Seeing I am heading back to Portugal from Thailand next week, I thought I'd watch this again to remind me of the bike waiting for me in my garage. Mine is in orange/silver. Looking forward to riding it. I hope your injuries have improved since my last comment elasewhere. All the best, Nick
Hey Nick, hope you have a safe journey. That’s a very nice bike to have waiting for you. Sigh…kinda wishing I hadn’t sold mine now, but….Enjoy the ride! And yes, everyday is bringing a small improvement thanks, so all is good. likewise - best wishes, talk soon, cheers, Phil.
I've just bought one. Picked it up on Saturday and rode it home the day after; 343 km. It's a really pleasant ride, although it felt slow compared to my B-King; probably about as quick as my Buell XB12X Ulysses. Genuine 2011 model with only 3,350 km showing. I think the handling is superb, and I also wanted something 'different', and this is it.
+1990 By a strange coincidence, I've also got a B-King....And yes, the MT is slow in comparison but it's mellow and kind of gently quick in a relaxed way. If the B-King is a spoon of Absinthe and sugar, then the MT is a nice glass of port and cheese. Both very different, but massive fun. I always find the best time to ride the MT is in the evening, when the light is all warm and golden. The handling is great - totally agree. When I did the video I had dreadful old Metzelers on it, but now with Dunlop Roadsmarts it's superb.
Nicely put. This is a bike I will keep. As I will the B-King which is better for long distance as the nose cone deflects wind round the rider. And the bike is more tractable ... and basically much better. But I already love the MT-01.
Hello again, I talked to you on your NC700 review about upgrading to this bike. I did so a couple of month ago. Like yours mine had old, hard tyres - also the fork seals leaked and it handled like rubbish. But new tyres and seals and setting suspension to suit me and I now find it outstanding. I get heaps of comments from all sorts of people because of its looks and though it vibes I don't find it an issue under 80MPH which is when the wind starts getting to me. This is all very good as down here we lose our license for doing 130KPH so it suits me well. Brakes well, does not disgrace itself around a track either, at least on the corners. Thank you for taking the time to chat about the bikes with me, your review is very accurate. I may get a second bike but really I can't think of a machine that could suit me better until it's just too old for my aging body to maneuvre.
+no no Great! You got one! Interesting that yours had horrible old tyres and never touched suspension also...Although the bike 'visibly' vibrates it's at such a low/bass frequency I find it's never a problem - unlike the 4 cylinder high frequency buzz which personally I find really distracting. Cheers, Phil.
Dead right - the vibes are big and soft and just make you feel like you're riding a real motorbike. It seems, over here at least, the usual owners just pull them out on the odd fine sunday for a trundle around the countryside and then put them away. Suits me - lots of nice condition low mileage bikes to choose from. Thanks again!
My MT-01 fork seals started leaking horribly at about 5000 miles. I was prepared to renew the seals and took the fork tubes off but a few minutes cleaning the seal lips with one of the Seal Mate plastic hook tools totally fixed the issue and has been good for the last 3000 miles.
This is a great bike, I had the chance to test ride one on Yamaha Riding Days where you get to test ride all their models ... and I can tell you that I got blown away by it, weight is no big issue once you start moving, very well balanced and excellent torque from that Vrod engine, is like riding a Diavel but in a Japanese version ... lol, anyway to cruise around and have a fun ride this is the bike, there are not many on the road so is an exclusive bike, all heads will turn towards you, plus you can personalized in any way you want there are several carbon fibre kits and fairings you can install, look at the MT-OS kit it is awesome.
Stumbled upon your videos, very good reviews! And beautiful filmography! Thanks for doing motorcycles justice. This is a very cool motorcycle. In my opinion 1-3 cylinders is where you will find the most fun.
Thank you very much! Yeah, the mighty MT-01 is a proper one-off interesting bike and I’m very glad I had the chance to own one for a while. If you get the chance to try one, take it! All the best, cheers, Phil.
This is different from every other bike and also from her other Mt sisters! The word is “unique” , or you hate it, or you love it. I had one for thirteen years. And I sold it about two years ago . Bought another bike, which I also like a lot, the BMW GS 1250, it is a superb bike. In fact you do everything with it, is a real all around bike! Being said that...I steel have that missing feeling! Iam now looking forward to buy one again in the second hand market (or should I call it the vintage market?).
Hey Brito, I totally agree. Of all the bikes I’ve been lucky enough to own and indeed those I’ve not owned, outside of something exotic like a Tesi, the MT01, for a production / volume bike is, as you say, completely unique. The experience, sound, feel and look of the thing just doesn’t have many or any equals. Like you, I moved on to other machines that perhaps are more ‘useful’ but I still think very fondly of it. Good luck in finding another one & thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Morning, it’s a very special bike - I don’t think we’ll ever see the like again although Yamaha can be prone to going a little mad every so often so who knows! Good to know you like the channel and thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Unfortunately no...but it wasn’t the bike that made me sell it - it was moving house to a place without a garage and where are the local roads are super bumpy, dusty and twisty - so less than ideal for the MT, which then meant it wasn’t getting used. If my situation changed again I’d be on the hunt for another one! Cheers, Phil.
