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Yamaha YZF-R9

Yamaha might just be bringing the all-new R9 soon as the firm has filed European type-approval documents for two unreleased machines under the code name “RN82” and “RN83”.

The documents did not reveal much, but a deeper investigation into the code name might uncover some interesting aspects regarding the Japanese firm new motorcycle.

Like other manufacturers, Yamaha also uses designated code names to reflect the bike’s range.

In this case, the first letter “R” refers to a street model (“V” for cruiser and “D” for adventure bike) while the second letter, “N” indicates that the motorcycle is between 750cc to 1,000cc.

If the second letter is “M”, the bike is between 600cc to 750cc, while “P” means a capacity of 1,000cc and above.

Understanding how the code name works, Yamaha currently has two engines in the “N” capacity, the 889cc CP3 engine (from the new MT-09, Tracer 9 GT and XSR900) and the 998cc CP4 (MT-10 and R1).

While we are still unsure which engine is set to be used on the RN82 and RN83, there were previously clear indications that Yamaha is set to be unveiled new bikes based on the CP3 engine.

Moreover, considering that Yamaha already trademarked the R9 name in Europe last year, it is a clear signal that a full-fairing version of the MT-09 is on its way.

Meanwhile, the other model could be the newly updated three-wheeled Niken.

The Niken is currently the last remaining Yamaha triple to use the original 847cc CP3 engine, and the bike needs the new 889cc to meet the latest Euro 5 emission rules.

Since Yamaha’s already submitted the two new bikes for type approval, it won’t be long until we find out about the two mystery bikes.

Tahun 2021 merupakan tempoh sibuk buat Yamaha apabila melancarkan beberapa model baharu antaranya, MT-09, Tracer 9 dan Tracer 9 GT serta model serba baharu, YZF-R7.

Pengeluar motosikal Jepun itu turut memperkenalkan TMAX Tech Max 560 penghujung tahun lalu sebagai model 2022.

Bagaimanapun, perkembangan terbaru mendapati Yamaha tidak merancang untuk berhenti disitu apabila dokumen terbaru difailkan di Eropah mendedahkan terdapat dua model yang akan dilancarkan tahun ini.

Dokumen tersebut mendedahkan dua kod nama, RN82 serta RN83. Meskipun dokumen tersebut tidak mendedahkan apakah model yang dimaksudkan namun kod nama tersebut sudah cukup menjelaskan beberapa aspek.

Seperti pengeluar lain, Yamaha juga menggunakan kod nama yang dicipta bagi mengelaskan jenis motosikal tersebut.

Dalam kes ini huruf ‘R’ merujuk kepada model ‘street’ manakala model ‘cruiser’ akan mengguna huruf ‘V’ sementara motosikal ‘adventure’ akan guna huruf ‘D’.

Seterusnya, huruf kedua, ‘N’ pula memaklumkan bahawa motosikal tersebut akan dikuasakan enjin berkapasiti antara 750cc hingga 1,000ccc.

Jika huruf kedua adalah ‘M’ maka enjin tersebut duduk antara 600cc hingga 750cc manakala huruf ‘P’ pula merujuk kepada kapasiti lebih 1,000cc.

Maka, RN merujuk kepada motosikal jenis ‘street’ dengan kapasiti enjin antara 750cc hingga 1,000cc.

Jika melihat kepada kumpulan enjin dinyatakan, buat masa ini Yamaha cuma ada dua pilihan, enjin 889cc CP3 dari MT-09, Tracer 9 serta XSR900 dan enjin 998cc CP4 crossplane dari MT-10 dan YZF-R1.

Bagaimanapun, enjin CP3 lebih relevan kerana sebelum in terdapat dakwaan kuat bahawa Yamaha cadang perkenalkan MT-09 versi ‘full-fairing’, keputusan sama yang diambil sewaktu pembangunan YZF-R7 yang bernadikan enjin CP2 dari MT-07.

Apatah lagi Yamaha juga telah pun memfailkan tanda nama YZF-R9 di Eropah sebelum ini sekaligus menguatkan lagi dakwaan tersebut.

Kemudian, model seterusnya dijangka merujuk kepada generasi kedua Niken kerana motosikal itu merupakan model terakhir yang masih lagi menggunakan enjin 847cc CP3 Yamaha.

Naik taraf kepada enjin 889cc CP3 terbaru merupakan langkah rasional apatah lagi enjin terbaru itu mencapai standard Euro 5.

Apatah lagi kebenaran menjual motosikal bukan Euro 5 di Eropah akan berakhir pada 31 Disember tahun ini maka logik buat Yamaha untuk menaik taraf model tersebut.

Earlier in March 2021, it was revealed that Yamaha is planning to introduce an all-new YZF-R7, based on the MT-07 CP2 twin-cylinder 689cc engine.

However, the news also triggered the possibility of an R9 using the MT-09 CP3 triple-cylinder 890cc powerplant.

*Yamaha YZF-R7

Now, let us get to the best part. Recent reports (by the good people from Motorcycle.com) revealed that Yamaha had filed a new trademark application in Japan involving a full range of YZF models, ranging from the R15, R20, R25, R2, R4, R5, R8, and R9 with the R7 already on its way.

source: Motorcycle.com

Let us remind you that these trademark applications do not necessarily mean that the name will put into place; instead, it is sometimes a strategy to avoid other company from using them in the future.

Nonetheless, there is still a high possibility that Yamaha is planning to introduce some of these models especially involving a small-displacements model.

*Yamaha YZF-R15

Theoretically, the engine for the R9 is ready, and the R7 has been certified, which put these two as the most logical model to be introduced, but we think Yamaha might follow the footsteps of their Japanese rival, Honda, by introducing a 500cc version of the YZF to go against the CBR500R.

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