I am 78 years old and I have found my MT09 acceptable comfort wise. Before I put my touring windshield on it wasn’t acceptable comfort wise. I was truly impressed by the change a little odd shaped windshield made. I am able to go 2 to 3 hundred miles before lunch and another 2 to 3 after lunch. I get started early in the summer around 5:30 AM while it’s still cool. I have two tanks burned by 11:30 and do a light lunch with plenty of liquid intake. Sight see and lay about for a couple hours. Burn another tank walk around some with a snack along the way. Make hotel reservations and burn last tank for the day. I can do this for 3 days before I have to ease up. Works out as I can get most everywhere I go in 2 days.
Maybe nailed it's coffin. This redesign is horrible, they've made it look like a generic naked like a cb300r or one of those Chinese scooters. The MT-09 was best when it had a pseudo-supermoto look with the wide flat seat. This is awful and people who like this redesign must have had some kind of lobotomy.
Great extended review - thank you for sharing! I just bought a 2024 MT-09 a week ago. I love it so far. I am still learning about it and getting the settings where I want them. I do agree on the turn indicator switch. I am still trying to get used to that one!
Picking mine up this morning followed by a busy few days running it in so this review perfect timing for me! It's even sunny the next few days for a change so off around the Yorkshire Dales, up to Tan Hill and through the Lake District for me before the first service on Wednesday! Btw on touring you can get a rack and back box, panniers and comfort seats as well as a screen and handguards along with heated grips. I was offered a great deal so got the lot! I think it offers much better value than the street triples. Triumph never seem to knock anything off the price and their servicing is way more expensive as I found out with my last bike, a tiger 900 gt (which this bike is WAY MORE FUN THAN). 😊
The CP3 is an great engine and Yamaha supply it in various flavours to suit your taste. The XSR900GP was one of the best looking releases of 2024 and there’s still the much anticipated R9 on the horizon
LED is such a patchy regression from the even spread of halogen IMO. Not to mention getting blinded by oncoming cars on auto-switch that take three working days to get to low beam.
Great summary of the bike Mr Fly! It seems like a great bike, the looks are growing on me a bit but I would love to see some brighter and more colourful options offered. It always beats me why right angled valves aren't used as standard fitment as they are far more practical. They would cost pennies more but if they added it to the price of the bike, nobody would notice or quibble if they did.
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for always acknowledging and replying to my posts, I do appreciate it! Have a good week and hope to chat with you at ABR next weekend 👍
I have owned a 2023 for 18 months now. On country roads at night the headlights are not sufficient. I have to keep hi beams on permanently to see far enough ahead to go 55-65 mph. The turn radius is wide. But, most importantly, I never see another bike and wish I had bought something else. I love my MT09 and put Shad side cases and a windscreen on for touring.
Sorry for repeating myself but I have a 65 plate Tracer 900 and I absolutely love it. I think the only bike I would change it for would be the XSR 900lc,either in the mars bar or Yamaha blue colour scheme..Great video by the way.
Nice review and lovely bike, now all Yamaha has to do is put that awesome CP3 engine into a Tenere T9 Adventure bike and Triumph will be having Kittens!
Excellent review & brilliant practical information as is to be expected with you, thank you. My goto youtubers for reviews are always yourself, Lambchop & Usernamekate, always superb to watch TMF.
I like your new format of reviewing motorcycles with practical categories and pros/cons. They allow your content to be very interesting and exciting to watch. Thank you! Nice job.
Good bid great bike. Seeing there may be a Tenere version. May not be for me but others. A tripple, what's not to like. Live a 120 degree crank and smooth seemless power. Good looking as well. We will adapt to the lights. NOTE: The GS Giants version of the BMW 1300 GS loks crackin' with light protector over the X led headlight. Just shown yesterday for Namibia contest. You need to go there and tour. Extremely diverse riding
I started riding Yamaha tripples in 1976 with the XS 750 C. Great bike for it's time. It really was competition for BMW in some ways. Put a lot of miles on it. Previously had the XS 500 C twin with 8 valves DOHC 180 degree crank and the dud bike of all time a 1974 TX 750 SOHC dry sump 360 degree crank. And a mile of vhain driving the counterbalancers . On introduction in Australia 19 units blew up on the first test rides, it only got worse.
