but not at the same time. I do make sure to put on the mileage so that I can talk about them intelligently.

[@humanskull64]

Back in the day, I had a Yamaha XS1. I got the bike 2nd hand from a fellow rider. It was a 1970 model and talk about bare bones. Drum brakes front and rear, no electric start- kick start only, no gages or turn signals. I had so much fun with that bike. It had a 650cc parallel twin motor and put out about 50hp. I wish you could still get them bare bones and just add what you like.

[@jackmavro3671]

Personally I'm not a fan of the XSR. I love the look of the MT 09. But that's me. Great video

[@c.g.c2067]

the XSR900 is a better allrounder bike in my view, very stable, cruise control and pannier mounts.

[@87runnerproject]

Great review by a fellow Canuck!!! I have a 22 xsr900 and love it for all the reasons you mentioned. I was on the fence between the MT and XSR...when I heard the new XSR was coming to Canada in December of 2021 I called and was first in line on the wait list. I did not get it until August of 22. We'll worth the wait. Can't wait until spring!!! Love your channel. All the best in 2023!!!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! I do find Yamaha is a bit slow with their deliveries.

[@orientationandmobilitywith5902]

Definitely the XSR is the one I would choose. Great video and fantastic scenery! 😃

[@gordonborsboom7460]

Nepotism!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

You both have some fantastic scenery around the area where you review motorcycles.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

The Madawaska Valley has endless twisty roads with barely any traffic. Love riding that area.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DifferentSpokesTV It's almost 1000 miles and across international border from me. Haha

[@stefan300ful]

Hy there! Can you let me know if I will be able to ride the bike well with my height? I have 170 cm tall and inside leg is 77 cm. I am 75 kg and i am not sure how much the bike will lower adding that weight. What's your opinion? Thank you!

[@halinabiegalski9509]

You are such a great storyteller… Fantastic writing and awesome presentation. 👍

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thank you so much!

[@Wintersdark]

The comparison is very similar to the MT09 vs the Tracer 900. The swingarm's length has a huge impact, and IMHO for the majority of riders simply makes it faster, because you can put that horsepower down to the road while keeping the front end down.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Good point. That's why most riders will get around a racetrack faster on a 600 than a 1000.

[@jasonlewis4985]

I'm 53 just bought the 2023 MT09 SP. It's a comfortable ride found it better than the 2024 standard. Love the pickup this bike delivers and you can go on long rides with this beast.

[@mgrides27]

The MT 09 headlight has grown on me.. I liked the previous version a lot, but this one is quirky enough for me, I'm happy that its not a round headlight actually

[@tinman3586]

The XSR900 with racer kit looks so bad ass.

[@brianvath9186]

Thanks for doing this man! It's honestly between the xsr900 and the ktm duke 890r for me. Such a tough choice! Much love🙌

[@Rotterdam61]

And, which one did you choose and why?

[@Marc-NZ]

Yamaha is setting a new level on bikes..impressive

[@dsofe4879]

Brakes are actually Advics up front, not Nissin. The XSR also has a Brembo master cylinder, which the MT doesn't.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

From what I have observed, if you want a hooligan bike, MT09 - if you want a great neo-retro and a great sport ride, go the XSR. Horses for courses. Love the retro look and it seems a good handling bike with that great triple engine of Yamaha's.

[@mrperecz]

At the end how you talked, i just loved it. so you have a new sign up fanatic. :)

[@SagarHingalAI]

The roast on the MT09’s headlights 😆😆😆 (I agree as well though)

[@philipcaseyacalloway204]

I thought I wanted an XSR until I sat down on one. I’m not a big or small guy (5’ 10” 200lbs) and that seat felt terrible. Opted for a Triumph Bonneville instead and haven’t looked back since.

[@bigbadvicHo]

I’m in love with the T120 Bonneville so I’m stuck on getting that or the XSR

[@erikcorcoran6063]

The cat knew what was up in the first 45 seconds of the video. XSR all the way

[@covid-chronicle2761]

I own the MT09 and would pick the XSR900. The riding position and the more stable behavier is what I'd like. But the tank of the XSR is sometimes in the way when changing gears or foot braking, when you have long legs.

[@erc10100]

Thankfully i always have the same average length legs 😂

[@H5TLR]

the best upgrades for the xsr900 is nitron rear shock & ktech front suspension. mt10 brakes with ebc fast road track day pads and your personal favourite exhaust. followed by a Dave Moss or similar setup and a rolling road remap and the best performance tyres you can afford. now that's the best it possibly can be and is the full package and the best all rounder I've got. much better than my old mt10

[@tigercoward]

I love the look of the XSR, but I am old. Probably too old for the MT09! I am also tall (188cm, 6'2"), with a 34" inseam and I often find these bikes a little cramped for my old hips. I guess that is why I prefer the big adventure bikes. Thanks for another great video! Dave 🇨🇦

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for the comment! Hooray for ADV bikes for old guys with tight hips.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

@@DifferentSpokesTV adv bikes are sure more comfy seating; perfect for 2 up but the wife wants to ride low; with less distance flying; to the ground.