Brilliant review/film. Love it. It has however also made me really want an MT01 - so warning, this review could prove expensive viewing! Hope you're still enjoying the bike, love to see more footage of it. Keep up the brilliant work - more bike (and beer!) films please! Cheers Will
+Will Knott Thanks for the comments Will! The MT is something quite unique - sure you'll love it if you can find one. I might do a part 2 next year, but as I have to buy the bikes to review them - I've had to resort to reviewing cleaning products for the time being 😀
Hello and good afternoon, yes, that's a very good comparison - I would have loved a Buell back in the day! Hope all is well where you are, cheers, Phil.
Ok...you had right up until the beer review...then I was HOOKED lol. Great beer-minds think alike. I am only 3 months into my new-to-me '07 MT-01, and it is love...pure and simple. I have owned several Harleys, Triumphs *Tiger 800 for sale* a BMW and loads of Japanese bikes...this "thing"...this "thing" is pure glory...I NEVER get tired of it. Thanks for the post! Cheers from "the colonies" :-) P.S. Throw a Power Commander 3 and a set of Sato-Racing pipes on it...well..sorry...Sato no longer makes them...but say any aftermarket pipes...and *insert "oh ya" by Yellow* ya got it!
Thanks Dave - glad you enjoyed the review and also the bike. Yes, it really is quite a thing - I've sold mine now but on certain days, when the sun is high and there's a warm breeze from the East, I often wonder if I did the right thing....Thanks for watching, enjoy the ride, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Yes Phil. it is quite a "thing" no other way to describe it.."beast" maybe ;_) It sits beside the Tiger 800 that it replaced...not an easy thing to do lol...Not a lot of bikes with soul anymore. There are faster, better handling, lighter, more gadgets and doo-dads...but none...and I have owned ridden a LOT of bikes..but none more spontaneous grin-producing than the MT-01...IHMO.
Good morning, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I love the MT also but have just sold it 😐 Nothing to do with the bike as it was magical and involving to ride but it wasn’t getting used what with a Ducati and now a Guzzi in the garage. Miss it already....cheers, Phil.
Hello again, yeah it sounds mad and as you say a lancaster bomber but on steroids, I've got those anti vibration rings that fits under your palm so you don't have to hold the throttle tight and still work it perfectly, its ideal on a long journey, anyway I really enjoyed your review, Auf wiedersehen and safe and happy biking, Owen.
Hey Scott, great choice & I did the same with mine. The bike is totally indestructible so I’m sure all will be fine. The countdown to Friday begins - it will be worth the wait, the MT is pretty unique! Thanks for stopping by, Cheers, Phil.
I had the choice of one of these or a Honda VTX1800 and I went with the VTX . All ways fancied one but never got around to it, too old now and hung my gear up
Hey Dave, good to hear from you. Well, I hear the VTX was/is a cracking bike and either way, you’ve had the great experience of riding at least one very large, torque laden V-Twin in your biking career - which has to be a very good thing. All the best, cheers, Phil.
Afternoon Robert, hmmm...I’d forgotten about that...In this era of safe spaces, hopefully it won’t get me into trouble 😀 With that in mind I would just like to confirm that the intent was to be purely humorous and was meant to be an analogy between the respective engine sound of the bike and a biplane. Phew. Thanks for watching Robert! Cheers, Phil.
I also thought about such a motorcycle as a substitute for a low flying aircraft with a radial engine. I guess I also have an "over-active imagination".
It’s definitely got a low flying biplane kinda vibe - emotionally and aurally. And having an over active imagination has got to be a good thing. Anyway thanks for stopping and hope all is well where you are , cheers, Phil.
Hello and thank you for your beautiful review! I was a happy owner for 7 years but I felt that i may needed a change in my life. So I sold it and bought a moto guzzi stelvio, which was a great bike. I crashed it, and now I m with a modest little bmw f650 gs '01. This is a pure descent I guess. I still don't know if I made a right decision back then. I would like to know which bike would you prefer. The MT 01 or the V7? -Kostas
Good evening! Hmmm, well, they are very different. From a pure experience and wow factor, there’s nothing quite like the MT-01 it’s quite an extraordinary bike. The V7 is more normal and effective day to day in addition to being all lovely and charming. So, it’s the V7 I prefer as an owning proposition given its usability, but if I had a heated and lit garage, the space and the money I would have another MT like a shot! It’s a very different and unusual machine and I’m very glad I owned one. Sorry to hear about the crash and I’d say any bike is great really and F650s are really good bikes. Anyway hope all is well where you are, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Thank you for your reply! You make it very clear, and this is what I needed to hear. I am also happy that I owned a MT! I sold it two years ago, and still now, sometimes I m riding it in my dreams at night. What a curse! I agree that any bike has it's charm, but some of them are just so unique and pleasant to ride, to look at, or even just to think about them. Moto guzzis definitely belong to that group. Thank you again, and excuse my bad english. Greetings from Greece - kostas
Hmmm now that you’ve mentioned that I can see you’re exactly right - the Husqvarna tank shape really mimics the tank and air scoops of the MT & the theme of both bikes is a kind of modernist cafe racer, based on torque, style and distinctiveness. And quality - the MT is incredibly well finished and from I’ve seen of the Husqvarna, it is too. So, yes, Yamaha did it first...Albeit with an added 200lbs of weight. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
Thanks for the review. Not much in english about them online. I just bought an -05 today. Gonna be a week before the shop’s finished with the service and some other stuff. Gonna be a loooong week. Do you still have it? Would love a part 2 now that you got a bit more meat on the bones
+fredrik högberg Good evening Fredrik...Thanks for your comments & yes, I still have the MT...Part 2 ? Maybe! As you know (or you will in a few days time) it's a bike to savour, cheers, Phil.
