Experience the pinnacle of Hyper Naked performance with the all-new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP, engineered for the track and the street.
Over a decade ago, Yamaha’s MT-09 transformed urban motorcycle culture with its abstract aesthetic and exhilarating performance. Today, the 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP builds upon this legacy, infusing Yamaha’s potent 890cc DOHC CP3 engine into a light aluminum frame for agile, precise handling. This high-revving powerplant, complemented by Acoustic Amplifier Grilles, delivers a symphony of torque and an unmistakable crossplane Triple soundtrack.
The 890cc DOHC CP3 engine at its core, which provides high-revving power, instant torque, and a unique crossplane Triple sound. The CP3 engine is housed in a lightweight, compact controlled fill (CF) aluminum frame, which contributes to the bike’s predictable handling and razor-sharp agility. Yamaha’s advanced electronics suite, including a four-mode Traction Control System (TCS), Slide Control System (SCS), front wheel Lift Control System (LIF), two-mode Brake Control System (BC), a new Back Slip Regulator (BSR), and SP-exclusive Engine Brake Management (EBM), adds confidence and control.
Riders benefit from a comprehensive control suite, including multi-mode traction and slide controls, lift and brake management, and the SP’s unique Engine Brake Management system, ensuring optimal performance across diverse conditions.
The SP variant’s exclusivity is evident in its R1M-inspired Liquid Metal/Raven colorway and the meticulously polished aluminum swingarm. Performance is not just about looks; it’s about stopping power and handling, which the MT-09 SP addresses with premium-spec Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers and a Brembo radial master cylinder for ultimate stopping power. The Stylema calipers have a slimmer piston and brake pad area, making them lighter, more rigid, and providing enhanced control for a new level of braking performance.
The premium SP-exclusive suspension. KYB forks and Öhlins rear shock have higher spring rate for stability during spirited riding. Fully adjustable KYB forks and Öhlins shock allow riders to fine-tune setup to suit a variety of situations. Remote preload adjuster enables quick and easy changes.
Yamaha has introduced new Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) settings, which allow MT-09 owners to take full charge of their riding experience by enabling them to select engine power characteristics and electronic intervention levels. The standard MT-09 comes with factory and custom settings, but the SP specification takes it to the next level with four TRACK modes exclusive to the MT-09 SP. These modes allow riders to customize their track settings, including the flexibility to choose between two Engine Brake Management settings and the ability to turn rear ABS off. The on-track experience is further enhanced with the MT-09 SP’s new five-inch full-color TFT display, featuring a specialized SP-exclusive TRACK theme and a prominent lap timer.
The 2024 MT-09 SP is a game-changer in the world of motorcycles as it is the first Hyper Naked model to incorporate Yamaha’s Smart Key System. This cutting-edge technology allows you to start the engine by simply turning a newly designed switch when the smart key is within a specific range of the motorcycle, like in your pocket. Furthermore, the system includes a lock and unlock function for the fuel tank cap, providing you with added convenience and security.
The SP’s technological edge is further sharpened by the integration of Yamaha’s Smart Key System, enhancing convenience and security, while the comprehensive list of shared features with the standard MT-09, like the quickshifter and the new ergonomic design, ensure that the SP version retains the acclaimed characteristics of the base model.
Poised to make a late spring debut in 2024, the Yamaha MT-09 SP carries an MSRP $12,299 MSRP.
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