[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Yamaha has unveiled its much awaited supersport - the YZF R9. Powered by a 890cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder CP3 engine - the R9 slots between the R6 and R1 machines in the brand lineup.

https://youtu.be/HMpEe4_Gnd4?si=gq11HBWJ1tSFRIxo

2025 YZF-R9 Top Features
• Renowned 890cc liquid-cooled CP3 engine
• Ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) System
• Assist & slipper clutch
• Yamaha third-generation quickshifter
• Lightweight gravity-cast aluminium frame
• Fully adjustable high-spec KYB® front fork
• Fully adjustable high-spec KYB® rear shock
• Brembo® Stylema calipers
• Brembo® radial master cylinder
• Aerodynamics winglets
• Full color 5-inch TFT display
• Smartphone connectivity
• Advanced six-axis IMU
• Four-level power delivery mode (PWR)
• Nine level lean-sensitive Traction Control System (TCS)
• MotoGP®-developed three-level Slide Control System (SCS)
• Three-level Lift Control System (LIF)
• Lean-sensitive Brake Control System (BC) with ABS
• Two-level Engine Brake Management (EBM)
• Back Slip Regulator (BSR)
• Launch Control (LC)
• Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with preset and customisable settings
• Rear ABS off function
• Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL)
• Full LED lighting
• Intuitive new switchgear
• Cruise control

[Rachit.K.Dogra]

Although this was much awaited, I am still a bit confused about this one.

I would like to think of this as Yamaha's Daytona.
The engine is bigger and torquier but less top end power. Should they have made some changes to the engine to suit the super sport character a bit more?

Is 117 BHP enough for the spec sheets in today's world when smaller bikes produce more power like 6R etc. Daytona with smaller engine made more power than this, was lighter and most likely more thrilling to ride as well. I know in real world it is more than enough, but how many people buy super sports with real world realities in mind.

Should Yamaha have kept the bike simpler with less electronics and kept the price even more competitive? Today nearly all Yamaha bikes which are selling are raved for their simplicity and competitive pricing yet being characterful. Should Yamaha have stuck to the same principle?

Who is this bike for? I sense that super sport bikes are kind of making a comeback and in real world terms this bike makes a lot of sense, but I have a feeling that there could be other more exciting options available too.

I love Yamaha and want them to do well. I am just unsure if this bike can help them do well!!

They badly need the next Tenere or the next MT09 for them. I have a feeling they are making the mistake which BMW made few years back by trying make softer more comfortable cars which was Merc's USP. Yamaha is known for crazy and fun and they should also be producing bikes that match that otherwise they will loose their identity.

Rachit!!

[Samarth 619]

Originally Posted by Rachit.K.Dogra

Although this was much awaited, I am still a bit confused about this one.

I would like to think of this as Yamaha's Daytona.
The engine is bigger and torquier but less top end power. Should they have made some changes to the engine to suit the super sport character a bit more?

Same thoughts were in my head too, although Daytona wasn't a Crossplane-3. Now, I haven't ridden a Crossplane-3 yet, so no idea how this will fare.

But this particular bike:- is a faired MT-09. Simple, like it or not. And this is certainly not the supersport DNA, not comparable to the older Daytona, which is now quite diluted itself. OP's statement about R9 slotting between R6 and R1, I'm not too sure again.
Daytona 675 remains legendary I guess, if that's what you refer to. The inline 3, 240* equal firing order engine was a treat in all ways, almost replacing inline 4s for most of us.
Still, the original Daytona weighed 187 kgs, so 195 is not too bad.

As far as R-series dilution is concerned, it has happened years ago. And I'm not referring to R125 or R15 or R3, those are great machines within their respective segments.
I'm talking about R7 with a streetbike level twin-cyl. engine, not even faster than YZF R6. You can argue about Ninja series being the same, though.

Only we the bikers keep on ranting, legendary machines, heritage and all. For them, this is business. And its about making money. I guess.
But yes, this R9 will prove to be a stylish and practical city & touring bike, I'm sure.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by Samarth 619

And this is certainly not the supersport DNA, not comparable to the older Daytona, which is now quite diluted itself.

I guess he meant this is Yamaha's Daytona moment where a true supersport has been replaced by a more practical machine.

In fact, the Daytona itself was an R7 moment - as the success of that parallel twin R7 is what spurred many companies to revive these sporty middleweights with practical motors.

In that way, R9 is the older brother to the R7 - rather than slotting between the R6 and R1 as the press release claimed.

[Samarth 619]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

I guess he meant this is Yamaha's Daytona moment where a true supersport has been replaced by a more practical machine.

Ok, I got it now.
Actually, I was not aware of an older R9, so was not able to connect. An R7 did exist in the 90's though, if I remember correctly. Apologies for the confusion.

But true, considering that both R6 and R1 are on the extinction path, a supersport has indeed been replaced with a more practical machine, give or take a few changes in its name.

Indeed these torquies are selling well. The market has indeed matured, the global one that is. And, yes, like you said, Yamaha would follow the trend.