Very nice👍👍 seems like it will be a brilliant road sport bike. Anyone moaning about the horsepower should probably spend less time fussing over stats/bragging rights and spend more time out riding and enjoying the bikes.
I cannot believe people are shitting on this. It’s everything people have been asking for. Power of a 600, with more torque like a 750, lightweight, cheap, brembos on the Yamaha. Good suspension, good looks. Really excited for this, Im going to be buying one
Can't please everyone. I owned an R6 and i own a gen 2 MT09. This bike is gonna be amazing for street and the occasional track riding. The torque will give the bike usable power for the street that the R6 lacked.
I think many of the people complaining about the "lack" of power probably haven't spent much time around the CP3 to understand how good it is in the real world.
@@SJN302 They haven't spent much time on anything over 15 hp either. Very few people hit the track, in the real world anything over 100hp is just bonus but not really a must.
@20cent spot on. Let's face it, these bike are going to spend 90-95% of their life on the road with the odd track day thrown in. I think Yamaha have realised this & made the bike to suit. Most of us would rather thrash an old second hand $5000 bike around the track rather than risk it on a brand new machine
Don't know why everyone is NOT comparing it to a R6. Other than the extra torque from the 900 cc displacement, its very close to the specs off the 2020 R6. They even used the wheels. Once you get this girl going, its going to resemble the performance of a R6. For the money, I think its a great option. But it hurts the heart that we are losing yet another legend on the road. I really wish I could ride again, as I would have never sold my 2020 R1M. My regret is unmeasureable.
@@pauly1k Cylinder numbers aren't all that important. It's all about the stroke vs bore ratio. The larger the stroke, the higher the torque, at the expense of max RPM. Horse power is a function of RPM and torque. There's a sweet spot where you can maximize RPM and minimize the loss of torque, and that gives you the best HP for displacement. The downside to that is low torque at the lower RPM ranges, which is not very street friendly. Generally, twins and triples have higher stroke and lower bore than their i4 counterparts, but this isn't always the case (Daytona 675).
The 999 was at the pinnacle of its engineering and technology and performance of the day. Way ahead of its time aesthetically. I own a 999R still to this day. Having owned several R1s in the past, the new R9 will never be a classic amongst them. So I can’t see parallels between this and the 999.
I don't hate it! It's just sad that everybody will always compare it to the R1 though, but I think the 900 three cylinder engines are mega fun, I think this bike will be awesome, can't wait to start seeng them on the road
I test rode the 2024 MT09 and MT10 and decided that the MT10 was just far too much bike for the street. For those who are taking sports bikes on the road, I reckon the same will apply here.
@@bazitube390 The mt10 is 19 lbs heavier than the R1. Remove the cat and put a mid pipe, it's basically the weight of a stock R1. I feel like it handles great for a more upright bike. Plenty of power at 5.5k rpm for the street. It's a fun bike.
As much as owning the fastest thing on the road is cool, I think the majority of riders are looking for something just a liiiittle more tame and in my opinion this is sitting at that perfect sweetspot power-wise. I see a lot of people instantly dismissing this because it's not in the same category as the litre bikes but that's the whole point, not everyone's trying to spend every dollar they have trying to get the MOST power. This sporty 120hp-ish with extra low-down torque segment is my favourite by far, just like riding a 600 but with some extra grunt and a more unique exhaust note.
It’s not to be compared to a 1000. As a k5 1000 rider I could see this bike being more usable on the road and a lot of fun. It’s good to have more engine platforms to choose from…triples are awesome.
It is not only cheaper than KTM or Ducati competitors. It also offers much better production quality and reliability. This bike is the real deal because it offers fun on roads and tracks.
@@grantmount I remember that Ducati is a poor brands and sell it to volkswagen😂 Do not compared ducati to the big 4 from japan. Japanese brands sell more than any European motorcycle.
I like that the exhaust is tucked underneath rather then having one of these huge dustbins down the side, the under slung keeps the lines of the bike nice and probably helps with the weight of it being between the wheels.
just bought a 2023 MT09 this year, now I want this as a second bike but it's gonna be too expensive haha. But I love it! fell inlove with the CP3 engine. For me it's the perfect engine for what i do (short travels and commuting to work)
It's cool, and we still got the CBR600RR and ZX6R for 600 options, but I think I'd fancy that 600 more. I know it's less practical on the street, but revving it out just sounds like fun. The R9 fills the gap the Daytona 675 left behind I feel, that middleweight triple option in the market. In a way I kinda respect that exhaust, all those underslung exhausts look hideous anyway, so spare us the effort of trying to spruce it up. Most people will swap it out with a full system asap anyways.
Open your eyes man, this thing doesn't even look like an exhaust😂 they could have put a nicer round side exit on it... But hey, they probably know 99% of buyers will slap on an aftermarket can anyway..
Honestly I was pretty set on getting the XSR900 GP but the R9 is seriously making me reconsider! The CP3 based bikes are pretty reasonably priced here in Japan so I look forward to convincing the missus
Can we not be excited by this? With the dying sports bike It’s a track day weapon with full electronics pack which will be usable on road. I’m so excited for this, even though I can afford it. I’m hoping they’ll be available to rent on Trackdays
Everyone was wanting this bike 3 years ago when the leaks came out, now it’s here and everyone is shitting on it. This bike is gonna kick ass on and off the track and it’s gonna sell like crazy
Looks phenomenal all round. Definitely much better without the hole in the middle. Not too keen on the passenger seat/brake light, but a fair enough compromise for everything else. Definitely on my wishlist
I like it, love the cp3. Whoever complains about power compared to 600s probably spend way less time on a racetrack than they’re trying to make you believe.
