2023 Yamaha MT-09 SP Liquid Metal/Raven

2023 Yamaha MT-09 SP Liquid Metal/Raven

CHALLENGE THE DARKNESS
Featuring exclusive, special edition coloring, premium KYB® and Öhlins® suspension and a cruise control system, experience the latest masterpiece to emerge from the Darkness.

Features may include:

Full LED Lighting

A compact designed bifunctional (low and high beam in one) LED headlight with excellent beam spread is featured on the MT-09 SP. The edges of the beam have a softer contrast to be easy on the eyes while emitting a soft and even spread of illumination. Instead of the conventional “mono-focus” type headlight, this bike utilizes a projector design with a built-in internal lens in addition to the thick outer lens. Since the MT-09 SP uses not one but multiple LEDs to produce light, it can project a complex distribution of illumination across a broad field. The position lights use LEDs and light-guides to create an impressive, distinctive front face design for the MT-09 SP while the turn signals and taillight are LED as well.

Next-Generation Design

With the MT-09 SP designers sought to better express the major advances made with the machine’s performance by visually accentuating the pure power of the bike. The minimalist design concept delivers an exterior with everything but the essentials stripped away to highlight lightness and agility while simulating the rider's senses.

Ready to Accessorize

A rear fender eliminator, fly screen, comfort seat, engine guards and more can all be added to the MT-09 SP to support and enhance the look of the bike.

Unique SP Styling

The MT-09 SP features special colors and graphics, a distinguished seat cover with its stylish, contrasting stitching, a clear-coated silver swingarm and clear-smoked front and rear brake fluid reservoirs that bring out the bike's pure mechanical beauty. Together, these features showcase the MT-09 SP's high quality while linking the bike to the colorway found only on the exclusive MT-10 SP and YZF-R1M. In addition, the levers, handlebars and drive sprocket are a sleek black to further complement the MT-09 SP's design to give the rider the feeling of being one with the machine.

Adjustable Riding Position

The riding position was designed to accommodate riders of varying physiques. The handlebars and footpegs can be adjusted to two different positions, allowing riders to set a position that gives them a secure feeling the moment they get on the bike. The handlebar clamps can be rotated 10mm forward, and the footpeg mounts can be raised 14mm higher as well as 4mm rearward.

Aluminum Die Cast Subframe

The MT-09 SP employs a controlled filling aluminum die-cast subframe that reduces weight, contributing to the model’s signature feeling of agility.

Braking for Sporty Riding

To support more spirited, sporty riding, the MT-09's state-of-the-art brake features a radial Nissin master cylinder for the front brake. The piston in the master cylinder moves in a direction parallel to brake lever travel, contributing to a more linear supply of hydraulic pressure for excellent controllability.

Lightweight Aluminum Frame

The MT-09 SP's lightweight aluminum frame showcases the MT's signature “agility.” To ensure both straight-line stability and handling performance, the balance of longitudinal, lateral and torsional rigidity have been improved. Most notably, the lateral rigidity has been increased by approximately 50% for even more straight-line stability. The frame is manufactured using the latest in Yamaha’s controlled filling (CF) die casting technology which contributes to the MT-09 SP's light weight

Lightweight Spin Forged Aluminum Wheels

The MT-09 SP employs lightweight wheels. Manufactured using Yamaha-exclusive spinforging technology, these wheels contribute to outstanding handling. With a notable 11% decrease in the momentum of inertia at the rear, these wheels make for a big contribution to the MT-09 SP’s agile handling character.

Lightweight, High-Rigidity Swingarm

The swingarm uses a welded box shape of aluminum plate to achieve both high rigidity and light weight. The MT-09 SP's swingarm pivot structure connects to the frame from the outside. The exceptional chassis and thorough engineering of the shapes of parts and components around the seat, provide the MT-09 SP’s slim feel while still delivering outstanding straight-line stability at high speeds with greater cornering stability.

Premium KYB® & Öhlins® Suspension

The MT-09 SP's KYB® front suspension can be individually adjusted on each side for compression and rebound damping. Adjustments for high and low speed compression damping can also be made, giving riders more detailed settings to choose from. The 41mm inner tubes' DLC coating provides excellent sliding characteristics and also adds to the exterior’s quality appearance. The MT-09 SP's rear shock features a premium Öhlins® shock absorber with a remote preload adjuster, completing this class-leading suspension package.