Yamaha R9 is HAPPENING! | 2025 Yamaha R9 First Impressions

[@Myrussell67]

Seems like most are complaining about HP numbers. Look at the torque numbers this engine puts out. If you are about fast out of corners and just the feel of your arms being ripped off then this is the bike. If you are just a squid that thinks going fast in a straight line is riding then not for you.

[@Backtothehat]

Yup. Definitely not for me. This thing hits the red line at 10.5k!!! WTF??? I want my Supersport screaming while I’m in 4th, shifting into 5th while I’m on the New Jersey turnpike or the LIE at 1am. Keep your torque and all your electronics. I know it will be helpful while making Uber Eats delivers in a jam packed city environment. But boring on a turnpike or expressway. Additionally this thing cost as much as a ZX6R!!! Crazy!

[@POSTMASTER_Rion-Donald_Harmon.]

😢my 2023 gsx-s750z makes similar numbers but r9 has better brakes, disply and suspension. The i4 based on k5 supersport is rock solid and screams deep, most of the power is made betweem 6.5k and 10k rpms. Redlines around 11.5k. Looks sexy imo

[@carsons165]

@@Backtothehatthe r9 will be probably pretty close to being just as fast top speed wise of a zx and decently faster acceleration than the zx. With all the technology and better components it’s crazy that it’s only 1k more. I don’t think you understand what this bike will be like.

[@Backtothehat]

@@carsons165 just as fast as the 636??? Wow. I can’t believe that’s even a thought in your mind.

[@jeffwilliam7500]

117😂 and wanta talk about torque clown 🤡 torque means nothing when your getting smoked by a 600 with 14,000 red line and 20 more hp.. yamaha are done for.. bet your a r7 rider..

[@chuckstacy]

Cant believe i started watching C2W before i even started riding back in the day and hes still putting out great videos! Glad you're still killing it

[@Maddox9171]

Same! Happy he’s here for us still!

[@chuckstacy]

@Maddox9171 so many great motor loggers that are not in the scene anymore 😪 a few ogs still doing it though

[@Maddox9171]

@@chuckstacy I knew it’s crazy.. a lot of em were my age when I was watching em. Kinda sad it’s not the same anymore but I’m glad a few are still here and doing their best!

[@edsmith1313]

OC: Dear Yamaha, thank you for all your wonderful bikes. Please give Chase an R9 asap so he can make a lot more content for us. Sincerely, Outro Crew

[@justinhayden9374]

Yes, Get this guy a r9 right away.

[@ThutmozeTV]

The white/red colorway is just too sexy.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Reminds me of Motonosity's old R1

[@danlford]

According to 44 teeth they aren't getting the red white. He only listed black an blue. This will be the first time ever that America gets a cooler colorway than eu. If that's true

[@ThutmozeTV]

@@danlford Damn really? I was moving to Cyprus next year and was gonna pick one of these up there. Hope that's not true. Would kinda be weird given that the R9 basically exists due to EU emissions laws

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@danlford That's false because the EU doesn't get the fully black ZX6R and what I'm more sad about the fully black ZX4R

[@jephitmaharjan2878]

I really wish those winglets were optional... Or just removable at least...

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I really dislike them too. I wished it looked more like the R7 as well. Would have made me reconsider wanting the zx4r or cbr650r

[@nate9479]

@@Daniel-dj7fh someone is definitely making winglet-less body panels you'd be able to buy for like 100 bucks maybe

[@nprancis]

bro the bike is freaking light, without those winglets, I'm pretty sure that no one can ride it at full speed comfortably 😅

[@nate9479]

@@nprancis the winglets ready don’t do much, unless you wanna go to the track

[@nprancis]

@@nate9479 it does make your bike more stable at high speed 👀

[@linopontes]

KTM 990 RC is crying right now because this R9 just undercut it by a huge amount.

[@foodmaniac9339]

They'll come with a new price. Ktm and their stupid unreliable bikes.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

What RC990?

[@ChrisW-fj8bt]

@@Daniel-dj7fh their new sport bike that is a parallel twin

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@ChrisW-fj8bt The track only non road legal bike?

[@ChrisW-fj8bt]

@@Daniel-dj7fh road legal

[@sanxi34]

We didn't make enough noise... The R6 is completely outgunned in WorldSSP compared to the Panigale V2 EDIT: I have an R7, I may NEED an R9... Watching this was a mistake

[@MrBCRC]

Sad news for you... Panigale V2 is still more than 30hp up on this. Similar with the Gixxer 750. The upside is that it might encourage Yamaha to pull their finger out and tune the CP3 to produce the HP it's supposed to have been producing all along.