I Love Yamaha, I've owned three of their motorcycles, one amazing snowmobile, and I have two of their current Revstar guitars... but sometimes I wonder what they're thinking with the colors of their naked bikes. Those rims are just horrible looking, IMO. The wheels on my 24' T7 are a freaking gorgeous blue. Would I own an MT-09 of course! But I'd be taking it to a shop to get those wheels painted. Flyer, I've never owned a motorcycle with anything but the straight valve stems, other than the KTM off-center valve placement, are there any negatives to a 45 degree valve stem? Do they damage easier, wind noise, etc...? Because you're right it would be much easier to air tires on modern bikes if they had an angle but I always assumed there was some negative point other than a few pennies as to why manufacturers don't use them as OEM.
well infact Bridgestone makes its motorcycle tires exclusivly in japan, and the batlax as such are there sport-touring version wich are excellent in the wet. i would say probably the best tires that you can have fitted, i´m suprised to see them on an of the shelf bike
How does it compare with your Z900RS SE? The two bikes are really catering to different demographics but which would you prefer on a daily basis? What about MT-09 vs Speed Triple RS?
I wonder if the headlight have the same pattern as the CB650R? A thin beam across the road on dip. Fine when going straight. But in corners, the pattern was still a beam (surprise!) but that made it lit up the ditch and top of the trees. Nothing on the road ahead! That was scary! There is something about the MT09...I do want to like it, but I struggle. And every time I test one, I walk away thinking "why all the hype?" And let's be honest, everythig is built to a price. But using tape on wires is not to save money. It must take ages to do! Thank you mr Flyer!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. And that bit looked like the same pattern to me. When you leaned the bike that "beam" looked like one end in the ditch and the other in the treetops. It some how makes a dark spot. Imagin going in a right turn, the right side ditch is illuminated and the left hand side trees are aswell. But in the far right, the spot where one needs to look for incoming traffic, that's dark. Makes sense? That's my experience with the CB650R I had. Scary!
The whole connectivity thing on bikes seems a bit of a nightmare. It's a great idea in theory but never seems to work all that well in practice it appears, I know the Goldwing has these problems too. Personally I've never owned a bike with even an LED screen, fuel gauge or radiator, so it's all a bit above me, but the manufacturers need to get working on the software a bit more now as they seem to have pretty much perfected the hardware side of things.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Last gen was lighter with the same engine, making it a better overall performer. Its tech was great as well, not needing more. Who cares about cruise control on a bike like this? Maybe I’m just too old school. And the headlight looks like a cheap AliExpress cover that was thrown on there. The tank lines are also terrible now. Technically a great bike, but a styling disaster
Great video. I agree about the connectivity. I have faffed about for ages and can't get my android phone to connect despite having the bike manual. 🤣 I love the bike. I've had mine for 8 weeks and done about 800 miles. I really appreciate the quickshifter. Bloody lovely....but, my clutched gear changes are very clunky. Any advice from anyone to improve my clutch gear changes? (never had an issue on my SV650)
Hey TMF! I have a question. Between this MT09 2024 & the current XSR900 (not the GP), which one has more aggressive ergonomic riding position? Or which is more relaxed? Up right position or more relaxed position is very important to know for me. Thank you.
Great review as ever TMF & i agree with you about the TFT way to small especially as the actual size of it it could be actually an awesome TFT + The exhaust absolutely hideous & I'm not i lover of the colour scheme the wheels are awesome but not a fan of the colours that are available!!😬 Hope you get the SP version for a Comparison that would be very interesting!! Great job TMF!!👌🏻👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer WOW really seriously can't wait for that as im im two minds weather to go for the Z900RS or the MT09SP as at the moment ive got a 2019 Street Triple RS!! So this will be very interesting!! All the best Dave...👍🏻😎
@TheMissendenFlyer Im looking at this and the SP. I saw someone who traded their base 24 in for SP for the suspension alone. Can you give me your advice on the suspension of base vs SP. I think that only the rear mono is difference. Thanks.