That’s nice to hear. I’ve only done a 20min test ride on it so I’m very excited to get it home. Have you done any touring on it at all? It felt very comfortable but maybe the vibes will get to you on long distances
+fredrik högberg Evening Fredrik, yes I took the bike over to France and Switzerland in 2015 and covered around 4800 KM over 7 days. The bike was very comfortable - no aches and pains really, aside from wind blast creating a bit of strain on my neck and shoulders. The vibes were actually OK - as they're really low frequency I didn't get white / numb fingers at all. Sonically though I must admit the sound waves made my ears feel tired and overwhelmed on occasion - I just wanted a soft hum instead of booming in my ears and this was on the stock exhausts! A really minor point though. One thing I did find out was that a tank bag really upset the steering and just having a bag on the bag seat was much better. Aside from that it was great fun although much better suited for sweeping bends as opposed to hairpins although it got me up the Susten Pass with no problems. Cheers, Phil.
80:8 Photography & Design that sounds great Phil. Can't wait to take it on a trip. I did a 3200km trip to norway on a honda grom (msx125) this spring so I'm no stranger to touring on non touring bikes. 😄
How much does this beast cost? I was wondering if the tailed exhausts and massive engine can cause uncomfortable long driving due to overheating? It's one of the most georgeous naked bike I've seen so far.
+freddie calingasan Evening! Secondhand in the UK, they go for between £5.5K to £7K...if you can find one. As for the engine and exhausts, sure if you get stuck in traffic the engine produces a lot of heat, but as its air-cooled there's no fan blowing it over your legs. I did a trip to Europe on it last year and it was really comfortable and a complete blast.
Hello Love the review,, I have an MT-01 and I love it also, mine has the Akrapovic full exhaust system and upgrades, before that an FJR and before that an XJR, loved them all, I find the MT-01 a ball to ride, a bit vibey over a long trip and not much space for luggage, that apart, a great bike and handles like a sportsbike, it had the same Metzlers as yours and now Maxxis Supermaxx Diamond and they are brill, I really like this bike and as you say its different and not many about over here in Ireland, Im thinking of putting a windshield on as with me using Sat Navs and Cameras water and wind would be a problem, its the kind of bike that really is unique unlike a Harley with a similar looking engine with the handling of a puppy on a lead and not to mention if you have to brake in an emergency, Owen Brennan.
+Owen Brennan Good evening Owen - thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the review. Yes, it's a very special bike, which then kinda makes you feel special riding it. I took mine to Europe last year and had an absolute blast on it. By the end of the trip and a very long day I kinda wished I had a turbine smooth 4 cylinder bike...but that thought only lasted a minute! I like the fact that it's a very analogue bike, almost like riding a classic but one that's incredibly capable and reliable. Absolute keeper! Yours must sound amazing!
Hello again, I know the feeling so i've ordered one of those things that you put on the throttle handle and it fits under your palm so you don't have to hold the throttle all the time and ill let you know how it works, you are right its the kind of bike that you feel good on, like you do when you get your first bike, it must be love LOL, if i'm over in the north of England which I sometimes am i'll contact you and we might meet up and chew the fat and if you are ever in the west of Ireland, let me know, Owen.
80:8 Photography & Design, have you fitted any crash protection to your MT-01? I was wondering which ones to get. Some people on the MT owners board reckon the PDQ crash protector on the left side is bolted on to the engine casing in a way that could potentially cause damage in a spill.
+1990 Evening - no, I haven't fitted any crash protection at all. Partly through aesthetic reasons, but mainly because I figure if something serious does happen then I'm probably going to be more concerned with other things such as avoiding being fried by the pipes on the right hand side of the bike. Also my completely personal opinion with no basis of anything, is that on the road they're probably not gonna help in most situations aside from an embarrassing low speed tumble entirely of my own doing 😀
+Donald Frankos Evening Donald - glad you liked the review. I'm a bit short...5'10 so I think you'd need to have a sit on one. I can get both feet pretty much flat on the floor but the pegs are quite high for a bike like this so at over six foot you might feel a little scrunched. Having said that the bike overall is a big thing with a long stretch to the bars and plenty of space to move around. I find it really comfortable but sometimes I do feel if I were a little taller and little bit less weedy (I have the arms of a fifteen year old) I could probably get more out of the bike. Despite that I love it! Cheers, Phi .
