YAMAHA MT Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Yamaha MT-09 is a street motorcycle that debuted in 2014 to replace the Yamaha FZ8. It was part of the MT series in Yamaha's range, powered by an 890cc three-cylinder engine with a cross-plane crankshaft and a lightweight aluminum frame. From 2018, the bike was designated as the MT-09 in all markets.

In 2023, at the EICMA (International Motorcycle Exhibition), the Japanese motorcycle maker introduced the 2024 model year Yamaha MT-09, a redesigned model developed under The Knight Horse concept, further refining the ride quality, torque, and character.

Compared to previous models, the 2024 Yamaha MT-09 is delivered in an upgraded package, including engine suspension rigidity, new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, a new riding position, a newly designed fuel tank, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), cruise control, and a 5-inch TFT screen with connectivity functions.

The MT-09 is basically the same motorcycle as the SP version, except for the special SP treatment, consisting of dedicated colors directly to R1M's Icon Performance Finish. Also, the handlebar, drive sprocket, front fork, brake, and clutch levers feature a black DLC coating.

In the performance department, the 2024 model year Yamaha MT-09 is powered by an 890cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 119 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The Yamaha MT-09 is a street motorcycle part of the MT series in Yamaha's range, powered by an 890cc three-cylinder engine with a cross-plane crankshaft and a lightweight aluminum frame. From 2018, the bike was designated as the MT-09 in all markets.

November 1, 2023, at the EICMA (International Motorcycle Exhibition), the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer presented the MT-09 model, a redesigned model set to hit the markets starting in the spring of 2024.

The bike includes several modifications, such as engine suspension rigidity increased, new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, a new riding position, a newly designed fuel tank, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), cruise control, and a 5-inch TFT screen with connectivity functions.

Alongside the MT-09 base model, the maker included the MT-09 SP version, with dedicated colors directly to R1M's Icon Performance Finish. Also, the handlebar, drive sprocket, front fork, brake, and clutch levers feature a black DLC coating.

The 2024 model year Yamaha MT-09 SP is powered by an 890cc four-stroke liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 119 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 95 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The 2024 MT-09 SP will be available with a host of Genuine Yamaha Accessories and an MSRP of $13,900 in Icon Performance color scheme.

In 2018, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha MT-10 Tourer Edition, a standard motorcycle part of the MT series in Yamaha's range. The Tourer Edition machine came with additional touring accessories for enhanced long-distance touring.

The 2018 Yamaha MT-10 Tourer Edition came with standard features, such as a single-piece dual seat, a four-into-one exhaust system with an upswept muffler, a dual headlight with two small round reflectors, and lightweight five-spoke wheels.

In addition, the Tourer version came equipped with touring-oriented features, including a small windscreen for better wind and weather protection, side-mounted saddlebags for extra storage, knuckle guards, and GPS support that facilitated satnav fitment.

The bike's suspension was still handled by the same system as the standard model, including a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a link-type shock absorber on the rear with 120 mm wheel travel.

As for the stopping power, the Yamaha MT-10 Tourer packed two 320 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel, offering robust and reliable braking performance.

In the power department, the 2018 Yamaha MT-10 Tourer Edition packed the same 998cc four-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine as the standard model, delivering an output power of 160 hp at 11,500 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The Yamaha MT-10, also known as the FZ-10 in the North American market, was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2016. The MT-10 was presented at the 2015 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy as the flagship model of the MT series.

In 2017, Yamaha launched the MT-10 Sp model, a special edition model only for the European market, featuring R1M Ohlins Electronic Racing Suspension, an R1M full-color TFT LCD instead of the monochrome LCD of the standard model, and was offered in an exclusive Silver Blue Carbon color scheme inspired by the R1M machine.

In other departments, the bike featured the same features and specifications as the standard model, including the same suspension and braking systems but also the same YZF-R1-based engine modified for low-mid torque.

The 2017 Yamaha MT-10 took its muscles from a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system for smooth and fast throttle response, delivering 160 hp at 11,500 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The braking power was achieved by hydraulic calipers and two 320 mm discs mounted on the front wheel and a hydraulic caliper with a 220 mm disc mounted on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

The bike was built on a lightweight aluminum Deltabox frame, fitted on the front with a 43 mm telescopic fork and link-type shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The Yamaha MT-10 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2016, part of the MT series in Yamaha's range and also known as the FZ-10 in the North American market until 2017 when all market models were designated as the MT-10.

