Yamaha launches new 2025 MT-09 Y-AMT with automated manual transmission

Yamaha launched the new 2025 MT-09 Y-AMT in Europe, its first motorcycle with automated manual transmission. With this technology, the new motorcycle eliminates the need for a gearshift pedal and clutch lever, providing a superior riding experience.

The Y-AMT (Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission) is similar to Honda’s E-Clutch electronic transmission system, which is already available as an option on the CB 650R and CBR 650R motorcycles.

But, unlike Honda’s system, the Y-AMT eliminates both the clutch lever and the gearshift pedal. To perform gear changes manually (MT), buttons were added to the handlebars, allowing the rider to reduce or increase gears.

Furthermore, the system has a fully automatic mode (AT), letting the bike’s ‘brain’ decide the right time to change gears. In this case, the system has two different modes for use: ‘D+’, for more sporty riding with gear changes at higher revs, and ‘D’, for urban and natural riding, prioritizing low revs.

The new 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT uses the same base as the standard MT-09, featuring the same 890cc three-cylinder CP3 engine, which is capable of generating up to 119 HP of maximum power.

The design is also the same, which was updated in 2024 in Europe. Yamaha says the fairing was inspired by the styling of YZ motocross bikes. However, one of the most controversial aspects of the new MT-09 is the front optical set. The introduction of a kind of pointed fairing, with the LED headlight projector positioned centrally at the top and two lines of daytime running lights (DRL) at the bottom, created a bold and unique aesthetic.

Anyway, with the new 2025 MT-09 Y-AMT, Yamaha tries to offer a product to satisfy the needs of those who want to focus on riding, without having to worry about changing gears or operating the clutch.

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