[@Bulbous_Beluga]

You do know that the R6 just won the supersport title right?

[@justinhayden9374]

Watching this showed off the potential for performance and value. I sure hope Yamaha hits it out of the park.

[@Victic005]

It looks like the Predator creature with the winglets.😮 this bike goes from a naked bike to a sport bike while the mt-10 goes from a sport bike to a naked bite

[@YacolJ]

What a brilliant idea. People love the MT 09. This is what the big 4 should be doing. Not that parallel twin crap that Suzuki and Honda are doing. The American motorcycle market is in limbo right now. They don't exactly know what what to do because everything has been done. The big 4 should use what they have and keep new bikes affordable. Keep bringing us what we want.

[@protomon]

I have just a little Yamaha XMAX 300 scooter, but let me tell you... I just love it. They make such great machines.

[@ericlhna1735]

R3 is also here🎉🎉🎉

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Yeah it looks great for once

[@R0nin42]

I can’t wait till you get this bike in the shop and start making content on it.

[@1k59j1]

Cp3 with fairings, forward lean, and a lighter frame? This thing is going to fucking fly😂

[@bluewiz0090]

I need to see a month review of this bike, Yamaha you know what to do!

[@TheRealMelinko]

This will absolutely be my second bike!!

[@whitewolf..]

1:18 R7 wasn't the first model to have this design if I'm not wrong. It has evolved from a much lower capacity bike R15 V4 sold in Indian markets.

[@RycastFitness]

I still have never owned an R6 - and if I was buying a new bike, I'd buy a brand-new R6 over an R7 or R9 or even an R1. What an iconic bike - thrown away due to emissions sillyness.

[@The-Wisdom-Whisperer]

100% agree. Just sold my MT09 but before that had a ZX10R. Always loved the R6 though!

[@dsofe4879]

People love repeating the line about emissions, but Honda and Kawasaki both have 600s that pass Euro5+. The truth is that the R6 simply wasn't selling. It's objectively terrible in everyday use, and all the street Rossi's claiming to want an uncompromised supersport seemed to quickly shut up when it came time to actually write that check.

[@RycastFitness]

@dsofe4879 What good is any sport bike in every day use? Or any motorcycle, for that matter. I quit riding on the street years ago. It's just too dangerous with drivers today. I much prefer the track, and once you've tried an inline-4 on the track it is hard to want anything else.

[@dsofe4879]

@@RycastFitness well then you're obviously not the target market for the R9 lol. Get an R6 Race.

[@SteveySwidz]

I wanted to call this a hooligan sports bike, but they gave up 2 teeth in the rear torque wise to gain more top end mph. Glad I pulled the trigger on the SP when I found it by chance. Didn't think the frame could get any lighter and it did. Hopefully people are smart and get multiple bolt point crash protection for street cause even if you accidentally drop this at a standstill the frame will probably split and total out your bike. It's already happened on the SPs. Also DAT GAP in the engine area... wtf?

[@alexanderpena1911]

I need you to get ahold of this bike asap! Looking forward to your review.

[@batsukamuro]

Looks sick af. The R3 also. Bought an R7 a few weeks ago as my 1st bike. Considered the R3 but didn’t like the visuals. Had I known this redesign was coming I may have chose different. I’m happy with the R7 though.

[@ccohen8]

Hopefully they come out with a grey color wave with hi viz wheels & keyless go(Thatll be cool)

[@Fz07Luke]

I need that color

[@nkeet89]

I hope with a pipe and bolt ons it can make 130whp. I think for most riders that's a really nice sweet spot.

[@AjackLee4]

Right in line with the 1st gen R1s in stock form.

[@MiracleDiving]

Got an R6 few months ago, glad it still looks better than r7/9 😆 it does not look aggressive enough for my taste, I guess they are making it more "street" friendly than track oriented, since they are still selling the r6 for track

[@anonymzs]

I think it looks dope, lots of people seem to hate it though. The square cutout around the projector is weird but doesn’t really bother me. Might trade in the mt09 for this

[@HugheZ33]

Love the videos! Great job! I’m curious, I’ve only owned and ridden Daytona 675’s, first was a 07 and now an 11 non-r. How much do modern electronics really aid in spirited mountain riding compared to a pure analog bike or a Daytona??