I have 2023 mt10 tuned, flashed, and a mid pipe. It only runs 0.3 seconds faster than my not tuned, not flashed, slip on exhaust Zx6r in the quarter mile. I'm not sure how fast this R9 will be.
@nsant these aren't drag bikes haha. They are made for road courses, with corners. If all one cares about is straight lines, could probably get a used busa and extend the swingarm
@@haleycbrrr No shit they aren't drag bikes. Everyone is comparing them to the R6. The R6 and zx6r are basically identical. I'm comparing my Mt10 to the zx6r which leads me to believe that the R9 won't keep up with a 600 like people think. Plus this bike will not be better than the R6 for the twisties.
Yes! Finally a bike i really want. I love that it's not tiny. It's like every bike is custom made for "little people" and unrideable for normal height people
Yeah, no way, you guys can ride quite literally anything you want. At the worst you might be uncomfortable, but you can most certainly ride it. Me? Short ass over here - basically any bike with over 820mm seat height is a no-go, which you'll be amazed to know, is basically.....every.... single.... bike out there - that's not a 600cc. "lowering" isn't an option to me with the way it changes handling. Sure I can ride taller bikes on flats, but I don't live in a flat area, there's technical roads, cambers. I'd be doomed, my foot wouldn't ever reach the floor.
I’ve been out of the bike seen for quite a long time now but still love my bikes and like to keep up-to-date with What’s going on for me and how you have just described that R9 Reminds me a little bit like the FZ750 are used to know many moons ago 😂 And if I were to buy another bike, I think it would probably be the one just how you have described it. Really do enjoy watching your videos Keep up the good work 👍
I think the aftermarket will replicate the V2 style exhaust for these. Im just supprised that yamaha didnt spend $30 extra and weld metal covers to clean up the dented up can.
This is great and I hope all manufacturers follow suit. I’m 6’2 and always felt I had to compromise between excessively powerful superbikes or cramped / cheap 600s. The only middle ground out there was the V2. Glad this is in the mix. Hope they bring the GYTR packages to this! ❤
Hey man , i am 6'2 aswell, and i sadly had to sell my R7 because it was too small for me in the long run. You reckon the R9 will be more bigger than the R7? I am interested to know how tall the rider is in the video
@@Gino.R7yep so very early in the video they say the bike is “massive” and maybe even bigger than the R1. So i think it’s fair to say it will be bigger than your r7 ❤
@@marccurtis6744 I will go to a motorcycle conference in December where Yamaha has stated they will have the R9 on display then. I will give you an update on how it feels and how big it is in person. Thanks for your quick answer
I'm not gona lie that bike looks good and I'm not a sports bike dude... "straight out the crate , dub plate". It's been a long time since I heard those lines 😂
love it. you guys really touched on the heart of the matter and that for 12 and a half grand its a true value. im thrilled that for once someone has something good to say about the R9. and an opinion from you guys really matters to me, more than many others. you both have ridden some of the most exotic machines ever built and to hear you talk about this bike in such positive ways means alot. iam highly considering this bike. all the criticism aside from people who judge way too easily i think its going to be an amazing bike to own. everyone complaining about this bike not being an R1, its not an R1 but for 99 percent of the population do you really need 200 hp for street bike riding? which is where at least 90 percent of riding actually happens.
It's more expensive than a ZX6R that has more power and an engine that revs to 16k. The CP3 engine is fine in the MT09 or Tracer, but it's not a sports bike engine. All low down grunt and zero top end. You don't need 200 hp on the road, but 117 is just rubbish for a sports bike.
@@MyMednas you make a good point. the mt 09 is probably a much better bike for road use than the R9. i really like that zx6 just wish team green would update it with quick shifter up and down and better tech package. the power and revability is there and the price is reasonable, kawasaki seems to be a bit slow on their updates in such a competitive market you'd think they wouldnt be able to afford to fall behind.
The blokes who say that it should have been 200hp and 1000cc are the same middle aged men I see plodding around on their gixxers at 40mph everywhere in their full power ranger matching suits and helmets... 😂😂😂
Love my XSR. The CP3 is awesome. I have no interest in going 130+ but I want to get there quickly. The power/torque curve is exactly what I look for. It’s there when I need it, not overly RPM dependent.
@nsant there's an r3 rider that can outclass riders on 1000cc bikes, riding a bike that small is probably more fun on uk roads because you can actually use most of its hp and you aren't stuck in 1st gear the majority of the time.
@valebliz I've not ridden an L4 600 but my bike is lighter than the r9 and is a smaller capacity so therefore should be less thirsty 😅..... plus if you ride the L4 600 "like you should" then it seems likely that you would ride the r9 the same?!
The most excited part of this bike is a Brembo brakes. The rest parts was already been there on MT-09 and Tracer 9. As an owner of Tracer 9 GT I can’t wait for a brembo brakes on it 😢 the most wanted part 😅
I think quite a bit of the moaning about bikes now comes from people that are unable to interpret the performance of a bike as the linear displacement scale of days gone. Manufacturers are now using larger powerplants to create the same power with less effort and a more usable powerband for most people. But people see 890cc and think it should scale 30% more horsepower than an r6, when in reality it can make the same power earlier in the revs, with more torque, burning less fuel and in theory requiring less maintenance. Why is this a bad thing?
