Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs Yamaha MT-09 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Streetfighter V2stacks up against the Yamaha MT-09. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Streetfighter V2Yamaha MT-09
Model year20262026
Price$15,495$10,999
Engine890 cc890 cc
Horsepower117 hp
Torque93 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height838 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed manual
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual 298mm discs
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 245mm disc
TiresPirelli Diablo Rosso 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso 190/55 ZR17120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs Yamaha MT-09 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Streetfighter V2 and the Yamaha MT-09 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Streetfighter V2 brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha MT-09 counters with 117 hp at 193 kg. On price, the Yamaha MT-09 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: