Yamaha R9

The Yamaha R9 is a fully-faired bike based on the brand’s dedicated super sport chassis. The YZF R9 is expected to hit the Indian market in October 2025. It shall go against the BMW F 900 GS and the Triumph Tiger 900 in the 900cc super sports bike segment. Further, the Yamaha YZF R9 price is slated to fall between INR 12 Lakhs and INR 14 Lakhs.

Let’s delve into this upcoming Yamaha bike’s anticipated features and specifications.

Yamaha R9 Engine and Transmission

This motorcycle shall come with an 890cc CP3 engine with three inline cylinders, revised mapping, and a final drive system. It is anticipated to develop better power and torque deliveries than the MT-03. Its engine shall be mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed manual transmission system.

Yamaha R9 Performance

This Yamaha bike should offer impressive acceleration, with a quick 0-100 km/h time. Its top speed is expected to exceed 200 km/h, making it a high-performance sport bike. This speed with quick acceleration would be suitable for both track and street use.

Yamaha R9 Specifications

The R9 bike shall sit on a lightweight Deltabox aluminium frame. Its suspension setup shall include fully adjustable KYB front forks and a rear mono-shock absorber, offering smooth handling. It would ride on 17-inch alloy wheels sporting Battlax Hypersport S22F tyres that provide excellent road grip. For braking, it shall have 320mm front disc and 220mm rear disc, leading to superior stopping power.

Yamaha R9 Dimensions

The YZF-R9 is envisioned to have similar dimensions to the MT-03 with a wheelbase of around 1420mm. Its seat height could be around 830mm.

Yamaha R9 Exterior Design and Elements

The available pictures suggest that this bike flaunts a sporty front that houses a round headlamp. The headlamp seems to be flanked by daytime running lights. The stylish turn indicators have been integrated into the rear-view mirrors which are fixed on the headlamp cowl. It also houses a transparent visor to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

The side profile exhibits a sculpted fuel tank with a brand logo and model branding on the front side faring. The seat is split and stepped while the exhaust pipe is wide and hidden under the belly. The rear side profile showcases a naked look with the exposed frame.

The rear end features a virtually placed tail light, sleek turn indicators, and a rear reflector.

Yamaha R9 Features

This upcoming bike shall come with an advanced electronic suite to enhance the ride convenience. It shall also have a nine-mode traction control system, a three-mode slide control system, and a three-mode lift control system. In addition, a brake control system is also expected, to enhance the braking efficiency of the bike.

It should also have a large TFT display to display the essential rider information and other information. The bike’s setting should be able to be adjusted through the switchgear control and TFT display. Moreover, it shall have an antilock braking system with a switch ability feature, offering an enhanced experience.

Yamaha R9 Price

The price of this motorbike is expected to be similar to that of the Suzuki Katana, the Ducati Scrambler 1100, and the BMW F850 GS.

Yamaha R9 Launch Date

As per the available information, the R9 might be launched in October 2025.

While the current details about the motorcycle are based on informed speculation and publicly available sources, the final specifications could vary upon its official release. We are actively monitoring the manufacturer's announcements to keep this page updated and accurate.