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Cycle News 2023 Issue 44 November 7

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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FIRST LOOK I 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP P52 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP T he heart of the new 2024 MT-09 SP remains Yamaha's 890cc DOHC CP3 engine, housed in a lightweight, com - pact, controlled fill (CF) aluminum frame. Also returning is the MT-09's electronics suite, which includes 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). The new SP has several exclusive features, "resulting in the most advanced, most capa - ble motorcycle in its class," says Yamaha. Exclusive to the SP includes R1M-inspired colors and a premium finish, a polished and clear-coated aluminum swingarm, premium Brembo Stylema calipers, four customizable TRACK Yamaha Ride Control modes, includ - ing the option to turn rear-wheel ABS off, new two-mode Engine Brake Management (EBM) System, TRACK display theme for a new, larg- er five-inch full-color TFT dash. The SP also has fully adjustable, DLC-coated, 41mm KYB forks and fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock, both of which are tuned for the track. Finally, the SP features a Smart Key System with a unique starter switch and fuel cap design. The new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP will be available in the SP-exclusive Liquid Metal/ Raven color scheme, arriving to dealers in late spring 2024 for $12,299 MSRP. CN

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