The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 will be launched in Japan on 26 August 2021. It will be available in 3 striking colour options including Pastel Dark Grey, Deep Purplish Blue Metallic, and Matte Dark Grey Metallic. All of them will cost the same at JPY 1,100,000 that converts to INR 7.38 lakh.

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Apart from the 2021 MT-09, Yamaha will also launch the 2021 MT-09 SP in Japan. This is a higher-spec model that will go on sale on 28 July 2021. It will carry a price tag of JPY 1,265,000 (INR 8.49 lakh) and have only a single colour option - Black Metallic.

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 features a higher displacement engine when compared to its predecessor. It’s an 888cc, liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder motor with a DOHC. It’s mated to a 6-speed gearbox that’s accompanied by an assist and slipper clutch. Almost all of the fundamental parts of the engine (pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, etc) have been redesigned for uncompromised performance along with weight reduction.

Yamaha knows that the exhaust note is a crucial feature of a motorcycle and, thus, for 2021 MT-09, the Japanese company has redesigned the intake and exhaust system to provide its customers with a phenomenal exhaust note that suits the hyper naked character of the motorcycle.

Yamaha has also used a new lightweight aluminium frame in the 2021 MT-09. It has been designed to ensure both straight-line stability and handling performance haven’t been compromised in order to lose weight. The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 also features lightweight aluminium wheels. And to make the electronics of the naked motorcycle even more capable, Yamaha has included a newly developed IMU.

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So gone are the iconic and angry-looking twin-pod headlamps. What we get in the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 is a single-pod LED headlamp which is accompanied by LED DRLs on either side. While this setup does try to impart a meaner visual appeal to the motorcycle, it comes nowhere close to what the outgoing model had. What’s your take on the new design of the 2021 MT-09? Let us know with a comment.

Apart from the front end, Yamaha has also tweaked the side view of the new MT-09. The side panels are absent which let you have a glimpse of a few parts and components. Perhaps, this has been done to make the motorcycle look more raw and brutal. All this has also helped Yamaha to ensure that the new MT-09 is fitter than its predecessor. Thanks to the new aluminium frame, sub-frame, and swingarm, the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 weighs 189 kg (kerb).

Combine this weight with the new 890cc 3-cylinder engine and you’ve got yourself a recipe for pure hooliganism. This motor is capable of delivering 115 bhp of maximum power at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. And the new bi-directional quickshifter just doubles the entire fun.

Some of the other key features of the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 include:

• KYB suspension - fully adjustable front forks and preload and rebound adjustable rear monoshock
• 298mm dual front discs and 245mm single rear disc accompanied by Nissin callipers
• 6-axis IMU that offers lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, cornering ABS and rear-wheel lift mitigation
• 3.5-inch fully-colour and fully-digital instrument cluster

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The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 gets three colour options - Icon Blue, Storm Fluo, and Tech Black. While the deliveries of the new naked motorcycle in the European markets will start from March 2021, the arrival of the latest MT-09 in India should happen sometime in the first half of next year.

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The only change in the 2019 model is the addition of a colour option. Apart from the Yamaha Blu and Tech Black, the MT-09 can be purchased in Night Fluo. The colour is the combination of white base paint with black headlight surrounds, tank shrouds and red rims. The MT-09 logo on the tank shroud gets a red finish.

The hardware specifications is unchanged. The aggressively styled fascia features a twin-pod LED headlight. Being a naked roadster, there is no wind deflector to provide solace against windblasts. Steering duties are performed by single-piece flat handlebar that gives relatively upright ergonomics while keeping the riding position aggressive enough to deliver a sporty package.

The 14-litre fuel tank gets a dual tone finish with the addition of black shrouds. The saddle is a flat, single-piece unit that is followed by LED tail light and conventional blinkers. The rear number place is installed on the tyre hugger to give the tail a compact look.

The MT-09 draws power from an 847cc, inline-three, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that is tuned to deliver 115 PS at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm of peak torque at 8,500 revs. The motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox that features YZF-R1 type Quick Shift System (QSS) for upshifts. The motorcycle also gets assist and slipper clutch. Electronic rider aids include Traction Control System (TCS) and ABS. The kerb weight stands at 193 kg.

Shock absorption tasks are performed by fully adjustable 41 mm inverted front forks. The front suspension offers adjustable compression damping in the right fork leg, and rebound damping in the left leg. At the rear is an adjustable monoshock. Stopping power comes from 298 mm dual discs at the front and 245 mm single disc at the back.

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The MT-09 competes against the Triumph Street Triple series, Ducati Monster range, Suzuki GSX-S750 and the Kawasaki Z900 among others in the Indian market. The motorcycle would soon witness increased competition with the launch of the KTM 790 Duke.