Hey friend, looking into getting a 2024 SP.. Was curious your height and if you can effectively touch the ground with both feet! I'm 5'8 with an average inseam.
@@TheMissendenFlyer That’s great! Funny enough it’s my first bike other than on dirt.. excited with all the rider assist and settings so I can slowly tame the beast lol
When ive seen this bike in the local dealer it looks massive... in your intro , when you're leaning on the bike, you make it look like a toy? Have you got taller? 😂
Sounds like a great bike, no longer my cup of tea, I just sold my Suzuki gsx8s, another lovely motorcycle. It's funny how tastes change, I'm so much happier since I bought an ADV bike, but once upon a time I never would have dreamt of doing so.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ended up with a Transalp after considering the t7, DE800 and Tuareg. Tuareg and T7 are more off road capable than I need and the Transalp cost less than the DE and seemed to fit the bill pretty well. I think either of these 4 bikes would have been fine.
Don’t like the wheel colour. Wouldn’t swap my f900r for it, even though I do like the triple, but It’s not all about horsepower. My beemer has a straight valve - in the spoke…!😂😂
Looks a bit budget, as far as motorway work, I know 70 mph is the speed limit but in the real world how goes along at 70mph always he should try to along at 90mph + just to to see how bad naked bikes are at that speed after all it’s a 110bhp machine and what about touring ?in future should always 🎉 about luggage capability on all road tests
If you want to see a bike's real 'face' then take a picture of it and turn it upside down. This has been a thing since I conspired with Tamburini to incept the 916. Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer as 'catwoman' with her head over the edge of the bed, take a look ;') ...
Touring will be no problem on this bike you might want to re address that. Yamaha do loads of touring kit including a rear top box bracket and up to a 50 litre top box like the Givi luggage. As for the seat yamah comfort seats are great the comfort seat on my MT10 SP is really comfy just that would deffo be worth buying
@@Carvetii”not an issue for touring “ ? ? what do you do when the places that sell fuel are 300 -450 kilometres apart ? I don’t want to fill up every 200 kilometres, because the next town is 150 kilometres away. The cost of fuel in remote Australia can be 60-80% higher than the cost in the big cities. And that is already way overpriced due to the games that America and the Middle East are playing. American fuel is subsidised. In Australia we pay $1.50 USD for one litre in the city. $1.80 USD OR MORE in the country. Putting another 5 to 10 litres in the tank 4 times in one day is a waste of time and money. 18-23 litre tanks are the bottom end of what I would call a touring motorcycle. 14 litres is a joke IMHO Range (< 300 k’s ?) Range anxiety is not an issue when there are many towns close together.
Nearly every bike I come across has straight tyre valves. Just get angled ones on your first tyre change if it’s such a drama to check the tyres. A non event. That bike looks like a teenagers toy. The wheels look ridiculous.😮
I think the reason for the straight valve stems is because the angled rubber ones will flex at high tire rpm. Probably ok with angled steel ones though I guess.
Very unattractive origami look of the styling really puts me off, the very narrow focus of its use case works against it too. I like the exhaust pipe solution, and the machine’s performance and light weight are winning features as well. I’d buy the bike for many aspects were it a not such an extreme stylized insectoid looking thing overall. Something less extreme would find favor with lots more riders I’d guess.
I am 78 years old and I have found my MT09 acceptable comfort wise. Before I put my touring windshield on it wasn’t acceptable comfort wise. I was truly impressed by the change a little odd shaped windshield made. I am able to go 2 to 3 hundred miles before lunch and another 2 to 3 after lunch. I get started early in the summer around 5:30 AM while it’s still cool. I have two tanks burned by 11:30 and do a light lunch with plenty of liquid intake. Sight see and lay about for a couple hours. Burn another tank walk around some with a snack along the way. Make hotel reservations and burn last tank for the day. I can do this for 3 days before I have to ease up. Works out as I can get most everywhere I go in 2 days.
