Yamaha took part in its first motorcycle race within weeks of the company’s inception in 1955, as the Y-A1 – Yamaha’s first ever motorcycle - took to the Mount Fuji Ascent Race, securing victory in its first attempt. Since then, racing has been deep-rooted in Yamaha’s DNA.

Across the globe, Yamaha has won an abundance of races and championships, from the grass roots of club racing to the elite, premier class of Motorcycle Grand Prix. And while the taste of victory is sweet, each step Yamaha has made in the ultra-competitive racing world has influenced, inspired and filtered down to every motorcycle Yamaha has produced.

No range has benefitted more from Yamaha’s racing activities than its Supersport models. From MotoGP-inspired design to technology developed in the championship-winning Yamaha WorldSBK programme, each Supersport model is defined by Yamaha’s racing roots.

None more so than the iconic R1. A game changer when first introduced in 1998, the R1 has won both races and hearts in its almost-three decades of existence. The introduction of the crossplane engine in 2009, followed by the MotoGP-derived electronics package and styling in 2015, saw the R1 offer customers a glimpse into the life of a Yamaha MotoGP rider and over the past decade, the R1’s race results speak for itself.

Since 2015, the R1 has won a Superbike World Championship, two Endurance World Championship titles, eight All Japan Road Race Championships, eight MotoAmerica titles, three British Superbike Championship crowns and two German IDM Superbike championships. And to this day, the R1 continues to fight for podiums and victories in the WorldSBK and EWC championships, as well as competing for title glory in various national series.

Dedicated Track Performance: R1 RACE

Over the last decade, the European motorcycle market has seen significant changes as the needs of riders have evolved, and with emissions regulations becoming stricter, the Supersport category has taken a new direction.

In line with this, the R1’s future and development will be fully focussed on racing and track-use in Europe.

The 2025 R1 RACE is the embodiment of this commitment. Taking a step even closer to the YZR-M1 Grand Prix machine which inspires both the R1’s aesthetics and technology, the R1 RACE features MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic winglets, upgraded suspension and an all new Brembo braking system to offer the ultimate track riding experience.

MotoGP-inspired Aerodynamic Winglets

The R1 RACE features MotoGP-style aerodynamic winglets fitted to the top of the main fairing. Designed and developed from the technical feedback from the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP team, the new winglets maximise the effects of the R1’s anti-wheelie electronics as well as improving front-end feel and feedback when braking and cornering.

Made from carbon fibre to add as little weight as possible while ensuring strength and rigidity, the winglets not only generate downforce, but also offer an increased feeling of stability and take the R1’s look one step closer to the modern MotoGP style without compromising the streamlined and evocative R1 design. 

New generation KYB front fork

The R1 RACE’s new 43mm KYB inverted front forks have been fully re-designed and now feature individual adjusters for rebound and compression damping on the left and right fork tubes. Each can be adjusted individually, with the right tube for rebound damping and the left for compression, both high-speed and low-speed.

Each fork leg now features a base valve, designed to optimise pressure in the cylinder by limiting or entirely preventing oil from flowing into the bottom of the fork. This new lay-out results in an improved damping response, enhanced contact feeling and better all-round stability. 

A new Kashima coating darkens the gold/bronze colour with true performance aesthetics.

Race-derived Brembo Braking Performance

To enhance the R1’s track capability, the R1 RACE is fitted with an entirely new front braking system consisting of a Brembo master cylinder and Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers. Responsive and high performing, these new brakes take the R1’s stopping power to the next level. The radial master cylinder features a piston which moves in a direction parallel to the brake lever travel, applying pressure in a linear manner as the rider pulls the lever resulting in an refined feeling of control.

The lightweight Stylema calipers produce their stopping power through four 30mm pistons and are designed to allow an optimised air flow for efficient cooling, reducing brake fade on track.

Revised seat offers improved riding experience

Racing is all about finding those extra tenths on track, so engineers are looking for performance gains in all areas. For this reason, the R1 RACE features an all-new seat cover material with a new texture, which offers greater grip while still allowing the rider to shift their weight easily. In cornering, this helps the rider feel more connected to their R1 and adds to the feeling of stability from the chassis.

Proven CP4 engine

The renowned 998cc CP4 engine, with its uneven 270o-180o-90o-180o firing sequence delivers strong, linear torque. Featuring a high-efficiency intake system along with specially designed finger-follower rocker arms, this race-developed engine delivers optimal track performance.