The Yamaha MT-09 has witnessed a price cut from INR 10,88,122 to INR 9,55,575, a difference of INR 1,32,547. The new MT-09 was launched in the country in November last year and is Yamaha’s only naked superbike offering in the country. It rivals the Kawasaki Z900 and the Triumph Street Triple RS. The price of the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 has gone down from its launch price of INR 20,73,074 to INR 18,16,192. This translates into a price difference of INR 2,56,882. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

Yamaha launched the 2018 R1 in December last year. The 998 cc cross plane 4-cylinder engine is good for 200 PS at 13,500 rpm and 112.4 Nm at 11,500 rpm. It competes with Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and the BMW S 1000 RR. The MT-09, on the other hand, makes 15 PS at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm from its 847 cc in-line three cylinder engine.

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The R1 and the MT-09 are Yamaha’s only big-bike offerings in the country currently. The price revision comes in the light of the recent tax-revision for CBU and CKD bikes in the country.

2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Image Gallery

The Yamaha MT-09 Tracer comes under the brand’s sports tourer range. The bike is based on the MT-09 naked motorcycle, but has touring-friendly features and dynamics. The dual headlamps and tail lights are LED but the indicators are of bulb-type. The multifunctional instrumentation is fully digital with customisable display. The display model features knuckle guards and twin hard-case panniers as well.

Powering the Yamaha MT-09 Tracer is the same engine that does duty in the naked motorcycle. The 847 cc three-cylinder DOHC engine makes 115 PS at 10,000 rpm; and 87.5 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. The engine works in tandem with a 6-speed transmission with assist and slipper clutch. The bike features multiple driving modes - STD (Standard); A mode (for sharper response); and B mode (for a relaxed demeanour). There’s a two-level switchable traction control and a dual channel ABS as standard as well.

The cycle parts include adjustable upside down front fork, and a rear adjustable monoshock. The motorcycle comes to a halt using discs on both ends, with the dual front units measuring 298 mm. The rear wheel gets a 245 mm disc. The 17-inch alloy wheels are shod with 120-section front and 180-section rear tubeless tyres. Yamaha has blessed the bike with a large 18-litre unit for easy mile-munching. The bike is only for display purposes. In the Japanese market, it costs 1,069,200 Yen, including taxes.

The New Yamaha MT-09 comes in two colours - Night Fluo (Grey) and Tech Black; and will be available at all Yamaha Big Bike authorised dealers by February 2018. The new bike borrows design cues from its bigger brother, the MT-10. The headlight, tail lamp are LED; and the instrument cluster is all-digital. The bike was first launched in Europe last year, and is finally making its presence felt on Malaysian shores.

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Powering the motorcycle is an 847 cc in-line three-cylinder DOHC engine with liquid cooling. The Euro 4 compliant powerplant makes 115 PS at 10,000 rpm, and 87.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. The output figures are the same as the previous generation model. The engine works in tandem with a 6-speed transmission with assist and slipper clutch. A switchable two-mode traction control and a Quick Shift System are standard.

Coming to the cycle parts, the motorcycle employs front upside-down forks and a rear monocross unit. The suspension is fully adjustable. The front end features dual 298 mm discs with radial callipers and a single 245 mm rear disc, both with ABS as standard. A 120-section front and a 180-section rear wrap the 17-inch alloy wheels. The fuel tank capacity is 14-litres and the bike weighs 193 kg (wet). Kawasaki Z900 is the primary competitor of the motorcycle.

The previous generation MT-09 entered the country’s shores in February 2016. Even though the bike had a punchy engine, its relatively conservative looks and high price-tag resulted in barely making a dent in the segment. Yamaha launched the updated version, which borrows the design language from its elder brother, the MT-10. The bike now looks much more aggressive, and is a worthy competitor to the Kawasaki Z900.

The Kawasaki Z900 gets an additional cylinder and has a 101 cc bigger engine. Naturally, it makes more 10 PS and 11.1 Nm more than the MT-09. However, the bike does not have electronics apart from ABS. On the other hand, Yamaha gets a Traction Control System (TCS) featuring two different modes as well as an off switch. Mode 1 gives minimum intervention and mode 2 offers maximum intervention, allowing you to adjust or turn off the TCS to suit different conditions and riding styles.

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The biggest difference is the price. The Z900 is a whole INR 3.2 lakhs cheaper, and gets more power. However, the Yamaha features more tech which results in being more confidence-inspiring. The Yamaha is also lighter by 15 kg, but the seat height is taller by 25 mm.

2017 Yamaha MT-09 - Image Gallery

The design of the 2017 Yamaha MT-09 is a major departure from the previous generation bike; which was launched at the India Auto Expo in 2016. The brand stopped selling the previous generation bike as it was not BS 4 compliant. Yamaha has developed the 2017 version on the concept of "multi-performance neo-roadster", and has design cues borrowed from the bigger brother, the MT-10.