Sounds good!
Yamaha has definitely nailed it with this mt 09
Yes it’s definitely one of the most fun bikes I’ve ridden in ages….if only that front end could be tweaked looks wise….getting close though!
Maybe nailed it's coffin. This redesign is horrible, they've made it look like a generic naked like a cb300r or one of those Chinese scooters. The MT-09 was best when it had a pseudo-supermoto look with the wide flat seat. This is awful and people who like this redesign must have had some kind of lobotomy.
@@TheMissendenFlyer how tall are you? just for reference
@@ak-47821 5'8"
Tim all I say is that this is best content on RUclips it’s fun and interesting and informative please continue all the videos and well done
Thank you! Who’s Tim by the way?
Bike talk and a brew before work. Smashing 👍
Nice one - what a start to the day! 🤓
Great extended review - thank you for sharing! I just bought a 2024 MT-09 a week ago. I love it so far. I am still learning about it and getting the settings where I want them. I do agree on the turn indicator switch. I am still trying to get used to that one!
Congratulations on the new bike!
Picking mine up this morning followed by a busy few days running it in so this review perfect timing for me! It's even sunny the next few days for a change so off around the Yorkshire Dales, up to Tan Hill and through the Lake District for me before the first service on Wednesday! Btw on touring you can get a rack and back box, panniers and comfort seats as well as a screen and handguards along with heated grips. I was offered a great deal so got the lot! I think it offers much better value than the street triples. Triumph never seem to knock anything off the price and their servicing is way more expensive as I found out with my last bike, a tiger 900 gt (which this bike is WAY MORE FUN THAN). 😊
Yes you have to look pretty hard to find a more fun bike than this! Congrats on your new ride, enjoy your tour!
Putting down a deposit on one of these today. Thanks for allaying any concerns!
No worries!
Saw one of these on the road Saturday. Looks really good up close.
The CP3 is an great engine and Yamaha supply it in various flavours to suit your taste. The XSR900GP was one of the best looking releases of 2024 and there’s still the much anticipated R9 on the horizon
Indeed
just an overview of your channel in general, I've enjoyed them immensely...keep it up!
Thank you very much - I'm delighted to hear that!
LED is such a patchy regression from the even spread of halogen IMO. Not to mention getting blinded by oncoming cars on auto-switch that take three working days to get to low beam.
This is a very strong upgrade this gen.
I can't wait to see the sp version.
Coming soon to the channel!
Great summary of the bike Mr Fly! It seems like a great bike, the looks are growing on me a bit but I would love to see some brighter and more colourful options offered. It always beats me why right angled valves aren't used as standard fitment as they are far more practical. They would cost pennies more but if they added it to the price of the bike, nobody would notice or quibble if they did.
I agree 100% Michael!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for always acknowledging and replying to my posts, I do appreciate it! Have a good week and hope to chat with you at ABR next weekend 👍
@@michaelmclarney1994 You're right about that, just traded my BMW F750GS it has the valves on the spoke of the mag wheels, best system I've ever seen.
My MT10 with the same colour wheels, does have the angled valves.
Complete, direct, and useful review - as to be expected from TMF!!!!
Many thanks!
That little yellow pointer hand took me by surprise and cracked me up LOL 😆 Nice review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yamaha nailed it with this new version in my opinion, the only worry I would have is how to keep my licence.
Great bike and a very good review Andy see you at the ABR festival 👍🍺
Can't wait! Do come and say hi if you see me wandering about!
@@TheMissendenFlyer spoke to you and carol last year 👍
I love the colour of the wheels
Yes me too (I think....)
do the indicators still fall off if you brush by them too closely?