[@msims1250]

I like both bikes, but lean towards the XSR. Good comparison!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Because I passed age 40 some time back, I'm probably an XSR guy. Alternately, I've sat on a Z900RS Cafe and that machine is very appealing, although being a previous Z900 owner, I don't like what they did to the cams, ECU, exhaust, and 6th gear ratio on the RS. The bubble fairing on the Cafe model would provide some smooth buffet-free coverage to remove a little fatigue, without looking like a dust bin or jacking up insurance rates with side panels. Good review! It's nice to see a middle aged perspective on current bikes. By the way what is your height and inseam, if you don't mind sharing? I want to know about how folded up my longer legs would be on these models. XSR fix would be adding about 1.5-inches of foam to the seating area (at least for taller riders). It would reduce the scooped look of the seat, unfold the knee bend somewhat, stop the butt from crying in pain, and make the one-piece seat look better overall I think.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! I'm 5'11" and have a 32-33 inch inseam. I think you'll find either of these bikes feels considerably lighter than the Z900.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DifferentSpokesTV Currently I'm running an '18 MT-09. I've demoed the '21 model and the differences are very apparent. So much got fixed about it.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes. More power, better suspension, safer electronics.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DifferentSpokesTV It just feels buttoned down to the ground. Unlike my current gen.

[@MrLou8888]

Another excellent review. Great comparisons.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks again! I appreciate it.

[@adamkreuz9068]

I really wanted the XSR but I'm leaning more towards wanting to do more miles comfortably. Also not a single dealership within 100 miles has one so that helps.....

[@adv_rider]

I watch all your videos, even about the bikes I don't like such as these two. Keep up the good work. well done!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I appreciate that!

[@mn_mt0964]

Love both but prefer the tank on the mt09 as I feel I can hug it alot better

[@olannakprasitno.5312]

Love your vid. This is my next bike after now on MT09 2016

[@Axr24have]

Good review! I’m 188cm (6’2”) tall and ‘old’ as well so I don’t think either bike is quite my speed. 😊

[@steve34416]

I'm also 6' 2" and 66 years young but own and love the XSR 900. Guaranteed to make you smile!!

[@MichaelHellmann13]

@@steve34416 i'm 6'4 and trying to decide if the xsr900 is a right fit for me. You don't have any problems with it at 6'2 though?

[@steve34416]

@@MichaelHellmann13 Not a problem, beautiful bike, enough power for me!!!

[@hennievangalen3789]

Triump 1050 Sport !

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

im 6' and its ok; not as comfy as the cb500x for leg room but not uncomfy.

[@sep69]

I have the previous model xsr900 and that one is also a blast to ride. I think it has a shorter wheel base than the new model. This bike shines on the type of roads you were riding. Not the highway but smaller roads. Here accelerating and throwing it left and right is a joy I never get tired of. :)

[@sherifhamdy9229]

How do you compare both models? New and old version of the xsr

[@sep69]

@@sherifhamdy9229 Both models have the same engine. The new one has a quick shifter and a longer wheel base. That is basically it besides the obvious visual differences. I haven't ridden the new model. The quick shifter sounds really great but I like the looks of the old model better to be honest.

[@josevi5835]

I also have the old XSR 900 model. Very happy with the bike. The engine is a blast and design and quality shine. Besides, I make 65 mpg. New model increases engine displacement to 890 cc as well as power. And includes cruise control. However, I rather prefer the old one. Incredible value for money.

[@walterjohnson2031]

I have the MT09 and find some complaints against it must have been left out of the one I have. Ridden normally the wheelie thing doesn’t happen. The fact you have good power everywhere makes it easy to ride.

[@gavincostin1729]

I bought my son the xsr125 as a learner , i was after another bike aside my Streetbob Harley and liked the MT07 it was good and price was good too, then he asked me to try the new Ducati Monster so i did and quite liked it and its a good bike all but a few little things that got to me, but that didn't matter as it would be his when he passed his test which he has. I then went and got the dealer to give me a 5 mile test ride on their new bike and i said yes this is the second keeper bike, Blue/gold such a nice machine to look at and ride, ok seats a little bum achey, and steering locks not there, this is where the Monster wins, but thats it in my opinion the monster engine is on your leg and 100 degrees in the summer you feel it, starting in cold XSR is on the button Monster takes like 3 goes to wake the lazy sod up. Basically tried the 900 as i loved the 125 so much even though its a new design and i did not get on with the XSR700 mainly due to the awkward key position and display reflecting the sun. XSR900 2022 model absolute gem just had 600 mile service today. Looking forward to another 50k or more until they ban petrol

[@LieutenantLysol]

Love the Moto Guzzi V7 special seat and fender and 8:35!

