A UK Yamaha dealer has built a Street Tracker version of the naked motard MT-09 and it will be available throughout Europe from August.
Yamaha Motor Australia is also considering the bike which is built from genuine factory parts, but they haven’t made a decision yet.
The MT-09 Street Tracker marks the first birthday of the MT line which now includes the MT-09, MT-07 and MT-125.
This Steet Tracker version features matt finish components, black frame and engine, Akrapovic exhaust, wider footrests, knee grips on the tank, gold upside-down forks and aluminium front and side number plates. Yamaha claims the plates provide additional wind protection.
The 850cc 3-cylinder engine has a tasty bronze cylinder head to match the wheels.
The two-tone seat has a brown leather top and black Alcantara look sides.
These changes make the bike which has been inspired by the ‘dark side of Japan’ look even more menacing.
Personally, I think it’s a triumph, but I can understand YMA’s cautiousness after a failed aftermarket bobber kit for the popular XVS650 cruiser. However, that wasn’t done with genuine factory parts. This could easily be achieved by an owner just bolting on the parts.
Yamaha dealer adds MT-09 Street Tracker