Because "people" are dumb, and many of them, especially the demographic interested in sportbikes, only have enough neurons and attention span to think "bigger number good, smaller number bad".
@44Teeth: Thank you for this video, love you guys! I feel the R9 has the right specs, looks and price to do pretty good saleswise. With the 990 RC R and the CBR 600 RR as its closest competitors up and down the price range. I admit I"m a CP3 homer. My 2019 MT-09 SP makes 123 ps / 100 Nm now after beeing dynoed, with basically 10 Nm more torque across the rev range. Stock exhaust, modified intake. When I open the throttle your Ariel Ace R video comes to my mind. So good. Blipper is also on board finally, the bike is an absolute keeper. Cheers guys ✌️
I think this is one of the best looking sportbikes to come out in a while. It looks modern, but not too radical, so I think it will age well. As to performance, it will be sufficient to satisfy anyone outside of full-time racers, so it looks a winner to me. A goldilocks bike 👍
I remember first trying the MT-09 and feeling a bit disappointed with the soft suspension, but amazed by the torquey engine. I imagined what it would be like to have this engine in an R6 form... and this is it. Not saying it will beat the superbikes, but it should be a lot of fun on a twisty Balkan road.
The Yamaha finance department built the new R9 and we can only blame our self. If sports bikes or motorcycles in general sold more. We would have got a brand new middleweight bike with circa 150BHP. if Yamaha gave us that, no one would have bought it. so instead we have a bike priced to sell and built to a price
I was a little off on the pics from last week. But your shots actualy show it look pretty damn good. The only sticking point is, at least here in the US, you can get a GSXR750 with significanlty more HP for about the same price. And who really needs more than 117HP on the street and with the R9's bigger torque lower down on the rev range will make it a blast of a street bike. Think a lot of value for the money.
I mean you can still buy a GSXR 750 here in Canada. MSRP is like 14k CAD which is roughly 8k pounds. Not hating on this bike but it seems expensive for what you get
@@robbieracer3294 in your specific case, I do understand it. But still, the Suzuki brings 0 electronics, old dash, old design, still a yellow bulb in the headlight. It rather depends from which side you want to see it.
I've been boring crescent to death asking when they will be getting this in for like the last year! I like the look of it, looking forward to getting a leg over!
Depends where you will ride, if its just on the street and you live somewhere with where there's not many open roads then the MT09 is going to be better. You can pick up a gen 3 sp for about £7k now.
most people who likes r6 liked it because of the power.. and can only be felt on straight line. (what newbiews like). the power of cp3 in low to mid range is fun on twisties and in track
Stateside, this is near-as-dammit the exact same money as my '24 ZX-6R, with a much broader power band. Arguably better spec, too, with the IMU-based electronics and Brembos. Should be a great sportbike for those in the middleweight market!
Looking forward to seeing the aftermarket pipes etc. for this! It certainly looks the part and it would be good to see against the other supersport bikes!
exhaust looks like a metal colostomy bag. Rest looks good. Imagine this will be a very good motorcycle. Thanks for review and shout out for mental health.
IMHO I think Yamaha knocked it out the park with model. I personally liked the R7, knowing it wasn’t aimed to be a a R6 replacement as this is. I think it sounds better than the R6 in stock form, so I’m sure it’s gonna be killer once someone upgrades the exhaust system. While I understand electronics are there to aid safety, and the biggest reasons I love the R7, this is equipped nicely for the entry level track day goer. With what I’ve been seeing and learning in regards to newer ECU’s and how heavily safe guarded they are, I’m interested in seeing how well of a flash or tune, and how long it will take to have it available.
A sport bike that actually makes sense to ride on the street, no wonder people are hating🤣 Hardcore track bikes for the street, noone's buying them, this one actually makes sense for the performance oriented crowd that won't buy a high end bike just to get it out of their system then tire of the impracticality and sell it and never go back. I think Yamaha already pushed the boundaries making the R7 riding position so hardcore, it payed off in tracking/racing but would have had a much better life selling to the public were it not for that. They made a perfect street bike then, at the last moment, compromised it to please their fanbase and stay a little closer to their heritage, resulting in a confused product that doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. Can't wait for the first ride reviews of the R9
What do you think then ladies? Hot or Not?
Definitely not hot stuff
BWOAH.
Very nice👍👍 seems like it will be a brilliant road sport bike. Anyone moaning about the horsepower should probably spend less time fussing over stats/bragging rights and spend more time out riding and enjoying the bikes.
Not the biggest fan, it’s too much happy shopper for me
NOT I would rather buy CBR 600RR all day every day
I cannot believe people are shitting on this. It’s everything people have been asking for. Power of a 600, with more torque like a 750, lightweight, cheap, brembos on the Yamaha. Good suspension, good looks. Really excited for this, Im going to be buying one
@@brdllc Agreed, mate! Many people in the comment section are gutless spec sheet lovers lacking skills to be fast in corners.
Cheap it is not... GSXR750 2011- specs eat it and a lot cheaper.
@@twowheelpilotcheaper where? In America, they’re the same price.
