When I owned the older FJ-09, I thought this engine would make a wonderful real-world sport bike. This machine is several levels fancier than I expected. Should be good.
Proofs in the porridge 😆 Goldilocks and the 3 bears. We have had too much not enough and now JUST RIGHT 👏🏼 bravo Yamaha fantastic sportbike for the 21st century.
Honestly Im a huge fan of the triple motor and sports bikes, combine the two and itll be huge fun i say. Id live a daytona 765 but thats not happening so this is the next best thing. Granted it dies make about 30hp less than it should for displacement but thisll be blistering. Too bad it'll cost a bomb in india due to inport taxes!
@@crypto1300 It's all to do with the balancing rules. If they were able to be let off the leash the Ducati would have 10 more HP than anyone else and just walk away with it.
It's nice but still disapointing HP numbers and you would think that it would weight less than 430 wet that's bascially an R1 weight .. Come on this should be under 400 lbs
Yes, give us the reduced weight or some extra hp over MT09 but we get neither. Yamaha looking at profitability over keeping/existing gaining/new customers. In US just get 150 hp GSXR-750 for same price and better handling to boot
Won't use all of 117hp? Come on mate. Sure you can and 100mph is nothing. That's a slow motorway on ramp speed and 1st gear on alot of bikes I've had. You must be used to a R7 or other lams bikes. @@victyper301
this cost 20k AUD in the US but 23.2k AUD in australia this bike is not cheap its like 6-7k AUD more then the Ninja 636 which will have more hp then the R9
Yes, Australia gets screwed every time with new bike prices. Too many import taxes. Aussie riders are correct in thinking they're hard done by, but it's not Yamaha's fault. Talk to the gov'mnt.
@@royaltyallen1162 Either is fine. Both will be very quick for your first bike. My suggestion would be to go for something a little slower as a first bike but it's up to you.
Unfortunately for me the swingarm looks weak. The styling is just meh. I'd have preferred a 750 inline 4 screamer. However, from a production cost point of view I can see why Yamaha have used a MT09 donor bike and engine. I love Yamaha, strong brand. But I can't help but think this R9 is a slight miss. Looking forward to a Gen 2 bike in 24 months. I won't be buying this one unfortunately.
Considering an R1 now costs $18,999, this is excellent value. Nothing costs the same as it did in 2007. It's nearly $1000 less than the GSX-R750 and has way more tech.
R1 today is more extreme than almost anyone needs. In the real world this will be a great bike. If you have ever owned a triple sportbike you will know it is a great compromise. Brand new bike and still lower MSRP than GSXR-750 which is its natural rival. It will be very competitive in WSS too. BTW, pitting an '07 R1 against this bike in a track test might be surprising depending on the track. Less power but more electronics.
@@sburns2421 Good idea! The trouble will be finding a decent condition 07 R1. Most have been ridden to death. That model R1 is one of my all-time favorites. One of the best looking bikes Yamaha ever made IMO
It's laughable having them on a 200hp bike too. For the street they're completely impractical and more a statement in fashion. Also just another part to pay for during any drop.
@@nihvlYh they are super sport bikes. But this is not as it hasn’t been designed to be one it’s meant to be less aggressive and more user friendly than an outright super sports bike
Been waiting for this ❤
Yeah, can't wait to get on it!
When I owned the older FJ-09, I thought this engine would make a wonderful real-world sport bike. This machine is several levels fancier than I expected. Should be good.
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you, Yamaha!
It's actually quite a spunky little thing. Very pretty
Love the R9
Proofs in the porridge 😆 Goldilocks and the 3 bears. We have had too much not enough and now JUST RIGHT 👏🏼 bravo Yamaha fantastic sportbike for the 21st century.
Honestly Im a huge fan of the triple motor and sports bikes, combine the two and itll be huge fun i say. Id live a daytona 765 but thats not happening so this is the next best thing. Granted it dies make about 30hp less than it should for displacement but thisll be blistering. Too bad it'll cost a bomb in india due to inport taxes!
I feel like a gsxr750 is still a superior bike. The big stick is lack of ABS. Dont really need other tech at this price/power point.
Agree, but crazy that it has a hard time in MotoAmerica against the Ducati V2 and R6.
@@crypto1300 was there balance of performance at play in that series?
@@crypto1300 It's all to do with the balancing rules. If they were able to be let off the leash the Ducati would have 10 more HP than anyone else and just walk away with it.
@@abracing199 You dont really need abs...
@@KapitanPisoar1 for actual street riding I would 100% want ABS. On a track only bike obviously not.
Does it have RAM Air System..?? or is it like R7, at the back of engine, under the seat.
Sorry, no ram air system.
