| Limited Edition | No |
| Lifecycle | updated |
| Changes | Model year 2027: updated graphics for the Icon Performance livery. Technology unchanged from the previous year. |
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| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Demanding sport riders focused on chassis quality |
| Changes vs. Predecessor | 200,483 |
| Engine Type | Inline three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 890 ccm |
| Compression Ratio | 11,5:1 |
| Power | 119 hp |
| Power (kW) | 87.5 kW |
| Power at RPM | 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 7,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate, anti-hopping |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.6 hp/kg |
| Frame Type | Aluminium twin-spar frame (CF aluminium die-cast) |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork, DLC-coated, fully adjustable |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 41 mm |
| Front Travel | 130 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression (high/low speed) |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock with linkage, fully adjustable, hydraulic preload adjuster |
| Shock Brand | Öhlins |
| Rear Travel | 122 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload (hydraulic), rebound and compression |
| Electronic Suspension | No |
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 298 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| Rear Disc Size | 245 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston floating |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis |
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm |
| Rake | 25 ° |
| Trail | 108 mm |
| Wet Weight | 190 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Spoke Wheels | No |
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 4 |
| Mode Names | Sport, Street, Rain, Custom |
| Custom Modes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes |
| Slide Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Serie |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Keyless | Yes |
| Headlight | LED |
| Market Launch | 2,027 |
| Colors | Icon Performance (updated graphics for 2027) |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Model year 2027 is a graphics update: the MT-09 SP is the only MT model that keeps its Icon Performance livery (with updated graphics) instead of the new Redline scheme. German RRP for 2027 not yet official. |
| Confirmed On | 2026-10-22 |
| Confirmation Source | https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/cy/en/news/2026/yamaha-2027-motorcycles-and-scooters-a-bold-new-era/ |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Premium Öhlins/KYB suspension, Brembo brakes, exclusive livery, punchy CP3 triple
Weaknesses
- Higher price than the base MT-09, minimal wind protection

