Source: Cycle World
Yamaha’s latest MT-09 gets sportier. (Joseph Agustin/)Ready to rumble—the MT-09 is even sharper and more angular with the new tweaks to the gas tank and bodywork. (Joseph Agustin/)Each new face-lift of the MT-09 becomes more and more polarizing in the riding community. They certainly aren’t forgettable! (Joseph Agustin/)On paper, the changes to the rider triangle sounds drastic but in reality it still closely resembles the neutral upright position the MT has always had. For the petite riders out there: I am on my tip toes at stops since the MT-09 has a seat height of 32.5 inches. (Joseph Agustin/)It’s back—the CP3 engine that gives the MT-09 much of its clout is the same as last year’s edition. (Joseph Agustin/)A preview of the rider-aid matrix on the MT-09 user interface. (Joseph Agustin/)Go ahead, lean it over some more; the MT-09 is more than ready to ride the edge of the tire. (Joseph Agustin/)Yamaha may have pushed the suspension to stiffer limits, but the KYB 41mm front fork and rear shock are fully adjustable. (Joseph Agustin/)The MT-09 is shod in Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires and the SpinForged Aluminum wheels really pop in the cyan coloring. (Joseph Agustin/)Cruising, carving, chaos—the MT-09 is a versatile motorcycle up for any of it. (Joseph Agustin/)From all angles, the MT-09 looks the business. (Joseph Agustin/)
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Yamaha’s latest MT-09 gets sportier. (Joseph Agustin/)
Ready to rumble—the MT-09 is even sharper and more angular with the new tweaks to the gas tank and bodywork. (Joseph Agustin/)
Each new face-lift of the MT-09 becomes more and more polarizing in the riding community. They certainly aren’t forgettable! (Joseph Agustin/)
On paper, the changes to the rider triangle sounds drastic but in reality it still closely resembles the neutral upright position the MT has always had. For the petite riders out there: I am on my tip toes at stops since the MT-09 has a seat height of 32.5 inches. (Joseph Agustin/)
It’s back—the CP3 engine that gives the MT-09 much of its clout is the same as last year’s edition. (Joseph Agustin/)
A preview of the rider-aid matrix on the MT-09 user interface. (Joseph Agustin/)
Go ahead, lean it over some more; the MT-09 is more than ready to ride the edge of the tire. (Joseph Agustin/)
Yamaha may have pushed the suspension to stiffer limits, but the KYB 41mm front fork and rear shock are fully adjustable. (Joseph Agustin/)
The MT-09 is shod in Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires and the SpinForged Aluminum wheels really pop in the cyan coloring. (Joseph Agustin/)
Cruising, carving, chaos—the MT-09 is a versatile motorcycle up for any of it. (Joseph Agustin/)
From all angles, the MT-09 looks the business. (Joseph Agustin/)
