Motorcycle Reviews

First Ride Review: Yamaha R9 2026 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Is the Sport Bike That Finally Fills the R6-Shaped Hole in Yamaha's Lineup

After years of silence in the middleweight supersport segment, Yamaha has returned with the all-new 2026 R9 — a purpose-built machine designed to reclaim the throne once held by the legendary R6. We spent a full week riding it on public roads and a closed circuit to find out if it truly delivers on that promise.