Yamaha MT-09 / SP (CP3 890cc) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
890cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-Triple DOHC 12-Valve CP3 (6-Axis IMU + Wet A&S Clutch) · Source: Yamaha MT-09 (RN69 / RN87 890cc) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha MT-09 (RN69 / RN87 890cc) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2021–Present Yamaha MT-09 / SP (CP3 890cc) (chassis RN69/RN87) requires 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 3× NGK LMAR9A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~280 km (174 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR9A-9 × 3 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Sealed Chain — Maintain 35–45 mm slack per swingarm spec |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Yamalube Ethylene Glycol Coolant (~1.9 L) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 890 cc · 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm · 93 N·m (68.6 lb-ft) @ 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 825 mm (32.5 in) · 193 kg (425 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 14 L (3.7 US gal) · ~20 km/L → ~280 km (174 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
2021+ 890cc Gen 3/Gen 4 models (RN69/RN87) increased oil capacity to 3.2 L with filter (2.8 L drain) and switched to three NGK LMAR9A-9 plugs, whereas 2014–2020 847cc models took 2.7 L with filter and CPR9EA-9 plugs.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Strong mid-range torque and bi-directional quickshifter cuts put heavy shear loads on gear dogs—full-synthetic SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 keeps 2nd-to-3rd shifts silky.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Do not use old 847cc forum charts (2.7 L) on a 2021+ 890cc MT-09; underfilling triggers Yamaha’s oil-level switch (which reads actual float height, not just pressure) under hard acceleration!
- On 2024+ Gen 4 models with the radial Brembo master cylinder, bleed the upper master-cylinder nipple first before bleeding the front calipers.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much oil does the 2021+ 890cc Yamaha MT-09 take compared to older models?
Yamaha redesigned the oil pan for the 2021+ 890cc engine: it requires 2.8 L without filter and 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) with filter, up from 2.7 L on 2014–2020 847cc bikes.
What is the factory cold tire pressure for the Yamaha MT-09?
Standard street cold tire pressures are 250 kPa (36 PSI) front and 290 kPa (42 PSI) rear.
How many spark plugs does the MT-09 use and what is the part number?
As an inline-triple, it takes 3 spark plugs: NGK LMAR9A-9 for 2021+ 890cc models (NGK CPR9EA-9 for 2014–2020 847cc).