[@Mr7O5]

Finally a video with chase

[@cfranklin1126]

The tech and cp3 is what has me sold for a track weapon. The release in March though is so far away so surprised by the launch this far out.

[@tabz.gr4]

Eyeing this as a 24 XSR900 owner.. oem clipons maybe? 👀👀

[@kforeal6809]

I have the same bike. Unfortunately I don't think these clipons will swap over. You can always just put clipons on the xsr though.

[@SM-wo3qb]

Hi Yamaha, Please give Chase an R9. Can't wait for the videos! Thanks, love ya, bye!

[@tjey379]

It was sad when the end of the R6 was mentioned but now it is understandable. I am looking forward to the reviews

[@jessemullins8144]

Excited about the R9! A proper Daytona 675 replacement?

[@ndip7723]

man i just got a gsx8r but this might be my next bike in a few years

[@g16f98]

Oh yeah chase you definitely need to first ride this jewel

[@ih8momjokes1]

Their design team is milking it beyond measure. We're talking a design team from the 2015 R1 being used for a whole decade later on the R15, R25, R3, R6, R7, R9, R1... Which the R9 will sell for a HEFTY price tag in THIS economy? We didn't make enough noise imo...

[@TheJoker-gg8hc]

12,499 for an 890cc three cylinder is a good price. I'd like to see you do better. You can't, but I still need you to put your money where your mouth is.

[@ganuvien]

It's literally the same price as a MT09SP and modern 600's

[@Highway9mm]

TBH anyone who likes the R9, really wants an updated R6 with slightly more comfortable ergonomics. Most of us can figure out that the sport bike market climate is forcing us to covet the R9 cuz of emissions regulations.

[@henrypanthofer4347]

It’s seems sick, but I’m surprised they can’t get it closer to 400 pounds. I thought with the light weight frame it could be sub 400, but 430 isn’t too bad.

[@myztklk3v]

I'm excited for it, I have a 2020 R6 and I hope the R9 has a more comfortable riding position, that's the deciding factor on if I switch or not lol.

[@stevieackerman4290]

Bro chase I swear Yamaha listens to everything you say 😂 you talked about wanting an R9 in the MT-09 SP videos and they made it. You also said on the SP how you wish the scroll wheel was a thumb joystick instead and they just changed that on the 4th gen mt09.

[@oldhead_]

Yeah..she will be mine..up and down quick shifter as well. 🔥

[@cbr1thou]

My 18 r1 has all that and more

[@oldhead_]

@@cbr1thou yeah it does..🤙🏽

[@rzaultra165]

unique chassis,NC29 - M1000RR - yzf R9

[@HotSizzleTV_]

It’s 100$ over the zx6r “ abs” I’m still buying an R6 but this is dope i definitely want it r9 after I get the r6 I’m getting an r1 to add to the garage.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Wait they finally fixed the R3, praiseee the looords

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

This has been due for so long it's crazy. Happy for future R3 riders.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Shit's 7.2k€ tho sheesh.

[@hyper_channel]

sweet but I hope there's a way to easily opt out of thos winglets, either from factory or third party

[@4LowRocks]

Oh yeah! This one should prove to be a real weapon in the hands of skilled rider! Pricing is really attractive - just think it isn't much above an Aprilia RS660! What are the odds now that Triumph will follow with a Daytona 900 based on their 900 triple? I bet that would be a real competitor. The other 900-class bikes out there on the market might also make some good supersport bikes. Let the 900cc-class wars begin!

[@reddpill]

The Triumph 765RS already beats this bike at every point other than the torque figure. So they really don't need to.

[@jlicea10]

I honestly love it Hope I can get into one as soon as I can

[@Miami-GS]

Why there is a gap in the middle of bike at engine part

[@808Mark]

Finally! And that's pretty amazing value!!

[@Pahodzin]

Will the R9 have a more comfortable seating position than the R7, or will it be the same?

[@hirku3336]

This is a clean bike but dealer markups will kill it

[@TheJoker-gg8hc]

So order directly from Yamaha. It's not like there isn't a "build now" button right on the goddamn website. Grow up.