The engine, derived from Yamaha’s YZR-M1 MotoGP machine, produces 200PS with a strong connection between the throttle and the rear wheel, making the R1 controllable and intuitive to ride.

Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) with APSG

The R1 RACE is equipped with the proven Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), which continues to utilise an Accelerator Position Sensor Grip (APSG) ride-by-wire unit which is both lightweight and provides the rider with excellent throttle feeling.

The APSG is comprised of a spring, slider and gear to produce various degrees of resistance, replicating the natural and progressive throttle feel offered by a traditional cable.

Sophisticated race-developed electronics package

The R1 was one of the first motorcycles to feature MotoGP derived intelligence in the form of a 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). Equipped with gyro and G-force sensors which monitor pitch, roll and yaw – as well as an accelerometer to measure fore-aft, up-down and left-right acceleration – the IMU transmits machine status data 125 times per second to the ECU, which controls the R1’s sophisticated electronic rider aids including Traction Control (TCS), Slide Control (SCS), Brake Control (BC), Lift Control (LIF), Launch Control (LCS) and a three-mode Engine Brake Management (EBM). On top of this, the R1 RACE also features Yamaha’s Quickshift System (QSS) and Power selection modes (PWR).

Technical Specs: R1 RACE

• New MotoGP-inspired downforce winglets
• New generation KYB front forks
• New Brembo front master cylinder and Stylema calipers
• New grippy seat cover
• Fully track focused, all road components removed
• 998cc 200PS crossplane 4-cylinder engine with linear torque
• Sophisticated electronics package
• 6-axis IMU with Gyro/G sensors for 3D motion data
• Banking sensitive Traction Control (TCS) and Slide Control (SCS)
• Power Delivery Modes (PWR)
• Front Lift Control (LIF) and Launch Control (LCS)
• Quick Shift System (QSS)
• Engine Brake Management (EBM) and Brake Control (BC)
• Short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox frame
• Upward truss type aluminium swingarm/magnesium rear frame
• Magnesium rear wheels and 17 litre aluminium fuel tank
• 4.2 inch TFT instrument panel with Track Mode

Enhanced Racing Performance with R1 GYTR

For an even more refined, race-ready track experience, the R1 GYTR boasts the new features offered by the R1 RACE, plus a selection of race-developed Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GTYR) parts to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of racing performance. 

For over a decade, the GYTR accessories have been strategically developed with speed in mind by the same result-hungry engineers responsible for Yamaha’s reputation for racing success. This includes the team behind Yamaha’s championship-winning efforts in both the Superbike World Championship and EWC.

Offering optimised and balanced performance, each R1 GYTR is built and delivered by one of Yamaha’s specialist GYTR PRO Shops to meet FIM Superstock 1000 regulations. Designed to offer the essential base for racing, the R1 GYTR can be further customised to meet each individual rider’s needs as they strive for the next level of superbike performance. 

Offering an improved power output across the rev range, the R1 GYTR offers refined track-focused performance for all ability levels and with a wide range of ECU adjustability, customisation to a rider’s feeling and specific performance targets can be more easily achieved.

The ideal riding position can be enhanced through adjustable GYTR rearsets and handlebars, while the R1 GYTR’s agility is enhanced through the weight savings made by each GYTR component.

The carbon-reinforced fibre glass lightweight and aerodynamic GYTR race cowl, including the new winglets, is available in black primer, and also includes a GYTR decal set, while a racing seat further enhances the rider’s manoeuvrability on the bike.

Enhanced, race-level braking performance is offered with the pairing of the new Brembo Stylema calipers with Z04 racing pads, with the connection refined further with the R1 GYTR brake lines.

Equipped with the GYTR Racing ECU and racing wiring harness, the R1 GYTR is a refined, track-focused weapon. In a further effort to improve performance, the R1 GYTR comes with an Akrapovič muffler (<100DB), 15/42T 520 sprockets and an R-Series 520 racing chain.

The R1 GYTR is fully keyless, featuring the track-focused GYTR On/Off switch, and pit box convenience is enhanced through the fitment of GYTR rear stand hooks with each R1 GYTR coming with a R-Series Racing rear stand.

The combination of factory modifications, GYTR parts and the know-how of the GYTR PRO Shop technicians makes the R1 GYTR faster and more fine-tuned than ever before.

