Ducati Hypermotard 796 vs Yamaha MT09TR (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Hypermotard 796stacks up against the Yamaha MT09TR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Hypermotard 796Yamaha MT09TR
Model year20122021
Price
Engine803 cc847 cc
Horsepower81 hp115 hp
Torque76 Nm88 Nm
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Hypermotard 796 vs Yamaha MT09TR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Hypermotard 796 and the Yamaha MT09TR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Hypermotard 796 brings 81 hp, while the Yamaha MT09TR counters with 115 hp.

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: