I tend to disagree with the comments, although I see exactly where they come from. I think precisely the point Yamaha is trying to get to is that there is a market for this bike and them being the first movers will have an advantage. Early adoption of the tech gadgets in the segment is the key here. I just don’t see any liter bike with this tech yet. I own a Triumph 1200 without the radar. I’m not going to get rid of my tiger for my 2Up trips, however…the tracer can easily play the role of MT09 and is a much practical bike for the city and I also do a lot of traveling by myself. So, in short, I would be interested to see the reviews on the electronics and what the market thinks and if they are positive, I’d be a candidate for the second Gen. I do want a middle weight for multiple purposes and this bike might just be it. Plus.. I’ve never had a Yamaha.
I would consider it except for the headlights. I think its a big mistake to only have one of the dual lights come on in low beam. It looks odd, looks like one side has malfunctioned and throws less light on the road and less visibility.
First, Greg- glad you trimmed that beard. You look much more civilized now. As for the T9GT+: 1) It's still fugly as heck (altho this color combo is better than any other version Yamaha has released so far w/the T9 lineup.) 2) It's still too damn expensive, and it'll never be a replacement for the FJR, nor a competitor to more sporty rides like the Ninja 1000SX, GSX1000GT+ or R1250RT. 3) I'm not sure who Yamaha is trying to market this bike too although I'd guess it'd be someone like me, my age/financial status/riding style bracket; but honestly- no matter how many improvements they make to that bike, I'd likely shop used/alternative STs before I'd ever drop that kind of cash on that bike. Better yet, I'll just keep my trusty '15 FJR1300A.
I tend to disagree with the comments, although I see exactly where they come from. I think precisely the point Yamaha is trying to get to is that there is a market for this bike and them being the first movers will have an advantage. Early adoption of the tech gadgets in the segment is the key here. I just don’t see any liter bike with this tech yet. I own a Triumph 1200 without the radar. I’m not going to get rid of my tiger for my 2Up trips, however…the tracer can easily play the role of MT09 and is a much practical bike for the city and I also do a lot of traveling by myself. So, in short, I would be interested to see the reviews on the electronics and what the market thinks and if they are positive, I’d be a candidate for the second Gen. I do want a middle weight for multiple purposes and this bike might just be it. Plus.. I’ve never had a Yamaha.
I would consider it except for the headlights. I think its a big mistake to only have one of the dual lights come on in low beam. It looks odd, looks like one side has malfunctioned and throws less light on the road and less visibility.
First, Greg- glad you trimmed that beard. You look much more civilized now.
As for the T9GT+:
1) It's still fugly as heck (altho this color combo is better than any other version Yamaha has released so far w/the T9 lineup.)
2) It's still too damn expensive, and it'll never be a replacement for the FJR, nor a competitor to more sporty rides like the Ninja 1000SX, GSX1000GT+ or R1250RT.
3) I'm not sure who Yamaha is trying to market this bike too although I'd guess it'd be someone like me, my age/financial status/riding style bracket; but honestly- no matter how many improvements they make to that bike, I'd likely shop used/alternative STs before I'd ever drop that kind of cash on that bike. Better yet, I'll just keep my trusty '15 FJR1300A.
Wow so nice bike
красавец!
Price is horrendous. mt09 with fairings that’s it
No one wants expensive radar in this type of bike.
It's the Bosch wizardry it doesn't come cheap.