Yamaha MT-09 ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha MT-09 ABS motorcycle specifications include a 847 cc (51.68 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).

Key specifications

2015Year released
847 ccDisplacement
87.5 Nm @ 8,900 rpmTorque
191 kgWet weight
815 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,440 mmWheelbase
135 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha MT-09 ABS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement847 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 54% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight191 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 56th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height815 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement77th

847 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight56th

191 kg — heavier than about 56% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 44%.

Seat height71st

815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity57th

14 L — larger than about 57% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,075 mm
This bike

2,075

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width815 mm
This bike

815

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,135 mm
This bike

1,135

Yamaha avg

1,172

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,440 mm
This bike

1,440

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height815 mm
This bike

815

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance135 mm
This bike

135

Yamaha avg

181

25% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 847 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,440 mmSeat 815 mmClearance 135 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Engine oil capacity 3.40 L (3.59 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2015
Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 847 cc (51.68 cu in)
Torque 87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,900 rpm
Bore × stroke 78.0 x 59.1 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 3.40 L (3.59 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, Multiple Disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Diamond, die-cast aluminium
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm, (Link type suspension)
Front wheel travel 137 mm (5.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 103 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels 10-spoke alloy wheels

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 191 kg (421.1 lb)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Overall length 2,075 mm (81.7 inches)
Overall width 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Overall height 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red, grey, blue, black

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.