A full list of GYTR parts featured on the R1 GYTR can be found below.

Technical Specs: R1 GYTR

• New black glass fiber race cowl with MotoGP-inspired winglets & sticker kit
• New generation KYB front forks
• New Brembo front master cylinder and Stylema calipers
• New GYTR race rear set
• New GYTR R1 handlebar set
• GYTR Racing ECU (SST spec)
• GYTR Racing Wire Harness
• Akrapovic Race muffler with mid-damper system (<100 dB)
• GYTR AIS plug set
• 15/42T 520 sprockets and 520 racing chain
• GYTR ABS emulator
• GYTR ON/OFF switch
• GYTR brake line set
• GYTR racing fuel cap
• GYTR engine cover set
• GYTR sharkfin rear sprocket guard
• GYTR brake lever guard
• Stand hook set and rear racing stand
• GYTR steering stoppers
• GYTR racing screen
• Brembo Z04 racing brake pads

Availability

The R1 RACE will be available from Yamaha dealers from November 2024 and the R1 GYTR available from GYTR PRO SHOPS from November 2024. 

KTM will strengthen the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP squad for 2025 and beyond by reaching an agreement with long-standing friend and ally Aki Ajo to take the reigns as Team Manager.

The Finn has overseen his own team, Ajo Motorsport, in Grand Prix racing for more than two decades and begun an official and prosperous spell with KTM in 2012 when they delivered the very first Moto3™ world title with the KTM RC4. Red Bull KTM Ajo won another two championships in the class (2016 with Brad Binder and 2021 with Pedro Acosta) and provided the ideal platform for talent emerging from the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Ajo’s Moto3 program assisted six riders to make the breakthrough to the MotoGP category.

In 2017 Ajo expanded Red Bull KTM representation to Moto2™ and amplified the KTM GP Academy through the Grand Prix pyramid. Three more of his riders in the intermediate division went on to MotoGP and the crew claimed three consecutive titles from 2021-2023.

For KTM’s ninth season of MotoGP competition with the KTM RC16 in 2025 and with riders Binder and Acosta in place, Ajo will now assume duties as Team Manager. His intimate knowledge of the company, staff and racers as well as a championship-winning philosophy will take KTM’s MotoGP representation to the next level. KTM is seeking the final few percentages of performance to fight consistently for trophies and believe in Aki’s spirit and organization to make that happen.

The Red Bull KTM Ajo structure in Moto3 and Moto2 will retain the same focus on developing some of the brightest prospects in the KTM GP Academy.

Aki Ajo: “It’s an honor to be offered this great new role and opportunity to work in MotoGP with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. At the moment MotoGP is at a very high level so we need to continue to work in many areas and use the strengths that we have to build this KTM package to an even better standard. We need to keep pushing but I think this project already has many good parts to be right at the very top; we have to manage them in the best way. Thank you to Stefan, Hubert, Pit and Jens and everyone in the KTM structure.”

Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “We have a special relationship and a very close collaboration with Aki and so we felt this was the best decision to take the MotoGP project forward. I’ve said it before and will mention it again: he believed in us when we were just getting organized in this paddock, so the trust and the friendship is unmatched. His team’s success speaks for itself. He has won titles with both of the riders that will be in the pitbox for 2025 but that knowledge is just part of the skillset he will bring. We know we can count on a lot of pedigree and, of course, Aki knows our company and the way we race. I’m really pleased and proud that we are taking this challenge together and we are continuing a story that began a long time ago and has had so much success and great stories already.”

Yamaha Motor Europe, in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe, is delighted to announce the all-new 2025 Yamaha R7 Endurance Series, which will be a part of the FIM Endurance World Championship as a support class at two of the rounds.

Announced during a press conference at the final round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), the historic Bol d’Or, the Yamaha R7 Endurance Series is designed to provide an affordable entry into the world of endurance and serve as a potential starting point for riders and teams considering racing in the EWC in the future.

Building on the already successful Yamaha R7 Cup, which this year involves more than 150 riders competing in national R7 Cups and Challenges in seven European countries, the new series will be contested over long-distance races at two European EWC events in 2025.

The Yamaha R7 Endurance Series will be open to all, with riders either racing for a team or on a purely privateer basis. The series will use the race-proven platform of the Yamaha R7, the latest in Yamaha’s R-series range of bikes, providing a level playing field for all competitors and a platform for riders and teams to progress from national to international level.

