Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Yamaha MT-09
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Yamaha MT-09 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Yamaha MT-09 undercuts the Ducati Streetfighter V4 by about $12,796, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Streetfighter V4 leads on power with 214 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickDucati
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Yamaha
Yamaha MT-09The verdict
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 edges it overall at 9.1/10, but the Yamaha MT-09 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha MT-09
119 hp.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
214 hp and 1.06 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha MT-09
Our 8.6/10 at $10,599, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha MT-09
193 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Our top score in this matchup at 9.1/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Yamaha MT-09: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Yamaha MT-09?
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 makes the most power at 214 hp and 123 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Yamaha MT-09?
The Yamaha MT-09 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,599.
Which is lighter, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Yamaha MT-09?
The Yamaha MT-09 is the lightest at 193 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Yamaha MT-09?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha MT-09: 119 hp and 193 kg make it the most approachable of the group.