2025 Yamaha R9 First Ride: The New Middleweight Sportbike with R6 Soul 🏍️

The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 is here—and it might be the ultimate middleweight sportbike. Featuring Yamaha’s 890cc CP3 triple-cylinder engine, advanced electronics, and a lightweight aluminum frame, the R9 offers the perfect balance of performance and everyday rideability. We take it to Sonoma Raceway for a full test and first ride review. Is this the new R6 successor? <br /><br />Check out the stories at: <br />https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/yamaha-yzf-r9-review/ <br />https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/yamaha-yzf-r9-everything-you-need-to-know/ <br /><br />Looking to buy? Get prequalified <br />https://octane.co/vehicle-selection/?partner=jAYmx9P&a=303&flow=long-prequal&appTheme=3a49337c5724d18079602a4ca5a91626 <br /><br />Read the best motorcycle news and reviews: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ <br /><br />Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motorcyclistonline/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcyclistmag/