Yup - my 2020 MT09 gave me this exact problem - constantly wanted to go fast on it, flick it about, overtake everything, the grip was sensational, it was all effortless…. But that isn’t all I want from motorcycling. And I wouldn’t mind watching my kids grow up.
Im glad you are safe, I was tboned on my XSR900 and nearly lost my lower left leg. was completely shattered but now rebuilt with some titanium. I agree, the triple engine is a hoot. Ride safe if your back at it!
Hope you’re better! Must admit, I’d like to do my cbt but being on the road for a living, seeing what I see and reading stories like this does put me off. Thoughts?
@@simonthegreat543 The risk level of motorcycling varies between being murderously dangerous and something like an adventure sport, all depending on you and how you approach it. There's plenty of good advice available about how to stay on the right side of that scale👍
@@11thHourRecords thanks. I’m a pretty cautious guy, I wouldn’t be crazy but the standard of driving in the uk has fallen so sharply. It’s not me I’m worried about.
Not sure anyone will ever call it pretty, but hard to imagine a better bike than this right now. That engine, that handling, those brakes. All absolutely right on the money.
I've rode the 9 and what a bike it is, loved it. I've got the 10 and that too is a weapon. Use mine everyday to commute. You won't be disappointed with the 9 though mate
I've had an MT-10 for several years now. Hands down my favourite bike I've ever owned. There hasn't been any other bike that puts such a big smile on my face. It's comfortable, doubles as a bit of a tourer, and behaves exactly as i expect it to. Absolutely love the thing.
The MT-09 has the triple which is such an unusual engine. Yamaha didn't ruin their triple like Triumph did with their Tiger models. Triumph ruined their own engine by making it more "lumpy" and rough and coarse by changing the crank journal offset to a "T-Plane" crank. Triple engines have a dramatically different feeling (I've never ridden one). But they seem to be more linear with a more flat torque curve, not as much screaming top end.
Had my Gen 3 sp about a year now tried a fair few bikes as a maybe replacement or a stablemate and they’ve all come up short best engine in class imo And the most reliable and cheapest service costs in todays day and age that goes along way
Great review as usual Andy, thanks. Well done on the seat height/inside leg measurement relationship. I'm also 5'8" but only 28.5" inseam, so many bikes are just too tall for comfort. It is a critical item when making a buying decision. I also found the Yamaha seats to be very firm, seems to be a common feature across the range.
I took the new mt09 out a few days ago. A peach of a bike. I’m the same measures as yourself and found it good to ride. Had a 22 plate mt09…usual story.. shouldn’t have sold it. A cracking bike. I can see myself going back to it. I have a bmw f900xr at present. This bikes engine doesn’t look at the mt. 😀
I'm riding the little brother, MT03. It's a nice twin, and makes a nice sound. Ironman is Tony Stark. The MT09 would be what I'd graduate to after the 03. I like a nice triple, but a twin is just lovely! I'm a little chap at 5ft 5-and-a-bit inches, with an inseam of just about 30 inches. I do have challenges getting my feet on the ground on some of the taller bikes.
Great review. I tend to go more for 'retros', but of contemporary styled bikes, this is the one that always attracts me and I have seriously considered. Despite the iffy looks, the superb engineering and purposefulness makes it brutally handsome.
The usual quality review. I know you have mentioned it before, I wonder when motorcycle manufactures will consider illuminated switch gear as a standard feature.
In French we have that expression "pousse-au-crime", which roughly translates as "invitation to crime". That's what this engine is. It's hysterical, it always begs to go.
No probs...most reviewers tend to end up going down the route of making it about themselves and forget about the bike or bikes.But you have stuck to the same informative format.. PLUS you are a very likeable chap..👌👍👏
Unfortunately, the Yamaha aesthetic just doesn't appeal to me, which is a shame, because they do have a couple of really special engines. But I can't get past how ugly they are (in my opinion).
