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Yamaha MT-09 (2024)
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Yamaha MT-09 (2024) · Yamaha, Japanese 25 March 2025 MT-09 / MT-09 Y-AMT press pack AP002207825; 2025_MTN890_MLNM4_EUR_STU_001_03.tif

Yamaha · MT-09

MT-09 (2024)

Released 2024

A three-cylinder naked bike with a revised riding position, lean-sensitive rider aids and cruise control; later Y-AMT versions add automated shifting.

Style
Naked
Engine
890 cc
Power
87.5 kW
Seat
825 mm
Weight
193 kg

What reviewers say

Both reviewers praise the lively triple engine, improved chassis control and more progressive braking. Visordown finds the new menus clearer but criticises the indicator switch, grabby clutch and inconsistent low-speed quickshifter operation. Cycle News welcomes the revised riding position and electronics, although the seat becomes firm after an hour and the engine feels flatter at some lower revs.

From visordown.com and cyclenews.com

Specifications

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Engine and transmission

Powertrain
Petrol
Engine capacity
890 cc
Cylinders
3
Power
87.5 kW
Torque
93 Nm
Engine details
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 87.5 kW (119.0 PS) at 10,000 rpm, UK full-power version.
Torque details
Maximum 93.0 Nm at 7,000 rpm.
Gearbox
Six-speed constant-mesh manual with third-generation quickshifter. Later Y-AMT offers finger-operated manual selection or fully automatic shifts.
Clutch
Wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch on the manual version; Y-AMT automates clutch operation.
Final drive
Chain.
Restricted versions
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
Seat height
825 mm
Road-ready weight
193 kg
Frame
Diamond frame; revised engine mounts and front rigidity balance for 2024.
Front suspension
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork; 130 mm travel; adjustable suspension.
Rear suspension
Linked swingarm suspension; 117 mm travel; revised linkage for 2024.
Brakes
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
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W); tubeless.
Geometry
24°40′ caster angle; 108 mm trail; 1,430 mm wheelbase; 140 mm minimum ground clearance.
Dimensions
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
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
Fuel consumption
Maker fuel-consumption claim 5.0 L/100 km; no calculated tank range.
Emissions
UK maker claim 116 g/km CO₂; EU5+ engine.

Equipment

ABS
Yes
Traction control
Yes
Rider aids
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 SPORT, STREET and RAIN presets plus two custom programmes.
Display
Five-inch colour TFT with four display themes.
Connectivity
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 headlamp and self-cancelling indicators.
Equipment and options
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
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.

Versions

VersionPowerSeat heightRoad-ready weight
Standard six-speed manual87.5 kW825 mm193 kg
Later Y-AMT version87.5 kW825 mm196 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Six-axis IMU and lean-sensitive rider aids
  • Cruise control and standard manual quickshifter
  • Adjustable suspension and smartphone navigation

Cons

  • No adaptive cruise control
  • Smart Key is limited to the Y-AMT version

Closest rivals

Model
StyleEnginePowerSeatWeightReleased
HondaCB650R (2024 generation)
Naked649 cc70 kW810 mm205 kg2024
HondaCB750 Hornet (2025 generation)
Naked755 cc67.5 kW795 mm192 kg2025
TriumphTrident 660 (2026)
Naked660 cc70 kW810 mm195 kg2026

Sources

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  11. cyclenews.com/2024/06/article/2024-yamaha-mt-09-review

Photo: Yamaha, Japanese 25 March 2025 MT-09 / MT-09 Y-AMT press pack AP002207825; 2025_MTN890_MLNM4_EUR_STU_001_03.tif

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