MT 09 Archives

Bikesrepublic

MT 09

Warna Baharu untuk Yamaha MT-09 (2025)

Terdapat warna baharu untuk Yamaha MT-09 2025, dipanggil Lightning Blue. Warna Tech Black yang sebelumnya masih dikekalkan.

MT-09 merupakan model yang telah lama berada di pasaran sejak dilancarkan pada 2014, dan telah melalui beberapa kali kemas kini. Namun yang lebih penting ialah harganya yang berpatutan untuk motosikal sekitar 900cc.

Yamaha menyatakan bahawa rangka belakang motosikal ini telah dirombak semula, bersama kadar spring suspensi.

Selain itu, semua komponen lain kekal tidak berubah, termasuk enjin 890cc tiga silinder sebaris yang menghasilkan 117 hp (87.5 kW) pada 10,000 RPM dan 93.0 Nm pada 7,000 RPM. Tambahan lagi, motosikal ini mempunyai mod menunggang yang boleh disesuaikan melalui fungsi Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), panel suis yang senang dicapat, dan kawalan jelajah (cruise control).

Warna baharu ini akan mula ditawarkan di semua pengedar sah Yamaha Big Bike di seluruh negara mulai 9 Oktober 2025, dengan harga runcit disyorkan RM57,998.00 tidak termasuk yuran pendaftaran dan perlindungan insurans.

Galeri foto

New Colour for 2025 Yamaha MT-09

There is a new colour for the 2025 Yamaha MT-09, called Lightning Blue. The previous Tech Black is still available.

The MT-09 is a long-running model since its launch in 2014, and had undergone several updates. But perhaps more importantly is its affordable pricing for a sub-900cc bike.

Yamaha says that the subframe has been redesigned, in addition to the suspension’s spring rate.

Elsewhere, all other parts are unchanged, including the 890cc, inline-triple engine, which produces 117 hp (87.5 kW) at 10,000 RPM and 93.0 Nm at 7,000 RPM. Apart from that the bike features personalised ridemodes via the Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) function, intuitive switchgear, and cruise control.

This new colour will be available at all authorized Yamaha Big Bike dealers nationwide starting from 09th October 2025, with a recommended retail price of RM57,998.00 excluding registration fees and insurance coverage.

Photo gallery

Yamaha MT-09 – Best Naked Bike of the Year 2025 (Below 1000cc)

This is another difficult category as any motorcycle that is not ‘clothed’ in a fairing can be considered as a naked bike to some degree. However, after much gnashing of the teeth and rising voices (no, just joking), the Yamaha MT-09 won out as the best Naked Bike of the Year 2025 (Below 1000cc) category in the Allianz-BikesRepublic.com Motorcycle of the Year Awards 2025, but only just.

Why did the Yamaha MT win?

The bike is the embodiment of what a naked bike (sportsbike) should be: Light, flickable, and rowdy. But Yamaha pushed it toward the ‘streetfighter’ end of the spectrum. Stripped of superfluous parts but given an outlandish and purposeful look.

In fact, the MT-09 was designed from the ground up to be a hooligan bike. If you are riding it like a law-abiding citizen, the you are not riding it right. It is the bike encourages you to cut loose and be naughty. It wants you to blast off the lights while pulling a wheelie, scythe through traffic like a bat out of hell, and chucked into corners like a supermoto.

To recap, “MT” stands for Monstrous Torque, and that is what the engine delivers in spades. How do you wheelie without torque?!

It is of no surprise that many stunt riders overseas use it, including one in Australia who fitted a turbocharger.

What we liked: Monster torque(!), lithe body, madcap character.

What we did not like: Running out of excuses why we rode like maniacs.

Nett selling price: RM 57,900

Yamaha R9 To Arrive In 2024?

New rumours have emerged in Japan suggesting that a three-cylinder fully-faired sportsbike based on the Yamaha MT-09 is set to arrive in 2024.

Japanese publication, Autoby claimed that Yamaha to release the R9 in 2024.
The R9 will feature the same CP3 engine found in the MT-09.

The rumour has been ongoing since the introduction of the R7 in 2022, but the demise of the road-legal R6 is what initiated the demand for a fully-faired machine.

The arrival of the R9 was also handed to us by Yamaha’s trademark application of the R9 nameplate, suggesting that a CP3-wielding sportsbike is on its way.

However, the latest report from the Japanese publication, Autoby suggests that the motorcycle will arrive in the lineup in 2024.

Accompanying the report is a set of render images explaining how the R9 could turn out.

As expected, the upcoming R9 will likely borrow much of its features from the MT-09, including the aluminium beam frame and swingarm.

The R9 is also likely equipped with the same suspension setup and braking components as the MT-09.

Also likely to be carried over is the full-colour TFT instrument cluster and electronic package.

Similar to the MT-09, the R9 is expected to make 117hp @ 10,000rpm and 93Nm @ 7,000rpm.

According to Autoby, the R9 is set for release in 2024, with the bike making its first appearance at EICMA 2023.

