The 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP is the “Sports Production” version of the MT-09, which is now in its fourth generation since it debuted 10 years ago. The SP ups the performance with better suspension and brakes, plus a few extras.
High-quality components on the SP include a higher-spec KYB fork with DLC-coated tubes and full adjustability, a fully adjustable Öhlins shock with remote reservoir, Brembo Stylema brakes, a wireless key system, and special settings in the electronics suite.
We traveled to western North Carolina to try out the SP on some of the area’s most famous motorcycling roads – including the Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, and the Cherohala Skyway – and to find out if the higher-spec SP is truly worth its $1,700 premium over the base model.
Read our 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP Review
2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP Specs
- Base Price: $12,299
- Website: YamahaMotorSports.com
- Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 890cc
- Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
- Horsepower: 117 hp @ 10,000 rpm (factory claim)
- Torque: 69 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)
- Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
- Final Drive: Chain
- Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
- Rake/Trail: 24.7 degrees/4.3 in.
- Seat Height: 32.5 in.
- Wet Weight: 428 lb (factory claim)
- Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.
- Fuel Consumption: 41.3 mpg (MT-09)
GEAR UP
- Helmet: Speed and Strength SS900
- Jacket: Speed and Strength Lightspeed Mesh
- Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5
- Gloves: Speed and Strength Rust and Redemption
- Pants: Speed and Strength Dogs of War
- Boots: Speed and Strength United by Speed Shoe
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