I have owned a 2023 for 18 months now. On country roads at night the headlights are not sufficient. I have to keep hi beams on permanently to see far enough ahead to go 55-65 mph. The turn radius is wide. But, most importantly, I never see another bike and wish I had bought something else. I love my MT09 and put Shad side cases and a windscreen on for touring.
You love your MT09 but you wish you bought something else?? That doesn't make much sense 😵💫
@@itzajdmting Reread my comment.
Sorry for repeating myself but I have a 65 plate Tracer 900 and I absolutely love it. I think the only bike I would change it for would be the XSR 900lc,either in the mars bar or Yamaha blue colour scheme..Great video by the way.
An excellent review. You’re tempting me to try one out!
Nice review and lovely bike, now all Yamaha has to do is put that awesome CP3 engine into a Tenere T9 Adventure bike and Triumph will be having Kittens!
I've just test ridden one of these back to back with a Gen 2 MT10, I definitely had more fun on the MT09, great bike!
Totally agree!
Excellent review & brilliant practical information as is to be expected with you, thank you. My goto youtubers for reviews are always yourself, Lambchop & Usernamekate, always superb to watch TMF.
Much appreciated!
Each new edition of the MT-09 is better than the last it would seem. This bike appears to be a massive improvement over the bikes from 2014.
They got chassis wrong on the original headstock was all wrong too high like a chopper
They got chassis wrong on the original headstock was all wrong too high like a chopper
It’s odd how much I like the headlight from the side and dislike it from the front.😊
I like your new format of reviewing motorcycles with practical categories and pros/cons. They allow your content to be very interesting and exciting to watch. Thank you! Nice job.
Thank you!
Morning. wait for the r9 i think
Morning! Yes can’t wait to see that myself….
Good bid great bike. Seeing there may be a Tenere version. May not be for me but others. A tripple, what's not to like. Live a 120 degree crank and smooth seemless power. Good looking as well. We will adapt to the lights. NOTE: The GS Giants version of the BMW 1300 GS loks crackin' with light protector over the X led headlight. Just shown yesterday for Namibia contest. You need to go there and tour. Extremely diverse riding
I started riding Yamaha tripples in 1976 with the XS 750 C. Great bike for it's time. It really was competition for BMW in some ways. Put a lot of miles on it. Previously had the XS 500 C twin with 8 valves DOHC 180 degree crank and the dud bike of all time a 1974 TX 750 SOHC dry sump 360 degree crank. And a mile of vhain driving the counterbalancers . On introduction in Australia 19 units blew up on the first test rides, it only got worse.
Nice horse! A new Jota for the 'Roaring Twenties'? 'Mad, bad & dangerous to know' - but only on demand? . Want one! : )
Ah, TMF and a brew. Then I'm off to Pats Baps.
Thanks for the review Andy 👍
The perfect morning! Say hello to Pat from me!
You may need all the help you can get with those Bridgstone S23's Not a great wet weather tyre. Brilliant grip in the dry though.
I like a good exhaust note that isn't too loud, but the mt09 reminds me of my old R6 which sounded like sewing machine quiet.
The looks just kill it for me Andy, a deal breaker.
I tend to agree - though I think this is the best looking MT09 yet, still work to do on that front end though in the looks department....
It's a pig! They get worse with every generation.
Spot on.
I Love Yamaha, I've owned three of their motorcycles, one amazing snowmobile, and I have two of their current Revstar guitars... but sometimes I wonder what they're thinking with the colors of their naked bikes. Those rims are just horrible looking, IMO. The wheels on my 24' T7 are a freaking gorgeous blue.
Would I own an MT-09 of course! But I'd be taking it to a shop to get those wheels painted.
Flyer, I've never owned a motorcycle with anything but the straight valve stems, other than the KTM off-center valve placement, are there any negatives to a 45 degree valve stem? Do they damage easier, wind noise, etc...? Because you're right it would be much easier to air tires on modern bikes if they had an angle but I always assumed there was some negative point other than a few pennies as to why manufacturers don't use them as OEM.