Hello, I have an MT01, and I'm only 5'6. Any ideas how I could adjust the ride height for me? Got this bike 2nd hand and I'm having difficulty looking for resource materials.
Nice review thanks, I've been looking for something interesting and different and have seen one of these come up locally. I was considering swapping the B12 for it, how do you think the two compare in terms of handling and overall riding (comfort, overtaking, fun around lanes etc). Thanks!
Hello! Well I took the bike over to the Alps for 3000 mile trip a few years ago and didn’t have any problems with the handling, heat or clutch. I mean it’s a very heavy bike so will never be nimble or flickable buts it neutral and steers well. The clutch is a bit heavy and yes the engine gets warm - afterall there is 1700cc of hot gas floating about, but it’s not a leg burner and never felt ‘over heated’ to me or suffered from clutch slip. Thing is it’s a niche product, so has its quirks but from a purely mechanical perspective it’s strong and under stressed but no way is it a match for a modern bike in terms of ease of use. Still lovely though! Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Many thanks for the reply - I am going back and forth in my choice - of two very different machines - an MT 01 or a new BMW R nine T.....
+jibba02 Brewdog...Just started a new job in Newcastle...And there's a Brewdog bar 2 minutes away...might be a few late nights in the office coming up, especially with Jack Hammer on to :-) glad you enjoyed the vid, cheers, Phil.
Evening Will, no I haven’t - I sold it a while back. The bike was lovely but was turning into a Sunday plaything which just isn’t right! Plus I have nowhere to maintain, clean and look after such an incredible machine and I didn’t want it to lose its lustre. Great bike, sad to see it go but very grateful for being lucky enough to experience it. Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Hello, thanks for stopping by, hope you’re doing well. No, I wouldn’t have the MT as my only bike, particularly if I needed a bike for commuting. Not only is it too nice to be travelling through rain, grit and slime, it’s heavy and not the best in traffic as the engine while fabulous, isn’t exactly a smooth power plant for filtering and weaving in / out of traffic. If I didn’t need a bike for commuting and/or only the odd ride at the weekend, then yes! Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
Hi, Go for it!. It was my one and only vehicle for 7 years, and it was absolutely reliable, easy, and excellent in heavy traffic. Seriously, don't hesitate. If you want extra info, feel free to ask me!
Hello Peter, oooh, dunno! Must admit I’ve never heard of the other guy so I can only assume we share a similar geographic upbringing! Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Good Morning UncleToast (great handle by the way!), good to hear from you and yes, the MT-01 is a super-brilliant, idiosyncratic and interesting machine to look at, ride and to listen to. Loved it. All the best, cheers, Phil.
Oh, you are so wrong, is already a rare classic! And only sold in 12 countries around the world! I have a stage I with the carbon kit, single seat and akra's. I also have a s1000xr but the most charming ride wich makes me smile all the time = Not the superfast bmw, but the Yam!
Hey Will, I grew up on warm old man beer in smokey Manchester pubs...So IPA’s are a breath of fresh air - quite literally. Every so often I’ll have a pint of something brown and malty though 😄 Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
+kazadimowambad 11.69! Have you tweaked it? The rattles are definitely part of the fun / vibe. Great saucepan analogy...I might have to borrow it 😀 cheers, Phil.
Afternoon Aaron, British? Nah - this is a distinct strain of (Northern) English mumbling, caused by poor diet, warm beer and rainy weekends. Best not watch anymore! Thanks for not watching, cheers, Phil.
Thanks Aaron, a few seconds is just fine. And actually as I choose not to monetise my account, I don’t really win anything, not even the micro-dopamine hit of a like. Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Seeing I am heading back to Portugal from Thailand next week, I thought I'd watch this again to remind me of the bike waiting for me in my garage. Mine is in orange/silver. Looking forward to riding it.
I hope your injuries have improved since my last comment elasewhere.
All the best,
Nick
Hey Nick, hope you have a safe journey. That’s a very nice bike to have waiting for you. Sigh…kinda wishing I hadn’t sold mine now, but….Enjoy the ride! And yes, everyday is bringing a small improvement thanks, so all is good. likewise - best wishes, talk soon, cheers, Phil.
I've just bought one. Picked it up on Saturday and rode it home the day after; 343 km. It's a really pleasant ride, although it felt slow compared to my B-King; probably about as quick as my Buell XB12X Ulysses. Genuine 2011 model with only 3,350 km showing.
I think the handling is superb, and I also wanted something 'different', and this is it.
+1990 By a strange coincidence, I've also got a B-King....And yes, the MT is slow in comparison but it's mellow and kind of gently quick in a relaxed way. If the B-King is a spoon of Absinthe and sugar, then the MT is a nice glass of port and cheese. Both very different, but massive fun. I always find the best time to ride the MT is in the evening, when the light is all warm and golden. The handling is great - totally agree. When I did the video I had dreadful old Metzelers on it, but now with Dunlop Roadsmarts it's superb.
