2024 Yamaha MT-09 Review

Ten years after its debut in the U.S., the Yamaha MT-09 has been updated and refined for 2024 while maintaining its wild side that we enjoyed on the first generation. Updates on this generation are extensive, including new acoustic amplifier grilles, an improved transmission, more aggressive ergonomics, a stiffer chassis, updated suspension, new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, a new 5-inch TFT display, new switchgear, and a complete electronics package.
We rode the MT-09 in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California during Yamaha’s press launch and then rode the bike home after the launch, testing the MT-09 on a variety of roads. We came away impressed with the bike’s refinements and happy to see how this motorcycle has evolved in the past decade.
Read our full review soon on ridermagazine.com/
2024 Yamaha MT-09 Specifications
Base Price: $10,599
Website: www.yamahamotorsports.com/
Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 890cc
Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
Horsepower: 117 hp @ 10,000 (factory claim)
Torque: 69 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)
Transmission: 6-speed, multiplate slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
Rake/Trail: 24.7 degrees/4.3 in.
Seat Height: 32.5 in.
Wet Weight: 425 lb (factory claim)
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.

[@Robinsbro17]

Thanks for posting. Truly miss hwy's 84/35/9 out of San Mateo county down to Santa Cruz. Thanks again.

[@Sasquatchflow]

Much better headlight

[@DB-sd3cw]

Too bad they made the rest of the bike look like a cb300 or a Chinese scooter. Horrendous redesign.

[@3rdRockRider]

other than that center headlight, the subtle changes really look great!

[@kevinturner6888]

Nice review, is the suspension capable of having a plush ride, like a Cadillac feel? Or is it just a sporty stiffer suspension? Thanks

[@Actionlutz]

The bug slayer himself!

[@christianburger25]

I think you may have gotten a bug on ya 😂

[@awanbiru-ride]

How tall are you?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Hard to believe you only squeaked out a 40 mpg. My 2018 gets nearly 50 mpg if I'm rolling around 55-60 mph without heavy wrist.

[@DB-sd3cw]

My '17 would get 38 if I were lucky. You must ride like a geezer.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@DB-sd3cw Nope. Sometimes I just like to cruise around and look at the landscape, not ride like my hair is on fire or I want police attention. But I'm not a slow poke by any means.

[@nurizza03]

The headlamp is getting worse and worse 😂

[@nabahmadi5012]

Many didn't like the 3rd gen cyclops look, so they gone with this now.

[@vpower87]

Way better than 2021 version

[@DB-sd3cw]

Wrong by a mile ​@@vpower87

[@X4Piper]

It’s a lot better than the previous. I’d argue it’s the best one so far

[@DB-sd3cw]

@@X4Piper nah this looks like a 150cc scooter you'd see in Thailand. Horrible redesign

[@perfectlynormal5729]

I'm not a fan of that exhaust.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I'm not a fan of the EPA.

[@damacknificent151]

Same as last gen

[@lateralus9244]

There are no "best roads" in California; this due to the high frequency of aggressive and flat-out reckless driver encounters. This state sucks for driving and riding. It takes just about all the fun out of it! 😕

[@perfectlynormal5729]

There's an old saying, "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch".

[@chriswest2290]

Well thst music and volume is terrible