No downsides that I can see, I think it’s just a money saving ruse.
@14:56 same on my 2021 Tracer 9 GT the steering lock trick
well infact Bridgestone makes its motorcycle tires exclusivly in japan, and the batlax as such are there sport-touring version wich are excellent in the wet. i would say probably the best tires that you can have fitted, i´m suprised to see them on an of the shelf bike
Pretty Sure that the MT09 had a Recall after a Lot of Complaints with Regards a Snatchy Throttle, Great to See that it has been Sorted.
Great review. Very enjoyable and a bike that’s great value too…
Ducati street fighter beats it on looks BUT double the money…
Thanks Mr.Fly. 👊
Great Review.
How would you compare this to your Speed Twin? Obviously very different, but how do they compare to ride?
How does it compare with your Z900RS SE? The two bikes are really catering to different demographics but which would you prefer on a daily basis?
What about MT-09 vs Speed Triple RS?
Put a Givi screen on it and a tank bag then touring would be easy.
I wonder if the headlight have the same pattern as the CB650R? A thin beam across the road on dip. Fine when going straight. But in corners, the pattern was still a beam (surprise!) but that made it lit up the ditch and top of the trees. Nothing on the road ahead! That was scary!
There is something about the MT09...I do want to like it, but I struggle. And every time I test one, I walk away thinking "why all the hype?"
And let's be honest, everythig is built to a price. But using tape on wires is not to save money. It must take ages to do! Thank you mr Flyer!
Did you watch the section on me riding at night?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. And that bit looked like the same pattern to me. When you leaned the bike that "beam" looked like one end in the ditch and the other in the treetops. It some how makes a dark spot. Imagin going in a right turn, the right side ditch is illuminated and the left hand side trees are aswell. But in the far right, the spot where one needs to look for incoming traffic, that's dark. Makes sense?
That's my experience with the CB650R I had. Scary!
The whole connectivity thing on bikes seems a bit of a nightmare. It's a great idea in theory but never seems to work all that well in practice it appears, I know the Goldwing has these problems too.
Personally I've never owned a bike with even an LED screen, fuel gauge or radiator, so it's all a bit above me, but the manufacturers need to get working on the software a bit more now as they seem to have pretty much perfected the hardware side of things.
I had an MT09 and I will have one again, no doubt.
I think it is the best overall motorcycle in it's class.
Can't believe I've sold mine 🤦♂
I like mt9 black 2023 sound is okay and the machanic applied on it how much is the price in Uganda
Just can't get over the look of it and that's a deal breaker for me.
Yes I get you on that - although I think this is much improved on the previous version….just got to sort that front end out….
Agreed, it’s terrible. The last gen was tolerable, but this one goes too far
@@TheMissendenFlyer Last gen was lighter with the same engine, making it a better overall performer. Its tech was great as well, not needing more. Who cares about cruise control on a bike like this? Maybe I’m just too old school. And the headlight looks like a cheap AliExpress cover that was thrown on there. The tank lines are also terrible now. Technically a great bike, but a styling disaster
Then buy a XSR900. Or XSR900GP. Or the upcoming R9. Not an issue.
Looks like something from Toys r us
Slough, nooo, run away. Love the Yams colour
Nowt wrong with Slough! (Well parts of it....)
Mars Bars & The Office two of the
Great things to come from Slough
...don't forget the wheelie bin was invented there too, as was Thunderbirds! We have a lot to thank Slough for...
Great video. I agree about the connectivity. I have faffed about for ages and can't get my android phone to connect despite having the bike manual. 🤣 I love the bike. I've had mine for 8 weeks and done about 800 miles. I really appreciate the quickshifter. Bloody lovely....but, my clutched gear changes are very clunky. Any advice from anyone to improve my clutch gear changes? (never had an issue on my SV650)
The steering lock is the same on the Yamaha XSR125. It won't lock if the handlebar is fully turned.
Lots of bikes are like that....