Nicely put. This is a bike I will keep. As I will the B-King which is better for long distance as the nose cone deflects wind round the rider. And the bike is more tractable ... and basically much better. But I already love the MT-01.
B-King must be the fastest most grunty naked by far
@@blackbird69xxx I'm sure it is. I sold mine in 2010.
Hello again, I talked to you on your NC700 review about upgrading to this bike. I did so a couple of month ago. Like yours mine had old, hard tyres - also the fork seals leaked and it handled like rubbish. But new tyres and seals and setting suspension to suit me and I now find it outstanding. I get heaps of comments from all sorts of people because of its looks and though it vibes I don't find it an issue under 80MPH which is when the wind starts getting to me. This is all very good as down here we lose our license for doing 130KPH so it suits me well. Brakes well, does not disgrace itself around a track either, at least on the corners.
Thank you for taking the time to chat about the bikes with me, your review is very accurate. I may get a second bike but really I can't think of a machine that could suit me better until it's just too old for my aging body to maneuvre.
+no no Great! You got one! Interesting that yours had horrible old tyres and never touched suspension also...Although the bike 'visibly' vibrates it's at such a low/bass frequency I find it's never a problem - unlike the 4 cylinder high frequency buzz which personally I find really distracting. Cheers, Phil.
Dead right - the vibes are big and soft and just make you feel like you're riding a real motorbike. It seems, over here at least, the usual owners just pull them out on the odd fine sunday for a trundle around the countryside and then put them away. Suits me - lots of nice condition low mileage bikes to choose from. Thanks again!
My MT-01 fork seals started leaking horribly at about 5000 miles. I was prepared to renew the seals and took the fork tubes off but a few minutes cleaning the seal lips with one of the Seal Mate plastic hook tools totally fixed the issue and has been good for the last 3000 miles.
This is a great bike, I had the chance to test ride one on Yamaha Riding Days where you get to test ride all their models ... and I can tell you that I got blown away by it, weight is no big issue once you start moving, very well balanced and excellent torque from that Vrod engine, is like riding a Diavel but in a Japanese version ... lol, anyway to cruise around and have a fun ride this is the bike, there are not many on the road so is an exclusive bike, all heads will turn towards you, plus you can personalized in any way you want there are several carbon fibre kits and fairings you can install, look at the MT-OS kit it is awesome.
What bloody Vrod engine ????????????????????????
Stumbled upon your videos, very good reviews! And beautiful filmography! Thanks for doing motorcycles justice. This is a very cool motorcycle. In my opinion 1-3 cylinders is where you will find the most fun.
Thanks Jeremy, really appreciate your comments & glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
This was a great poetic review of a piece of art
Well thank you very much Roy! All the best, cheers, Phil.
I ride a 07 mt that iv had for 2 years what a fantastic bike. Love it.
Could never stomach IPAs 😆
GREAT video btw, didn't even know these existed until today
Thank you very much! Yeah, the mighty MT-01 is a proper one-off interesting bike and I’m very glad I had the chance to own one for a while.
If you get the chance to try one, take it!
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Yamaha should come up with another 1700cc v twin, but as a café racer
Hey Raza, I totally agree and if it were 150lbs lighter, even better! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
This is different from every other bike and also from her other Mt sisters! The word is “unique” , or you hate it, or you love it. I had one for thirteen years. And I sold it about two years ago . Bought another bike, which I also like a lot, the BMW GS 1250, it is a superb bike. In fact you do everything with it, is a real all around bike! Being said that...I steel have that missing feeling! Iam now looking forward to buy one again in the second hand market (or should I call it the vintage market?).
Hey Brito, I totally agree. Of all the bikes I’ve been lucky enough to own and indeed those I’ve not owned, outside of something exotic like a Tesi, the MT01, for a production / volume bike is, as you say, completely unique. The experience, sound, feel and look of the thing just doesn’t have many or any equals. Like you, I moved on to other machines that perhaps are more ‘useful’ but I still think very fondly of it. Good luck in finding another one & thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Just brought one I think you have it down to a T, you can't really compare it to anything. Great channel by the way...
Morning, it’s a very special bike - I don’t think we’ll ever see the like again although Yamaha can be prone to going a little mad every so often so who knows! Good to know you like the channel and thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews do you still have the MT?
Unfortunately no...but it wasn’t the bike that made me sell it - it was moving house to a place without a garage and where are the local roads are super bumpy, dusty and twisty - so less than ideal for the MT, which then meant it wasn’t getting used. If my situation changed again I’d be on the hunt for another one! Cheers, Phil.
Brilliant review/film. Love it. It has however also made me really want an MT01 - so warning, this review could prove expensive viewing!
Hope you're still enjoying the bike, love to see more footage of it.
Keep up the brilliant work - more bike (and beer!) films please!
Cheers
Will
+Will Knott Thanks for the comments Will! The MT is something quite unique - sure you'll love it if you can find one. I might do a part 2 next year, but as I have to buy the bikes to review them - I've had to resort to reviewing cleaning products for the time being 😀
From @4:03 on out I'm, getting some real Lawrence of Arabia vibes...great shooting and driving here :)
It’s true... I am a bit of a fan 😄 thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews It really shows...great choice of brew as well. Keep up the great work, Phil!
