The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 is an all-new supersport based on the MT-07 platform. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) What’s a rider to do if they want a supersport bike, but they don’t have the funds for a true race replica like the Yamaha YZF-R6 ($12,199) or YZF-R1 ($17,399)? Some will buy used, but doing so confidently can be a challenge, and…
Photo by Joseph Agustin. We review the 2021 Yamaha MT-09! Since its launch in 2014, the MT-09 has become a fan favorite, thanks to its rip-roaring CP3 in-line triple-cylinder engine and its attractive value. For the 2021 model year, Yamaha has redesigned over 90% of the beloved MT-09 naked, starting with an all-new 890cc CP3 in-line triple-cylinder engine. The updated…
Originally launched in 2014, the Yamaha MT-09 was hailed as the one of the best values in the upright sportbike class. The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 hopes to achieve that title again, with an all-new 890cc CP3 engine, robust chassis and IMU-supported electronics. Photos by Joseph Agustin. Yamaha’s tuning fork was nearly pitch-perfect when it released the MT-09 in 2014. With its brilliant CP3 in-line triple…