There’s so much waffle going around on the internet about Yamaha’s new YZF-R9 super-sports bike that its almost laughable. It would seem that people are getting all bent out of shape as to what this bike is all about.
In this feature, we’ll bring some clarity in order to help potential buyers understand the Yamaha R9, in order to decide whether its the bike for them.
- Introduction:
It’ll come as no surprise to you that the popularity of middle-weight sports bikes has somewhat waned in recent years. There are several reasons for this, but that situation is changing and now there’s a full-on resurgence within this sector.
While middle-weight sports bikes have always been there, average riders largely shifted their preferences in favour of alternative types of bike. In the sales tables, the most obvious beneficiaries have been adventure bikes, touring bikes and modern retros. All of these categories provide a level of comfort, convenience and practicality that sports bikes simply don’t.
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