MT-09 Not a normal roadster:

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	“The MT-09 has roadster roots, mixed with motard influences” says product planning manager Oliver Grill. “We wanted to build a bike with a very strong character. Our starting point was to be more sporty in the lower speed ranges. Therefore our riding position is more forward and upright, with a wide handlebar like a motard. And the triple engine is ready to deliver immediate and exiting power output in all rpm ranges.”
	New generation Yamaha Yamaha Europe’s senior vice-president Seiya Nakamura adds “We have been a bit too conservative with our new models in the past few years. We decided to turn that around. We’re gonna bring more innovative and special concepts in the market again, like Yamaha used to do so often in the past.” He continues to reveal his strategy: “We want to bring a new generation of models that have a more clear character, and that are dramatically lighter. You know, nowadays, going with high speeds is not done anymore. Our models should not need high speed to be attractive. We want to dramatically improve the riding feeling, so you can enjoy it always, so that even commuting and city riding is fun!” Three cylinder strategy His collegue Naoki Koike explains how they re-thought the engine strategy: “In the past we focused on four-cylinders in the 600 and 800 classes because they offered accessible performance. Easy to ride, smooth, and when you need the power you can rev them high. But today, we want to offer more excitement without a high-revving engine. We want engines with immediately available torque. That is where triple engines could give an advantage to four-cylinders in this cc range.” Actually Yamaha has quite an experience with three cylinder engines. Some examples? The formidable ‘High Output’ 1049cc snowmobile engines of today The dependable and reliable 747cc outboard engines F30/F40 The famous XS 750 and 850 motorcycles of the ‘70s.