Yamaha MT-09
115 hp, 847 cc, 188 kg2014 - 2016
Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 186 kg1988 - 2000
MetricUS
EngineYamaha MT-09Suzuki GS500
Displacement847 cc487 cc
Max power115 hp (@10 000 RPM)47 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque87 Nm (@8 500 RPM)41 Nm (@7 500 RPM)
Redline11 300 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutSOHC Inline-3DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.50:18.00:1
Oil capacity2.40 litre3.20 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CPR9EA-9NGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves124
Bore78.0 mm74.0 mm
Stroke59.1 mm56.6 mm
Weight to power1.63 kg/hp3.96 kg/hp
Power to weight611 hp/Ton252 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S12V 11Ah
GearboxYamaha MT-09Suzuki GS500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 525V10DID. 520VM, 110 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6812.714
Final drive2.8132.437
1. gear2.667 (106 km/h)2.461 (78 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (142 km/h)1.777 (108 km/h)
3. gear1.619 (175 km/h)1.38 (139 km/h)
4. gear1.381 (205 km/h)1.125 (171 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (238 km/h)0.961 (200 km/h)
6. gear1.037 (274 km/h)0.851 (226 km/h)
ChasisYamaha MT-09Suzuki GS500
Frame typeDiamond
Front susp.USD fork, 137.00 mm travelTelescopic fork
Rear susp.Monoshock 130.00 mm travelLink type
Dyno chart of 2016 Yamaha MT-09 and 2000 Suzuki GS500