2023 Yamaha MT-09

The original MT-09 was a totally new kind of Japanese motorcycle that brought real excitement and pure emotion back to the motorcycle world. Now the 2023 MT-09 has arrived, and it’s evolved. A high-torque 889 cc engine and lightweight aluminum chassis gives riders even more thrilling performance and razor-sharp handling. And with its best-in-class electronic rider aids and radical next-generation design, the MT-09 is the ultimate weapon to find your darkness!

The 889 cc liquid-cooled 3-cylinder produces high-torque out of a lightweight package to produce a powerful yet playful MT that emits a beautiful sound to enhance the feeling of acceleration thanks to its tuned intake and exhaust. The MT-09’s fuel injection system increases efficiency, while optimized gear ratios and its assist-and-slipper clutch match the higher output of the EU5-compliant engine.

The compact CF die-cast aluminium frame design is a modern take on the Deltabox layout. A higher level of chassis stiffness improves rider feedback and stability while increasing the dynamic riding window. Optimized swingarm pivot structure, light and slim chassis, and a more laidback feel make the MT-09 a welcome day-to-day partner.

Pure, bare and beautiful, the new-generation MT design language leads Yamaha’s naked sport line into the new decade. Minimalist, exposed styling dispenses with unnecessary bodywork and uses only the frame and structural components to express lightness and agility, while the frame finish accentuates the functional beauty of the mechanical parts.

Features may include:

• Next-generation styling with striking new LED headlight

• 6-axis IMU with rider aids: traction, slide, lift and brake control

• D-Mode switchable engine modes

• Full-colour 3.5-inch TFT display

• Quick Shift System (QSS)

• Lightweight SpinForged wheels

• Adjustable KYB suspension

• Radial front brake master cylinder

• Large 180-70-17 rear tire