Just picked up an Mt09 sp. My bmw s1000r got stolen last month.. And when I was considering buying the bmw the yamaha was a contender Soo happy riding enjoy your new bike
Congrats Lew, enjoy! Watching you learn on the MT-07 and grow into it is what helped convince me to go for the Trident 660 vs the speed 400. Loving the triple!
You still look big on the MT-09, you might want to just check out Sport touring or Adventure bikes like a Yamaha Tracer/ Yamaha Ténéré, Suzuki VStrom or BMW XR/ BMW GS.
How tall are you? You could consider for the future getting a 701 Husqvarna if you like agressive powerful enduro bikes, or a f800gs (2010/2017) or even a t7 for an adventure bike with high seat (but different purpose and riding style). I’m tall as well (6’2) and naked bikes are just too low for me to be really comfortable. Adventure bikes any day for me, for the comfort and versatility. Ride safe.
I m thinking of buying MT07 as a first bike. But now that I see this I would really love an MT09, but I m afraid is too powerful for 1st bike. Do you think if I drive it respectfully as you said I will be fine or is it too much?
I think the MT07 is a brilliant beginner bike. I made a video explaining my thoughts on it a bit more. I don't think the MT09 is a good beginner bike but can tell you that the ride modes on it can make it feel and act like an MT07. That's not to say as a beginner people should rush out and get the MT09 but having ridden both, that's what I felt. I ride my MT09 respectfully and respect the throttle and I have never felt like it's too much power or uncontrollable. I ride on the lowest ride settings which is the least restrictive and have been having a blast. I had my MT07 for about 4 months and swapped it for this. I'm glad I started on the MT07 though. Great bike.
Definitely possible, just depends on a lot of things. Like how tucked you are, how dry the road is, direction of the wind, angle of the road, etc. Just between a dry and wet road my top speed is already 5 mph less.
dude looked too big on a mt-07 and bought a mt-09. bro, us big guys need big boy sport-tourers like the hayabusa, the kawasaki 1400 GTR, the Honda CB1100 XX, or tall ADVS.
Big upgrade! The MT07 is a great bike, but the 09 is definitely superior… more power baby!!
No regrets here! Loving the upgrade man!
I started on an MT-09 and so glad I did. I rented an MT-07 in Thailand and didn’t like it at all.
Just picked up an Mt09 sp. My bmw s1000r got stolen last month.. And when I was considering buying the bmw the yamaha was a contender
Soo happy riding enjoy your new bike
Congrats Lew, enjoy! Watching you learn on the MT-07 and grow into it is what helped convince me to go for the Trident 660 vs the speed 400. Loving the triple!
That’s sick man! I think you made a wise choice. The fear mongering about more powerful bikes never got to me. It’s how you ride it!
You still look big on the MT-09, you might want to just check out Sport touring or Adventure bikes like a Yamaha Tracer/ Yamaha Ténéré, Suzuki VStrom or BMW XR/ BMW GS.
Mt09 have speakers on the tank for the sound
It does!
Not quite speakers though they do look it its so you can hear the induction growl more
@fozandharley exactly 💯
Love the video man!
Thanks you! Means a lot!
Ayeeee congratulations!!!
Thanks man!
Wow,, getting bigger and better transportation! Next you'll be learning how to fly planes.
Planes are a step too far for me. You overestimate my abilities...........
How tall are you? You could consider for the future getting a 701 Husqvarna if you like agressive powerful enduro bikes, or a f800gs (2010/2017) or even a t7 for an adventure bike with high seat (but different purpose and riding style). I’m tall as well (6’2) and naked bikes are just too low for me to be really comfortable. Adventure bikes any day for me, for the comfort and versatility. Ride safe.
I’m 6’2 too and find the riding position on the MT09 to be comfortable and even though it’s not the tallest, I love the look over a taller bike.
She's a beaut!!!!!! I love it! You going to swap out the mirrors like your last one or keep the ones it came with?
I’m not sure yet man.. I’ve not been hating having the stock mirrors yet haha I think it would look better with bar end mirrors though!
I m thinking of buying MT07 as a first bike. But now that I see this I would really love an MT09, but I m afraid is too powerful for 1st bike. Do you think if I drive it respectfully as you said I will be fine or is it too much?
I think the MT07 is a brilliant beginner bike. I made a video explaining my thoughts on it a bit more. I don't think the MT09 is a good beginner bike but can tell you that the ride modes on it can make it feel and act like an MT07. That's not to say as a beginner people should rush out and get the MT09 but having ridden both, that's what I felt. I ride my MT09 respectfully and respect the throttle and I have never felt like it's too much power or uncontrollable. I ride on the lowest ride settings which is the least restrictive and have been having a blast. I had my MT07 for about 4 months and swapped it for this. I'm glad I started on the MT07 though. Great bike.
Congrats, How does it feel without a fly screen on the highway?
Thanks! It feels fine. It has only really affected me at high speed on the highway up to know when it was fairly windy. However it wasn’t so bad.
Any trouble with trade-in or resale with the aftermarket mods you made, or did you put it back to its original state?
No problem whatsoever. I didn’t mod too much but I kept all the original parts and offered to give them with the bike but they didn’t want them.
Top speed is NOT 135 on the 07. That's the "claimed" one, most people have never gotten theirs above 125, myself included. The wind is too much
Haha sounds about right
Definitely possible, just depends on a lot of things. Like how tucked you are, how dry the road is, direction of the wind, angle of the road, etc. Just between a dry and wet road my top speed is already 5 mph less.
dude looked too big on a mt-07 and bought a mt-09. bro, us big guys need big boy sport-tourers like the hayabusa, the kawasaki 1400 GTR, the Honda CB1100 XX, or tall ADVS.
Hayabusa 😂 No way brother! It’s not much taller than the 07 but the higher seat and riding position change a lot for me. Feels so good!
the mt 09 looks very nice
Thank you. I’m loving it.