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Yamaha’s latest MT-09 gets sportier.
Yamaha’s latest MT-09 gets sportier. (Joseph Agustin/)Ready to rumble—the MT-09 is even sharper and more angular with the new tweaks to the gas tank and bodywork.
Ready to rumble—the MT-09 is even sharper and more angular with the new tweaks to the gas tank and bodywork. (Joseph Agustin/)Each new face-lift of the MT-09 becomes more and more polarizing in the riding community. They certainly aren’t forgettable!
Each new face-lift of the MT-09 becomes more and more polarizing in the riding community. They certainly aren’t forgettable! (Joseph Agustin/)On paper, the changes to the rider triangle sounds drastic but in reality it still closely resembles the neutral upright position the MT has always had. For the petite riders out there: I am on my tip toes at stops since the MT-09 has a seat height of 32.5 inches.
On paper, the changes to the rider triangle sounds drastic but in reality it still closely resembles the neutral upright position the MT has always had. For the petite riders out there: I am on my tip toes at stops since the MT-09 has a seat height of 32.5 inches. (Joseph Agustin/)It’s back—the CP3 engine that gives the MT-09 much of its clout is the same as last year's edition.
It’s back—the CP3 engine that gives the MT-09 much of its clout is the same as last year's edition. (Joseph Agustin/)A preview of the rider-aid matrix on the MT-09 user interface.
A preview of the rider-aid matrix on the MT-09 user interface. (Joseph Agustin/)Go ahead, lean it over some more; the MT-09 is more than ready to ride the edge of the tire.
Go ahead, lean it over some more; the MT-09 is more than ready to ride the edge of the tire. (Joseph Agustin/)Yamaha may have pushed the suspension to stiffer limits, but the KYB 41mm front fork and rear shock are fully adjustable.
Yamaha may have pushed the suspension to stiffer limits, but the KYB 41mm front fork and rear shock are fully adjustable. (Joseph Agustin/)The MT-09 is shod in Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires and the SpinForged Aluminum wheels really pop in the cyan coloring.
The MT-09 is shod in Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires and the SpinForged Aluminum wheels really pop in the cyan coloring. (Joseph Agustin/)Cruising, carving, chaos—the MT-09 is a versatile motorcycle up for any of it.
Cruising, carving, chaos—the MT-09 is a versatile motorcycle up for any of it. (Joseph Agustin/)From all angles, the MT-09 looks the business.
From all angles, the MT-09 looks the business. (Joseph Agustin/)

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