Brough Superior SS100 Karslake vs Yamaha YZF-R9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Brough Superior SS100 Karslake (2023) and the Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Brough Superior SS100 Karslake 102 hp, Yamaha YZF-R9 117.3 hp.
- Torque: Brough Superior SS100 Karslake 87 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R9 93 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Brough Superior SS100 Karslake (2023)102
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)117.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Brough Superior SS100 Karslake (2023)87
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)93 (best)
Weight kg
- Brough Superior SS100 Karslake (2023)186
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023 | 2025-present |
| Engine | 997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 88° V-twin, Injection. Synerject ECU and 2 x 50 mm Synerject throttle bodies, each with a single injector | 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 | 102 hp @ 9,600 rpm | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 87 Nm @ 7,300 rpm | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Multiplate oil-bath clutch with hydraulic operation, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper (A&S) clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 186 kg (dry) | 195 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | Not available | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Fior-type cast aluminium wishbone fork with twin articulated titanium triangular links, and monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping | 43mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium swingarm pivoting in engine crankcases, with monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and progressive rate link | KYB single shock, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, ~117mm (4.6in) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Hydraulic front/rear discs with ABS, including lean-sensitive cornering ABS and selectable brake control |
| Front brake | Double disc. Beringer Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston Beringer radial calipers, 230 mm | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial-mount calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Beringer Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston Beringer radial caliper, 230 mm | 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-18 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 160/60-18 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 12,499 (US) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.