During the winter holidays, the official pilots of yamaha In MotoGP they have been testing their factory bikes outside the circuit. And although these are far from the powerful M1 of almost 300 HP to which they are accustomed, both have put the Yamaha MT-09 equipped with the new Y-AMT gearbox to the test.
Without a doubt, a middleweight naked that, although it has less than half the power of a MotoGP motorcycle, has established itself as one of the best sellers in its segment.
yamaha It plans to increase its sales in 2025 thanks to its innovative Y-AMT system, which allows gear changes to be made automatically or using buttons on the handlebars. By the way, a system that we have tested thoroughly. Attention, don’t miss the video below with all the comments from both pilots.
This is how the Yamaha Y-AMT gearbox works
And although automated shifting systems, such as the dual-clutch DCT Slingmay seem complex, the Y-AMT stands out for its simplicity. Two electronic actuators simulate the functions of the hand on the clutch and the foot on the gear lever. With information from the ECU, changes can be made manually using plus and minus buttons, or in automatic mode. Mode that offers different configurations to adapt to the driving style of each driver.
Although this type of technology has not yet reached MotoGP because they have changes seamless that scratch tenths off the time, who better to test it than the pilots themselves? yamaha, Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo?
Both were enthusiastic about the experience, highlighting how fun and agile the experience is. MT-09. There was no shortage of praise, especially for the new gearbox, which allowed them to lift the front wheel without having to use a clutch lever, something they both thoroughly enjoyed.
The only thing missing is you to prove it.
