Brough Superior Lawrence vs Yamaha YZF-R9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Brough Superior Lawrence (2025-2026) and the Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Brough Superior Lawrence 100.6 hp, Yamaha YZF-R9 117.3 hp.
- Torque: Brough Superior Lawrence 87 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R9 93 Nm.
- Weight: Brough Superior Lawrence 223 kg, Yamaha YZF-R9 195 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Brough Superior Lawrence (2025-2026)100.6
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)117.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Brough Superior Lawrence (2025-2026)87
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)93 (best)
Weight kg
- Brough Superior Lawrence (2025-2026)223
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)195 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-2026 Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2025-2026 | 2025-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder 88° V-shape , 4 strokes injection Ø 50 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 997 cc 102 ch (100.60 hp) to 9,600 rpm 8.90 mkg (87 Nm) to 7,300 rpm | 890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (CP3), 12-valve, 78.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 11.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 997 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 100.6 hp @ 9,600 rpm | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 87 Nm @ 7,300 rpm | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper (A&S) clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 223 kg (wet) | 195 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Fior aluminum front axle, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) | 43mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) | KYB single shock, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, ~117mm (4.6in) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Hydraulic front/rear discs with ABS, including lean-sensitive cornering ABS and selectable brake control |
| Front brake | 2 Beringer discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 4-piston caliper | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial-mount calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 1 Beringer disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), 2-piston caliper | 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-19 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 200/55-17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 12,499 (US) |