(Source: Autoby)

2022 Yamaha MT-09 Gets New Colour Update – RM54,998

After updating the MT-15 with three new colours for 2022, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor introduced two new colour options for the MT-09.

2022 MT-09 now comes in two new exciting colours.
The price remains unchanged at RM54,998.

For 2022, the MT-09 now features Tech Black and Cyan Storm, replacing last year’s selection of Icon Blue and Storm Fluo.

However, no other changes are done to the Japanese naked bike, with the MT-09 continuing to get its power from the CP3 889cc engine that makes 117.3hp @ 10,000rpm and 93Nm @ 7,000rpm.

Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive.

Other features include:

41mm adjustable upside-down fork
adjustable mono-shock
twin radial-mount callipers
298mm front disc
245mm rear disc
14L fuel tank

The MT-09 was given a significant update last year, with the bike now getting a 3.5-inch full-colour TFT display and full LED lighting with an LED projector headlight.

Yamaha Sedang Bangunkan Tenere 900 Dengan Enjin MT-09?

Yamaha didakwa bakal perkenalkan Tenere dengan enjin yang lebih besar bagi sertai Tenere 700 sedia ada.

Menurut laporan, Yamaha ketika ini sedang giat membangunkan Tenere yang lebih besar yang didakwa mengguna pakai enjin CP3 890cc.

Ini sekaligus menyaksikan portfolio Tenere akan terus berkembang dengan model 900 sertai Tenere 700 dan Tenere Raid 700 sedia ada.

Walaupun Yamaha pernah memperkenalkan pelbagai varian enjin bagi Tenere – termasuk 600cc hingga 1200cc – namun difahamkan pengeluar motosikal Jepun itu menerima banyak gesaan agar varian baharu dengan enjin tiga silinder 890cc dari MT-09 diperkenalkan.

Majalah permotoran Perancis, Moto-Station mendakwa Yamaha sedang membangunakn Tenere 900 tersebut dengan sesi ujian telah pun berada di peringkat akhir.

Dikuasakan enjin sama yang menggerakan MT-09, Tracer 9, dan XSR900, Tenere 900 ini pastinya akan mengisi kekosongan yang ditinggalkan Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere yang telah diberhentikan pengeluaran.

Menariknya, Tenere 900 akan datang itu pastinya akan menghadirkan saingan terhadap Triumph Tiger 900, Ducati DesertX dan MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5.

Yamaha MT-09 Cyber Rally Breaks Cover At Osaka Motorcycle Show

Yamaha has revealed a Cybertronian-ish looking Yamaha MT-09 dubbed the Cyber Rally at the Osaka Motorcycle Show.

This is not the first time the MT-09 gets a unique treatment as Yamaha revealed a special version called the Street Rally back in 2014.

Born from Yamaha’s Y’S Gear aftermarket parts, the Cyber Rally is a continuation of the short-lived Street Rally but with a reworked styling that fits the current generation of MT-09.

Like the Street Rally, the Cyber Rally also gets a clear plastic headlight cowl that completely surrounds the front headlamp and is tall enough to provide protection to the 3.5-inch TFT screen.

The most standout feature on the Cyber Rally is the winglet-like handguards which was the star attraction on the previous Street Rally.

However, while the sharply designed handguards on the Street Rally features clear plastic, the component fitted on the Cyber Rally looks like carbon fibre.

Other key highlights include redesigned radiator covers with added gills, which nicely changes the side profile.

Meanwhile, another noticeable change is the use of aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust.

Regardless, it’s hard to tell whether the Cyber Rally is linked to Yamaha directly, considering it is not an official reveal from the Japanese giant.

Nonetheless, it’s important to note that the MT-09 Cyber Rally looks beastly with the addition of Yamaha’s Y’S Gear.

2021 Yamaha MT-09 Price Announced – RM54,988

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 is finally available in Malaysia for a price of RM54,988 (excluding road tax, insurance and registration).

The new price is a significant increase of more than RM7,000 than the previous generation MT-09.

Looking at the differences with the previous-gen model, it would be easier to say that the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 is a completely new model built from the ground up. Its key features are more power, less weight, and cleverer than ever before.

First and foremost, its firepower has been increased to 117hp and 93Nm of torque thanks to the newer and bigger 890cc inline-three engine. New upgrades to its pistons, conrods, camshafts, and crankcase also mean that this engine is lighter than its smaller predecessor.

In other words, the new 890cc unit is lighter but more powerful, even though it is now Euro5-compliant.

All this power is sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed manual transmission, which is now upgraded with the presence of a slip/assist clutch. All of this is now housed within a new diecast aluminium Deltabox frame matted to a new subframe and swingarm (which are also made out of aluminium).

In total, the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 weighs only 189kg (kerb).

Also new to the 2021 model is its braking package which consists of dual 298mm discs up front paired with Nissin callipers and radial master cylinders. The suspension comes in the form of a fully adjustable KYB front fork and a rear shock unit with preload and rebound adjustability.

