KTM 450 SMR vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	High-power SOHC engine Lightweight chassis Advanced suspension for superior track handling Enhanced safety features Refined ergonomics for optimal rider control Read More	Very competent engine Superb electronics and equipment Effortless learner friendly usability Read More
Things we don't like	Limited to circuit-specific performance Read More	Weird design Pillion rider comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449.9 cc	890 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.2 L	14 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm	78 mm x 62,1 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	3
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 In 1 Exhaust
Maximum Power	--	118 hp
Compression Ratio	--	11.5:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Maximum Torque	--	93 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	898 mm	825 mm
Dry Weight	103 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Ground Clearance	281 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	--	193 kg
Width	--	820 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.5 L
Wheel Base	--	1430 mm
Length	--	2090 mm
Height	--	1045 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	TCI
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	285 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	266 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Rear Tyre	--	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	--	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat, Tubeless

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Body Frame Type	Central Double-Cradle-Type Central Double-Cradle-Type	Diamond Diamond
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Indicator Light	No	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Tail Lamp	--	LED LED
Head Lamp	--	LED LED

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc