Yamaha MT-09

The MT-09 is one of the most monstrous looking motorcycles from Yamaha. It is very light, slim and compact. The low weight, excellent rigidity, and excellent dynamic balance make this bike a very agile performer at all times.Yamaha had followed a very minimalistic styling to this motorcycle. The console and aggressive twin-eye headlamp of the bike are made a very much closer, the turn signals have been repositioned lower beside the radiator to give a very modern and monstrous look. The design cues of the MT-09 is clearly inspired by its elder brother MT10.



The Yamaha has given new side-fins to the MT-09 which are fitted to the radiator and together with large air scoops mounted on the big fuel tank to increase the aesthetical appearance and brutal visual stance.



The MT-09 is powered by an 847 cc 3-Cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves engine that has the capacity to produce a maximum power of 115PS @ 10,000 rpm and an 87.5 Nm peak torque @ 8,500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a Constant Mesh, 6-speed gearbox. The Fuel Injection is incorporated into the engine and Chain is used as its final transmission system.



Yamaha has given a Diamond chassis to this motorcycle. The bike uses Telescopic forks as its front suspension while the Swingarm, (Link-type suspension) is used as its rear suspension. The front braking system of the bike is done with Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm at the front while the rear suspension setup comes with Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm. The Minimum ground clearance of the MT-09 is 135 mm. The Fuel tank capacity of the bike is 14 L. The wet weight of the MT-09 (including full oil and fuel tank) 193 kg.