[@BigsGaming]

oh god another bike to consider buying

[@benjaminwiner6220]

The GSXR-750 is a traditional supersport. The R9 has positioned itself has a hybrid (sport // supersport) with about the same power as the gsxr-750 and more (modern) features than the gsxr-750. The GSXR-750 will be less torquey down low (relatively), but still the twitchy supersport everyone knows and loves at the top of the rev range with the same familiar 4 cylinder melody. The R9 will be a toruey-er street bike that packs a punch and is highly trackable. Ironically, the gsxr-750 and the yamaha r9 are most likely going to be opposite to what one would intuitively expect in terms of riding position. It is likely that r9 will have a more aggressive stance (seating position) and be more ready to more willingly lean over in the corners. I think the Yamaha positions itself as a good alternative to the gsxr-750, rather than a replacement to the R6, and a more powerful R7. The main question one has to ask themself is if one wants a more traditional supersport (gsxr600, zx-6r, cbr600, gsxr750, R1, cbr1000, etc.) or if one wants something in between - a hybrid - the R9.

[@fbpnomad9901]

Is lift control a wheelie mode? If not does it have a wheelie mode?

[@R1DEOUT]

I’m SOLD! Trading my R7 in. I was gonna trade my R1 for the new one but I’ll wait on that.

[@ZVManning]

Is it a normal upright riding position like the GSX 8X cause that would be cool

[@henryscreations]

as someone who owns an R1, i’ll take it.

[@jesus2400]

Bang for the buc

[@killerjoke56]

I like the wings, kinda makes it look a bit more aggressive IMO

[@MAC_CUACHIN]

Is this faster than the R6?

[@American_Devil]

Does the exhaust keep the back tire warmed up? It’s blowing right on it right?

[@nguyennhat1051]

Can you make a video about new r3 please. Thanks man

[@life_with_jp2980]

I’m getting one!!!✊🏽

[@patrickstevens3721]

I guess it's probably to early to know if it comes with a damper or stabilizer

[@iamcxd9782]

Can confirm, mt09 lift control is wild

[@AlmightyRodga]

What the hell does it do

[@iamcxd9782]

@@AlmightyRodga it will cut power to the rear wheel if it comes up too fast and hold it for you. So you can clutch up in any gear and it will let you just hold a wheelie at like 1 or 2 o'clock. Then the Quickshifter can also pop through gears while it's up.

[@AlmightyRodga]

@@iamcxd9782 damn that’s sounds fuckin sweet lol

[@iamcxd9782]

@@AlmightyRodga it's awesome. You can just send it and never worry about looping it. According to Yamaha it won't actually prevent you from looping, but I've clutched up first and not died, so I'd think it's working pretty well

[@AlmightyRodga]

@@iamcxd9782 man lol I like that. Currently got 2022 mt 07, thinking about picking up a 2024 mt 09 sp so my 07 has a big brother. This might be the way

[@boywonderrr71]

I love my 24 MT09 BUT the phone connectivity is dogsheet. Wont allow me to install the Garmin app

[@ApeRSV]

I wonder if it is going to have an Y AMT. Transmission option?

[@David_Cheefoon]

Bro you need to buy this R9❤

[@tckool1]

That looks crazy sick!,!!

[@S2keyz]

Great Content !

[@vTxnto]

Thank you so much Chase and your team for getting us some early insight on this beautiful Yamaha. I have the 2024 Matte Grey R7, and she's an awesome machine. I will definitely trade her in for her more powerful sibling. I am looking forward to the riding and engine specs of the new R9 and her CP3 exhaust note

[@JD-fd6gt]

Keep your R7 and put the miles on it, otherwise your just throwing your $$$ away in the toilet.

[@vTxnto]

@@JD-fd6gt I already have 12k miles on her. And I don't believe I'm throwing money in the trash

[@JD-fd6gt]

@@vTxnto You never get good value with a trade in. Why not just get both?

[@vTxnto]

@JD-fd6gt I know I won't get good value on a trade in, I can sell her on the street, but I would have to finish financing the R7 while financing a brand new R9? Yeah, I'm good on that. That is a horrible financial move. I can actually get a decent trade in value from my original dealership

[@JD-fd6gt]

@@vTxnto Pay off your bike so that you own it, keep it locked in a garage and put low cost insurance on it, get new R9, win.

[@mattdoespushups2350]

Winglet is the ugliest thing that ever happened to bikes .

[@The-Wisdom-Whisperer]

Some look great but I'm not a fan of these.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@The-Wisdom-Whisperer Difficult man, I could maybe gloss over the RSV4's winglets but on everything else they just look rice

[@angrywehraboosnoises8016]

They can be made tasteful but the r9 looks like it has a table infront of it

[@yugarten8523]

the outgoing V4 R looks sick with them !

[@CSGAMING1997]

Bagian depan sepeda motor ini terlihat sangat buruk,

[@Christopher-cr7pw]

Are there any specs far as cc size or hp?

