Yamaha R9 country road test – perfect everyday sports bike or too much of a radical racer?

Yamaha R9 2024 – first time on the road! After that impressive debut on the racetrack with Martin Bauer, the time has finally come: Philipp takes the brand-new and already much-hyped Yamaha R9 out for a proper road test – with a clear focus on real-world usability, rider ergonomics, and everyday practicality. So what can this uncompromisingly sporty machine really do away from the track? How does that punchy CP3 triple perform in the lower and mid rev ranges? And what’s the chassis like on twisty Croatian backroads – not just when you're going flat out, but also when you're cruising at a relaxed pace? 👉 In the video, you’ll find out: Why the R9 is both fascinating and demanding on the road! How the riding position and ergonomics feel over longer distances! Why the R9 might be better suited to the track than the daily grind – for some riders at least! How the engine, chassis, brakes and traction control really hold up in real-world riding! Philipp gives you honest insights and a balanced verdict: is the Yamaha R9 truly the right bike for you – or would a Yamaha Tracer 9 or MT-09 actually make more sense for your needs? 💬 Let us know what you think in the comments – would you ride the R9 every day, or is it more of a trackday dream for you? 🔔 Subscribe to 1000PS so you don’t miss any of our tests or comparisons! 👍 Give the video a like if you want to see more everyday road checks of sports bikes! --------------------------------------------------------- Other channels from 1000PS: All review articles: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us/articles 1000PS.com: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us Instagram:   / reels   Tik Tok:   / 1000ps_official   YouTube    / @1000pscom   --------------------------------------------------------- 1000PS Partner Links: ▶ Continental Tires: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcontinental ▶ Motorex Oil of Switzerland: https://1000ps.to/ytcommotorex ▶ Calimoto Navigation App: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcalimoto ▶ CHIGEE: https://1000ps.to/ytchigee