Thanks! I’ll try! Cheers, Phil.
I just saw one this weekend and being a former Buell owner, sure reminds me of one.
Hello and good afternoon, yes, that's a very good comparison - I would have loved a Buell back in the day! Hope all is well where you are, cheers, Phil.
Ok...you had right up until the beer review...then I was HOOKED lol. Great beer-minds think alike. I am only 3 months into my new-to-me '07 MT-01, and it is love...pure and simple.
I have owned several Harleys, Triumphs *Tiger 800 for sale* a BMW and loads of Japanese bikes...this "thing"...this "thing" is pure glory...I NEVER get tired of it.
Thanks for the post!
Cheers from "the colonies" :-)
P.S. Throw a Power Commander 3 and a set of Sato-Racing pipes on it...well..sorry...Sato no longer makes them...but say any aftermarket pipes...and *insert "oh ya" by Yellow* ya got it!
Thanks Dave - glad you enjoyed the review and also the bike. Yes, it really is quite a thing - I've sold mine now but on certain days, when the sun is high and there's a warm breeze from the East, I often wonder if I did the right thing....Thanks for watching, enjoy the ride, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Yes Phil. it is quite a "thing" no other way to describe it.."beast" maybe ;_) It sits beside the Tiger 800 that it replaced...not an easy thing to do lol...Not a lot of bikes with soul anymore. There are faster, better handling, lighter, more gadgets and doo-dads...but none...and I have owned ridden a LOT of bikes..but none more spontaneous grin-producing than the MT-01...IHMO.
@@80eightReviews Ya...I hear that a lot....I know it's a keeper...no matter what else I ride...it will be in the "stable" :-)
You have nicely described the Big daddy MT01, love the Bike and Love your review too.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Good morning, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I love the MT also but have just sold it 😐 Nothing to do with the bike as it was magical and involving to ride but it wasn’t getting used what with a Ducati and now a Guzzi in the garage. Miss it already....cheers, Phil.
Hello again, yeah it sounds mad and as you say a lancaster bomber but on steroids, I've got those anti vibration rings that fits under your palm so you don't have to hold the throttle tight and still work it perfectly, its ideal on a long journey, anyway I really enjoyed your review, Auf wiedersehen and safe and happy biking, Owen.
+Owen Brennan thanks Owen! Cheers, Phil.
Just purchased one of these sight unseen, pick up on friday 👍👍
Hey Scott, great choice & I did the same with mine. The bike is totally indestructible so I’m sure all will be fine. The countdown to Friday begins - it will be worth the wait, the MT is pretty unique!
Thanks for stopping by,
Cheers,
Phil.
I had the choice of one of these or a Honda VTX1800 and I went with the VTX .
All ways fancied one but never got around to it, too old now and hung my gear up
Hey Dave, good to hear from you. Well, I hear the VTX was/is a cracking bike and either way, you’ve had the great experience of riding at least one very large, torque laden V-Twin in your biking career - which has to be a very good thing. All the best, cheers, Phil.
Magnificent analogy at the 6.10 mark. Can't wait till I next go and "Straff the Hun" haha
Afternoon Robert, hmmm...I’d forgotten about that...In this era of safe spaces, hopefully it won’t get me into trouble 😀 With that in mind I would just like to confirm that the intent was to be purely humorous and was meant to be an analogy between the respective engine sound of the bike and a biplane. Phew. Thanks for watching Robert! Cheers, Phil.
I also thought about such a motorcycle as a substitute for a low flying aircraft with a radial engine. I guess I also have an "over-active imagination".
It’s definitely got a low flying biplane kinda vibe - emotionally and aurally. And having an over active imagination has got to be a good thing. Anyway thanks for stopping and hope all is well where you are , cheers, Phil.
Hello and thank you for your beautiful review! I was a happy owner for 7 years but I felt that i may needed a change in my life. So I sold it and bought a moto guzzi stelvio, which was a great bike. I crashed it, and now I m with a modest little bmw f650 gs '01. This is a pure descent I guess. I still don't know if I made a right decision back then. I would like to know which bike would you prefer. The MT 01 or the V7? -Kostas
Good evening! Hmmm, well, they are very different. From a pure experience and wow factor, there’s nothing quite like the MT-01 it’s quite an extraordinary bike. The V7 is more normal and effective day to day in addition to being all lovely and charming. So, it’s the V7 I prefer as an owning proposition given its usability, but if I had a heated and lit garage, the space and the money I would have another MT like a shot! It’s a very different and unusual machine and I’m very glad I owned one. Sorry to hear about the crash and I’d say any bike is great really and F650s are really good bikes. Anyway hope all is well where you are, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Thank you for your reply! You make it very clear, and this is what I needed to hear. I am also happy that I owned a MT! I sold it two years ago, and still now, sometimes I m riding it in my dreams at night. What a curse! I agree that any bike has it's charm, but some of them are just so unique and pleasant to ride, to look at, or even just to think about them. Moto guzzis definitely belong to that group. Thank you again, and excuse my bad english. Greetings from Greece - kostas
Bikes get under our skin for sure…! Greetings from the UK, cheers, Phil.
