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. Edit: obviously I mean cheap relative to the rest of the new bike market. Everything is expensive nowadays
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
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
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 sold more than any European motorcycle.
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).
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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.
@@abracing199I’d expect a v4 liter bike from yam in the next few years. This is an r6 replacement at best. Not for the R1. And even then, Yamaha has stated it isn’t an r6 replacement, it’s just an R9. It is what it is, and what it is, it brilliant. Brilliant motor, brilliant frame and kit, brilliant price. It’ll sell like hell and keep this segment alive. Something the outgoing models couldn’t do for shit.
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.
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.
If theres a wing delete I'll take one! The people complaing about the hp are straight line warriors. This will be a fantastic street bike and do just fine on track!
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.
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
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.
15:10 can never judge a rear motorcycle seat by the looks of it a friend says she likes the R6 more then the R3 and most people would think its the other way around
Just bought the MT09 SP, guess I have to take the R9 for a spin then. The engine is a hoot and even on the MT you're doing 120 mph way too fast. Most people here never tried the CP3. It's just plain fun. I just sold my '21 Hayabusa, to get the MT09 and recently rode the Super Duke 1290 R. Both 180+ hp and loads of torque and so on, but it's just too much for the road. Going fast in a straight line get's old real quick (german here, it's allowed) The difference is that you can really work with 100% of the power of the CP3 engine on the road as a moderatly competent rider. I also own a Street Triple 675. I can't imagine prefering a long geared 600 over the R9 on the street. The 675 is a great bang for the buck motorcycle, but what the CP3 does from 5k to 10k feels just exactly right for a lightweight roadbike. The Z900 with more hp and more torque feels tame and boring in comparison.
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 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.
@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.
I have beautiful 06 675 that I love. But she’s being very very uncooperative lately. If I can’t get the bike to behave on the street I may have to sell her to get this R9. The exhaust tone is very similar and I can only imagine what 19 years of tech advancements will do for the riding experience. Very excited for March to come around.
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.
@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 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.
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 👍
Had they announced the R9 a year ago I would've put a deposit down immediately. But i bought an R7 and I am super happy with it. Now I cannot wait until I get to try it out and see what's what, and then maybe consider a switch. I also tried a couple of weeks ago the MVAugusta F3RR and it was a beast. But at 20K€ the base one, 26K€ the RR one with all the carbon fiber bits and bobs, I don't think I am going to consider that one unless I suddenly get a massive paycheck raise.
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".
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 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.
@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?!
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 👍
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.
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.
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 😂
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.
Edit: obviously I mean cheap relative to the rest of the new bike market. Everything is expensive nowadays
@@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
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
Nah let everyone shit on it so dealers don't mark it up until we buy ours
I hate the winglets
The winglets are beautiful and make it look more powerful and racie!
@@heth91 they make it look like a cheap chinese bike
@@Maxkamov07 You tippin 😂
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 sold more than any European motorcycle.
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).
Hell yeah the boys are on it early
@@Alic_R1 🥱
what does C3P stand for
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.
Engineering wise, this is perfect. The looks are not up to my personal taste but this is individual. For the price, they did great.
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
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%
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
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
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.
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
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)
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
Did you ever do a track day at Sazuka circuit?
@@lonpfrb Not the full course unfortunately, as you need to put in time in smaller South course before they let you ride the full circuit.
Having had two xsrs. This bike will be incredible. If you hate it, good on you, you will be missing out.
Its the 2024 version of a mid 90s fireblade. Keep up the excellent work guys, you are the best bike channel on RUclips 👌
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
lol no it isn't.
Can’t wait to put my order in
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.
@@abracing199I’d expect a v4 liter bike from yam in the next few years. This is an r6 replacement at best. Not for the R1. And even then, Yamaha has stated it isn’t an r6 replacement, it’s just an R9. It is what it is, and what it is, it brilliant. Brilliant motor, brilliant frame and kit, brilliant price. It’ll sell like hell and keep this segment alive. Something the outgoing models couldn’t do for shit.
@abracing199 this is not the R1 replacement 🤦🏾♂️
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 :)
Gullible. Weak.
I am ABOUT this thing. It legit answers everything I want from a bike.
Looks bloody smashing
@@robw3655 meh
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.
R9 will sound just as good with the right exhaust
I think Yamaha have knocked it out the park. I hope it rides as good as it looks!
Really like the look of it! 12.5k R9 vs 14.5k MV F3 vs 16k KTM RC990 will be some comparison next year!
If theres a wing delete I'll take one! The people complaing about the hp are straight line warriors. This will be a fantastic street bike and do just fine on track!
3:46 Everybody!
That motor is absolutely genious and rides better than most 1000cc's
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
Love this bike. I think they drew a lot of inspiration from the R6 which so many people missed.