The bike was first introduced at the 2015 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy as the flagship model of the MT series. The bike was powered by a 2015 YZF-R1-based engine modified for low-mid torque, with newly designed intake, exhaust, and fuelling systems.

Also, in October 2016, Yamaha released the MT-10 SP model only for the European market that included several upgrades, such as Ohlins electronic racing suspension from the YZF-R1M, a full-color TFT LCD instrument cluster, and a unique color scheme.

In the appearance department, the bike featured a robotic front end with two individual small round headlights, a one-piece dual seat, an upswept exhaust muffler, a side stand, and lightweight five-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension was fitted on a lightweight aluminum Deltabox frame, comprising a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a link-type shock absorber on the rear with 120 mm wheel travel.

The braking performance was achieved by two 320 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel.

The 2016 Yamaha MT-10 took its power from a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, boasting 160 hp with a peak force at 11,500 rpm and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha MT-07, a versatile and exciting bike with a twin-cylinder engine and all-new ergonomics that made it feel like a much larger motorcycle.

The foot pegs remained in the same position as on the base MT model but featured a new rear subframe that raised the seat up by 35 mm, which allowed more leg room, while the handlebar was also slightly raised and moved backward.

The changes created a comfortable, commanding riding position, especially when combined with the cocooning effect generated by the 17-liter fuel tank, which was three liters larger than the one on the base model.

Also, the bike featured a manually adjustable windscreen, small hand guards, a set of lightweight 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels, and a wide range of genuine Yamaha accessories.

In the performance department, the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 took its thrust from a 689cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system that delivered an output power of 75 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and a link-type swingarm system on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by two 282 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel.

The Yamaha MT-03, also known as the Yamaha FZ-03, was a Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) or naked motorcycle that debuted in 2006. At the time, the bike was powered by a 659cc single-cylinder XT660R-derived engine fitted in a truss diamond-type steel tube frame.

In 2016, the Japanese maker reintroduced the Yamaha MT-03, a naked machine based on the Yamaha YZF-R3 sports motorcycle. The bike came with a completely new 320cc four-stroke parallel-twin engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

In 2019, Yamaha announced the new 2020 MT-03 motorcycle that came with several upgrades and modifications, including a tuned rear suspension and an upside-down front fork, an MT series exhaust system, an LED taillight, a redesigned split seat, and new elements added to the instrument panel.

For suspension, the bike packed a 37 mm inverted KYB telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm wheel travel and a spring preload-adjustable KYB shock absorber on the rear with 124 mm wheel travel, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for braking performance, the bike rolled on 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels, fitted with a hydraulic caliper and a 298 mm disc on the front and a hydraulic caliper with a 220 mm disc on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

As for power, the 320cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fitted on the 2020 Yamaha MT-03 boasted 41 hp with peak force at 10,750 rpm and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The Yamaha MT-07, also known as the FZ-07 in the North American market, was a standard motorcycle or a Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM), part of the MT series in Yamaha's range, manufactured from 2014 in other markets, except for the US where it was released in 2015.

The MT-07 was a conventional middleweight naked machine that used a compact tubular backbone frame with a horizontally-mounted shock absorber for a shorter wheelbase, weight saving, and lower center of gravity.

In 2015, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage, a naked bike that packed the same engine as the standard model, with an additional engine crash cage, a skid plate, a radiator guard, and supermoto-style hand guards.

In the performance department, the 2015 Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage featured a 689cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system for smooth throttle response, boasting 75 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

In the suspension department, the ride was handled by a telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm wheel travel and a single shock absorber with 130 mm wheel travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the Yamaha MT-07 used two 282 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a hydraulic caliper with a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel, delivering strong braking performance.

The Yamaha MT-25 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 2014 until the present (2023). The bike was powered by a 250cc and was their first sports motorcycle since the four-cylinder FZR250 sold from 1986 to 1994. At first, the bike was named YZF-R25, while in 2015, its name was changed to MT-25.

