New rumours have emerged in Japan suggesting that a three-cylinder fully-faired sportsbike based on the Yamaha MT-09 is set to arrive in 2024.
- Japanese publication, Autoby claimed that Yamaha to release the R9 in 2024.
- The R9 will feature the same CP3 engine found in the MT-09.
The rumour has been ongoing since the introduction of the R7 in 2022, but the demise of the road-legal R6 is what initiated the demand for a fully-faired machine.
The arrival of the R9 was also handed to us by Yamaha’s trademark application of the R9 nameplate, suggesting that a CP3-wielding sportsbike is on its way.
However, the latest report from the Japanese publication, Autoby suggests that the motorcycle will arrive in the lineup in 2024.
Accompanying the report is a set of render images explaining how the R9 could turn out.
As expected, the upcoming R9 will likely borrow much of its features from the MT-09, including the aluminium beam frame and swingarm.
The R9 is also likely equipped with the same suspension setup and braking components as the MT-09.
Also likely to be carried over is the full-colour TFT instrument cluster and electronic package.
Similar to the MT-09, the R9 is expected to make 117hp @ 10,000rpm and 93Nm @ 7,000rpm.
According to Autoby, the R9 is set for release in 2024, with the bike making its first appearance at EICMA 2023.
(Source: Autoby)