[@6Sigmax]

Superb comparison, mate. Any information on the rear cowling would be appreciated. Cheers.

[@motofairy]

Thanks for the helpful review!

[@Flythebird1600]

Excellent choice Sir! The xsr is a fantastic all round bike. Plenty of torque and plenty of power. Confident handling and very stable when pushing hard. Loving the quickshifter! I really can't fault it. Best bike i've had and a definite keeper. Looks awesome with the racer kit 💯

[@markmcminn5100]

Please define "Hooligan Tendances" I have no idea what that means. Thanks..

[@milodebruin4821]

Hoping the rumored XSR GP comes.

[@cpbgaming7983]

I actually love the seat.

[@williamduckworth305]

Am 63 and 6 foot 3 and 280, I felt more comfortable on the mt09 as dar,as,sitting on it...the dealer said it was very unpredictable abd I might better enjoy a z900rs or z900 rs se. I have yet to ride any of them.

[@RideSafeNSmart]

The ugly tree comment hurt a little but, I will admit I prefer the classic round headlight. Would you say one is more comfortable than the other? Xsr looks abit more leaned forward? Heavier on the wrists? Thanks for a great review! 👍🏻

[@danielbuchanan5327]

Lol Love the way my MT 09 looks. Looks like a mean ass little hooligan🫨😈🤣

[@wandickramirez4274]

Yeap, me too. I choose de XSR900.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

can't imagine a passenger being comfy with that peg arrangement that can't be lowered. I see 2025 went back to normal pannier seat and pegs !! They're catching on. Now it needs a 5" tft.

[@aaronkeown1396]

The seat is the best part love the seat

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

XSR900 is 20% cooler: round headlight is insta-win. and both of them lack of 2 tumblers with arrows (that iphone-on-a-mount is a joke... bad one...) also, personally I don't like modern "humped" fueltanks, so even changing the headlight on 09 can't fix it in my point of view.

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

The new seat on the xsr900 is sooo ugly😂, oh my God😂!!! Thanks for the review tho😃👏

[@fosejay86]

the different cost is based on transportation and duties.

[@ThanhLai5]

I love both bikes but I prefer XSR900 due to its classic look.

[@VisionItTv]

sold on the xsr900

[@barracuda017]

for me the 2023 KTM 790 DUKE, the scalpel, out performs the MT-09 and the XSR900

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

sure like a 5" tft on the xsr; the old guage will suffice till the next one gets it right

[@brianq103]

Tenere 900 please.

[@rock801]

Hey Mr. Spoke, I was kind of betting two years ago that you compare these two. I was seriously looking at the last Yamaha XJR1300 in 2015, I did not like the 5-speed gear box and the 14 litres gas tank.

[@Nifilheimur]

Of those two id pick the Suzuki Katana :p

[@vinnyvan8851]

Bro that’s my way to calabogie 😊

[@Philippe275]

not sure why they dont do a xsr sp, that would be the bomb

[@christophschafer7812]

Great video ! Where did you find the seat Cover for the xsr? Looks great!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! I got the pic from this website: www.s2-concept.com/fr/19899-16502-dosseret-de-selle-yamaha-xsr-900.html

[@carlosvejar3938]

Dude, this is my choice right now

[@robertbelote5273]

If I couldn't get the kawasaki I'd choose the xsr 900 , the rider position and how it looks.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

The Kawi has a monster motor but also feels and is heavier.

[@richardmoffatt2540]

I would love an XSR, but there's a 8-9 month wait here in the UAE. MT-09 is in stock, so...

[@kalnwi2023]

Wait !

[@bannanableZX6R]

The seat on the XSR out uglies the front headlight on the MT-09 in my opinion. Yet way easier to change lol then again im a bit bias as i own a 23 MT09 SP.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

I went to 2 different dealerships looking for a new bike yesterday. First one ignored me, second one actively tried talking me OUT of buying...

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

talking OUT of buying... both?.. so, what are they talking IN instead?.. (looks like they are just having some sales plan which doesn't include yamaha)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Not much business sense there. If I can ask, buying what?

[@blackbuttecruizr]

@@tomekvilmovskiy6547 both we dealerships were owned by the same group. One was a Multi-Japanese brand, (including Yamaha), the other was Triumph.

[@BoardnAK]

I’m sure there’s some sort of aftermarket parts for the God Aweful Ugly seat & taillight for the 900…otherwise it’s a sweet looking bike

[@rogerdepa4238]

The MT-09 always above the MT-07, but for these two I don´t know. I like the looks of the XSR900 not the seat, the MT-09 drives really nice, don like the looks of it. So probadly need another testdrive on both to decide.