The bike was launched in Indonesia and featured several new elements, such as a new headlight, an air scoop on the side of the fuel tank, and a different cowl at the rear. Also, removing the fairing resulted in one kg (2.2 lbs) weight loss.

The chassis and suspension remained unchanged, like the front telescopic fork and a monoshock setup at the rear, bolted to a budget truss frame, like the CBR250R model.

The bike had standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a single headlight unit, a small fly screen, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

The 2015 Yamaha MT-25 had installed a 249cc four-stroke two-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 36 hp at 12,000 rpm and 22 Nm (16 lb-ft) torque at 10,000 rpm.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 298 mm disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm disc tied to a two-piston caliper on the rear, delivering optimum stopping performance.

The Yamaha FZ-09 was a street motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2014. The bike, also known as the MT-09, was powered by an 847 cc three-cylinder DOHC engine fitted in a lightweight aluminum frame.

In 2014, in addition to the standard model, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally ABS, a more extreme version of the regular MT-09, with aggressive bodywork, special chassis elements, and unique graphics.

The high-torque engine and a lightweight aluminum chassis provided the MT-09 Street Rally machine with an excellent power-to-weight ratio, powerful acceleration, and agile handling capabilities.

The bike was equipped with a ride-by-wire throttle and Yamaha D-mode, which allowed the rider to choose between three throttle control maps with different performance characteristics. Also, the engine was equipped with a counter-rotating balance shaft that reduced unwanted vibrations.

Some exclusive features the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally ABS version received included fuel tank shrouds, fork covers, side number plates, a new flatter seat, and wider footrests.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 41 mm fully adjustable inverted telescopic fork with 137 mm wheel travel on the front and a single shock absorber with 130 mm wheel travel on the rear.

In the power department, the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally ABS machine was powered by the same 847cc four-stroke three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine as the standard model and delivered an output power of 115 hp at 10,000 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque with a peak force at 8,500 rpm.

The Yamaha MT-07 was a standard middleweight naked motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in 2014 that packed a compact tubular backbone frame with a horizontaly-mounted monoshock absorber on the rear for a shorter wheelbase, weight reduction, and a lower center of gravity.

In 2014, the Yamaha MT-07 made its debut at the EICMA Motorcycle Show as a smaller version of the MT-09 which shared many features and came with a muscular look, sporty tail designs, a sculpted fuel tank, and 17 inches wheels.

The MT-07 was a new kind of naked bike designed to bring fun, affordability, and enjoyment to the streets with its deep torque, great fuel economy, and one of the lightest, slimmest, and most agile chassis designs in its class.

In the performance department, the 2014 Yamaha MT-07 was powered by a 689cc engine that featured the Yamaha cross-plane crankshaft design, which provided linear torque delivery and outstanding acceleration.

At its core, the Yamaha MT-07 took advantage of the 689cc four-stroke two-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and delivered an output power of 75 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm.

For braking performance, the bike packed two 282 mm discs with two hydraulic calipers that handled the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel.

The Yamaha MT-125 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2015 and was part of the MT series of standard or naked machines manufactured from 2005. The MT suffix was short for Master of Torque.

The MT series began its adventure in 1999, with the MT-01 presented at the Tokyo Motor Show as a concept motorcycle. Due to considerable interest from the public, Yamaha developed a production machine that was first released in 2005.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha MT-125, a naked machine powered by a single-cylinder engine. The bike was a naked version of the YZF-R125 with an upright seating position, a street fighter design, and styling cues from its MT-09 and 07 siblings.

The 2015 Yamaha MT-125 came equipped from the factory with features such as a two-piece dual seat, a steel Deltabox frame, an engine guard, a blacked-out engine, and lightweight Y-shaped six-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 41 mm USD telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm wheel travel and a spring preload-adjustable link-type shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the power department, the 2015 Yamaha MT-125 naked machine packed a 124cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering a power output of 15 hp at 9,000 rpm and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque.

The Yamaha MT-09 was a street motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha that featured an 847cc three-cylinder engine with a cross-plane crankshaft design and a lightweight cast aluminum frame. The MT-09 was the first Yamaha motorcycle powered by an inline three-cylinder engine since the XS750 and XS850 shaft-driven models that were manufactured between 1976 and 1981.