The last one wasn’t too bad, this one is HORRIBLE. And looks are important when there’s so much competition. I had the last gen, but wouldn’t touch this abomination
@@madrat5176my thoughts are exactly the opposite! The last one I think is ugly and this is not great, but a big improvement. Just shows everyone's different. 😊
You need to ride a Tuono. I mean the V4 1100. It is insane and on another level. The Yam's are good but the Aprilia is just something very special. I love mine to bits.
@@tdunster2011 That was on the previous gen. The latest gen have been refined and much improved. It is an absolute weapon and beautiful to ride. The engine note is just insane. I had an RC30 back in 1990 and that V4 engine was fantastic. I love triples but you can't beat a V4.
“I don’t want to be his next customer!” Excellent! Informative, as ever. Really like how you do the specs now, I.e., without the cheat sheet in view - really nice touch, that.
I have always liked the MT09, wanted an early one & have it painted in Marlboro colours. Loved the sound & being a Yamaha fanboy, the build quality, fit & finish. I always appreciate your lap of Gerrards Cross and surrounding area Andy 🙂
Nice review & a great bike. Arguably one of the very best value bikes on the market currently. Even the looks are growing on me & while this version is much better than the previous one (not difficult) it still isn't pretty. You can't go wrong with this or the base model Street Triple R, both of which are on my next bike list.
Great review as always!! I am thinking of one of these or the Monster 937 (non SP) which you also reviewed. Short of test riding then both which would you say would be more enjoyable enabling me to get a good pace, overtake and at the same time enjoy on similar roads to yours . I’m not a particularly fast rider though do like to keep control of a powerful motor. Thanks Guy
To be honest they are both great motorcycles for that very purpose - the Yamaha feels a bit quicker, but the monster looks better and has that Ducati specialness - go for the one you like the look of most, you won't be dissappointed!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Made my decision, as I use an R1250RT for motorways I wanted my second bike to be the opposite; involving and thrilling to ride, with plenty of low down torque, lightweight and full of character, bought a very low mileage Ducati 1100S with ABS and Termignoni system, and over the moon with it :)
@@TheMissendenFlyer I didn’t, a very nice bmw suv decided I didn’t need it anymore nor 100% use of my lower left leg:) would love to have another one, almost bought the new version but liked the original the best. I had the clubman bars and nice ohlins suspension/steering damper amongst some other nice bits. Was a lovely machine until it wasn’t. Ride safe and watch out for 83 year olds driving BMW SUVs😉
I got the tracer, now waiting for the MT-09 SP version to check it out, as price and reliabilty goes, this is a bulletproof motorcycle, tested through the years and slightly improved on every model interation, looks are subjective but, once you're riding it, who cares?, you'll be giggling like a maniac, and thats all that matters. Reliable machine for tons of fun. Servicing should also be cheap and lots of aftermarket accessories since the MT has been out for over 5 years, looking forward for your long term review Andy.
Thanks for the review. I hope you talk about the changes to the engine internals in your follow up video. I really enjoy your content, and I share your disdain for white vans. Rubber side down and all that.
Well done mr Flyer! Looking forward for some more about this machine. I've always hoovered around this MT09 but never bought one due to winding engine noise, bad suspension/handling and cables/wiring all over the bike. But this one may be the best of the bunch. Looks better with, for Yamaha, good attempts to hide different bits and pieces. But is it good enough just because it's better than the previous one? Cheers!
For everyone complaining about the looks. A few minor aftermarket parts can make these look much better. Tail tidy, Dart fly screen and some CRG bar end mirrors will do wonders! And maybe an Akra exhaust,!
Love my 2024 MT-09. Oddly enough, I never expected to like the color cyan but it looks really cool on this bike. It adds a little bit of flashiness to the bike.
i liked the street triple RS but i do like the look of this too and also i like that you can pair your phone to the dash and display google maps on the dash which would be useful!
I won’t one in white with red speed blocks or yellow with black speed blocks. A bit old style but stand out from the crowd. Trouble is when you start to see one in a show room it will have a sold sign on it. 😊wait for the long term test everybody the turning circle on the railway station car park 🙈
At 6 foot and 15 stone I can’t help but think I would bury it a bit but I love that engine and the playfullness. Will take one out for test ride I think and see if anyone points and laughs at me! Good test again👍
That's a bargain at that price. Yamaha are making some amazing bikes these days. Great review btw. Oh and every time I get stuck behind a white van, I hear you're voice.
