At a glance
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- Ticker
- Tokyo: 7272
- Announcement
- Product
- Location
- Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Key figures
- Japan launch timing
- spring of 2024 onwards
- Display size
- 5-inch
Products and programs
Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan, November 2, 2023 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will exhibit the newly redesigned European road sports model MT-09 at the EICMA 2023 (International Motorcycle Exhibition) to be held in Milan from November 7th. The launch in Japan is scheduled for the spring of 2024 onwards.
MT-09
This MT-09 version has been developed under The Knight Horse concept, further refining the ride quality of The Rodeo Master which has been advocated to date. In terms of design, the Torque & Agile character has been further refined.
Main changes include: 1) The engine suspension has been changed to increase rigidity, while the rigidity around the front has been slightly reduced and tuned to achieve a greater balance of stability and nimbleness in a wider range of areas; 2) Adoption of Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tires and resetting of the spring constant and damping characteristics of the front and rear suspensions (rear links have also been changed); 3) New riding position that takes into consideration a greater freedom of riding posture; 4) Newly designed tank; 5) Newly designed lights including flashers with new functions; 6) Riding assist technologies such as YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) and cruise control system; 7) 5-inch full color TFT with Connectivity functions and other convenient features such as meters and Type-C USB sockets.
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Questions around this news
What changes are planned for the 2024 European MT-09?
The redesign revises the motorcycle’s frame and suspension tuning, including changes to engine mounting rigidity and the rear suspension links. It also adds Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tires, a different riding position, a redesigned fuel tank and updated lighting. The release also lists riding-assistance features and a new instrument display with connectivity functions.
When will the redesigned MT-09 be shown and launched?
Yamaha Motor said the updated European MT-09 would be exhibited at EICMA 2023 in Milan, with the exhibition beginning November 7, 2023. The release scheduled its launch in Japan from spring 2024 onward. It does not provide a specific Japanese launch date or details about availability in other markets.
What riding-assistance and display features does the updated MT-09 include?
The release lists Yamaha Ride Control and a cruise control system among the motorcycle’s riding-assistance technologies. It also describes a five-inch full-color TFT display with connectivity functions, along with convenience features including meters and Type-C USB sockets. The announcement does not specify which connectivity functions are supported.
