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RIDE REVIEW I 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
Yamaha didn't stiffen the SP's forks by
increasing spring rates, sticking with the
same 15Nm (7.5Nm each side) rate as the
base bike. Instead, they tweaked the valving
to provide a firmer, more controlled ride. The
Ohlins rear shock has a slightly heavier spring,
moving from 95Nm to 100Nm, and the remote
preload adjuster makes tuning it a breeze.
These changes might not be groundbreak
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ing, but they ratchet up the bike's overall feel
and performance, making it more comfortable
and composed on various road conditions.
Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers
now stop the SP. They work brilliantly
(Above) Gold forks always look good, don't they? (Below) It's not that the SP is that
much better than the base model, but it's better in the places that matter.
