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Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
This edition of the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2025. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.This particular Yamaha MT-09 has a 889cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2025 MT-09 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the MT-09's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 196 kgs (432 lbs) this makes the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2025 Yamaha MT-09 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 889cc 12 valve Wankel 3 cylinder engine produces 117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha MT-09 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT.
The 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT has a Power to weight ratio of 598.9 bhp per ton and 349.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2025 MT-09 competing with the 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR [619.0 bhp\ton] and the 2016 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ABS [617.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha MT-09 generating around 349.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Yoshimura Special Edition [374.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Special Edition. [374.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT similar in acceleration to the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (6.2 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (6.2 secs). This Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT and the 2009 Suzuki GSF 1250 S Bandit Limited Edition ABS
When talking about the performance of the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2009 Suzuki GSF 1250 S Bandit Limited Edition ABS (11.1 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC (11.1 secs).
The 2025 version of the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2025 MT-09 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
