Naked Motorcycles
2027Yamaha MT-09
45 fields on record
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 is a hyper naked bike powered by a torquey 890cc triple making 117.4 hp and 93 Nm. It has an 825 mm seat, a 14-litre tank and weighs 193 kg wet.
- Capacity
- 890.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Power
- 117.4 HP (87.5 kW) @ 10000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for spirited road riding, commuting, and aggressive cornering rather than long-distance touring or off-road use.
- Built for
- Sharp, energetic, and torquey with a rev-happy triple engine and a chassis tuned for quick direction changes and playful handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking plush long-haul comfort, heavy touring capability, or any serious off-road performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 2027 · 11 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the Yamaha MT-09 have filed 11.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →85
out of 100Excellent
The Yamaha MT-09 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.9% of the time, 7.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 85% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
90.9%Passed first time
3.9%Failed outright
5.2%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
10,249Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
76
83
78
76
89
86
86
84
85
76
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle | 90 Excellent | 695 |
| 2 | Yamaha MT-09 SP | 88 Excellent | 3,341 |
| 3 | Yamaha MT-09 | 85 Excellent | 10,249 |
| 4 | Yamaha XSR900 | 80 Excellent | 6,986 |
| 5 | Yamaha MT-10 | 79 Good | 487 |
| 6 | MV Agusta Brutale 800 | 59 Average | 2,527 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 890.0 ccm
- Power
- 117.4 HP (87.5 kW) @ 10000 RPM
- Torque
- 93.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6083 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 62.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Transistor Controlled
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate, assist and slipper clutch
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.30 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 3.50 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Overall height
- 1145 mm
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond, aluminium die-cast
- Front suspension
- 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound
- Rear suspension
- Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 117 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.7°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55ZR17
Maintenance
- Oil capacity
- 3.50 litres
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue, Ice Storm, Matte Raven Black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2017 | 2021 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 847 cc | 847 cc | 890 cc | 890 cc | 890 cc |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 826 mm | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 83 Excellent | 89 Excellent | 85 Excellent | Too new | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha MT-09?
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 has a Capacity of 890.0 ccm (54.31 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha MT-09 have?
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 has a Power of 117.4 HP (87.5 kW) @ 10000 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha MT-09 have?
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha MT-09?
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 has a Torque of 93.0 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha MT-09 weigh?
The 2027 Yamaha MT-09 has a Wet weight of 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds).
Shop this bike
Affiliate linksWe may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please log in or register if you'd like to leave a comment.
Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.