In 2014, Yamaha launched the MT-09, a three-cylinder motorcycle fed by a fuel injection system that featured ride-by-wire throttle and Yamaha D-MODE, which allowed switching between three throttle control maps for various performance characteristics.

The 2014 model was a completely new bike with a new engine, designed with versatility for an ergonomic riding position combined with high-tech suspension and a powerful engine that felt comfortable on both city streets and highways.

At its core, the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 had an 847cc four-stroke three-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 114 hp with a peak at 10,000 rpm and 87 Nm (64 lb-ft) of torque at 8,500 rpm and set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate disc clutch.

For suspension, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with a single-shock absorber on the rear, while the braking performance was achieved by two 298 mm discs with two hydraulic calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear.

It all started in 1999 when the Japanese motorcycle maker presented the Yamaha MT-01 as a concept machine at the Tokyo Motor Show. Due to tremendous public interest in the motorcycle, Yamaha manufactured a production version released in 2005.

The Yamaha MT-01 was a muscle bike that debuted in 2005, part of the MT series, and is available in New Zealand, Australia, India, Europe, Japan, and regions of North America. The bike packed a cruiser engine and sports bike-style frame and suspension.

The Yamaha MT-01 muscle machine was powered by a Yamaha Warrior XV1700 engine, modified to suit the MT's characteristics, while the braking and suspension systems were borrowed from the 2004-2005 Yamaha R1.

In 2009, Yamaha released the MT-01, a bike that didn't bring any significant modification over its production time, except for color changes. Along with the 2009 model, Yamaha released an SP version that packed Ohlins suspension, Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires, a specific paint job with red and white, and a black and red seat.

In 2012, the Japanese maker launched the MT-01, a bike that packed the same 1,670cc air-cooled V-twin fuel-injected engine as previous models, boasting 90 hp with a peak at 4,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The engine power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 208 kph (129 mph).

In 2006, Yamaha released the MT-03, a naked motorcycle part of the MT series that comprised motorcycles of different displacement engines and various shapes and sizes. The bike was manufactured in three versions from 2006 to 2014, 2016 to 2019, and from 2020 until the present.

The first version of the Yamaha MT-03, manufactured from 2006 to 2014, was fitted with a 650cc liquid-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine derived from the XT660R machine, placed in a truss diamond-type steel tube frame.

The Yamaha MT-03 came equipped right from the factory floor with a two-piece dual seat and passenger grab handles, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single headlight unit, a side stand, and five-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a conventional telescopic on the front that offered 130 mm of wheel travel and a single shock absorber mounted on the right side of the engine that provided 122 mm wheel travel.

In the braking department, the Yamaha MT-03 was fitted with hydraulic calipers and two 295 mm discs on the front wheel and a hydraulic caliper with a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

The bike's core comprised a 659cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a fuel injection system paired to a five-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive. This package offered an output power of 48 hp at 6,000 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

The Yamaha MT-01 was a muscle bike manufactured by Yamaha from 2005 to 2012 and was available in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, and parts of North America. The bike was powered by a Yamaha Warrior XV1700-derived engine tuned for the MT-01 model.

The bike was unveiled as a concept machine at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. Still, strong interest from the public made Yamaha develop a production model released in 2005, pacing the braking and suspension systems from the 2004-2005 Yamaha R1.

Over its production period, the bike remained unchanged, offering three different tuning kits developed with Akaprovic. There were three stages providing more performance than the standard model named Stages 1, 2, and 3.

Stage 1 offered two Akaprovic mufflers, heat shields, and a solo seat, all in a street-legal package.

Stage 2 delivered a full Akaprovic exhaust system, head shields, a solo seat, and a Stage 2 high-performance Electronic Control Module (ECU), available for track use only.

Stage 3 was a Stage 2 with an additional velocity stack kit, valve spring set, a stronger diaphragm clutch spring, a gasket kit, a high compression piston kit, a high-performance camshaft, and a high-performance ECU, also in a track-use only.

In the performance department, the 2006 Yamaha MT-01 had a 1,670cc V-twin cylinder air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 90 hp with a peak at 4,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.