Yamaha MT-09 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha MT-09, 2024 onwards: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 194 kg (428 lb).

Model years covered: 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2024 onwards Yamaha MT-09
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Yamaha MT-09

2024 onwards · standard · 890 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel122 mm (4.8 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)
Front suspensionFully adjustable
Rear suspensionFully adjustable (remote reservoir)

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

Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake24.7°
Trail108 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height825 mm (32.5 in)
Weight194 kg (428 lb) wet
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, radial calipers, Brembo radial master cylinder
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Yamaha MT-09 generations: 2014–2016 · 2017–2020 · 2021–2023

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