2020 vs 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SIDE BY SIDE Comparison!

2020 vs 2021 Yamaha MT-09 side by side comparison! In this video, we do a real world side by side comparison of the 2020 vs 2021 Yamaha MT-09! The 2021 MT-09 had a total rework, from a new more rigid frame to TFT display, there's a ton of differences between these bikes with the new model year!

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❱ GEAR I USE:

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❱ BIKES:
2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S 131 (Goldzilla)
2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP
2013 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 (The OG)
2005 Sucker Punch Sally Chopper
2010 Honda CBR600RR
2018 Honda Grom x2
Blue Elephant (TBA)

❱ CURRENT GIVEAWAY BIKES: Season 06
2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide (Performance Bagger Build)
2005 Honda RC51 (V-Twin Supersport)

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[thecanadianenthusiast]

Love the look of the 2020 compared to the 2021 both beautiful bikes but the 2020 front looks so killer

[Dara-ihjq]

The mono headlight on the 2021 is actually a hell of a lot better than the old headlights at night. The old headlight style on the MTO9 was basically useless at night but the mono headlight on the 2021 actually does a pretty good job of lighting up the road in the dark.

[kursed]

Thanks for showing that! I did like the 2020 headlights way more but the 2021 really growing on me. I also feel like the 2021 becomes a bit cheaper and less work to get all the turn signals LED and just right. I'm just going to get a 2021 or 2022 by the time I'm ready to buy.

[tigerick]

I wasn't sure about the new one at first but now I think it looks better than the earlier models.
Great comparison guys.👍

[theoal]

Tbh the mt 09 2021 feels much more up to date in comparisson with previous model. I think yamaha nailed it with this leap of faith in design.

[harleykingryda]

There will always be a warm place in my heart for Yamaha. As a kid growing up in Fort Lauderdale, I spent my entire youth riding Yamaha 125 Enduro dirt bikes. So much fun. Today at 58, It's only Harley Road Kings for me. Lol.

[onlyhereonce]

One of your best videos. I just wish that more motorcycle content contributors would make side by side model comparisons. This was very informative. And useful.

[demonlunk]

I can't wait to get my 2021.. I've been on a waiting list for a while now and no dealerships in a 500 mile radius have gotten one in yet.. so frustrating! Thanks for the comparison though! Definitely glad I waited for the 2021.

[JustWill]

I have a 2020 sp and I wish the tank was wider so I could grip easier, I love the 2021 but the headlight is a no from me, I have seen a lot of the frames snapped in multiple places inc headstock from 20 mph crashes, they have to prove themselves in my eyes

[Dara-ihjq]

I recently watched a 2021MT09 get run on the Dino and it had 112 hp at the wheel. I think Yamaha is being conservative with their hp numbers. If it’s doing 112whp it’s probably more like 124~125hp. That new engine even gets better gas mileage. I don’t think a lot of people realize how much this bike has been improved and almost every aspect. Yamaha knocked it out of the park with the 2021 MT09. I’ve got a 2018MT09 and I want to upgrade to the SP or the MT10 so I’m going to wait and see if they redesign the 2022 MT10 and if they don’t I’ll definitely be trading up for a 2021 MT09-SP

[whskywolf]

Both are nice bikes, I prefer to see black fork tubes and swing arm on the 21 and I do like the 20s head lights more, but again both are nice.

[jeanboy]

dang RIP ace cafe. miss the thursday bike nights

[davidstatham]

I didn't like the new model at first but I have to admit it i like the look now. I have a 2017 model & love it .

[BigDumbo]

The real question is- which is faster? 👀 lol hopefully that slight increase in displacement and lighter frame makes a difference.

[ryanobravo]

I have the 2021 in standard black. Purely think black is more badass looking, so the Ohlins didn't sell me enough. Plus living in New Zealand with endless twisty coastal roads, cruise control would be pointless. I have ridden both 2020, 2020 SP, 2021 standard and 2021 SP, 2021 isn't as noticeable between normal and SP, they have really fixed the suspension! Go get one, plus the standard exhaust is hella loud in person under load, vids do nothing for justice! Have a bless day x

[copl]

I like the 2021 more just in the features compared to 2020 and it looks a bit better in my opinion

[Ed_Campa]

I almost got a mt09 tracer here. To travel and stuff, but when I found out the consum of it, it is not a touring bike, but a higher racing machine ... hehehe

[sedated]

I dig the seat and profile on Blockheads.

[VentRapz]

I like the style of the 20 or lowers. Also give us different color schemes. Not huge on the sp color

[csracingexhaust]

It'd be great if somebody could compare the amount of light coming from the 4 projectors headlight of the old one with the single projector headlight of the new one. Which one is better?