Cheap???? It costs nearly $24k here in Australia....
@@RipJawsX95😂😂😂
Can't please everyone. I owned an R6 and i own a gen 2 MT09. This bike is gonna be amazing for street and the occasional track riding. The torque will give the bike usable power for the street that the R6 lacked.
I think many of the people complaining about the "lack" of power probably haven't spent much time around the CP3 to understand how good it is in the real world.
@@SJN302 They haven't spent much time on anything over 15 hp either.
Very few people hit the track, in the real world anything over 100hp is just bonus but not really a must.
BINGO. 100%
Amazing but ugly 💔
@20cent spot on. Let's face it, these bike are going to spend 90-95% of their life on the road with the odd track day thrown in. I think Yamaha have realised this & made the bike to suit. Most of us would rather thrash an old second hand $5000 bike around the track rather than risk it on a brand new machine
I like it. With a couple of swiftly executed mods such as swapping the blob box exhaust and fitting a tail tidy it will look choice.
does it have RAM AIR INTAKE..??
@@AST4EVERDo you even know what RAM air intakes do?
no, I'm just asking about random stuff, do you know whether it has one or not..?? @@Bulbous_Beluga
@@AST4EVER No it does not, Ram air intakes are kinda useless unless you’re going like 150mph and above.
@@Bulbous_Beluga why does the ZX4RR have one then? Makes 3HP more with the RAM intake
Hell yeah the boys are on it early
@@Alic_R1 🥱
Don't know why everyone is NOT comparing it to a R6. Other than the extra torque from the 900 cc displacement, its very close to the specs off the 2020 R6. They even used the wheels. Once you get this girl going, its going to resemble the performance of a R6. For the money, I think its a great option. But it hurts the heart that we are losing yet another legend on the road. I really wish I could ride again, as I would have never sold my 2020 R1M. My regret is unmeasureable.
Cause it’s closer in displacement to the r1 than a 600.
@@jonasbaine3538 Not closer to actual performance to an R1... it's farther away than the R6 is from the R1.
r6 never had its place on a road to begin with. I say R9 and other stuff like that is like a decade late
@@jonasbaine3538displacement means nothing when it has one less cylinder.
@@pauly1k Cylinder numbers aren't all that important. It's all about the stroke vs bore ratio. The larger the stroke, the higher the torque, at the expense of max RPM. Horse power is a function of RPM and torque.
There's a sweet spot where you can maximize RPM and minimize the loss of torque, and that gives you the best HP for displacement. The downside to that is low torque at the lower RPM ranges, which is not very street friendly.
Generally, twins and triples have higher stroke and lower bore than their i4 counterparts, but this isn't always the case (Daytona 675).
Wow that is a clean MKIV Jetta in the background.
Weren’t they called Boras?
@@clashcityrocker2051 Borat?
@@clashcityrocker2051 Probably Bora there, in the US they were called Jetta
Engineering wise, this is perfect. The looks are not up to my personal taste but this is individual. For the price, they did great.
Like you say, it's the way we're going with emissions and rules. I think it looks good. Remember the 749/999 when they came out, I'd love one now.
The 999 was at the pinnacle of its engineering and technology and performance of the day. Way ahead of its time aesthetically. I own a 999R still to this day. Having owned several R1s in the past, the new R9 will never be a classic amongst them. So I can’t see parallels between this and the 999.
Get one then
The 999 was like a fine wine, it just gets better with age :)
Yes yes yes. I had a 2014 mt09 and I loved it. So can’t wait to have a tinker with one of these
Anything with that CP3 will be great. Need to see it on the road and on the track to make a full conclusion but looks and sounds great.
I don't hate it! It's just sad that everybody will always compare it to the R1 though, but I think the 900 three cylinder engines are mega fun, I think this bike will be awesome, can't wait to start seeng them on the road
I test rode the 2024 MT09 and MT10 and decided that the MT10 was just far too much bike for the street. For those who are taking sports bikes on the road, I reckon the same will apply here.
@@stephenp4563 mt10 is a pig. They need to make that bike lighter and sharper turning. It's corners like a sport touring bike
@@bazitube390 The mt10 is 19 lbs heavier than the R1. Remove the cat and put a mid pipe, it's basically the weight of a stock R1. I feel like it handles great for a more upright bike. Plenty of power at 5.5k rpm for the street. It's a fun bike.
As much as owning the fastest thing on the road is cool, I think the majority of riders are looking for something just a liiiittle more tame and in my opinion this is sitting at that perfect sweetspot power-wise. I see a lot of people instantly dismissing this because it's not in the same category as the litre bikes but that's the whole point, not everyone's trying to spend every dollar they have trying to get the MOST power. This sporty 120hp-ish with extra low-down torque segment is my favourite by far, just like riding a 600 but with some extra grunt and a more unique exhaust note.
@@jaron5958100%
It’s not to be compared to a 1000. As a k5 1000 rider I could see this bike being more usable on the road and a lot of fun. It’s good to have more engine platforms to choose from…triples are awesome.
You don't have more to choose from though. They're replacing the R1 with this and R6 is already dead. +1-1=0. You're losing the 4 cylinders.
@@abracing199Sure, but there’s still a ton of amazing 1000cc inline fours available. I’m not convinced the I4 will die out.