What husqvarna did with the vitpillen Yamaha had already done it years ago, in terms of styling and concept.
Hmmm now that you’ve mentioned that I can see you’re exactly right - the Husqvarna tank shape really mimics the tank and air scoops of the MT & the theme of both bikes is a kind of modernist cafe racer, based on torque, style and distinctiveness. And quality - the MT is incredibly well finished and from I’ve seen of the Husqvarna, it is too. So, yes, Yamaha did it first...Albeit with an added 200lbs of weight. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
Thanks for the review. Not much in english about them online.
I just bought an -05 today. Gonna be a week before the shop’s finished with the service and some other stuff. Gonna be a loooong week. Do you still have it? Would love a part 2 now that you got a bit more meat on the bones
+fredrik högberg Good evening Fredrik...Thanks for your comments & yes, I still have the MT...Part 2 ? Maybe! As you know (or you will in a few days time) it's a bike to savour, cheers, Phil.
That’s nice to hear. I’ve only done a 20min test ride on it so I’m very excited to get it home. Have you done any touring on it at all? It felt very comfortable but maybe the vibes will get to you on long distances
+fredrik högberg Evening Fredrik, yes I took the bike over to France and Switzerland in 2015 and covered around 4800 KM over 7 days. The bike was very comfortable - no aches and pains really, aside from wind blast creating a bit of strain on my neck and shoulders. The vibes were actually OK - as they're really low frequency I didn't get white / numb fingers at all. Sonically though I must admit the sound waves made my ears feel tired and overwhelmed on occasion - I just wanted a soft hum instead of booming in my ears and this was on the stock exhausts! A really minor point though. One thing I did find out was that a tank bag really upset the steering and just having a bag on the bag seat was much better. Aside from that it was great fun although much better suited for sweeping bends as opposed to hairpins although it got me up the Susten Pass with no problems. Cheers, Phil.
80:8 Photography & Design that sounds great Phil. Can't wait to take it on a trip. I did a 3200km trip to norway on a honda grom (msx125) this spring so I'm no stranger to touring on non touring bikes. 😄
+fredrik högberg A Grom! Ok, you're not going have any problems with the MT...! Non touring bikes are the best for touring, I totally agree 😀
What a beautiful cinematography. [Drinking Polish beer with black lilac flavour. Cheers!] Hopefully my next bike.
Naming policy von Sucks Thanks! Lilac flavour? Hmmm very interesting!
This would be quite good with the v-max engine in it.
Just buy a vmax then...
I have one, I agree you will not be disappointed✌😎
How much does this beast cost? I was wondering if the tailed exhausts and massive engine can cause uncomfortable long driving due to overheating? It's one of the most georgeous naked bike I've seen so far.
+freddie calingasan Evening! Secondhand in the UK, they go for between £5.5K to £7K...if you can find one. As for the engine and exhausts, sure if you get stuck in traffic the engine produces a lot of heat, but as its air-cooled there's no fan blowing it over your legs. I did a trip to Europe on it last year and it was really comfortable and a complete blast.
@@80eightReviews There’s a couple of low milage ones in Autotraider going for over £10 grand, that’s around 5-6,000 miles.
Hello Love the review,, I have an MT-01 and I love it also, mine has the Akrapovic full exhaust system and upgrades, before that an FJR and before that an XJR, loved them all, I find the MT-01 a ball to ride, a bit vibey over a long trip and not much space for luggage, that apart, a great bike and handles like a sportsbike, it had the same Metzlers as yours and now Maxxis Supermaxx Diamond and they are brill, I really like this bike and as you say its different and not many about over here in Ireland, Im thinking of putting a windshield on as with me using Sat Navs and Cameras water and wind would be a problem, its the kind of bike that really is unique unlike a Harley with a similar looking engine with the handling of a puppy on a lead and not to mention if you have to brake in an emergency, Owen Brennan.
+Owen Brennan Good evening Owen - thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the review. Yes, it's a very special bike, which then kinda makes you feel special riding it. I took mine to Europe last year and had an absolute blast on it. By the end of the trip and a very long day I kinda wished I had a turbine smooth 4 cylinder bike...but that thought only lasted a minute! I like the fact that it's a very analogue bike, almost like riding a classic but one that's incredibly capable and reliable. Absolute keeper! Yours must sound amazing!
Hello again, I know the feeling so i've ordered one of those things that you put on the throttle handle and it fits under your palm so you don't have to hold the throttle all the time and ill let you know how it works, you are right its the kind of bike that you feel good on, like you do when you get your first bike, it must be love LOL, if i'm over in the north of England which I sometimes am i'll contact you and we might meet up and chew the fat and if you are ever in the west of Ireland, let me know, Owen.