Andrea Dosoli
Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager
“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with the FIM and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe for the new Yamaha R7 Endurance Series. The R7 is the latest in Yamaha’s R-series range of bikes, combining the perfect blend of agile handling and sports performance that has already proved itself as the perfect entry-level racing platform. This has been demonstrated by the success of the numerous national Yamaha R7 Cups and Challenges Europe-wide, that culminate in the R7 European Cup SuperFinale, which, for the first time this year, is taking place alongside the final round of the EWC season at the Bol d’Or. This new series will strengthen our relationship with the EWC even further and give people an affordable and accessible way to step up from racing at the national level and experience the thrills and challenges of endurance racing in front of a global audience.”

After 30 years of collaboration at the highest level of motorcycle racing, Honda Racing Corporation and Repsol will part ways at the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship.

Honda HRC and Repsol have enjoyed a partnership which has become synonymous with success at the highest level. Going beyond sponsorship, it has been a true collaboration between both companies, striving to continue as the reference in Grand Prix motorcycling.

Debuting in 1995, the Repsol Honda Team achieved immediately success and won the Premier Class World Championship that same year. The following three decades have seen the collaboration between Honda HRC and Repsol claim 15 Premier Class World Championships, 10 Premier Class Team Championships, 183 Premier Class wins and 455 Premier Class podiums.

Honda HRC wishes Repsol all the best in their future business and sporting ventures.

The new Panigale V4 was unveiled to the world on the evening of Thursday 25 July with the online publication of the Ducati World Première episode, and simultaneously through a spectacular event staged on the Misano World Circuit straight, attended by official Ducati MotoGP and WorldSBK riders Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini, Alvaro Bautista and Nicolò Bulega, who competed alongside the other Ducati champions in the Lenovo Race of Champions on this very bike.

The presentation of the new Panigale V4 at WDW is above all a great gift that Ducati wanted to give its fans. Those attending the event are in fact the first people in the world to be able to see and discover the seventh generation of the super sports bikes from Borgo Panigale up close. The bike in the iconic Ducati Red colouring had a privileged position in the paddock inside the "New Panigale V4 Sphere”.

The "sphere" that housed the new Panigale V4 at WDW was undoubtedly one of the most desirable attractions in a paddock as varied as ever, full of activities designed by the Borgo Panigale company to satisfy fans of all ages and build a great participatory event in which to concentrate all the essence of passion for motorcycling.

CFMOTO is excited to announce the CFMOTO Demo Tour where riders can spend time aboard the brand’s latest bikes and learn more about what’s behind CFMOTO – what the brand stands for and what motorcycles can be expected in the future. With six stunning models to try out at seven locations across Europe, CFMOTO welcomes curious enthusiasts, journalists, and existing customers to learn more about the emerging brand and its mission for the future.

• CFMOTO announces seven ride days where the latest bikes can be tested
• Events in Germany, Austria, and Spain scheduled for this autumn

Register online to select a bike and confirm your location

By offering value, reliability, performance, and the latest technology, CFMOTO is one of the fastest growing brands in the world of motorcycling. To maintain this momentum, CFMOTO Demo Days have been introduced to invite even more motorcyclists to experience riding the premium road and adventure machines, and to provide an insight into the brand’s plans for the future.

Every stop of the tour will kick off with a presentation that covers details and exclusive information about the brand and its bikes – the riding! Registered participants will then enjoy a guided tour of the local area. Afterwards, each rider will head back to base where goodie bags including special offers on new bikes, which will be exclusive to CFMOTO Demo Days attendees, will be handed out. Here, our team will again be available to go into more detail about any of the bikes, and the brand, with anyone curious to know more.

The CFMOTO Days tour will be split into two sessions on each day – morning or afternoon. Each one is limited to just 20 riding spots, all of which are expected to be taken very quickly. Interested riders should confirm their attendance by following this link as soon as possible. For all those who were unable to get hold of one of the exclusive test ride spots, there will still be exciting program points at the uniquely branded truck - it's worth taking part!

