Rumors from the WSBK circuit are pointing towards a YZF-R9 by the tip of this 12 months!
This was adopted a 12 months later by CycleWorld’s Ben Purvis, who acknowledged that the Japanese multi-conglomerate marque had additionally filed “preliminary trademark purposes” in Australia displaying “stylized R9 and YZF-R9 logos that can seem on the bike itself” (CycleWorld).
A take a look at Yamaha’s present vary
Yamaha already has their MT-03 and MT-07 nakeds rolling up beside their full-fairing counterparts, the YZF-R3 and YZF-R7.
Add to this the phase-out of their R6, and the above paperwork appeared, on the time, an official nod that Workforce Blue wouldn’t depart their MT-09 lonely for lengthy.
What are the rumors surrounding Yamaha’s R9?
We now have affirmation that the YZF-R9 is in growth, with a debut anticipated for subsequent 12 months.
This new take comes from the Workforce Supervisor for Yamaha Ten Kate Racing, who let go together with the next in an interview performed by MCN’s Dan Sutherland:
– Kervin Bos, Workforce Supervisor, Ten Kate Racing (MCN) |
What does this imply for Yamaha’s R9?
Presently, we solely know of the R9 that Yamaha is prepping for the World Supersport stage; past that, it’s all religion within the registered patents, which cann’t be accredited until the product is to be debuted in a fairly well timed vogue.
