Redefining the Supersport class, Yamaha's groundbreaking all-new YZF-R9 brings track-capable performance to the street with a torquey CP3 powerplant, dedicated Supersport chassis and advanced electronics package.

The launch of a new ‘R’ model has always been a game-changing moment for Yamaha. And now, for 2025, the time has come to re-define the Supersport category once more with the latest highly-anticipated model to join the legendary R Series line-up; the R9.

Apr 6, 2025 · The CP3 motor is mated to Yamaha’s six-speed gearbox with quite widely spaced ratios. This hints to the streetbike nature of the machine, as opposed to a short-ratio race-inspired six-speed unit. Cruise control comes standard on the R9. Hallelujah!

Oct 9, 2024 · Designed for Supersport enthusiasts, the YZF-R9 blends track-capable power with street-friendly accessibility, featuring Yamaha's renowned 890cc CP3 engine, advanced electronics, and sleek MotoGP®-inspired aerodynamics.

Mar 19, 2025 · The R9 is hugely fun, easily adaptable, and well suited for a wide variety of rider types and skill levels. At $12,499, it packs a punch at a price tag its competitors can’t touch.

2 days ago · Read our in-depth 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 review to discover its advanced features and track capabilities for supersport enthusiasts.

The new YZF-R9 includes MotoGP®-inspired functional winglets that add downforce for a stable, planted front-end feel while keeping drag to a bare minimum. In fact, the ultra-sleek new R-series design yields the most aerodynamic Yamaha model ever offered.

Mar 21, 2025 · With the R6 and R1 now only sold as track-ready ‘Race’, or ‘GYTR’ models, the R9 is Yamaha’s sole big capacity, road-going supersports offering and it’s powered by the …

Oct 9, 2024 · The R9 is powered by the same 890cc CP3 inline three-cylinder motor that resides in the MT-09 and MT-09 SP, although it will have different ECU mapping and two teeth less on the rear sprocket for taller gearing. The YZF-R9 has some very big shoes to fill in Yamaha’s supersport line-up.

Oct 9, 2024 · At long last, the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 is here, a supersport powered by Yamaha's CP3 Inline-Three engine.