Yamaha Motor Malta

A NEW GENERATION OF SUPERSPORT

YAMAHA R9 |

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900CC SPORTS MOTORCYCLE

The launch of any new ‘R’ model has always been a game changing moment for Yamaha and the R9 is no different. While this whole next generation of Supersport marks the beginning of a new chapter, the story remains the same with the R9’s identity born from Yamaha’s racing DNA. From race-developed technology to MotoGP design cues, the R9 is a product of Yamaha’s racing at the very highest level.

FEATURES

890cc CP3 liquid-cooled 4-stroke, 3-cylinder engine

The R9 is powered by Yamaha's award-winning 890cc CP3 liquid-cooled, three-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve-per-cylinder fuel injected engine. The bore and stroke of 78mm x 62mm and 11.5: compression ratio provides both excellent torque and ample power, which when combined with the fine control offered by the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCCT), offers optimal performance on both the track and the road. The final ratio, ignition timing and fuel mapping are all optimized for Supersport performance.

Lightest aluminium Deltabox frame on a Yamaha Supersport model

Developed specifically for the R9, the gravity-cast aluminium Deltabox-style frame has had its rigidity tuned for sports performance at both low and high loads. The frame's standalone weight of 9.7kg makes it the lightest frame ever used for a Yamaha Supersport model. This light chassis means the overall weight of the R9 is just 195 kg, resulting in the optimal power to weight ratio.

Aggressive aerodynamic bodywork with downforce winglets

The R9 is one of the most aerodynamically efficient Yamaha motorcycles to date, this is achieved through a combination of the front fairing design developed through extensive wind tunnel testing. Downforce winglets just beneath the lights reduce front end lift and improve contact with the road. The winglets alone reduce front wheel lift by 6–7% in a straight line, and when this is combined with the front-end spoiler beneath the M-duct, this effect is increased to approximately 10% during cornering.

Brembo front master cylinder and Stylema calipers paired with 320mm brake discs

The R9 features race-derived Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers, which are light, rigid and designed to provide better control and stability under braking. The stainless steel mesh brake hoses and large 320mm front discs offer excellent consistency and a controllable feel, especially under heavy braking. The Brembo radial master cylinder features a piston which moves in a direction parallel to the brake lever, applying pressure in a linear manner as the rider pulls the lever resulting in a refined feeling of control.

New generation KYB fully adjustable suspension

The new 43mm KYB inverted front forks have been fully re-designed and now feature individual adjusters for rebound and compression damping on the left and right fork tubes. Each can be adjusted individually, with the right tube for rebound damping and the left for compression, both high-speed and low-speed. The rear shock is adjustable for preload, rebound damping, compression damping and ride height. The new layout contributes to highly precise damping, offering greater feedback from the track or road surface.

Yamaha Ride Control with Customisable Settings

Three integrated riding modes, 'Sport', 'Street', and 'Rain' featuring factory settings with different levels to suit various conditions are complemented by the option to pre-set two Custom modes, and four Track modes.

Lean Sensitive rider aids including Traction Control, Slide Control and Brake Control

Developed directly from the electronic systems on the R1, the R9's high-tech six-axis IMU constantly measures acceleration in the forward-backward, up-down and left-right directions – as well as the angular velocity in the machine's pitch, roll and yaw directions. The IMU is able to send data in real time to the ECU, which controls the suite of electronic rider aids, including the lean sensitive Traction Control (TC), Slide Control (SCS) and Brake Control (BC).

Power Modes, Launch Control and Lift Control

Four different Power delivery modes (PWR) are available to adjust the sportiness of the engine characteristics, while Lift Control (LIF) reduces and smoothens front wheel lift under acceleration. Race-style Launch Control (LC) enables the rider to launch from a standstill in the quickest and most efficient way possible – ideal for the race track.

Engine Brake Management and Back Slip Regulator

The level of engine braking can be altered with two EBM settings, with option one offering a higher level of engine brake and option two reducing the effect of engine brake as the rider comes off the throttle. When the rear wheel locks due to excessive engine braking, the Back Slip Regulator (BSR) system controls engine torque to offer support. This system shines in low-grip scenarios.

A NEW GENERATION OF SUPERSPORT

The R9 takes proven race-derived technology and combines it with the critically acclaimed, triple cylinder engine platform which has revolutionised the Yamaha brand over the last decade. The marriage of this famously high-torque powerplant and Yamaha’s renowned race-precision handling creates a perfectly balanced Supersport model worthy of its status as the R Series flagship.

Retaining many of the MotoGP-inspired design features, which have become synonymous with Yamaha’s Supersport models, the R9 represents the progression expected from a new generation, while R1-level suspension and Brembo front brakes offer the level of precision, handling and agility Yamaha’s Supersport range is renowned for.

FOR TEST DRIVE

GasanZammit Motors Ltd

Phone: +356 2778 8230 / 233 / 288

Email: jbonello@gasanzammit.com / battard@gasanzammit.com