Well if I was in this market I'd probably got MT-09 as I've already owned a Street Triple. I think the Triumph looks better personally but the Yamaha is slightly aheaad on ride and fun factor....you won't be dissappointed with either!
Hi Andy, great review as always. It looks like a great bike and good value too but it reminds me of a song title from the late 1970s called "Nice Legs, Shame About The Face" by a band called The Monks. Perhaps the looks will grow on me over time.
Good first review. Can you please report on the rear shock setup. My mk 1 mt shock was harsh with minimal adjustment . Pot holes were painful . After market Ohlins fixed that …
As previously commented, I too wonder if a smoked fly screen would make the front end a little softer on the eye. Certainly is a lot of motorbike for the money, and impressive list of standard equipment.
Another great video Andy, if you do the same test route all the time for the various bikes could you give us some sort of indication of the tank range/mpg you do real world without trying to get the best out of the bike. As we all know that Yamaha could say that the MT09 does let’s say 50 mpg but real world I am getting 38mpg and add that to the review for more information about the bike 😎✊🏻👍🏻
I just swapped in my Superduke for one, I really like it! I like the Street Triple too, but I owned a 675 for a long time so I wanted to try something different. I think I'll eventually slap some nicer suspension on it, but otherwise I have zero complaints.
Going to look at the 09 and 07 auto to replace my NC700DCT and the size is the main issue as my inseam is 29 inch and I do like to flat foot so I may have to wait for the new MT07 Y-AMT no spring chicken so it is not the speed that matters but being able to manage it in the Lake district and touring Scotland's lesser used routes. I have a tour planned for next year on my Rebel1100 but if I get a MT09 I would use that but not a MT07 due to 4 days camping gear to carry.
I have an SP being delivered this week, trading my 2019 R6 for it. It is the perfect bike for the road, makes the R6 feel like a torture rack, also feels much faster on the road. The only thing that bothers me about the MT-09 is the display, it looks like an afterthought. This will also be my first vehicle that doesn’t have an analogue rev counter and I don’t know how I feel about that.
I was on the look for a naked triple last year, tried the new Triumph 765R, didn’t like the clocks or the smaller tank. Did like the 2017 model with a nice TFT and a proper sized fuel tank, saved 3k with only 3,200 miles on the clock. If this bike had been out last year, I’d now be a Yamaha owner, tons better looking bike than before and all the tech thrown in. It will be interesting to see the long term review, could you give the average MPG you get on the test bikes please Andy ? From a frugal Yorkshireman.
Another great review. Myself I would pick this over the Triumph. But I am bit of a Yamaha fan boy. As for color choice I would go with the blue one. Actually, I would be tempted to spend the extra money and get the SP version.
Eagerly anticipating the next XSR900 refresh - very much hoping it looks a LOT better than this or the current XSR900 as neither of them would make smile with pride when opening the garage door in the morning… but the CP3 engine is just too good.
I love the MT range, had two late 07’s but seeing how appealing they now are to the chavvy thieves I’d worry about leaving one parked anywhere in public. Quite often my bikes are left outside a hotel or a public car park on trips and I’d worry it would be stolen
Lovely bike, was looking at them at the dealership on the weekend. One thing that irritates me about it is the exhaust system. I think it's a shame how from new they seem to have that rusty tarnish all over and especially on the welds.
Seems like you've gelled with the new Yamaha switchgear indicator buttons after initially finding them a bit odd on the XSR900GP; is that a fair assessment
Hi mate. Ive got the 2021 sp model.and wondering if its worth upgrading. Also thinking about the triumph speed twin as unsure if i fancy something less extreme but stil with power. What you reckon. Great chanel by the way. Cheers mate
dont know if it was a 9 or 10 i saw last week but it pulled out swiftly onto a main road and rapidly went up the gears, but i was so impressed by the nice 'crackle' on the upshifts as much as its turn of pace did this MT09 do it?