Bikes available to ride at CFMOTO Tour:

• 450 NK
• 800 NK Advanced
• 450 MT
• 800 MT Explore
• 450 SR-S
• 450 CL-C

The first rider of the VR46 Riders Academy joins the Tavullia Team for the next season riding a Ducati Desmosedici GP24

Tavullia (Italy), August 16th 2024 – The tradition continues: Franco Morbidelli will race in 2025 with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The first rider to wear the colors of the VR46 Riders Academy and the first World Champion of the project Made in Tavullia (in Moto2 in 2017), he will be on the track the next season with a Ducati Desmosedici GP24, thus completing, together with Fabio Di Giannantonio, the Team's line up.

An all-Italian duo, riding an Italian bike, to lead the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team towards the future and new ambitious results. The Team's choice falls on a rider who has been in the VR46 orbit since years - thanks to Graziano Rossi - with seven seasons of experience in the Top class, runner up in the MotoGP World Championship in 2020 and with three victories in the premier class (six podiums).

Alessio Salucci, Team Director Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
"I am really happy to be able to confirm that Franco will race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in 2025. Franco was the first rider to enter the VR46 Riders Academy, we have known him since years, we have seen him grow in Tavullia and today, with great satisfaction, we can say that he will join the crew starting from the next season. He is a rider of great talent, we can't wait to welcome him and let him enjoy the family and home atmosphere that distinguishes us. He will continue to race with a Ducati, a Desmosedici GP24, and we are sure he will be able to fight with the group of the strongest guys. Once again, I can only thank Ducati for the support both in human and technical terms and all our partners, Pertamina Lubricants among all, who support this incredible project”.

Franco Morbidelli, rider
“What a beautiful story! I am very happy to announce that I have signed with the VR46 Racing Team for the 2025 season. I will definitely feel at home here, I really want to do well and repay, with good results, this trust both for myself and for all the crew. I want to go back in the years and rejoice again with the whole group. A heartfelt thanks to the entire VR46 Riders Academy and to my management. Vale, Carlo, Uccio, Albi and Gianluca. Friends, but also key figures in the VR46 reality. I can't wait to start this new adventure together”.

Experience the MT-09 like never before with new Y-AMT

A more immersive riding experience

Yamaha’s original MT-09 rewrote the rulebook when it came to middleweight naked motorcycles and now comes an equally revolutionary machine, developed to deliver the next level in sports riding and create a unique symbiosis between rider and machine – the MT-09 Y-AMT.

The first generation MT-09 brought pure emotion and excitement back to the world of motorcycling when it was introduced a decade ago, kick-starting a Hyper Naked revolution which would change everything.

Each aspect of the MT-09’s design philosophy was influenced by a desire to offer an exhilarating riding experience. This was further evolved for 2024 with the introduction of the latest MT-09, featuring a redefined riding position and a host of new technology to deliver the most heightened and engaged riding experience in the Hyper Naked range.

Now, the MT-09’s exhilarating ride can be experienced in a whole new way with the introduction of the MT-09 Y-AMT, the first model to feature the innovative, new Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission.

Set to revolutionise the sport riding experience, Y-AMT allows riders to fully focus on the MT-09’s thrilling performance by redefining the process of changing gear to either a finger-operated shift or fully automatic, to deliver consistently linear shifts, creating the most engaged and immersive riding experience.

Introducing the MT-09 Y-AMT

The Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT has been developed around the high-performance MT-09 platform, showcasing both the outstanding dynamics of the base machine and Yamaha’s new transmission technology.

Featuring the same critically acclaimed 890cc CP3 three-cylinder engine as the newly launched MT-09, the MT-09 Y-AMT is the first motorcycle to incorporate the Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission .

Retaining all the qualities which make the MT-09 a class leader, the MT-09 Y-AMT combines the standard machine’s agile handling and feisty performance with a transformational transmission system which allows the rider to choose between a finger-operated manual transmission, offering an even more engaged riding experience, and the pure convenience of a fully automatic gear change.  

The clutch and gear shift operation are each actuated by an electric motor, eliminating the need for both the traditional clutch lever and a foot operated gear shifter, allowing the rider to better focus on their riding flow.

The MT-09 Y-AMT’s manual transmission (MT) offers a completely new way in which to experience the thrill of Yamaha’s acclaimed CP3 motor. With a closer and more refined connection to the brain than the feet, the hands are one of the most tactile and powerful tools the human body has.

Shifting by hand alone, as opposed to a foot-and-hand combination, is not only quicker, but requires less thinking time, allowing the rider to hyper-focus on throttle and brake application, lean angle, body position and tyre grip levels to intensify the ride, especially in cornering.

