Yamaha MT-07 (2025) vs Yamaha MT-09 (2024)
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| YamahaMT-07 (2025) | YamahaMT-09 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 689 cc | 890 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Power | 54 kW | 87.5 kW |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC CP2 parallel twin; four valves per cylinder; 80.0 × 68.6 mm bore and stroke; 11.5:1 compression; electronic fuel injection, wet-sump lubrication and electric starting. UK capacity is 689 cc; the Japanese announcement lists 688 cm³ for its regional model. | Liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC CP3 inline triple; four valves per cylinder; 78.0 × 62.1 mm bore and stroke; 11.5:1 compression; electronic fuel injection and wet-sump lubrication. UK displacement is 890 cc; Japanese announcement lists 888 cm³. |
| Power details | Maximum 54.0 kW (73.4 PS) at 8,750 rpm. | Maximum 87.5 kW (119.0 PS) at 10,000 rpm, UK full-power version. |
| Torque details | Maximum 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m) at 6,500 rpm. | Maximum 93.0 Nm at 7,000 rpm. |
| Gearbox | Six-speed constant-mesh manual transmission; accessory quickshifter. Y-AMT uses actuators for clutch and gear changes, with finger-operated manual selection or automatic shifting. | Six-speed constant-mesh manual with third-generation quickshifter. Later Y-AMT offers finger-operated manual selection or fully automatic shifts. |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate clutch; assist and slipper clutch on the manual model. Y-AMT has no rider-operated clutch lever or foot shift pedal. | Wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch on the manual version; Y-AMT automates clutch operation. |
| Final drive | Chain. | Chain. |
| Restricted versions | Yamaha's current full-power UK specification and UK fact sheets list the limited-power field as n/a; other European regional sheets list 35 kW variants. Restricted-version figures are not substituted for the UK full-power configurations. | Current UK full-power specifications list limited power as n/a; other European restricted-version figures are not substituted for this UK record. |
| Chassis and dimensions | ||
| Style | Naked | Naked |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 825 mm |
| Road-ready weight | 183 kg | 193 kg |
| Frame | Diamond frame; 2025 redesign includes revised frame and swingarm and lighter SpinForged wheels. | Diamond frame; revised engine mounts and front rigidity balance for 2024. |
| Front suspension | 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork; 130 mm travel. The maker does not claim front adjustment in this specification; Autotrader's preload-adjustable fork description is not adopted. | 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork; 130 mm travel; adjustable suspension. |
| Rear suspension | Linked swingarm suspension; 130 mm travel; rear shock adjustable for preload and rebound damping. | Linked swingarm suspension; 117 mm travel; revised linkage for 2024. |
| Brakes | Two hydraulically operated 298 mm front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers; one hydraulically operated 245 mm rear disc; ABS. | Two hydraulic 298 mm front discs and one 245 mm rear disc; Brembo radial front master cylinder; lean-sensitive Brake Control and ABS. SP-only Stylema calipers are not included. |
| Wheels and tyres | SpinForged wheels; Dunlop Sportmax Q5A original tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) and rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W), both tubeless. | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W); tubeless. |
| Geometry | 24°20′ caster angle; 93 mm trail; 1,395 mm wheelbase; 150 mm minimum ground clearance. | 24°40′ caster angle; 108 mm trail; 1,430 mm wheelbase; 140 mm minimum ground clearance. |
| Dimensions | 2,065 × 780 × 1,110 mm overall length, width and height. | 2,090 × 820 × 1,145 mm overall length, width and height. |
| Seat height details | – | 825 mm seat height; separate rider and passenger seats; adjustable handlebar and footrest positions. |
| Weight conditions | Maker wet weight includes a full oil supply and full fuel tank; 183 kg standard manual and 186 kg Y-AMT. | Yamaha wet weight includes full oil and fuel tank; 193 kg standard manual and 196 kg Y-AMT. |
| Fuel and range | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 litres | 14 litres |
| Fuel consumption | Maker fuel-consumption claim 4.1 L/100 km; no calculated tank range. | Maker fuel-consumption claim 5.0 L/100 km; no calculated tank range. |
| Emissions | 97 g/km CO₂; EU5+ CP2 engine. | UK maker claim 116 g/km CO₂; EU5+ engine. |
| Equipment | ||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rider aids | YCC-T electronic throttle and switchable traction control. Conventional cruise control is available only on Y-AMT according to both UK fact sheets; adaptive cruise control is not fitted. Autotrader's claim of optional manual-model cruise is not adopted. | Six-axis IMU; traction, slide, front-wheel lift and brake control; Back Slip Regulator and conventional cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is not fitted. |
| Riding modes | Yamaha Ride Control offers two throttle maps and a customisable mode; settings include traction-control intervention. | Yamaha Ride Control SPORT, STREET and RAIN presets plus two custom programmes. |
| Display | Five-inch TFT display. | Five-inch colour TFT with four display themes. |
| Connectivity | MyRide smartphone connectivity and Garmin StreetCross on-screen navigation, as listed in the UK fact sheet; Japanese Y-Connect branding is not substituted. | UK MyRide smartphone connectivity and Garmin StreetCross navigation; calls and music require a Bluetooth headset, supplied separately. Japanese Y-Connect branding is not substituted. |
| Lighting | LED headlight; self-cancelling indicators and revised switchgear. | LED headlamp and self-cancelling indicators. |
| Equipment and options | Acoustic intake-sound amplification; manual and Y-AMT versions share this 2025 hardware generation. Paint choices are not separate models. | USB-C socket, intake-sound amplification and revised switchgear. Smart Key is available only on the later Y-AMT version. Standard MT-09 is covered; SP is a separate specification. |
| Release and generation details | Fourth-generation redesign for model year 2025, retained in the current UK range. Yamaha's 4 February 2025 Japanese announcement scheduled domestic launch for 26 February; that regional planned day does not establish the earliest worldwide retail day. Year precision is retained. Current UK specifications and imagery describe the 2025 generation, rather than a separate later paint refresh. | Substantive 2024 redesign announced on 1 November 2023, documented in Yamaha's retrospective 2024 exhibition and retained in the current UK range. Japan's 14 March announcement scheduled sale for 17 April 2024; this does not establish the earliest worldwide retail day, so year precision is retained. Main specifications and Ice Storm images use the current UK 2025 model-year listing of this generation. Y-AMT is a later transmission option, not a separate paint-year model. The available 2024-named UK fact sheet has been updated to mention Y-AMT weight; it is not treated as an untouched launch sheet. |
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