Yup - my 2020 MT09 gave me this exact problem - constantly wanted to go fast on it, flick it about, overtake everything, the grip was sensational, it was all effortless…. But that isn’t all I want from motorcycling. And I wouldn’t mind watching my kids grow up.
Well that is a very good point....and something that happenned when I had my Street Triple....is fun though!
Thanks for the video Andy! Just seen them in the showroom a week back when my MT-10 was in for maintenance, and I do like the look of it!
I had a car t-bone me on my old MT-09. Was a hoot up until that point. Torn pec, detached triceps, broken hand. Oh what fun that was.
Im glad you are safe, I was tboned on my XSR900 and nearly lost my lower left leg. was completely shattered but now rebuilt with some titanium. I agree, the triple engine is a hoot. Ride safe if your back at it!
Sorry man, that really sucks.
Hope you’re better! Must admit, I’d like to do my cbt but being on the road for a living, seeing what I see and reading stories like this does put me off. Thoughts?
@@simonthegreat543 The risk level of motorcycling varies between being murderously dangerous and something like an adventure sport, all depending on you and how you approach it. There's plenty of good advice available about how to stay on the right side of that scale👍
@@11thHourRecords thanks. I’m a pretty cautious guy, I wouldn’t be crazy but the standard of driving in the uk has fallen so sharply. It’s not me I’m worried about.
Not sure anyone will ever call it pretty, but hard to imagine a better bike than this right now. That engine, that handling, those brakes. All absolutely right on the money.
looks badass, you must be a boomer
I've rode the 9 and what a bike it is, loved it. I've got the 10 and that too is a weapon. Use mine everyday to commute. You won't be disappointed with the 9 though mate
I've had an MT-10 for several years now. Hands down my favourite bike I've ever owned. There hasn't been any other bike that puts such a big smile on my face. It's comfortable, doubles as a bit of a tourer, and behaves exactly as i expect it to. Absolutely love the thing.
What other bikes have you ridden as a comparison eg sports bikes?
The MT-09 has the triple which is such an unusual engine. Yamaha didn't ruin their triple like Triumph did with their Tiger models. Triumph ruined their own engine by making it more "lumpy" and rough and coarse by changing the crank journal offset to a "T-Plane" crank. Triple engines have a dramatically different feeling (I've never ridden one). But they seem to be more linear with a more flat torque curve, not as much screaming top end.
I second this. Done over 55000kms in the last 5 years on mine with exactly 0 issues, still gives me at least a semi when riding it.
Nice review TMF 👍 the MT defo growing on me , ideal amount of power for the road lovely triple sound .. Good stuff.👍
Had my Gen 3 sp about a year now tried a fair few bikes as a maybe replacement or a stablemate and they’ve all come up short best engine in class imo
And the most reliable and cheapest service costs in todays day and age that goes along way
Great review as usual Andy, thanks. Well done on the seat height/inside leg measurement relationship. I'm also 5'8" but only 28.5" inseam, so many bikes are just too tall for comfort. It is a critical item when making a buying decision. I also found the Yamaha seats to be very firm, seems to be a common feature across the range.
I took the new mt09 out a few days ago. A peach of a bike. I’m the same measures as yourself and found it good to ride. Had a 22 plate mt09…usual story.. shouldn’t have sold it. A cracking bike. I can see myself going back to it. I have a bmw f900xr at present. This bikes engine doesn’t look at the mt. 😀
I still haven’t been able to pause the video for the small print, I feel there might be something funny in there.
Cheers Andy!
Keep trying!
I'm riding the little brother, MT03. It's a nice twin, and makes a nice sound. Ironman is Tony Stark. The MT09 would be what I'd graduate to after the 03. I like a nice triple, but a twin is just lovely! I'm a little chap at 5ft 5-and-a-bit inches, with an inseam of just about 30 inches. I do have challenges getting my feet on the ground on some of the taller bikes.
MT-03 is a fabulous bike.
