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Yamaha steps technology up a gear with new Y-AMT transmission
20 September 2024
Yamaha steps technology up a gear with new Y-AMT transmission
Yamaha has stepped things up a gear with the introduction of a new automated transmission system.
Set to make shift changes quicker and easier, the Y-AMT has already been introduced to the biking world through a new iteration of one of the company’s most popular hyper-naked machines.
The march of progress continues with the introduction by Yamaha of Y-AMT, a new fully automated transmission.
The bike that the company has chosen to debut the new technology on is the MT-09, or ,with that shiny new gearbox, to give it its full title, MT-09 Y-AMT.
This is powered by an engine that defines all these machines, the latest incarnation of their cross planed crank 890cc in-line triple. It produces plenty of low end torque, clean power delivery and a great soundtrack!
All of this sits in a Deltabox inspired frame which features a Brembo master cylinder.
Fingers first
The idea behind the new Y-AMT is to allow the rider to dispense with using their foot to change gear. Instead there’s a finger operated shift via a ‘see-saw’ switch on the left bar.
In addition to being an easier way to manually change gear using the bike’s MT setting, this is also quicker and smoother than using your foot. Yamaha claim that it’s even faster than their well-established quick-shifters.
The automatic or (AT) setting offers a gentler gear change in a ‘D’ mode while a ‘D+’ leaves the changing until higher in the rev range.
The choice between both can made via a thumb operated mode button on the right hand bar, with switching even possible when riding.
The MT-09 Y-AMT also still offers the traditional Sport, Street and Rain riding modes, along with a further two customisable ones.
Not-so heavy metal
The new system adds three kilos to the bike but doesn’t make it any bigger, wider or bulkier in any way. The three kilos are well ‘hidden’ and the new Y-AMT bike doesn’t feel any heavier to ride.
Adding to the technology is keyless ignition.
Adjustable bars and rearsets allow the rider a certain amount of ‘custom fit’ latitude.
The well established Yamaha app, MyRide, allows the rider to link a smart phone to the bike and view the phone from the TFT screen. This is a full colour affair that can be scrolled through without taking your hands off the bars. Garmin navigation is also part of the mix via their Streetcross app.
The new bike will be available to test ride from Danfay Newlands from late September. Give Jamie a call on 016871922 to make a booking.