The biggest upgrade for the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 has to be its electronic riding aids, which is inspired by the brand’s top-of-the-line superbike, the Yamaha YZF-R1. The MT-09 now features a six-axis IMU unit that works together with its lean-angle sensitive traction control, slide control, cornering ABS, and rear-lift mitigation features.

Other features include a 3.5-inch TFT screen, quickshifter, and auto-blipper for clutchless up and down gear shifts. The front headlight design now houses the main projector headlight and two sides DRLs that present a completely new presence for the new MT-09. Looking at the specs, we don’t mind the looks on a single bit.

According to Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM), the new models will make their way to the authorised Yamaha dealership beginning November 11.

Hong Leong Lancarkan Motosikal MT-09 Terbaru Dari RM47,388

Motosikal Yamaha MT-09 telah menjadi pilihan popular bagi mereka yang inginkan sebuah motosikal besar yang agresif semenjak dari pelancarannya.
Motosikal MT-09 yang baru telah diubah rupa parasnya dan diberikan ciri-ciri peningkat prestasi.
Ditetapkan harganya pada paras yang menggiurkan RM47,388 (termasuk 6% GST tetapi tidak termasuk insurans dan cukai jalan).

(more…)

Hong Leong Launches New MT-09 from RM 47,388

The Yamaha MT-09 has been a popular choice for those who wanted an aggressive big bike since its launch.
The new MT-09 has been facelifted and given a number of performance enhancing features.
Priced from an attractive RM 47,388 (inclusive of 6% GST but not on-the-road).

The Yamaha MT-09 has been a popular model for those who seek an aggressive bike and exciting riding experience ever since it was launched in Malaysia a few years back, and a facelift or upgrade has been expected to be forthcoming.

Well, wait no more because Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. (HLYM) has launched the new Yamaha MT-09 tonight. Dato’ Jim Khor, the Managing Director of HLYM calls the new bike, “The Ultimate Street Fighter.”

Looking even more aggressive and radical than when its predecessor first hit the roads., the new model was inspired by its bigger brother, the MT-10.

Dato’ Jim continued, “Arrival of the new MT-09 marks another significant milestone for Yamaha towards its aspiration of becoming the desired lifestyle and recreation motor vehicle brand.

The engine is still the proven liquid-cooled, 847cc, inline-Triple but has now been hotted up with:

Quickshifter
Assist & slipper clutch
Traction control
Front and rear ABS
Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension (inclusive of compression and rebound damping).

The most striking features of the new MT-09 however, are the new LED headlights and taillights, leaner and sharper overall styling and components. HLYM will offer the new MT-09 in two colours called Night Fluo (Grey) and Tech Black. It will be available from Yamaha Big Bike authorized dealers from February 2018.

HLYM has set the selling price at a competitive RM 47,388 (inclusive of 6% GST but not on-the-road).

HLYM also previewed the Yamaha Xmax 250 during the event. It is slated to be officially launched in March 2018, and no price has been provided yet.

PICTURE GALLERY

Yamaha MT-10 Tracer: Cap Dagang Baru Mengesahkan Kewujudan Si Buas Ini?

(more…)

Yamaha MT-10 Tracer: New trademark confirms this beast exists?

Back in March of 2016, we ran a report that Yamaha had officially ruled out any hope of there ever being a touring version of the MT-10. Back then, our report and those circulating the grapevine said that any chance of there ever being a MT-10 Tracer was quashed when Yamaha introduced an option touring pack that included “a tall Tracer-like windscreen plus luggages, which should complement the MT-10’s standard-equipped electronic cruise control feature.”

Well, tides and markets are constantly changing – and now there are new reports around the net suggesting that a mysterious new trademark has revealed that a Yamaha “Tracer GT” is supposedly on its way to global markets.

Yamaha has never spoken of a “Tracer GT”, so there is a chance that it could be one of two things – a more extensive touring kit for existing Tracer models with panniers and taller screens perhaps?

Or it could just be the highly anticipated MT-10 Tracer? Why not actually? There is already the MT-07 Tracer as well as the MT-09 Tracer (above), so a MT-10 Tracer would fit right in? Right? Well, on the flip side, maybe not.

The MT-10 is based on the manic R1, so putting on a screen and slapping on panniers would in effect, as some online reports suggest, create a R1 Tourer.

But before we completely rule it out, consider for a second that BMW created touring version of the S1000RR superbike and called it the S1000XR and almost immediately the bike was selling better than the RR in some markets. And Ducati almost single-handedly created the Sports Touring segment with the Multistrada 1200S, so there is an established market for it already and Yamaha knows that.

The Japanese company has previously offered a MT-10 Tourer Edition early 2017. The touring MT-10, shown in the photos above and below, featured soft panniers, a pannier frame, touring screen, GPS bracket, hand guards and a comfort seat.

Having already tested the market with the Tourer Edition, it would come as no surprise then should a MT-10 Tracer appear. At this year’s EICMA perhaps?