It is not only cheaper than KTM or Ducati competitors. It also offers much better production quality and reliability. This bike is the real deal because it offers fun on roads and tracks.
Better quality then a ducati lol says someone that's never owned one.. 😅😅 back to your ninja 300 you go
@@grantmount yeah, much better than Ducati. Everybody with a tiny bit of knowledge would admit that.
@@grantmount Ninja 300? 😂 You are a troll, mate! But entertaining...😂😂😂
Feels like they’re making excuses for this bike, moto journalists at their best .
@@grantmount I remember that Ducati is a poor brands and sell it to volkswagen😂
Do not compared ducati to the big 4 from japan.
Japanese brands sell more than any European motorcycle.
I like that the exhaust is tucked underneath rather then having one of these huge dustbins down the side, the under slung keeps the lines of the bike nice and probably helps with the weight of it being between the wheels.
Looks bloody smashing
@@robw3655 meh
just bought a 2023 MT09 this year, now I want this as a second bike but it's gonna be too expensive haha. But I love it! fell inlove with the CP3 engine. For me it's the perfect engine for what i do (short travels and commuting to work)
It's cool, and we still got the CBR600RR and ZX6R for 600 options, but I think I'd fancy that 600 more. I know it's less practical on the street, but revving it out just sounds like fun.
The R9 fills the gap the Daytona 675 left behind I feel, that middleweight triple option in the market.
In a way I kinda respect that exhaust, all those underslung exhausts look hideous anyway, so spare us the effort of trying to spruce it up. Most people will swap it out with a full system asap anyways.
I really want a usable race bike like Panigale V2. This is much better because of it's price and reliability.
30,000 Km's on my MT09 SP Gen 3 I ride it fairly hard and it hasn't missed a beat. Yeah i'd say Yamaha is reliable.
Just bagged a new ZX10R for £14k. Think I’ll stick with that.
Good choice
It's on finance so is it really £14k?
@@zenmoto369 depends how fast he pays it off to beat the interest. I do wonder when I see guys in their 20s on 35k bikes…Ducati, cbr-rr …
Nice scooter lol, have fun riding in first and second all day😂
Yes and no one under 30 can afford to insure our ridiculous 200bhp bikes 😢,, would have loved a braver launch livery 🎉 ,but like
Ducati puts the exhaust under the bike: Brilliant !
Yamaha puts the exhaust under the bike: Abomination
It’s trickier to put custom exhausts though, and Ducati’s usually sound good “as is”
Open your eyes man, this thing doesn't even look like an exhaust😂 they could have put a nicer round side exit on it... But hey, they probably know 99% of buyers will slap on an aftermarket can anyway..
Ducati puts a nice cover around it.
I love underbelly exhausts. It makes the bike look more symmetrical. There are a few exceptions like brutale 800 though
Its just an Mt09 in full fairing
Honestly I was pretty set on getting the XSR900 GP but the R9 is seriously making me reconsider! The CP3 based bikes are pretty reasonably priced here in Japan so I look forward to convincing the missus
They've done a better job than I expected, this looks like a ton of fun for road and track days 💪🏻🏍️😎
It's average and priced accordingly
I am ABOUT this thing. It legit answers everything I want from a bike.
Love this bike. I think they drew a lot of inspiration from the R6 which so many people missed.
It looks better in person in my opinion. Love the KYB and Brembo. Engine will be a hoot. It’s going to be a great bike
Its the 2024 version of a mid 90s fireblade. Keep up the excellent work guys, you are the best bike channel on UA-cam 👌
like the comparison
Significantly down on power. My 2003 ZX-9R had something like 140 HP at the crank. I don't get it.
@@deanzaZZR It's called emission regulation
Emissions are just a big lie
Can we not be excited by this? With the dying sports bike It’s a track day weapon with full electronics pack which will be usable on road. I’m so excited for this, even though I can afford it. I’m hoping they’ll be available to rent on Trackdays
Everyone was wanting this bike 3 years ago when the leaks came out, now it’s here and everyone is shitting on it. This bike is gonna kick ass on and off the track and it’s gonna sell like crazy
Glad I bought my new gsxr750. Zuke nation!
First thing owners will do is a full exhaust and an ECU flash with PAIR valve block-offs.
Can’t wait to put my order in
Looks phenomenal all round. Definitely much better without the hole in the middle.
Not too keen on the passenger seat/brake light, but a fair enough compromise for everything else. Definitely on my wishlist
I like it, love the cp3. Whoever complains about power compared to 600s probably spend way less time on a racetrack than they’re trying to make you believe.
I have 2023 mt10 tuned, flashed, and a mid pipe. It only runs 0.3 seconds faster than my not tuned, not flashed, slip on exhaust Zx6r in the quarter mile. I'm not sure how fast this R9 will be.
@@nsantzx6 is a lighter bike geared towards traçk/race
The cp3 is enough... But we already have two of those that are more comfortable...
@nsant these aren't drag bikes haha. They are made for road courses, with corners. If all one cares about is straight lines, could probably get a used busa and extend the swingarm
@@haleycbrrr No shit they aren't drag bikes. Everyone is comparing them to the R6. The R6 and zx6r are basically identical. I'm comparing my Mt10 to the zx6r which leads me to believe that the R9 won't keep up with a 600 like people think. Plus this bike will not be better than the R6 for the twisties.