Glad I bought my new gsxr750. Zuke nation!
Still with analog dash ? 😅
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.
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
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
Yes yes yes. I had a 2014 mt09 and I loved it. So can’t wait to have a tinker with one of these
mt09 was only 3cyl too
@@unshdhGbzbs yes a 3 cylinder 😀
best video of features about the r9, Thank you guys for answering several questions about the r9. Greetings from a fan from Brazil.
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.
15:10 can never judge a rear motorcycle seat by the looks of it a friend says she likes the R6 more then the R3 and most people would think its the other way around
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 bought the MT09 SP, guess I have to take the R9 for a spin then. The engine is a hoot and even on the MT you're doing 120 mph way too fast.
Most people here never tried the CP3.
It's just plain fun.
I just sold my '21 Hayabusa, to get the MT09 and recently rode the Super Duke 1290 R. Both 180+ hp and loads of torque and so on, but it's just too much for the road.
Going fast in a straight line get's old real quick (german here, it's allowed)
The difference is that you can really work with 100% of the power of the CP3 engine on the road as a moderatly competent rider. I also own a Street Triple 675. I can't imagine prefering a long geared 600 over the R9 on the street. The 675 is a great bang for the buck motorcycle, but what the CP3 does from 5k to 10k feels just exactly right for a lightweight roadbike.
The Z900 with more hp and more torque feels tame and boring in comparison.
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.
Its called a busa
@@ellwoodwolf Bingo haha. love mine.
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.
Cant wait to see it on track in world supersport next year
Very exciting. Can't wait to try this bike out.
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.
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
I love it, and the usual Yamaha build quality, this is Gona sell like hot cakes.
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..
For all the tech you get with the MT09 or XSR900 for the money, and how much fun they are to ride, I can only imagine this will be a great bike too.
Is this basically the new 675 Daytona? I like it
I have beautiful 06 675 that I love. But she’s being very very uncooperative lately. If I can’t get the bike to behave on the street I may have to sell her to get this R9. The exhaust tone is very similar and I can only imagine what 19 years of tech advancements will do for the riding experience. Very excited for March to come around.
Another good vid from 44 about another Nice bike... and then Al went pillion as Chris sounded the hooter. Love you guys.
More relevant than ever. Bike prices are way outa hand. Good job yamaha, I'll definitely look at one when I'm changing
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.
7:00 got room for turbo 😂
To be honest right now the CFmoto 675 SR is the king of the 600-900 CC range, I was waiting for this one to come out but definitely going for the CF
Blue wheels make it look cheap. Stick to silver/gold/black/white for wheels.
@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 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.
Yep. The 900 era of the nineties was my favourite. Fire blades and zx9s. Them were the days
What worries me long term is what’s going to happen to wsb bsb as litre bikes disappear
I like it… you two are the best thing on the interweb
117 HP... And not 170 0:45
I think they said 117 but i guess it's too vague to understand
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 👍
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
Had they announced the R9 a year ago I would've put a deposit down immediately. But i bought an R7 and I am super happy with it. Now I cannot wait until I get to try it out and see what's what, and then maybe consider a switch. I also tried a couple of weeks ago the MVAugusta F3RR and it was a beast. But at 20K€ the base one, 26K€ the RR one with all the carbon fiber bits and bobs, I don't think I am going to consider that one unless I suddenly get a massive paycheck raise.
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".
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
yea im curious as well as im 6’4
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.
An SP version will be extra tasty! I believe this model will do well in all markets.
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?!
Tbh, I love it. I would buy this any day if I was looking for a new bike
Can't wait for the facelift change in a few years.
This has me doing the man maths to see how I can buy one. Never owned a sport bike but always liked the idea.
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.
looks absolutely amazing
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'm a big fan of yamaha and it's hot and great.Thanks for first reviewing this baby in whole youtube.
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.
The center light is going to have to grow on me, but I’m genuinely pretty excited about the idea of an MT09 engine in a sport bike chassis.
First thing owners will do is a full exhaust and an ECU flash with PAIR valve block-offs.
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.
bloody two tier seating
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.
Looks well.
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.
Hot 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
Been looking forward to this since R7 was announced. Knew an R9 was on the horizon
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 😂
CP3 engine is soo much fun, anyone that slates this has never ridden a MT09, Tenere 900, XSR900 etc.
Nice looking bike. Have the xsr900gp it's brilliant fun. The cp3 motor is great
This will be my endgame, currently riding Aprilia rs457
the winglets gotta go
The winglets are beautiful and make it look more powerful and racie!
@@heth91they look ugly
I have an r6. I will definetly buy this at some point!
I don’t think £12.5K is too much. I bought by ZX-7R new in ‘97 for £9K.
@@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)
@@LCJ73 Auction prices around £30/35k
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
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
It’s the fuel charcoal canister (in the gap under tank)