Hey TMF! I have a question. Between this MT09 2024 & the current XSR900 (not the GP), which one has more aggressive ergonomic riding position? Or which is more relaxed?
Up right position or more relaxed position is very important to know for me. Thank you.
I've not ridde nt current XSR900 so don't know I'm afraid - sorry!
765rs
Much better quality and better looking especially the yellow one
Owning one myself, I have to agree 😂.
Great review as ever TMF & i agree with you about the TFT way to small especially as the actual size of it it could be actually an awesome TFT + The exhaust absolutely hideous & I'm not i lover of the colour scheme the wheels are awesome but not a fan of the colours that are available!!😬 Hope you get the SP version for a Comparison that would be very interesting!! Great job TMF!!👌🏻👍🏻
I have the SP coming soon!
@TheMissendenFlyer WOW really seriously can't wait for that as im im two minds weather to go for the Z900RS or the MT09SP as at the moment ive got a 2019 Street Triple RS!! So this will be very interesting!! All the best Dave...👍🏻😎
@TheMissendenFlyer Im looking at this and the SP. I saw someone who traded their base 24 in for SP for the suspension alone. Can you give me your advice on the suspension of base vs SP. I think that only the rear mono is difference. Thanks.
Watch my SP video for details!
Hey friend, looking into getting a 2024 SP.. Was curious your height and if you can effectively touch the ground with both feet! I'm 5'8 with an average inseam.
Me too!
@@TheMissendenFlyer That’s great! Funny enough it’s my first bike other than on dirt.. excited with all the rider assist and settings so I can slowly tame the beast lol
Had the gen 2 and loved it.
Not keen on the styling on this at all. Too much cheap looking plastic for me.
Bought a z900 instead.
I have the gen3 SP … you tried it both! Tell me is it better than 3gen ??
would this be great campanion in the garage with concours 14 ? you have this or that perfect options .. cheers ??
2:22s - What do you notice?
Oops!!
I tought gen 4 is keyless?
According to Yamaha the SP is the first keyless bike they've made....
Why can't manufacturers make a comfortable seat any more?
Beats me!
Is the MT09 essentially a naked r6?
Not really no - very different engine of course....
torn between this mt 09 and the cb650r. which one do you recommend?
Personally I’d have the MT - great fun but more comfy (and that engine!)….
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks
Why does it look so small next to you??
Trick of the wide angle lens I suspect....
When ive seen this bike in the local dealer it looks massive... in your intro , when you're leaning on the bike, you make it look like a toy? Have you got taller? 😂
I wish!
The looks are the deal breaker definitely, much prefer the Honda cb1000r.
Sounds like a great bike, no longer my cup of tea, I just sold my Suzuki gsx8s, another lovely motorcycle. It's funny how tastes change, I'm so much happier since I bought an ADV bike, but once upon a time I never would have dreamt of doing so.
Which adventure bike did you buy?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ended up with a Transalp after considering the t7, DE800 and Tuareg. Tuareg and T7 are more off road capable than I need and the Transalp cost less than the DE and seemed to fit the bill pretty well. I think either of these 4 bikes would have been fine.
very nice
Mt 09 SP or Monster SP?
Hmmm tough - Monster for me, just that bit more special.....
Don’t like the wheel colour.
Wouldn’t swap my f900r for it, even though I do like the triple, but
It’s not all about horsepower.
My beemer has a straight valve - in the spoke…!😂😂
Don't like the look gen 2 for me i think
I like the exhaust.
next MT 10 review
I have ridden the latest MT10, there is a review on here somewhere if you have a look.
Looks a bit budget, as far as motorway work, I know 70 mph is the speed limit but in the real world how goes along at 70mph always he should try to along at 90mph + just to to see how bad naked bikes are at that speed after all it’s a 110bhp machine and what about touring ?in future should always 🎉 about luggage capability on all road tests
Shame. I would've liked a brief overview of the inbuilt navigation.
It's a no from me.... indicators are still pants and why the stupid bucket of an oil reservoir...