I am in love with the new mt09, will be my next buy for sure. Great review Sr!
Most entertaining bike I have ever ridden. It just hits the sweet spot now that it is a proper 900 cc.
I agree - it is a colossal hoot!
Great review. I tend to go more for 'retros', but of contemporary styled bikes, this is the one that always attracts me and I have seriously considered. Despite the iffy looks, the superb engineering and purposefulness makes it brutally handsome.
I agree....
The usual quality review. I know you have mentioned it before, I wonder when motorcycle manufactures will consider illuminated switch gear as a standard feature.
You and me both!
Looks great in all black
I found a gem of a channel, cheers!
Welcome along!
In French we have that expression "pousse-au-crime", which roughly translates as "invitation to crime". That's what this engine is.
It's hysterical, it always begs to go.
Tell me about it.....
You attract white commercial vehicles more than a magnet!
I do love the look and colour scheme of this Yamaha….👍🏻
Tell me about it!
TheMissendenFlyer, great video keep up the great content
No probs...most reviewers tend to end up going down the route of making it about themselves and forget about the bike or bikes.But you have stuck to the same informative format.. PLUS you are a very likeable chap..👌👍👏
I'm glad you think so - thank you!
Unfortunately, the Yamaha aesthetic just doesn't appeal to me, which is a shame, because they do have a couple of really special engines. But I can't get past how ugly they are (in my opinion).
Agreed, the triple engine is amazing but the bikes do look like an accident in a lab
Luckily the GP version of this bike is coming out soon!
When will the manufacturer’s get over the transformer look that’s dominated styling for 15 years?
The last one wasn’t too bad, this one is HORRIBLE. And looks are important when there’s so much competition. I had the last gen, but wouldn’t touch this abomination
@@madrat5176my thoughts are exactly the opposite! The last one I think is ugly and this is not great, but a big improvement. Just shows everyone's different. 😊
Im a Yamaha fanboy and this bike looks great and i bet the SP will look even better. Yamaha engines are the best for character.
You need to ride a Tuono. I mean the V4 1100. It is insane and on another level. The Yam's are good but the Aprilia is just something very special. I love mine to bits.
@@fyorbane True. But the valve issues of the v4 1100 make them a very expensive ride once the warranty ends. Yamaha engines tend to run forever.
@@tdunster2011 That was on the previous gen. The latest gen have been refined and much improved. It is an absolute weapon and beautiful to ride. The engine note is just insane. I had an RC30 back in 1990 and that V4 engine was fantastic. I love triples but you can't beat a V4.
I love your reviews as your physical dimensions are identical to mine. I have a 2016 XSR 900 and it’s a perfect fit for me.
“I don’t want to be his next customer!” Excellent! Informative, as ever. Really like how you do the specs now, I.e., without the cheat sheet in view - really nice touch, that.
Cheers Jez - basically it’s a way to get them out of the way ASAP!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Good segment, though - especially for those of us in the nerd-herd!
I like the looks of the older twin headlight, more. But it does look like it's very good in all other departments.
Love that bike had the first one totally manic had an sp 2021 version gorgeous bike
Hooligan mode well and truly engaged !
It's that sort of bike - demands way more self control than I can muster....
I have always liked the MT09, wanted an early one & have it painted in Marlboro colours. Loved the sound & being a Yamaha fanboy, the build quality, fit & finish. I always appreciate your lap of Gerrards Cross and surrounding area Andy 🙂
Great work, looking forward to the long term review
Coming soon!
Would love to know how the seat feels after a long ride and if this is a serious cornering machine with a kick haha
Nice review & a great bike. Arguably one of the very best value bikes on the market currently. Even the looks are growing on me & while this version is much better than the previous one (not difficult) it still isn't pretty. You can't go wrong with this or the base model Street Triple R, both of which are on my next bike list.
Yes tough choice between those two....
