Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will release the new "MT-09 Y-AMT" in Japan, which is the first to adopt the new mechanism "Y-AMT" that was recently announced overseas. The price is $9336.36, $752.93 more than the standard model, but $527.05 cheaper than the high-end SP model. It will be released on Monday, September 30, 2024.
No clutch lever or pedal required! New column shift mechanism "Y-AMT"
The Y-AMT (YAMAHA AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION), which Yamaha Europe recently announced, is a new mechanism that allows you to change gears without using a clutch. It does not have a shift pedal, and in addition to being able to operate it manually by shifting gears with a seesaw switch at hand, it can also be switched to automatic. At the time of its announcement, it was announced that it would be installed on the "Crossplane Engine," and the first machine chosen to be equipped with it was the streetfighter "MT-09."
The style is almost the same as the standard, but the clutch lever and shift pedal have been omitted, and instead, a shift switch has been added to the left handlebar and a MT/AT switch has been added to the right handlebar. It is easy to distinguish it from the standard by its appearance. The engine power and electronic control remain the same, with the cross-plane 846cc water-cooled parallel 3-cylinder engine producing 120PS/10,000rpm. It is equipped with electronic controls such as a 6-axis IMU, cruise control, and back slip regulator (BSR), and information can be shared via a 5-inch full-color TFT LCD monitor and the smartphone app "Y-connect". These functions and appearances are under the latest 2024 model.
The weight of the vehicle has changed due to the installation of the Y-AMT. The MT-09 Y-AMT weighs 196kg, 3kg more than the standard 193kg. In addition, a smart key that was only available on the "MT-09 SP" is also included as a piece of additional equipment. It has not been announced whether the SP specification will be added in the future.
MT-09 Y-AMT [2024] The newly equipped MT-09 was announced in advance in Europe. It is the first model to feature the Y-AMT mechanism.
Y-AMT is a new mechanism that eliminates the need for clutch operation and enables shift changes with the touch of a switch.
A mechanism in which a motor is used to drive the clutch instead of a clutch lever.
There is no clutch lever on the left handlebar, instead a shift switch has been added.
An automatic mode switch has also been added to the right switch.
Smart keys, which were previously only available with the "SP" model, have also been added.
The price is set at 36.36, 77,000 yen cheaper than the SP! Will it be a worthy rival to Honda's "E-Clutch"?
The first new clutch mechanism to be released is the "E-Clutch" already on sale by Honda. It is installed on the CB650R and CBR650R, and they share the same feature of being able to change gears without releasing the clutch lever, but the E-Clutch still has a lever and the shift pedal is still moved, as before, and there is no automatic mode. The price of the E-Clutch is 55,000 yen more than the standard model.
The newly announced MT-09 Y-AMT is priced at $9336.36! That's $752.93 more than the standard $8583.43. The MT-09 SP is priced at $9863.41, which is $527.05 cheaper than the standard. The Y-AMT is more multifunctional than the E-Clutch, but it's a nice point that it's more affordable than the SP. It has already been announced that there will be multiple models equipped with the Y-AMT, so we're looking forward to new models following the MT-09.
The MT-09 Y-AMT comes in two colors: blue and black. The graphics are almost the same as the standard. The cyan color used in the standard version is not included in the lineup.
It will go on sale on Monday, September 30, 2024! Orders will be accepted at YSP stores nationwide. The planned annual sales volume is 300 units.
Next-generation clutch systems are being introduced by various companies, but the Y-AMT has very unique functions. We look forward to seeing more models released in the future.
Honda's next-generation clutch, the "E-Clutch," will add $376.47 to the motorcycle price.
MT-09 Y-AMT [2024]
Release Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $9336.36
Deep Purple Blue Metallic C (Blue) [New Color]
MT-09 Y-AMT [2024] Deep Purple Blue Metallic C
Matte Dark Gray Metallic 6 (Matte Dark Gray) [New Color]
MT-09 Y-AMT [2024] Matte Dark Gray Metallic 6
MT-09 Y-AMT [2024] Main Specifications
Overall Length x Width x Height: 2090 x 820 x 1145 mm
Wheelbase: 1430mm
Seat Height: 825mm
Dry Weight: 196 kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, in-line 3-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 888cc
Maximum Output: 120 PS/10000rpm
Maximum Torque: 9.5kg-m/7000rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F = W disc, R = disc
Tire: F=120/70ZR17, R=180/55ZR17
Price: $9336.36