MT has been developed with sporty riding in mind, allowing for quicker and more consistent changes as the rider looks to extract every degree of performance.

Gear changes are activated through a tactile see-saw switch placed conveniently at the rider’s left hand fingertips. Riders can either use their thumb and index finger to upshift with the plus lever, and downshift with the minus lever, or opt for a single-finger operation for sportier riding, using only the index finger to shift by pulling the plus lever to shift up, and pushing it to shift down for the ultimate sporty ride.

With no clutch to operate, the rider can more easily time their gear shifts while focusing on their lines and other controls. With no traditionally mounted shift pedal, the rider is also better able to position their lower body through turns – providing an excellent sense of stability while cornering and creating an even more reassuring connection with the motorcycle.

At standstill and low speeds, the Y-AMT system controls the clutch and gearbox operation making the machine easier to control when moving off, performing manoeuvres and in heavy traffic. The system completely takes over gear shifting functions when in one of the two AT modes, but can be overridden using the see-saw lever.

The D+ mode unleashes the CP3 motor’s famous character, maintaining higher revs for longer as it changes up and down through the six-speed transmission. Alternatively, D mode delivers a softer and more confidence-inspiring fully automated gear shift to aid low speed and urban riding, ideal for commuting and on journeys where the rider wants to enjoy a more relaxing ride.

Where previous generations of automatic gearboxes may have been aimed only at comfort and convenience, Y-AMT prides itself in enhancing the torquey and agile nature of the MT-09 – delivering a more engaging experience for riders.

Toggling between MT and AT modes is easy and can be done on the move by activating the button on the right hand switchgear, allowing the rider to transform the nature of the MT-09 Y-AMT in a heartbeat.

A new dimension for MT-09

While the 2024 MT-09 Y-AMT premieres the latest Y-AMT technology, the new model retains all that has made the MT-09 a benchmark in the sporting naked class.

Embodying the same Dark Side of Japan philosophy and enhancing the MT-09’s sensational performance, the MT-09 Y-AMT provides a thrilling ride from start to finish – giving riders a highly distilled riding experience and an even greater connection with their motorcycle.

Powered by the soulful 890cc CP3 three-cylinder crossplane-concept engine, the MT-09 Y-AMT delivers a lively 87.5kW at 10,000rpm and the riding experience is enhanced by the aural tuning of the induction system, with mesh vents integrated into the fuel tank to allow the rider to hear the mighty induction roar at high rpm.

The minimalist design language of the MT-09 Y-AMT expresses the motorcycle’s ‘ready for action’ attitude and showcases the lightweight CF aluminium die cast frame, which is ideal for sporty riding. The chassis is the latest development of Yamaha’s iconic Deltabox frame and has been tuned to provide a high level of chassis stiffness, giving excellent rider feedback and outstanding agility.

Suspension and brakes are also of the level modern riders have come to expect from a sporting middleweight. The 41mm front forks are fully adjustable and have been developed suit a wide range of riding styles. Rear suspension is also adjustable, with multiple settings, while the MT-09 Y-AMT’s braking system features a Brembo radial master cylinder, which provides linear pressure to the four-pot front calipers – ensuring strong and progressive stopping power.

To complement the next-level technology synonymous with this class leading machine, the MT-09 Y-AMT comes with a Smart Key System, allowing the rider to start the bike at the touch of a button providing the key is on their person. The system also features a lock/unlock function for the fuel tank cap.

The dynamic nature of Yamaha’s Y-AMT technology has been made possible by the ‘ride-by-wire’ Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system and a six-axis IMU, which controls a comprehensive electronics suite derived from the R1. This class-leading electronics package includes lean-sensitive, three-level traction control (TCS), Slide Control System (SCS), Front Wheel Lift Control System (LIF), Brake Control System (BC) and Back Slip Regulator (BSR). Customisable ride modes allow the rider to further tailor the performance and attitude of their machine, with the full colour TFT dashboard presenting all the information in a clear and easy to understand format, alongside smartphone connectivity and navigation functionality.