Love the blurring of the speedo😂 bar the hedlight, not a bad looking bike. Great vid
Thanks 👍
Great job Yamaha I like it even the looks are growing on me compared to other MT models.. 😊 great review dude.. Pete
Thanks! 👍
Great review as always!! I am thinking of one of these or the Monster 937 (non SP) which you also reviewed. Short of test riding then both which would you say would be more enjoyable enabling me to get a good pace, overtake and at the same time enjoy on similar roads to yours . I’m not a particularly fast rider though do like to keep control of a powerful motor. Thanks Guy
To be honest they are both great motorcycles for that very purpose - the Yamaha feels a bit quicker, but the monster looks better and has that Ducati specialness - go for the one you like the look of most, you won't be dissappointed!
Many thanks, they have similar running costs and I’m leaning towards the Monster though will try them both out on the same test route 👍
@@TheMissendenFlyer Made my decision, as I use an R1250RT for motorways I wanted my second bike to be the opposite; involving and thrilling to ride, with plenty of low down torque, lightweight and full of character, bought a very low mileage Ducati 1100S with ABS and Termignoni system, and over the moon with it :)
Fantastic machine, had the 2016 XSR900 and miss it every day.
Great video, ride safe!
Why did you sell it out of interest?
@@TheMissendenFlyer I didn’t, a very nice bmw suv decided I didn’t need it anymore nor 100% use of my lower left leg:) would love to have another one, almost bought the new version but liked the original the best. I had the clubman bars and nice ohlins suspension/steering damper amongst some other nice bits. Was a lovely machine until it wasn’t. Ride safe and watch out for 83 year olds driving BMW SUVs😉
Great disclaimer. I agree with all ot it. Carry on. I enjoy the content.
Well paused....
High praise indeed! Great video!
Yes I do like this bike....a lot!
Amazing value, who needs anymore power on the road?
No-one - infact you don't need this much!!
I got the tracer, now waiting for the MT-09 SP version to check it out, as price and reliabilty goes, this is a bulletproof motorcycle, tested through the years and slightly improved on every model interation, looks are subjective but, once you're riding it, who cares?, you'll be giggling like a maniac, and thats all that matters. Reliable machine for tons of fun. Servicing should also be cheap and lots of aftermarket accessories since the MT has been out for over 5 years, looking forward for your long term review Andy.
Rode the hell out of my 2020 since I got it. Stupidly, criminally fun bike. Emphasis on criminal. XD
Cool video as usual.I do like the TMF format..Funky little bike too..🙂
Glad you like it - very pleased to hear that!
V6: Yes! The 70's rocked!
I own a Tracer 900 and didn't like the 1st mt09 but this one is a game changer.
Great first review - Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. I hope you talk about the changes to the engine internals in your follow up video. I really enjoy your content, and I share your disdain for white vans. Rubber side down and all that.
Excellent vid, Oz.
Well done mr Flyer! Looking forward for some more about this machine. I've always hoovered around this MT09 but never bought one due to winding engine noise, bad suspension/handling and cables/wiring all over the bike. But this one may be the best of the bunch. Looks better with, for Yamaha, good attempts to hide different bits and pieces. But is it good enough just because it's better than the previous one? Cheers!
What a great bike and sounds amazing Andy 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice looking bike Andy,I'm a fan of Yamaha thanks ride safe
Thanks, you too!
For everyone complaining about the looks. A few minor aftermarket parts can make these look much better. Tail tidy, Dart fly screen and some CRG bar end mirrors will do wonders! And maybe an Akra exhaust,!
Love my 2024 MT-09. Oddly enough, I never expected to like the color cyan but it looks really cool on this bike. It adds a little bit of flashiness to the bike.
Couldn't agree more!
i liked the street triple RS but i do like the look of this too and also i like that you can pair your phone to the dash and display google maps on the dash which would be useful!
It's not Google maps. It's the Garmin app that it displays on the screen
Great review, Id love to hear how the MT-09 compares with your Z900RS !!
Completely different type of ride between the triple and four cylinder. Both have a hooligan element though....
A thing of beauty… but the TFT looks very small with a huge bevel?
it's certainly bigger and better than the previous one! but yes it has a fat bezel
Presumably you get a fancier one on the SP…
Tripple enjin is mad as box of frogs, lovlely stufff
well that's the first time I hear this expression.
