The R9 uses a model-specific
gravity-cast aluminum frame Yama-
ha says is the lightest they've ever
created for a supersport model with
the swingarm taken from the MT-09.
Suspension comes in the way of fully
adjustable KYB forks and shock at
the rear with a very handy remote
preload adjuster.
Yamaha's finally ditched the
Advics brakes and gone with a full
Brembo setup in the Stylema four-
piston monobloc calipers and radial
master-cylinder, metered by Corner
-
ing ABS and Brake Control. You can
also turn the ABS off at the rear
when you head to the track.
Style-wise, the R9 borrows heavily
from the R1 with some fairly beefy
winglets up front and a wider front
fairing than on the R6. The seat unit
is also a model-specific unit, its de
-
sign a mix of R7 and R9 aesthetics.
Yamaha will thus be the third ma-
chine in the supersport category to
feature a three-cylinder motor along
with MV Agusta and their F3 800,
and Triumph with the Brit's Street
Triple 765 RS. Fellow Japanese
brands Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki
are staying loyal to their four-cylinder
ethos with the CBR600RR, GSX-R750
and ZX-6R, respectively. Only Ducati
races in the supersport class with a
twin-cylinder machine.
The new 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9
will be available in Team Yamaha
Blue, Matte Raven Black or Intensity
White/Redline, and will begin arriv
-
ing to dealers in March for $12,499
MSRP.
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The YZF-R9 has some very big shoes to
fill but it comes with the right firepower in
the CP3 three-cylinder engine.
