YAMAHA FZ-09 (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FZ-09 was a street motorcycle part of the FZ series in Yamaha's range, also known as the MT-09. The bike was powered by an 847cc DOHC inline-three-cylinder engine with a cross-plane crankshaft held by a lightweight aluminum frame.

The Yamaha FZ-09 was first presented in 2012 as an engine-only concept at the Intermot Motorcycle Show, followed by this announcement: "With its clean torque output, this advanced new, light, slim, and compact 3-cylinder engine will shape Yamaha's future motorcycle lineup."

The 2014 model was a bold new model powered by a unique engine with a unique appearance and packed with high-performance features, such as Yamaha Chip Controlled-Throttle (YCC-T) ride-by-wire system, a D-mode with three throttle position settings and adjustable suspension.

The 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 was available in two color schemes, Liquid Graphite and Rapid Red, and sold for $7,990. The machine became available at dealerships in September 2013.

The bike's suspension was handled by an adjustable telescopic fork with 137 mm wheel travel on the front and a single shock absorber with 130 mm wheel travel on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

The braking power came from hydraulic calipers with two 298 mm discs mounted on the front wheel and a single 245 mm disc engaged by a hydraulic caliper on the rear, providing robust and reliable stopping power.

The 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 packed an 847cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, boasting 115 hp with a maximum peak at 10,000 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.