I think Yamaha have knocked it out the park. I hope it rides as good as it looks!
Yes! Finally a bike i really want. I love that it's not tiny. It's like every bike is custom made for "little people" and unrideable for normal height people
Facts. I’m 6’4 it’s a super struggle for me 😂
Yeah, no way, you guys can ride quite literally anything you want. At the worst you might be uncomfortable, but you can most certainly ride it. Me? Short ass over here - basically any bike with over 820mm seat height is a no-go, which you'll be amazed to know, is basically.....every.... single.... bike out there - that's not a 600cc. "lowering" isn't an option to me with the way it changes handling. Sure I can ride taller bikes on flats, but I don't live in a flat area, there's technical roads, cambers. I'd be doomed, my foot wouldn't ever reach the floor.
Its called a busa
@@ellwoodwolf love the way you think 😎 lmao
@@ellwoodwolf Bingo haha. love mine.
I’ve been out of the bike seen for quite a long time now but still love my bikes and like to keep up-to-date with What’s going on for me and how you have just described that R9 Reminds me a little bit like the FZ750 are used to know many moons ago 😂
And if I were to buy another bike, I think it would probably be the one just how you have described it.
Really do enjoy watching your videos Keep up the good work 👍
More relevant than ever. Bike prices are way outa hand. Good job yamaha, I'll definitely look at one when I'm changing
Very exciting. Can't wait to try this bike out.
I think the aftermarket will replicate the V2 style exhaust for these. Im just supprised that yamaha didnt spend $30 extra and weld metal covers to clean up the dented up can.
Gonna stick with my R1M. But I want the display :)
I waited years for it and its everything I hoped for
You waited years for this, Why didn't you just go out and Buy a Triumph Daytona 675 or the 765? Same formula and same power..
This is great and I hope all manufacturers follow suit.
I’m 6’2 and always felt I had to compromise between excessively powerful superbikes or cramped / cheap 600s.
The only middle ground out there was the V2. Glad this is in the mix.
Hope they bring the GYTR packages to this! ❤
Hey man , i am 6'2 aswell, and i sadly had to sell my R7 because it was too small for me in the long run. You reckon the R9 will be more bigger than the R7? I am interested to know how tall the rider is in the video
@@Gino.R7yep so very early in the video they say the bike is “massive” and maybe even bigger than the R1.
So i think it’s fair to say it will be bigger than your r7 ❤
Also I think baron is like 6’3 plus, if I’m not mistaken!
@@marccurtis6744 I will go to a motorcycle conference in December where Yamaha has stated they will have the R9 on display then. I will give you an update on how it feels and how big it is in person. Thanks for your quick answer
Is this basically the new 675 Daytona? I like it
First bike for a long time that would tempt me to put my hand in my pocket and buy one new! Just the right mix of sporty and usability on the road.
Looks great.
Still think my XSR900 24 at 9k was a better buy for a road bike.
oh for sure a better road bike, but race bois gonna be race bois lol
Another good vid from 44 about another Nice bike... and then Al went pillion as Chris sounded the hooter. Love you guys.
Nah I’m definitely sticking with my brand new 2020 R6 thanks
your 2020 is almost 5 years old dude.
@High_Octane I know it is. What's your point?
@@ToothlessOn2Wheels You called it brand new. Thought that was pretty obviously wrong.
@@High_Octane Nope I bought it 1month ago with only 1,400miles on the clock and in pretty much showroom condition and in my mind that’s brand new
@@ToothlessOn2Wheels whatever you need to tell yourself. congrats.
An SP version will be extra tasty! I believe this model will do well in all markets.
I'm not gona lie that bike looks good and I'm not a sports bike dude...
"straight out the crate , dub plate".
It's been a long time since I heard those lines 😂
love it. you guys really touched on the heart of the matter and that for 12 and a half grand its a true value. im thrilled that for once someone has something good to say about the R9. and an opinion from you guys really matters to me, more than many others. you both have ridden some of the most exotic machines ever built and to hear you talk about this bike in such positive ways means alot. iam highly considering this bike. all the criticism aside from people who judge way too easily i think its going to be an amazing bike to own. everyone complaining about this bike not being an R1, its not an R1 but for 99 percent of the population do you really need 200 hp for street bike riding? which is where at least 90 percent of riding actually happens.
It's more expensive than a ZX6R that has more power and an engine that revs to 16k. The CP3 engine is fine in the MT09 or Tracer, but it's not a sports bike engine. All low down grunt and zero top end. You don't need 200 hp on the road, but 117 is just rubbish for a sports bike.
@@MyMednas Low grunt is what matters when it comes to street riding.
@@MyMednas you make a good point. the mt 09 is probably a much better bike for road use than the R9. i really like that zx6 just wish team green would update it with quick shifter up and down and better tech package. the power and revability is there and the price is reasonable, kawasaki seems to be a bit slow on their updates in such a competitive market you'd think they wouldnt be able to afford to fall behind.
Cant wait to see it on track in world supersport next year
The blokes who say that it should have been 200hp and 1000cc are the same middle aged men I see plodding around on their gixxers at 40mph everywhere in their full power ranger matching suits and helmets... 😂😂😂
yeah but its a R bike......its powerfull.....but not enough for a 900cc R bikes........