[@MrBCRC]

Panigale V2 is still more than 30hp up on this. Similar with the Gixxer 750. The upside is that it might encourage Yamaha to pull their finger out and tune the CP3 to produce the HP it's supposed to have been producing all along.

[@YoloVib3s]

OC: Love the bike hate the exhaust!! Why not use the entire surface area of the TFT Screen? Like why not make the entire thing a usable screen. I'm assuming this is Yamahas new top tier bike since MotoGP is moving from 1k to 850cc bikes. Personally the MT09 is my top pick!!

[@sina.m.g8036]

Where did you get this beat from

[@godsoe_is_old]

My dream bike ❤

[@timothythompson4144]

I see why this took so long that this is some quality designing here. Real glad they put winglets on a street bike. Going to look real nice next to the f****** anime stickers.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Bro like literally every 1000cc has winglets

[@justultrra3568]

Fairings, clipons, hidden exhaust, offered in black and white. Good enough, welcome back Triumph Daytona 675!!

[@Motoplugg]

Bro literally every single one of the r bikes looks like an iteration of the other. Obviously they’re not spot on but when you see one you can tell really easily that it’s a Yamaha sport bike

[@JamieS1992]

holy f the R9 is 23.2k AUD the R6 was 19.7K AUD this bike is costly

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

Offers a lot tho lol

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Jesus christ, I thought the 13k€ for a faired up Mt09 was already steep.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@englishsteel-nz6im It offers alot more than 3k from what the R7 offers. But that 3k difference between the R7 and mt07 is still wack.

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

@Daniel-dj7fh R7 is a bike if you got a great used deal--- sure. New? No lol

[@reddpill]

@@englishsteel-nz6im Really,? Compared to the Triumph 765RS, it offers less. Heavier, pricier, uglier, terrible riding position.

[@trxwrftrk1219]

2025 WSSP race Ducati 955 V2、MV Agusta F3 800、Triumph Street Triple 765 RS、Kawasaki Ninja600、HONDA CBR600、YAMAHA R6 、YAMAHA R9

[@VS-yv8yk]

I will definitely upgrade my R7 to this one. But Only if it's still being built in Japan. I don't trust that CF Moto partnership

[@kushpaladin]

i would've liked an option to remove the winglets. i think they look weird and don't provide any benefit to street riding unless you're doing triple digits on the highway

[@AD_Carsonp]

But does it have a gas gauge?

[@kforeal6809]

Yes...this isn't a ducati.

[@Favk21]

Oh yeah... that's the stuff!

[@lowkeyhim556]

We need 100% bike not all these electronics. Why i chose the 2025 gsxr 750 pure bike with no abs, still has cluster and a/b mode. Just flashed ecu and will keep up with 1kcc

[@weekendriderss]

1-The engine definitely should have been at least 20hp more power. 2-The gap at the cylinder head in the middle of the bike looks really cheap. You can see through it when you look. Even the R3 doesn’t have anything like that. 3-The rear swingarm should have had a design that suits a race bike. 4-Yamaha really needs to give up on this single lens headlight fantasy they've been using in the middle. If they placed dual headlights below like on the R1, it would have been much better.

[@jetta.josh4]

Make a video about the new CFMoto KTM 790 Adventure!!

[@Kenzu0083]

Is SP MODEL ready ？

[@yammi.raven.r6891]

What's gooooood!

[@Jaun2Three]

cruise control and bi directional quick shifter and im good.

[@onetrues3978]

Well if it's somehow less comfortable than the r7 it's a hard pass for me. I'll just get a tune for my xsr9

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Blue rims kills the look. Brushed aluminum way to go or blacked out brushed aluminum absolutely zero "zip" in the look because of that quite the opposite coming in flat😊😊

[@Abashsbike]

Chase the greatest fluffer of all time

[@OnlyZanty]

seems too good to be true. lets see how first year does. it wil probably sell crazy

[@rosesosick]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thank you Yamaha

[@au303]

In Canada the R9 is $19,000 all in...still going to buy it though.

[@XloMotion]

Wait I'm getting old but I paid $12k in 2013 for a kawasaki ZX10R and in 2024 a R9 is more expensive?

[@W_PFP]

Definitely trading in my R7 gor this

[@KriszX12]

Same with my MT07 :D

[@IndyMotoRider]

How about an R9M down the road?

[@vandammereal]

How long until Yamaha comes with the R9M? That’s gonna be sick.