Yamaha has done something special for naked bike riders in the form of its MT-09 SP ($10,999). Based on the MT-09, which was fully overhauled for the 2021 model year, it’s positioned as a special edition up-spec’d middleweight naked bike…<br /><br />--<br /><br />Yamaha has done something special for naked bike riders in the form of its 2021 MT-09 SP ($10,999). Based on the MT-09, which was fully overhauled for the ‘21 model year, it’s positioned as a special-edition up-spec’d middleweight naked bike.<br /><br />Editor’s note: We reviewed the ‘21 MT-09 with our 2021 Yamaha MT-09 MC Commute Review and Yamaha Builds A Better Triumph - 2021 MT-09 articles and videos. Take a peek at the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 First Look Preview to get up to speed on the technical improvements.<br /><br />The SP specification is priced $1,600 higher than the standard MT-09. For that, you get higher-end four-way-adjustable KYB front suspension and an Öhlins gas-charged shock absorber with a clever remote preload adjuster allowing for easy rear ride height adjustment based on rider preference. The SP also gets nice styling details, including the black handlebar, black control levers, and a tinted master cylinder reservoir.<br /><br />A YZF-R1M-esque polished swingarm and polished stripe on the fuel tank set it apart from the standard MT-09. There’s also a custom-looking suedelike seat and cruise control...<br /><br />Read the article: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/yamaha-mt-09-sp-review-2021/<br /><br />Photography: Joseph Agustin<br />Videography/edit: Ray Gauger<br /><br />Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn<br /><br />Helmet: Arai Signet-X<br />Jacket: Alpinestars Venture XT<br />Gloves: Alpinestars Chrome<br />Pant: Alpinestars AS-DSL Shiro<br />Boots: Alpinestars Faster-3<br /><br />Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist<br />Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine <br /><br />See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/