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Powering the motorcycle is an 847 cc in-line three-cylinder DOHC engine with liquid cooling. The Euro 4 compliant powerplant makes 115 PS at 10,000 rpm, and 87.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. The output figures are the same as the previous generation model. The engine works in tandem with a 6-speed transmission with assist and slipper clutch. A switchable two-mode traction control and a Quick Shift System are standard.

Suspension bits include an updated front upside down forks and a rear monocross suspension. The front end features dual 298 mm discs with radial callipers and a single 245 mm rear disc, both with ABS as standard. A 120-section front and a 180-section rear wrap the 17-inch alloy wheels. The fuel tank capacity is 14-litres and the bike weighs 193 kg (wet).

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The 2017 Yamaha MT-09 comes via the CBU route, and is available in three colours- Bluish Gray Solid; Deep Purplish Blue, and Matte Dark Gray. The bike rivals the 2018 Kawasaki Z900, and the Triumph Street Triple RS.

India Yamaha Motor has launched the Yamaha MT-09 at the Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida, today, in the presence of the company's brand ambassador, John Abraham. Marketed as a roadster motard, the MT-09 is priced at INR 10.20 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi), and is available in two colours - Race Blue and Matt Grey.

The Yamaha MT-09 is powered by a newly developed 847 cc inline three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection system, that produces 115 PS at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. It is mated to a six-speed constant mesh gearbox. The claimed mileage of the MT-09 is 19 km/l. The motorcycle competes with the likes of the Triumph Street Triple, the Kawasaki Z800 and the Benelli TNT899.

The salient features of the MT-09 are diamond-type chassis, inverted telescopic fork with 137 mm travel and 25 degree caster angle and 103 mm trail, link type rear suspension with 130 mm travel, 14-litre fuel tank, 298 mm dual disc brake upfront, 245 mm mono disc brake at the rear, ABS, and tubeless tyres of sizes 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) and 180/55ZR17M/C (73W). Being the ABS version, the MT-09 weighs 191 kg. Its wheelbase, ground clearance and seat height are 1,440 mm, 135 mm and 815 mm respectively.

The Yamaha M-Slaz has been photographed next to the Yamaha MT-25 and Yamaha MT-09, by enthusiasts in Thailand. The M-Slaz (also known as the MT-15) is being manufactured in Thailand, the MT-25 is produced in Indonesia and the MT-09 is made in Japan.

All three MT-series motorcycles have a similar appeal and bear the hallmarks of the Japanese brand, but each of their individualities are clearly defined. The Yamaha M-Slaz is separated from the other street fighters by its LED headlamp cluster, while the others use the conventional, halogen lamps.

The Yamaha M-Slaz, launched in Thailand, is the second to lowest model in the MT-series after the Yamaha MT-125. It is the naked version of the Yamaha R15, and is powered by the same engine and six-speed gearbox used on the super sport model. The motor is a 149.8 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder fuel-injected unit with SOHC and 4 valves, that produces 17 PS at 8,000 and 15 Nm at 7,500 rpm on the R15.

The Yamaha MT-25 was launched in Indonesia in June. It is the naked interpretation of the Yamaha R25, and hence it uses the same chassis and powertrain. The 249 cc liquid-cooled inline-twin cylinder engine with liquid-cooling, produces 36 PS and 22.6 Nm, and it is mated to a six-speed gearbox.

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The Yamaha MT-09 was introduced in 2013 as a roadster motard than a street fighter. It competes with the likes of the MV Agusta Brutale, the Triumph Street Triple and the Kawasaki Z800. It is powered by an 847 cc three-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with DOHC and 4-valves, that produces 115 PS at 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm, and it is paired with a six-speed transmission.

Yamaha M-Slaz - Image Gallery

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The Yamaha MT-09 Tracer which will carry the Yamaha FJ-09 nameplate in the US, has finally made its world premiere at the EICMA 2014, after a series of patent and image leaks.

Based on the popular mid-size MT-09 (FZ-09) platform, the tourer gets a new design. The front fairing, Yamaha says, is designed in a manner to increase the aerodynamic efficiency and reduce wind noise. The unit houses twin LED headlights which can be adjusted without the use of tools.

The large fuel tank has a capacity of 18 litres and the split seats are comfortable for long distance tours. Complementing its versatility are the long travel inverted telescopic fork upfront and rear monoshock, both offering adjustable pre-load and rebound damping. The instrument cluster is a fully digital unit with two displays.

The MT-09 Tracer borrows its 847 cc liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder engine which puts out 113 PS (111.4 bhp) at 10,000 rpm and 87.45 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. The motor is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox by means of a wet multiplate clutch.

The motorcycle comes with switchable Traction Control System and ABS as standard fitment.

The Yamaha FJ-09 carries a price tag of USD 10,490 in USA (around INR 6.43 lakhs).

More details can be found in the press release below the gallery.

Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (Yamaha FJ-09) - Press Release

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