Yamaha·Roadster·847–890cc

MT-09

↘ Evolution history · 2013 → present
14
Years of production
3
Generations
890
current cc
119
Horsepower
9
Vintages

The crazy three-cylinder. Raging CP3, acrobatic handling, the streetfighter reference.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2021 — present
EURO 5 SP3 OVERHAUL

Major overhaul: 890cc CP3, 119hp, 3.5" TFT, KYB RCCS suspension, 6-axis IMU. The MT-09 goes premium.

2024
EElectronics
New 5" TFT display + Garmin StreetCross navigation
Medium
2023
AAesthetics
Tech Black and Icon Performance colours
Minor
2021
MEngine
CP3 raised to 890cc — 119hp / 93Nm
Mid-range torque improvement
Major
EElectronics
3.5" colour TFT screen + 6-axis IMU + Cornering ABS
Major
CFrame
New Deltabox frame — 189kg
Major
EElectronics
Standard bidirectional quickshifter
Major
Buyer radar
2023

Pre-2024 restyling. Mature 890cc with 2 years on it, good depreciation.

GOOD PICK
2021

Total overhaul — huge technology leap vs Gen 2.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2017 — 2020
EURO 4 REFRESH

Euro 4, refined look, optional quickshifter, the MT-09 gains maturity.

2019
EElectronics
Bluetooth + Yamaha app
Medium
CFrame
Revised KYB rear suspension
Minor
2018
EElectronics
MT-09 SP launch — 6-axis IMU + 3-level Slide Control + front wheel lift control
Medium
2017
MEngine
Euro 4 — 115hp maintained
Major
CFrame
41mm USD fork fully adjustable — separate compression and rebound + preload/rebound adjustable rear shock
Medium
EElectronics
Optional YQS quickshifter
Medium
AAesthetics
New LED headlight
Medium
Buyer radar
2019

Bluetooth + refined suspension. Best Gen 2 compromise.

TOP BUY
2017

QS available, good used price.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2013 — 2016
CP3 LAUNCH

Yamaha revolution: the 847cc CP3, 115hp, ultra-light Deltabox chassis. The roadster that reinvents its segment.

2016
EElectronics
TCS traction control added standard
Medium
2014
AAesthetics
Race Blu + Midnight Black colours
Minor
2013
MEngine
CP3 847cc launch — 115hp / 87Nm
Crossplane parallel triple
Major
CFrame
Twin-beam aluminium Deltabox frame — 193kg
Major
EElectronics
D-Mode 3 mappings
Major
Buyer radar
2016

TCS added — the most complete Gen 1. Excellent used prices.

TOP BUY
2013

First year — check recalls and chain maintenance.

CAUTION