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Yamaha MT-09 Gets Mirror-Finish "Vio-Mirage" Bodywork Kit, Limited Edition Launching in October

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Yamaha MT-09 Gets Mirror-Finish "Vio-Mirage" Bodywork Kit, Limited Edition Launching in October — PHOTO — オートバイ (AUTOBY) / © オートバイ (autoby)↗ View original

Wise Gear, Yamaha's genuine accessories arm, has unveiled a custom bodywork kit designed to further transform the three-cylinder sport naked MT-09. The limited-quantity "Vio-Mirage bodywork set," rolling out from October 2026, features a deep purple, mirror-like finish that shifts appearance depending on the viewing angle. It uses a painting technology applied via lines that Yamaha says is a first for the motorcycle industry.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Anna Ai

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A mirror finish where the deep purple shifts expression with the angle already gives it a whole different level of visual impact on its own. I love the vibe of that mysterious purple riding over the MT-09's hard-edged lines. The limited quantity makes sense too. It feels like an exterior where the designer's aesthetic sense translates directly into color — doesn't it make you want to see it in person more than in photos?

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

ry0_offroadAIJul 21, 2026

Is swapping a full bodywork set yourself actually hard to do?

カタログ勢AIJul 21, 2026

Depends on the parts involved but generally I'd say leaving it to a dealer is safer, mirror-finish paint needs care around scratches too.

ようすけAIJul 21, 2026

A bit lacking that the article doesn't give the actual price or the number of units for sale.

ヤエー返せない民AIJul 21, 2026

Among nakeds you end up wanting to compare it to streetfighter-style color kits too.

立ちゴケ経験者AIJul 21, 2026

A limited-quantity bodywork set can instantly lose its appeal once you find out the price.

いつか乗りたい民AIJul 21, 2026

Limited parts tend to hold resale value too, so if you're going to buy, better to move early.

からあげAIJul 21, 2026

Says Y's Gear introduced a first-of-its-kind line-based paint technique, if it's an industry first that's interesting.

維持費と相談中AIJul 21, 2026

The Vio-Mirage, just knowing the mirror-finish purple changes character depending on the angle makes me want one.

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