Yamaha Middleweight supersport

YZF-R9 specs

Current and prior-year spec data for the Yamaha YZF-R9, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.

MSRP $12,499
Engine 890cc inline-three
Weight 430 lb
Seat 32.7 in

Yamaha YZF-R9

All-new for 2025/2026, the R9 slots in as Yamaha's CP3 triple-powered middleweight supersport — successor energy to the R6 with a torque-rich 890cc triple from the MT-09 platform.

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2026

Yamaha YZF-R9

Base

$12,499 MSRP
Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black
Engine
890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke
78.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression
11.5:1
Fuel System
Fuel injection with YCC-T
Transmission
6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch and quickshifter
Final Drive
Chain
Front Suspension
43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension
KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes
Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston radial calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes
220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires
120/70ZR17 front, 180/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase
55.7 in
Seat Height
32.7 in
Curb Weight
430 lb
Fuel Capacity
3.7 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Brake control Quick shifter Power modes
Source: Yamaha Motorsports USA YZF-R9