@@sebg2086 it'll do close to 150mph. How much faster do we really need to go? 🤣
@@cgkperformance its an 900 R super sport style......600cc supersport would probly pasd it
@@sebg2086how much should it have? 150hp maybe 160?
@@Brett4517 175-180hp.....if the r1 make almost 200hp
Love my XSR. The CP3 is awesome. I have no interest in going 130+ but I want to get there quickly. The power/torque curve is exactly what I look for. It’s there when I need it, not overly RPM dependent.
The pricing on this bike looks very reasonable compared the the R1, bikes costing up to 18 grand is just silly.
This bike is also about 60% of the power of an R1
@@nsant That extra power is useless on UK roads though, this bike has more than enough.
Drive an r1 and you know why ..
@@jayc342009 With that paradigm, nobody should buy any bike faster than an R3. Any bigger bike than that has power that's unusable on the street
@nsant there's an r3 rider that can outclass riders on 1000cc bikes, riding a bike that small is probably more fun on uk roads because you can actually use most of its hp and you aren't stuck in 1st gear the majority of the time.
This will be my endgame, currently riding Aprilia rs457
Basically 600cc sportbike HP. With a load more torque.
An mt09 with longer gearing.
Loads of tech. And a good price!
STOP MOANING PEOPLE FFS
But heavier with a smaller tank and greater fuel consumption 🤷♂️ just saying
@alangraddock4199 than what an mt09??😂 if that's what you're assed about, then buy the mt09. They both have different job.
@Scouse.Malinois no, than a 600 😂
@@alangraddock4199it doesn’t have worse fuel consumption than a L4 600 lmao, not if you’re riding one like you should at least.
@valebliz I've not ridden an L4 600 but my bike is lighter than the r9 and is a smaller capacity so therefore should be less thirsty 😅..... plus if you ride the L4 600 "like you should" then it seems likely that you would ride the r9 the same?!
This has me doing the man maths to see how I can buy one. Never owned a sport bike but always liked the idea.
the fact that ppl have the bike but cant ride it yet is actually just driving me insane dude like why not????
dude right ughhh i wanna see it rip
I'm sure they can ride it they just can't put that type of video online yet due to some embargo by yamaha media.
Hot 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
Been looking forward to this since R7 was announced. Knew an R9 was on the horizon
Nice looking bike. Have the xsr900gp it's brilliant fun. The cp3 motor is great
The most excited part of this bike is a Brembo brakes. The rest parts was already been there on MT-09 and Tracer 9. As an owner of Tracer 9 GT I can’t wait for a brembo brakes on it 😢 the most wanted part 😅
I think quite a bit of the moaning about bikes now comes from people that are unable to interpret the performance of a bike as the linear displacement scale of days gone. Manufacturers are now using larger powerplants to create the same power with less effort and a more usable powerband for most people. But people see 890cc and think it should scale 30% more horsepower than an r6, when in reality it can make the same power earlier in the revs, with more torque, burning less fuel and in theory requiring less maintenance. Why is this a bad thing?
Because "people" are dumb, and many of them, especially the demographic interested in sportbikes, only have enough neurons and attention span to think "bigger number good, smaller number bad".
Great bike 🔥 confused by the comments section 🤔 wonder what exactly people expected the R9 to be
10 BHP down, but this is closer to the spirit of the original 900cc Fireblade than the modern 200BHP litre bikes.
The 900cc Fireblade had 4 cilinders
Don’t even compare this to the fireblade😂 this is an engine that Yamaha is moving around and covering in different plastic.
That 93 CBR 900RR that was sold in the US was a much better looking bike IMO
@44Teeth: Thank you for this video, love you guys!
I feel the R9 has the right specs, looks and price to do pretty good saleswise.
With the 990 RC R and the CBR 600 RR as its closest competitors up and down the price range.
I admit I"m a CP3 homer.
My 2019 MT-09 SP makes 123 ps / 100 Nm now after beeing dynoed, with basically 10 Nm more torque across the rev range. Stock exhaust, modified intake.
When I open the throttle your Ariel Ace R video comes to my mind. So good.
Blipper is also on board finally, the bike is an absolute keeper.
Cheers guys ✌️
Better help really isnt a sponsor i'd recommend...
A company that collects sensitive information, with a history of giving customers data to 3rd parties without consent, yeah they sound shady as hell.
Really like the look of it! 12.5k R9 vs 14.5k MV F3 vs 16k KTM RC990 will be some comparison next year!
I think this is one of the best looking sportbikes to come out in a while. It looks modern, but not too radical, so I think it will age well. As to performance, it will be sufficient to satisfy anyone outside of full-time racers, so it looks a winner to me. A goldilocks bike 👍
‘Sportsbike’ 😂😂
@@KurlachWhat's funny? I don't get it🤷
@@ewganhoffhe’s one of those cool guys that probably has a dad with a 2003 R6 so ofc he has to hate this one.
You must be blind... the thing is truly hideous.
I remember first trying the MT-09 and feeling a bit disappointed with the soft suspension, but amazed by the torquey engine. I imagined what it would be like to have this engine in an R6 form... and this is it. Not saying it will beat the superbikes, but it should be a lot of fun on a twisty Balkan road.
Looks well.
The Yamaha finance department built the new R9 and we can only blame our self. If sports bikes or motorcycles in general sold more. We would have got a brand new middleweight bike with circa 150BHP. if Yamaha gave us that, no one would have bought it. so instead we have a bike priced to sell and built to a price
150hp sports bike for the road would be awesome. A modern day ThunderAce.