@@cyclenewsThank you for answering 👏👏
what..?? seriously.... 🤷🏻🤕💀 @@cyclenews
@@AST4EVER Just get GSX-R 750. Faster, better handling same price. Or used Kawi H2 much faster and more comfortable
Where there be a heated grip accessory does anyone know?
looks like someone stayed up late for this :)
It's nice but still disapointing HP numbers and you would think that it would weight less than 430 wet that's bascially an R1 weight .. Come on this should be under 400 lbs
Yes, give us the reduced weight or some extra hp over MT09 but we get neither. Yamaha looking at profitability over keeping/existing gaining/new customers. In US just get 150 hp GSXR-750 for same price and better handling to boot
You won’t even used all that HP 😂 u won’t even go pass 100 mph calm down. This got better setup then the base R1 for 12k msrp
Won't use all of 117hp? Come on mate. Sure you can and 100mph is nothing. That's a slow motorway on ramp speed and 1st gear on alot of bikes I've had. You must be used to a R7 or other lams bikes. @@victyper301
Anyone knows when they will give this R9 to media / youtubers / motosport journalists to test ride it?
We've asked repeatedly but probably not until the first quarter of next year
Roll on next year for a test ride.
Absolutley.
this cost 20k AUD in the US but 23.2k AUD in australia this bike is not cheap its like 6-7k AUD more then the Ninja 636 which will have more hp then the R9
Yes, Australia gets screwed every time with new bike prices. Too many import taxes. Aussie riders are correct in thinking they're hard done by, but it's not Yamaha's fault. Talk to the gov'mnt.
R6 wheels ?
looks like some AI generated trainwreck, but I’m sure the performance will be spot on
What do you mean rear pegs should flip up? They do flip up, they flip up flush. I’m lost on that.
I meant the bracket holding the footpegs on. I would have liked them to flip up and sit flush under the seat like they do on the XSR900
How tall are you
6'1". I fit on it just fine
@@cyclenews do you think as 5'5 I'll handle well in MT-09 or r9 as my first bike?
@@royaltyallen1162 Either is fine. Both will be very quick for your first bike. My suggestion would be to go for something a little slower as a first bike but it's up to you.
I want the R6 back 😭 come on Yamaha bring it back please
Be honest though Guys the price isn’t bad for what u are getting their because to me the new R6 was over priced
Unfortunately for me the swingarm looks weak. The styling is just meh. I'd have preferred a 750 inline 4 screamer. However, from a production cost point of view I can see why Yamaha have used a MT09 donor bike and engine. I love Yamaha, strong brand. But I can't help but think this R9 is a slight miss. Looking forward to a Gen 2 bike in 24 months. I won't be buying this one unfortunately.
mini bike
Yamaha : well give you a YZF R9 for the price of a brand new 2007 YZF R1, too bad you weren't shopping in 2007! We give you less for more $$$. Enjoy!
Considering an R1 now costs $18,999, this is excellent value. Nothing costs the same as it did in 2007. It's nearly $1000 less than the GSX-R750 and has way more tech.
R1 today is more extreme than almost anyone needs. In the real world this will be a great bike. If you have ever owned a triple sportbike you will know it is a great compromise.
Brand new bike and still lower MSRP than GSXR-750 which is its natural rival.
It will be very competitive in WSS too.
BTW, pitting an '07 R1 against this bike in a track test might be surprising depending on the track. Less power but more electronics.
@@sburns2421 Good idea! The trouble will be finding a decent condition 07 R1. Most have been ridden to death. That model R1 is one of my all-time favorites. One of the best looking bikes Yamaha ever made IMO
Winglets on a 100 hp bike , lol
It's laughable having them on a 200hp bike too. For the street they're completely impractical and more a statement in fashion. Also just another part to pay for during any drop.
117hp* same as the r6, but i mean i know reading is hard for you little buddy
yeah wish they would have a delete kit or do something like Zx-10r wear they are internal
meh
117 HP 🤮🤮🤮🤮
U a so old😂
@@peageri597 900 @ 117 😂
People without money to buy shit are being negative to such a beautiful bike
I’m sayin the fz09 and ofc mt are amazing bikes this bike will be fantastic
This is NOT a supersport. This is MT09 in a supersport dress.
So Triumph Daytona 675 is not a supersport? MV Agusta F3??
define supersport bud
@@nihvlYh they are super sport bikes. But this is not as it hasn’t been designed to be one it’s meant to be less aggressive and more user friendly than an outright super sports bike
@nihvl those are sport bikes? The street triple is based on the daytona not the other way around
The sport bike world is changing. Embrace the change. The past is epic but the changes are exciting.