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2022 Yamaha MT-09 Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 890 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC CP3 inline triple
Power: 117 hp
Torque: 93 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 189 kg
Seat Height: 825 mm
Fuel Capacity: 14 L
Wheelbase: 1430 mm
Front Suspension: 41mm KYB inverted fork
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock
Front Brake: Dual 298mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 245mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70-17
Rear Tire: 180/55-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Generations

Recalls

Vehicle Speed Control: Throttle: Throttle Position Sensor (tps)25V248000 · 2025-04-17

Summary
Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.

Risk
Unstable idling or an engine stall can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.

Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.

NHTSA Details
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm): Software Park It22V130000 · 2022-03-07

Summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.

Risk
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.

NHTSA Details