I won’t one in white with red speed blocks or yellow with black speed blocks. A bit old style but stand out from the crowd. Trouble is when you start to see one in a show room it will have a sold sign on it. 😊wait for the long term test everybody the turning circle on the railway station car park 🙈
It’s coming soon!
Great video as always ..
Triumph sadly reliability still a issue unfortunately... yamaha total reliability without question from experience ..
What evidence do you have for that - I've owned three triumphs in the last ten years and they've all been rock solid....
Hey Bruce, great video, do you think the slight understeer is a tyre thing?
Sure you have the right video?
@ ah, you’re right, that was intended for Teapots 1300 GSA review. Senior moment!
Love the engine braking of a triple. (And a parallel twin).
This is good bike model from yamaha😊
👍 Great review on a cool bike
Glad you think so!
Mr Flyer, will you be getting a gen 4 sp to review or is there a vid coming already?
Beautiful bike
It sure is!
At 6 foot and 15 stone I can’t help but think I would bury it a bit but I love that engine and the playfullness. Will take one out for test ride I think and see if anyone points and laughs at me! Good test again👍
...thank you!
That's a bargain at that price. Yamaha are making some amazing bikes these days. Great review btw. Oh and every time I get stuck behind a white van, I hear you're voice.
Oh no!
Great review. Very positive. Still torn between street triple and mt09. Would appreciate your thoughts on your preference.
Well if I was in this market I'd probably got MT-09 as I've already owned a Street Triple. I think the Triumph looks better personally but the Yamaha is slightly aheaad on ride and fun factor....you won't be dissappointed with either!
@@TheMissendenFlyer always value your opinion, best vlogger out there, and great content in every time. Thanks for the reply, really appreciated.
Thank you Dale - much appreciated!
Hi Andy, great review as always. It looks like a great bike and good value too but it reminds me of a song title from the late 1970s called "Nice Legs, Shame About The Face" by a band called The Monks. Perhaps the looks will grow on me over time.
...they don't write them like that anymore!
@@TheMissendenFlyer I agree!
...thank goodness.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer 😂😂
Maybe a new Tenere 900 package. Good vid. Love a triple. Good vid. You are a holligan
Thanks Sam....
900cc middle weight? whom are the heavy weights than?
Good first review. Can you please report on the rear shock setup. My mk 1 mt shock was harsh with minimal adjustment . Pot holes were painful . After market Ohlins fixed that …
I think I've found my next bike! Although the headlight looks like Dr Who's robot dog from the 80's!
K9?
@@TheMissendenFlyer That's the one!
The wheels in turquoise remind one of those pictures of 1960s Vinyl bench tops.
Or Crockett s loafers on Miami Vice😂
Great job msf
I still have difficulty pressing the high beam lever.
As previously commented, I too wonder if a smoked fly screen would make the front end a little softer on the eye. Certainly is a lot of motorbike for the money, and impressive list of standard equipment.
I'm looking forward to your thoughts on how this compares to the XSR-900.
I think it looks nice
WOW, I think I'm in love.
Another great video Andy, if you do the same test route all the time for the various bikes could you give us some sort of indication of the tank range/mpg you do real world without trying to get the best out of the bike. As we all know that Yamaha could say that the MT09 does let’s say 50 mpg but real world I am getting 38mpg and add that to the review for more information about the bike 😎✊🏻👍🏻
I wonder if the indicators fall off? 😀
I just swapped in my Superduke for one, I really like it! I like the Street Triple too, but I owned a 675 for a long time so I wanted to try something different. I think I'll eventually slap some nicer suspension on it, but otherwise I have zero complaints.
Good to hear!
Going to look at the 09 and 07 auto to replace my NC700DCT and the size is the main issue as my inseam is 29 inch and I do like to flat foot so I may have to wait for the new MT07 Y-AMT no spring chicken so it is not the speed that matters but being able to manage it in the Lake district and touring Scotland's lesser used routes. I have a tour planned for next year on my Rebel1100 but if I get a MT09 I would use that but not a MT07 due to 4 days camping gear to carry.