Can't wait for the facelift change in a few years.
looks absolutely amazing
Blue wheels make it look cheap. Stick to silver/gold/black/white for wheels.
I was a little off on the pics from last week. But your shots actualy show it look pretty damn good. The only sticking point is, at least here in the US, you can get a GSXR750 with significanlty more HP for about the same price. And who really needs more than 117HP on the street and with the R9's bigger torque lower down on the rev range will make it a blast of a street bike. Think a lot of value for the money.
Could this be the GSXR750 for the 20’s
I mean you can still buy a GSXR 750 here in Canada. MSRP is like 14k CAD which is roughly 8k pounds. Not hating on this bike but it seems expensive for what you get
fair point!
Here in the States you can still get a Gixxer 750 and I'd honestly rather have one over the R9. I just don't see value for the price
@@robbieracer3294 unfortunately here in NZ they finished in 21,because they don’t come with ABS , which I got one,incredible value for money
@@robbieracer3294 in your specific case, I do understand it. But still, the Suzuki brings 0 electronics, old dash, old design, still a yellow bulb in the headlight. It rather depends from which side you want to see it.
I've been boring crescent to death asking when they will be getting this in for like the last year! I like the look of it, looking forward to getting a leg over!
bloody two tier seating
I'm torn between this and the MT-09. I know the MT will be more comfortable, but this looks so good.
Same but I ended up picking up an xsr900 for a sweet deal
Get an xsr900 gp or get a 900 and put a fairing body kit on it. It gets the best comfort and looks even cooler
Like he said xsr 900 gp is middle ground. Maybe regular xsr900 has the same clip ons?
@@shivamarya5225 interesting idea I'll look into that.
Depends where you will ride, if its just on the street and you live somewhere with where there's not many open roads then the MT09 is going to be better. You can pick up a gen 3 sp for about £7k now.
Well, it's not a patch on my Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals with 20 BHP of raw power, but hey! Each to his own, I suppose. 😂
It will desperately need an exhaust. As someone with 35k miles on a MT09 SP, this is bound to be a fantastic bike.
I don’t think £12.5K is too much. I bought by ZX-7R new in ‘97 for £9K.
wow I bought a brand new k4 1000 for £8800 {2004}
@@LCJ73 I think priced generally dipped a bit after 97. From memory, there was the Euro grey import thing going on then which had a bit of an impact
@@LCJ73 I bought a new YZF750R in 1995 for £8550, and px'd it for a second hand OWO2 R7 in 2004, £11000,. (still got it)
@@cabovermike Nice last time i looked those things were selling for a lot. 500 made if i recall .
@@LCJ73 Auction prices around £30/35k
R9 vs xsr900 GP, sounds like a blast. Please do it
I think you should both get some Therapy asap 🙄
This is going to sell like hotcakes. Cp3 engine in an R6 styling with modern electrics at an affordable price tag. ❤
What worries me long term is what’s going to happen to wsb bsb as litre bikes disappear
most people who likes r6 liked it because of the power.. and can only be felt on straight line. (what newbiews like). the power of cp3 in low to mid range is fun on twisties and in track
Looking forward to buying this second handed about five years from now
Brilliant lads, thank you. I'm offshore on a boat in Norway, so it's fantastic to get a wee interlude from you two mad bastards. 😋
Good looking machine, i'm looking forward to riding it next summer! :)
Stateside, this is near-as-dammit the exact same money as my '24 ZX-6R, with a much broader power band. Arguably better spec, too, with the IMU-based electronics and Brembos. Should be a great sportbike for those in the middleweight market!
I really hope i can get this bike next year😊
Looking forward to seeing the aftermarket pipes etc. for this! It certainly looks the part and it would be good to see against the other supersport bikes!
Still waiting for a Tenere 900... Great to see another bike using the 900 engine though, love my MT09 :-)
exhaust looks like a metal colostomy bag. Rest looks good. Imagine this will be a very good motorcycle. Thanks for review and shout out for mental health.
IMHO I think Yamaha knocked it out the park with model. I personally liked the R7, knowing it wasn’t aimed to be a a R6 replacement as this is. I think it sounds better than the R6 in stock form, so I’m sure it’s gonna be killer once someone upgrades the exhaust system. While I understand electronics are there to aid safety, and the biggest reasons I love the R7, this is equipped nicely for the entry level track day goer. With what I’ve been seeing and learning in regards to newer ECU’s and how heavily safe guarded they are, I’m interested in seeing how well of a flash or tune, and how long it will take to have it available.
A sport bike that actually makes sense to ride on the street, no wonder people are hating🤣
Hardcore track bikes for the street, noone's buying them, this one actually makes sense for the performance oriented crowd that won't buy a high end bike just to get it out of their system then tire of the impracticality and sell it and never go back.
I think Yamaha already pushed the boundaries making the R7 riding position so hardcore, it payed off in tracking/racing but would have had a much better life selling to the public were it not for that.
They made a perfect street bike then, at the last moment, compromised it to please their fanbase and stay a little closer to their heritage, resulting in a confused product that doesn't seem to know what it wants to be.
Can't wait for the first ride reviews of the R9
I miss the winglets at the back it’s what made it look iconic 😭
I like it… you two are the best thing on the interweb