[@gordonwallin2368]

What you described, at the beginning? Yes, as a pilot I'll never fly a Spitefire,and if my Z1000 sounded like a Merlin, it would put me in ecstasy. 🤩 (Why does your wife always look like she was photographed in the middle of doing something, and you look er, hangover. )Just saying.😊Nice vid. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@gordonwallin2368]

hungover

[@dougiequick1]

Sorry I think big fat lie "if you dont like MT headlight you can just change it" A lie I think because I see NO ONE offering any other headlight! SHOW us even one? One more thing about the XSR I just read that Yamaha Japan is offering a Cafe fairing for the bike color matched! The bad thing is it is fork mounted NOT the premium frame mount type which would be SO SO awesome!!

[@FairladyS130]

What happened to a DIY headlight change.

[@mark.lb116]

My 29 year old son-in-law (6’2” - 190lbs) owns the MT09. As you said be prepared to be on the edge all the time when you ride this bike. I am 64 years old (6’-175lbs) and own a Indian FTR 1200 RR. The FTR is heavier but is slightly more powerful and has amazing mid range torque. It is a lot less twitchy. If you like the power delivery and sound of a V-Twin - check out the FTR.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Love the FTR. I've had a ride on one and it had tons of character.

[@nc09_leconghau81]

Thank you

[@musicmonk9976]

Just got mine last week, get that stabilizer. You’ll thank me later

[@chfdddvgfgh-z8h]

Hermiston Springs

[@donydefrano814]

Can you compare MT-09 vs GSR 750

[@claeshorsmann8140]

I have an XSR since April '22, and am loving it. It serves me very well on the curvy country lanes, and also on longer Autobahn hauls. Could you let me know where you got the picture for the XSR seat cowl at 8:39 minutes? Me want one.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Awesome bike! I got the pic from this website: www.s2-concept.com/fr/19899-16502-dosseret-de-selle-yamaha-xsr-900.html

[@CynthiaPerez-o6t]

Schowalter Cliffs

[@rolandvisser4143]

I strongly prefer the XSR-900. Except for saddle looks. Covering up the rear end does the job for me! (Like shown in this video). Thanx for sharing! Besides I picked up worse cases about the MT-09 saddle! So "looks" ain't all there is. ROMY.

[@rodrigoafonso1995]

Amazing video! I see you ride an adventure, t700 right? How tall are you? (To see the ergo in the video) I am 6"2 (188cm) and generally feel all naked bikes small and cramped. I have an Africa twin 1100. Comparing the two for leg room and knee bent which will be more comfortable for someone used to supermoto and adventure motorcycles? Would you say that both of them are still small for someone my height? Thank you

[@ChrisSauer-oe5ve]

Big question! Is the xsr ride smoother than the MT, because it’s longer?

[@ClaraTempesta-r5e]

Stanton Wall

[@IrvingHillenbrand-l4q]

Cruickshank Cliff

[@mahasidha9]

Thank you for your honesty; any additional recommendations for a naked bike that is not a hooliganism bike other than the 2024 Kawasaki Z900RS SE? I am seriously considering the 2024 Suzuki Katana; my first bike was a Suzuki T500 Titan; you are not old; at 74, I am old 😂

[@mahasidha9]

Auto correct interfered- it should have said that is not a hooligan bike!

[@cj548]

I like the new seat that's completely leather or whatever. It's cool

[@SamHoks-m6b]

Kautzer Extensions

[@ccooper8785]

"Neo-retro" is a new one to me 🤔 Does that make the Enfield Classic 350 a Neo-traditional ? 🤔🧐

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Probably. Honda invented the term for their CB650R and CB300R. I just stole it because it applies to the XSR too.

[@jamesege1846]

Why wear a Hardly Davidson shirt while reviewing a Yamaha??

[@johnDukemaster]

I would go with an older XSR. 🙂

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

There's one in white and red with gold wheels that is drop dead gorgeous.

[@johnDukemaster]

@@DifferentSpokesTV My favourite! It's soooo goodloooooking!

[@sgomez3047]

Which on??? Neither

[@gregwickersham2638]

Good info to know, thank you. Does anyone know how the two compare as far as aftermarket accessories availability and average cost? Things like wind screens, hand guards, tail bags, saddle bags. I wish the 09 came with cruise control without having to get the sp model, very disappointing but that's not a huge deal. One thing I have noticed is that the xsr seems like its not as common as the 09 is around my area

[@ThomasRodriguez-u5p]

Bins Shores

[@HerminaKilness-w2w]

Chester Green

[@LarkinEartha-e7o]

Golda Cape

[@TimothyMowbray-g4u]

Porter Cliffs

[@HelenPritchett-p8z]

Timothy Vista

[@scottycarver5186]

Xsr should have a square headlight

[@RobertPartington-n1t]

Thurman Lodge