Would love one but still can’t get past the looks ,maybe one day
You struggling with being sensible on this kind of bike i can FULLY understand, i have the same problem driving my wife's Abarth..lol
I have a similar issue in my car....
The new MT-09 looks much better than the old version, I really like it. Official bhp is 117
I have an SP being delivered this week, trading my 2019 R6 for it. It is the perfect bike for the road, makes the R6 feel like a torture rack, also feels much faster on the road. The only thing that bothers me about the MT-09 is the display, it looks like an afterthought. This will also be my first vehicle that doesn’t have an analogue rev counter and I don’t know how I feel about that.
Nice video. Thanks. Never heard the word nacelle in a bike vid before. I guess you do what I do
Is that not what it is then? Might be an aircraft term to be honest....
@@TheMissendenFlyer a streamlined casing for bits of an aircraft such as engine pods. Not complaining - love the videos 👍
Having a bit of a dilemma. I need a new middle weight commuter. 24 MT09 or Street Triple 765 RS ? Leaning towards the Yammy atm
Both fabulous bikes - go with the one you like the looks of most. You won't be dissappointed with either,...
I was on the look for a naked triple last year, tried the new Triumph 765R, didn’t like the clocks or the smaller tank.
Did like the 2017 model with a nice TFT and a proper sized fuel tank, saved 3k with only 3,200 miles on the clock.
If this bike had been out last year, I’d now be a Yamaha owner, tons better looking bike than before and all the tech thrown in.
It will be interesting to see the long term review, could you give the average MPG you get on the test bikes please Andy ?
From a frugal Yorkshireman.
Another great review. Myself I would pick this over the Triumph. But I am bit of a Yamaha fan boy. As for color choice I would go with the blue one. Actually, I would be tempted to spend the extra money and get the SP version.
Fair enough!
Great review, thanks. Just imagining what could be achieved with a 1000cc triple, especially if the engine was in a tracer 1000.
Looks like a fun one - how's the MPG when it's time to be sensible?
I get about 52 miles per gallon
Sadly I never worked that out....so we'll go with what AceGoogheart says above
@@AceGoodheart Very good - thanks.
Eagerly anticipating the next XSR900 refresh - very much hoping it looks a LOT better than this or the current XSR900 as neither of them would make smile with pride when opening the garage door in the morning… but the CP3 engine is just too good.
I love the MT range, had two late 07’s but seeing how appealing they now are to the chavvy thieves I’d worry about leaving one parked anywhere in public. Quite often my bikes are left outside a hotel or a public car park on trips and I’d worry it would be stolen
Definitely better looking!
Better looking than what?
I wonder if it’s feasible to get a different custom headlight- that’s my only criticism
Lovely bike, was looking at them at the dealership on the weekend. One thing that irritates me about it is the exhaust system. I think it's a shame how from new they seem to have that rusty tarnish all over and especially on the welds.
It amazes me how neglected and overlooked exhaust systems are. They often ruin an otherwise very well thought design. Kind of unbelievable
@@madrat5176 very true 👍
Seems like you've gelled with the new Yamaha switchgear indicator buttons after initially finding them a bit odd on the XSR900GP; is that a fair assessment
Yes - took a bit of getting used too...not sure it was a problem that needed fixing mind you!
@@TheMissendenFlyer I've not tried them yet but I feel there was a lack of haptic feedback in general with indicator switches.
Hi mate. Ive got the 2021 sp model.and wondering if its worth upgrading. Also thinking about the triumph speed twin as unsure if i fancy something less extreme but stil with power. What you reckon. Great chanel by the way. Cheers mate
Both great bikes and both nuts to ride - the ST is no less angry!!
dont know if it was a 9 or 10 i saw last week but it pulled out swiftly onto a main road and rapidly went up the gears, but i was so impressed by the nice 'crackle' on the upshifts as much as its turn of pace did this MT09 do it?
I didn't notice it - but to be fair i was more focussed on hanging on!