Yamaha MT-09 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha MT-09, 2017 to 2020: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 137 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 193 kg (425 lb).

Model years covered: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2017–2020 Yamaha MT-09
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Yamaha MT-09

2017–2020 · standard · 847 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel137 mm (5.4 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire180/55ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 in)
Rake25°
Trail103 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight193 kg (425 lb) wet
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Yamaha MT-09 generations: 2014–2016 · 2021–2023 · 2024 onwards

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