2024 MT-09 Y-AMT: Exclusive Technical Highlights

• Manual shifting via finger-operated ‘see-saw’ switch
• Automated clutch and gear shift actuated by electric motor
• Two automatic shift modes: D+ and D
• Smart Key System

2024 MT-09 & MT-09 Y-AMT: Shared Technical Highlights

• Sharp and compact looks including re-designed bi-functional LED headlight
• 5” full colour TFT screen with smartphone connectivity and navigation
• Customisable riding experience via Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) settings
• Modify YRC settings via smartphone with MyRide app
• Engaged riding position
• Separated passenger seat unit
• Precise formed fuel tank
• Acoustic amplifier grille
• Latest 890cc, three-cylinder, four-valve DOHC liquid-cooled, EU5+ CP3 engine
• Six-axis IMU with full suite of lean sensitive rider aids
• Cruise control
• Brembo radial master cylinder
• Lightweight CF aluminium die-cast frame
• Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 M tyres
• Yamaha’s SpinForged wheels for agile handling
• Adjustable suspension for enhanced sports riding
• Adjustable brake lever

Colours, availability and price

The new MT-09 Y-AMT will be available with three colour options: Tech Black, Midnight Cyan and Icon Blue.

Having been at the forefront of off-road motorcycle racing for more than half a century, Yamaha’s illustrious racing heritage speaks for itself. In this time, Yamaha’s off-road motorcycles have secured multiple manufacturer titles, rider world championships and numerous race wins. 

This deep-rooted commitment to racing not only ensures that Yamaha’s off-road machines deliver top-tier performance and reliability, but also that they embody the spirit of competition and the relentless pursuit of victory.

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and insights gained from racing some of the world’s most demanding tracks, the 2025 Off Road Competition range is a testament to Yamaha’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, offering riders unmatched agility, power and control derived directly from a championship-winning legacy.

In racing, nothing stands still with engineers constantly striving for improvement. For 2025, Yamaha’s race-winning models have been meticulously refined to boost their competitive edge with key improvements in areas critical for gaining time on the track, while improving feeling for the rider.

Meeting the needs of all riders, from the seasoned professional to amateurs and young riders experiencing off-road riding for the first time, Yamaha’s Off Road Competition motorcycles include something for everyone from the YZ450F to the legendary PW50.

A WINNING FORMULA: THE 2025 YZ450F

The ultimate mission of a racing motorcycle is simple: to win races. And the YZ450F is exactly that, the ultimate racing machine.

Engineered with success in mind, the YZ450F is designed for victory. But it doesn’t stop there, as there’s also focus on delivering an exhilarating and enjoyable riding experience.

The foundations the YZ450F is built upon is the application of the ‘winning formula’, recognising that riders progress at their own pace, which in turn adds to their motivation and ultimately leads to better results. For this reason, a rider-centric development approach has been adopted.

The 2025 YZ450F features a new rear suspension linkage to improve stability in a wide variety of riding circumstances. This, combined with revised rear suspension settings, contributes to an improved feeling in traction on corner exit, and lends to a more planted feeling when taking on jumps.

To match the changes at the rear, the front suspension settings have also been updated, including extending the length of the spring to increase internal preload pressure, changing the layered valves from the current circular shape to a more triangular shape and increasing the size of the inflow oil holes to adjust oil flow. This results in a calmer front-end and increases the bike’s overall manoeuvrability. The front suspension changes have also been revised to provide the rider with a more consistent damping feeling across mixed terrains and riding situations, especially under braking and cornering.

New front engine mounts have been designed to improve the overall chassis balance, while matching the changes made to the suspension, altering the chassis rigidity to make it less susceptible to outside forces, ultimately improving stability.

To further enhance the YZ450F’s renowned reliability under hard, continuous use, the clutch’s cooling efficiency has been improved, with the number of holes feeding oil to the clutch plates increasing three-fold from six to 18.

The riding experience has also been refined, with a newly designed seat featuring a single layer of surface material with a seamless design, removing joins and welds, while new aluminium footpeg brackets enable a greater sense of unity with the machine through a firmer hold on the chassis.

A newly designed handlebar switchbox features a ribbed shape to help avoid riders pressing the wrong button while wearing gloves. And to decrease pressure on the rider’s right thumb, the 2025 YZ450F features a new type throttle grip set.

In line with the FIM’s new noise regulations for 2025, the YZ450F sound level is reduced by a new exhaust system. And by optimising the fueling and ignition timing the controllability and throttle connection have been improved to provide a more precise riding character. All of which can be turned using the ¹, allowing the rider to personalise their machine set-up with support for changing both engine and suspension settings based on their individual needs.

