Yamaha MT 09Upcoming

24 People are Excited for Launch

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Yamaha MT 09 Latest Update

Last Updated on 24th Jan'25: The MT-09 was displayed at the 2025 Auto Expo, and there are possibilities that it might be launched later this year. Globally, it also comes with an automatic gearbox, but it is unlikely to be available here.

Design : The MT-09 gets a typical naked streetfighter design, with sharp and futuristic lines giving the bike a muscular stance.

Power And Performance : The MT-09 gets an 890cc, liquid-cooled powertrain with 117bhp at 10,000rpm and 93Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm, paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter.

Hardware : The MT-09 gets a diamond frame, which is suspended on 41mm golden USD forks and a linkage-based monoshock. As for braking, it uses 298mm twin discs at the front and a 245mm disc at the rear.

Features : The MT-09 packs in rider aids such as traction control, riding modes, cruise control, a six-axis IMU, and a TFT display screen with bluetooth connectivity and navigation.

Rivals : The MT-09 will compete against the Triumph Speed Triple RS.

₹11.50 - ₹12.00 Lakh*Expected Price

8th November 2026Expected Launch

MT 09 Key Specifications

Petrol

Fuel Type

Sports

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User Insights at a Glance

Based on77 Responses

78%of users believe the model is Overpriced

56%of users expect a mileage of <40 kmpl

48%of users believe the model's main selling point is Fully loaded features

48%of users are Interested in buying this bike

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Yamaha MT 09 Overview

Design : The MT-09 gets a typical naked streetfighter design, with sharp and futuristic lines giving the bike a muscular stance.

Features : The MT-09 packs in rider aids such as traction control, riding modes, cruise control, a six-axis IMU, and a TFT display screen with bluetooth connectivity and navigation.

Rivals : The MT-09 will compete against the Triumph Speed Triple RS.

Yamaha MT 09 Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Triumph Street Triple 765 ₹10.86 - ₹13.23 Lakh*	765 cc	128.2 bhp @ 12000 rpm	80 Nm @ 9500 rpm	19.2 kmpl	188 kg	836 mm
Honda XL750 Transalp ₹11.81 Lakh*	755 cc	90.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm	75 Nm @ 7250 rpm	-	208 kg	850 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R ₹12.49 Lakh*	636 cc	122.03 bhp @ 13000 rpm	69.0 @ 11000 rpm	-	198 kg	830 mm
Triumph Scrambler 900 ₹10.25 - ₹11.05 Lakh*	900 cc	64.1 bhp @ 7250 rpm	80 Nm @ 3250 rpm	23 kmpl	223 kg	790 mm
Triumph Bonneville T100 ₹10.85 Lakh*	900 cc	64.1 bhp @ 7400 rpm	80 Nm @ 3750 rpm	22 kmpl	228 kg	790 mm
Kawasaki Z900 ₹9.99 Lakh*	948 cc	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm	97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm	15.26 kmpl	212 kg	820 mm
Aprilia RS 660 ₹13.39 Lakh*	659 cc	98.56 bhp @ 10500 rpm	67 Nm @ 8500 rpm	20.4 kmpl	-	820 mm
Aprilia Tuono 660 ₹13.09 Lakh*	659 cc	79.12 bhp @ 9250 rpm	70 Nm @ 6500 rpm	20.4 kmpl	204 kg	860 mm
Triumph Daytona 660 ₹9.88 - ₹10.03 Lakh*	660 cc	93.8 bhp @ 11250 rpm	69 Nm @ 8250 rpm	-	201 kg	810 mm
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP ₹13.29 Lakh*	1000 cc	155.02 bhp @ 11000 rpm	107 Nm @ 9000 rpm	-	212 kg	809 mm

User Opinions on MT 09

Anonymous

21 Nov 2024

I'd say it's gonna be one of the best bikes when it's released but the only problem is that it's overpriced and needs to reconsider by reducing the price of this bike