Yamaha make some great bikes but their styling does nothing for me and this one is no exception.
Fair enough!
Tank Capacity Range ?
Probably not very big. And Probably not very far either. This bike is more about fun.
@@chrishart8548 True ..fun is the
Main Thing but it's Handy. To Know how Far you can Go before the Fuel Light
Flashes if you are out for a Long
Ride
@@jefflambert8603 14l tank with 56mpg. for a bike that wants to be fun, I'm sure the mpg is a lot lower...
If you want to see a bike's real 'face' then take a picture of it and turn it upside down. This has been a thing since I conspired with Tamburini to incept the 916. Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer as 'catwoman' with her head over the edge of the bed, take a look ;') ...
As somewhat of a cat-woman fan I must give that a try!
Touring will be no problem on this bike you might want to re address that. Yamaha do loads of touring kit including a rear top box bracket and up to a 50 litre top box like the Givi luggage. As for the seat yamah comfort seats are great the comfort seat on my MT10 SP is really comfy just that would deffo be worth buying
@@0menadds i tour europe on an MT10 SP which is much thirstier than this just means filling up more. tank range is not an issue for touring
@@Carvetii”not an issue for touring “ ? ? what do you do when the places that sell fuel are 300 -450 kilometres apart ?
I don’t want to fill up every 200 kilometres, because the next town is 150 kilometres away.
The cost of fuel in remote Australia can be 60-80% higher than the cost in the big cities.
And that is already way overpriced due to the games that America and the Middle East are playing.
American fuel is subsidised. In Australia we pay $1.50 USD for one litre in the city. $1.80 USD OR MORE in the country.
Putting another 5 to 10 litres in the tank 4 times in one day is a waste of time and money.
18-23 litre tanks are the bottom end of what I would call a touring motorcycle.
14 litres is a joke IMHO
Range (< 300 k’s ?)
Range anxiety is not an issue when there are many towns close together.
_please_ keep the exhausts quiet, Kyle is like a Hell's Angles Friday night out, if *everyone* had the same 'Harley'
I just think it looks very plasticky from the side view it’s not on its own similar types of bikes to me do as well
Yes it's a shame isn't it....
Those roads in the town look appalling.
Nearly every bike I come across has straight tyre valves. Just get angled ones on your first tyre change if it’s such a drama to check the tyres. A non event. That bike looks like a teenagers toy. The wheels look ridiculous.😮
I love ‘em!
I think the reason for the straight valve stems is because the angled rubber ones will flex at high tire rpm. Probably ok with angled steel ones though I guess.
Cb1000rbe
Nice bike, shame about the hideous wheel colour.
I’d rather like them!
So wanted to like this bike but it looks rotten. Going to keep my street triple765r
Fair enough - another great bike!
Why don’t you come to Australia and ride on real roads
I’d love to, but mostly time and money are what prevent me!
Am I the only oddball that doesn't like 3-cylinder engines? 😂
Very unattractive origami look of the styling really puts me off, the very narrow focus of its use case works against it too. I like the exhaust pipe solution, and the machine’s performance and light weight are winning features as well. I’d buy the bike for many aspects were it a not such an extreme stylized insectoid looking thing overall. Something less extreme would find favor with lots more riders I’d guess.
I totally agree!
If you "nipped passed" people in my city they'd probably hit you with the door
Which city is that?
lotta bike for the cash.
Maybe it's an age thing. I'm 70 now. To me it's a seriously ugly bike. Looks like it's been stuck in a giant vice & squished end to end. Horrible!
If I had an MT9 - I’d might as well take myself to the police station and hand in my license.
That is an issue with this bike yes....not sure I can be trusted with one either...
Yes, this made me laugh, just a matter time till I would have got done.
Really like the MT series but god damn they are ugly. Putting me off getting one
2min 23s…….why hang around a crossing chatting if you’re not crossing…….infuriating
The thumbnail foto makes the bike look really really small… considering as you say, you aren’t a big fella.