New graphics complete the 2025 look, while those looking to emulate their MXGP heroes can opt for the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, inspired by the colours of the official Yamaha MXGP team. The 2025 YZ450F is available from July onwards.

A PROVEN WINNER: YZ250F

A favourite among riders looking for the ultimate combination of controllable power, agile handling and Yamaha durability, the YZ250F saw a significant update for 2024 including an all-new chassis derived from the YZ450F, plus revised geometry and a re-positioned headpipe, lowering the centre of gravity to enable more agile cornering and rapid directional changes.

Taken to no less than 15 victories in the MX2 class last year with riders Jago Geerts and Thibault Benistant, the YZ250F is a proven contender. This is further refined for 2025, with the new rear suspension linkage and corresponding suspension settings at both the rear and front improving traction on corner exit, taking the YZ250F’s renowned agile handling to the next level on the track.

As with the YZ450F, the exhaust system has been redesigned to produce a lower sound level in line with the FIM’s 2025 noise regulations. Furthermore, the  power characteristics have been refined to produce a smooth and controllable response in the bottom end as well as a linear mid-range.

The Power Tuner app1 allows for fine tuning of the YZ250F’s power characteristics, for a personalised riding experience.

The switchgear and throttle housing have been refined to improve the rider experience, minimising the risk of hitting the wrong button while wearing gloves while new graphics complete the Icon Blue look.

2023 saw the YZ250F take Yamaha to a fourth consecutive manufacturers championship in MX2, and with the return of the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, riders can enjoy this championship-winning performance in Yamaha’s championship-winning MX2 colours.  The 2025 YZ450F is available from August onwards.

REFINEMENT OF LEGENDS  

Yamaha has been building two-stroke motocross bikes for over 50 years and for 2025, the legendary YZ250 and YZ125 receive further refinement to enhance the exhilarating experience of riding such iconic machines.

The unrivalled two-stroke experience takes another step into the victoryYZone with a modified radiator and the introduction of tool-less fork compression clickers, making it even more simple to refine the ride. Updated graphics and handlebar pad complete the new look in the new Icon Blue colours, while the YZ250 and YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Editions add the MXGP look to race derived technology. The YZ250 will be available from October onwards and the YZ125 from September onwards.

The YZ two-stroke range is completed with the YZ65 and YZ85, two youth racing machines built using technology developed from their larger siblings. Manufactured to Yamaha’s high standards, these smaller capacity models feature the updated Icon Blue graphics for 2025. The youth motocross models will be available in showrooms from July onwards.

THE PERFECT FIRST STEP

Yamaha has long been committed to meeting the needs of the entire off-road market, with models aimed at all riders from the most capable and talented, to those starting out at any age.

And then there’s the icon: the PW50. Perhaps one of the most famous motorcycles in the world, the ‘PeeWee’ has been the number one choice for a child’s first two-wheel experience for over 40 years. Featuring a fully automatic transmission and handlebar mounted brakes, the lightweight two-stroke is the ultimate beginner’s bike and has sold over 400,000 units to date. The PW50 sees new racing-inspired Icon Blue graphics for 2025.

YAMAHA GENUINE ACCESSORIES

All of Yamaha’s off road motorcycles can be further enhanced by a vast range of Yamaha Genuine Accessories, including the race-developed range of Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR) performance parts.

Those looking to seek genuine race performance from their YZ or WR can be confident that every GYTR Performance Part has been thoroughly tested and evaluated by Yamaha’s factory racers before being made available to the public.

Yamaha also offers a full range of Yamalube lubricants and machine care products, developed and blended in-house to ensure consistently high standards.

PADDOCK BLUE AND MX RIDING GEAR

Developed by Yamaha in collaboration with Alpinestars, the latest Yamaha MX riding gear collection includes a range of jerseys, pants and gloves, as well as off road body armour and enduro riding trousers and jacket. Each bit of kit is manufactured from premium materials and features exclusive factory designs.

And to look the part in the paddock, the Paddock Blue collections offer something for everyone from teamwear to the street collection, all in the iconic Yamaha Racing blue and featuring the Yamaha Racing logo.

For those looking to match their Monster Energy Yamaha Racing edition YZ, there’s also the official Monster Energy Yamaha MXGP replica apparel, emblazoned with the instantly recognisable Monster claw.

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