BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha MT-09 SP

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Yamaha MT-09 SP

Naked

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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What can the SP do better than the standard MT-09?

What can the Yamaha MT-09 SP do better than the 1,800 Euro cheaper Standard MT-09? What are the differences and is it worth spending the extra price on the nobler SP variant? Our test editor Dietmar makes a trip on the SP... weiter

Yamaha MT-09 SP im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 13.199 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 254 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
USD 41mm, fully adjustable (travel 130mm)

Rear suspension:
Coil spring/Gas-hydraulic damper (travel 122 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless)

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Back to the exit question: Is the 1,800 Euro surcharge for the SP worthwhile? Jein, one might say. The SP is the slightly more noble and chassis-technically better machine, but if you don't have it so thick, we think you can also use the standard MT-09.

However, the competition for the naked bikes of the upper middle class is tough: KTM 890 Duke R, Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster, Aprilia Tuono 660, Triumph Speed Triple RS - these are all also great machines. In the end, many potential buyers will probably depend on the engine: it's just a character question whether you're on Twin, Triple or In-line fours.

In any case, the MT-09 SP does quite a lot of right and actually nothing wrong - except for the company operation, which is, however, similarly murky among the competitors. But as a couple you don't really want to ride these bikes, don't you?

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg Eidelstedt - thank you.