At the "My Yamaha Motorcycle Day Touch" held on June 15 at Kobe's Meriken Park, the New MT-09SP, which is scheduled to go on sale on July 24, was on display. We checked out every detail and the riding position when straddling the motorcycle.
"The Knight Horse" armed with advanced equipment
The new MT-09 was launched in April of this year, and the new MT-09SP was immediately announced as its high-end grade. The new MT-09SP has already been on sale in Europe, but it is still fresh in our minds that it was officially launched in Japan in July of this year.
The MT-09, a member of the YAMAHA lineup since 2014, is a 3-cylinder naked sports motorcycle created based on the concept of "allowing the rider to control it at will. The MT-09 has been refined through numerous minor changes and full model changes, while incorporating elements of the Super Motard series into a naked-style chassis.
The concept behind the development of the new MT-09 is "The Knight Horse" (meaning "Cavalry Horse"), and the 888cc Crossplane engine delivers 120ps and the latest CF (Controlled Filling) aluminum die-cast frame. The higher-end model, the SP, is truly a "Cavalry Horse," a machine with a level of perfection that can be called a "Cavalry Horse".
The MT-09SP made its first public appearance. The main differences from the standard model are the upgraded suspension and smart key. It is equipped with equipment similar to a Supersport model and is designed to withstand control at high speeds and under heavy loads.
The front face has been redesigned from the previous model. The luminous surface has also been downsized to give a sharper impression.
The symbolic MT logo is placed on the tank. The coloring is the same as the previous SP model.
Seat height is 825mm, unchanged from the 2022 Model.
The switch box has been redesigned, making it distinctly different from previous Japanese motorcycle.
A BREMBO radial master cylinder is used. The shape and texture of the touch are also carefully crafted.
Newly designed shift pedal with thinner wall for better grip and wear resistance
YAMAHA's unique "SPINFORGED WHEEL" technology is adopted.
Like the previous model, 888cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 3-cylinder cross-plane engine
The rear of the SP has a beautiful silver finish on the swingarm.
See the MT-09SP's exclusive equipment, including a smart key, OHLINS rear shock, and BREMBO monoblock calipers!
Now, it is time to check out the exclusive features of the MT-09SP. First, the KYB front suspension is fully adjustable, with preload and rebound and compression damping adjustment on each side. The damping adjustment has 26 rebound levels, 18 low speed and 5 high speed on the compression side.. Five-level adjustment is possible. Damping adjustment can be made at the top of the fork for rebound side and at the bottom of the fork for compression side.
The Ohlins rear suspension was developed exclusively for the model and has a rich damping adjustment range of 30 rebound levels and 20 compression levels. Brembo Stylema® monoblock calipers are installed on the front brakes, which feature larger-diameter pistons than those on the standard MT-09. Radial mounts were used to maintain rigidity and reduce weight.
The use of a smart key, which is not equipped on the regular MT-09, gives the bike a special feel that is typical of higher grades. The key eliminates cylinder wear caused by removing and inserting the key, and the bike can literally be started up in a smart manner.
KYB Front Suspension. A rebound damping adjuster is mounted on the top of the fork.
BREMBO monoblock calipers "Stylema®".
Exclusively developed OHLINS rear suspension. Preload can be adjusted by 8mm.
Preload adjuster peeks out from the lower right side of the seat.
5-inch TFT LCD meter. A dial linked to the smart key was installed at the bottom of the meter.
Smart key exclusively for SP. It has only one switch, simple and easy to use.
MT-09SP in a more aggressive position
The MT-09SP allows the rider to change the handlebar and step position in two different patterns to suit his or her preference. The basic riding position is slightly forward leaning, and the step position is slightly rearward. This is intended to contribute to improved stability and ground feel over a wider speed range.
This allows the rider to experience the sportiness in a natural way, and to more clearly feel YAMAHA's concept of "human-machine sensuality," the integration of man and machine. The SP's reinforced suspension allows the rider to enjoy the sporty ride even at high speeds.
It is not an upright riding position, but it is a riding position that allows the rider to maintain a natural stance.
The side view shows that the position is easy to apply load to the front.
Remains in a natural position even when the woman straddles it
MT-09 SP ABS [2024] Blueish White Metallic 2 Main Specifications
Overall length x Width x Height: 2,090 x 820 x 1,145 mm
Wheelbase: 1,430mm
Seat Height: 825mm
Curb weight: 194kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, in-line 3-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 888cc
Maximum output: 120 PS/10,000rpm
Maximum torque: 9.5kg-m/7,000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F = W disc, R = disc
Tire: F=120/70ZR17, R=180/55ZR17
Price: $9130.68 (Tax Included)