80:8 Photography & Design, have you fitted any crash protection to your MT-01? I was wondering which ones to get. Some people on the MT owners board reckon the PDQ crash protector on the left side is bolted on to the engine casing in a way that could potentially cause damage in a spill.
+1990 Evening - no, I haven't fitted any crash protection at all. Partly through aesthetic reasons, but mainly because I figure if something serious does happen then I'm probably going to be more concerned with other things such as avoiding being fried by the pipes on the right hand side of the bike. Also my completely personal opinion with no basis of anything, is that on the road they're probably not gonna help in most situations aside from an embarrassing low speed tumble entirely of my own doing 😀
I was only thinking of the bike tipping over. I knocked the B-King over with my garage door.
+1990 Ah! I suppose they could help in that situation I guess, cheers, Phil.
Great video. Please keep putting videos on you tube. I will buy one of these soon and I want you to do all the research for me :)
Volume all the way up and I can barely hear this.
salpairadice
ummmmm get better speakers...or a hearing aid..this is ok
It is quiet
like a golf announcer
So the engine is similar in character to late 80s Honda cbr250 engine?
😄 I think the sound of the starter motor might sound like the CBR and feature about as much torque 😄 thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
ROTFLMAO!
what a cracking reveiw.
Thanks! Cheers, Phil.
Great Review....how tall Are you ? I'm 6'2 tall what Do you think...? To Big Or does it works with my size ? Txs...Optik of the bike is amazing...
+Donald Frankos Evening Donald - glad you liked the review. I'm a bit short...5'10 so I think you'd need to have a sit on one. I can get both feet pretty much flat on the floor but the pegs are quite high for a bike like this so at over six foot you might feel a little scrunched. Having said that the bike overall is a big thing with a long stretch to the bars and plenty of space to move around. I find it really comfortable but sometimes I do feel if I were a little taller and little bit less weedy (I have the arms of a fifteen year old) I could probably get more out of the bike. Despite that I love it! Cheers, Phi
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Txs...buddy ! The bike is build for People from 165-190 so im Lucky ! ;) have a nice evening. ..
Hello, I have an MT01, and I'm only 5'6. Any ideas how I could adjust the ride height for me? Got this bike 2nd hand and I'm having difficulty looking for resource materials.
+Del Britanico hmmmm no idea to be honest - I've heard of or seen a lowered MT I'm afraid, sorry!
+80:8 Photography & Design I've (never) heard of....
Try the online MT-01m0wners club. I'm sure I read mention of a lowering kit.
How about an update video - long term review sort of thing. Nice video
+Marc Davis hey Marc, glad you liked the video....I'll see what I can do, cheers, Phil.
Great review.
Thanks!
Nice review thanks, I've been looking for something interesting and different and have seen one of these come up locally. I was considering swapping the B12 for it, how do you think the two compare in terms of handling and overall riding (comfort, overtaking, fun around lanes etc).
Thanks!
+TheEpicGamer Afternoon. What's a B12? Sorry for being dumb! Glad you liked the review though, cheers!
+80:8 Photography & Design B12 = Bandit 1200 lol
Ah! Of course....! Thanks!
Still want that monster in 2021.
It has to be experienced...!
What's the handling like ? I hear that the clutch is not too good and the motor tends to over heat?
Hello! Well I took the bike over to the Alps for 3000 mile trip a few years ago and didn’t have any problems with the handling, heat or clutch. I mean it’s a very heavy bike so will never be nimble or flickable buts it neutral and steers well. The clutch is a bit heavy and yes the engine gets warm - afterall there is 1700cc of hot gas floating about, but it’s not a leg burner and never felt ‘over heated’ to me or suffered from clutch slip. Thing is it’s a niche product, so has its quirks but from a purely mechanical perspective it’s strong and under stressed but no way is it a match for a modern bike in terms of ease of use. Still lovely though! Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
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Many thanks for the reply - I am going back and forth in my choice - of two very different machines - an MT 01 or a new BMW R nine T.....
Hmmmm....Interesting choice! Ideally you'd have both :-)
@@80eightReviews ideally..... Lol
Love Brewdog. Thanks for the vid :)
+jibba02 Brewdog...Just started a new job in Newcastle...And there's a Brewdog bar 2 minutes away...might be a few late nights in the office coming up, especially with Jack Hammer on to :-) glad you enjoyed the vid, cheers, Phil.
+80:8 Photography & Design (on tap)
Had my first Jack Hammer about 10 months ago. loved it so much i brewed a clone. Turned out slightly different but still a great beer :)
Have you still got the MT-01...???
Evening Will, no I haven’t - I sold it a while back. The bike was lovely but was turning into a Sunday plaything which just isn’t right! Plus I have nowhere to maintain, clean and look after such an incredible machine and I didn’t want it to lose its lustre. Great bike, sad to see it go but very grateful for being lucky enough to experience it. Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Would you have one as your only bike?
Hello, thanks for stopping by, hope you’re doing well. No, I wouldn’t have the MT as my only bike, particularly if I needed a bike for commuting. Not only is it too nice to be travelling through rain, grit and slime, it’s heavy and not the best in traffic as the engine while fabulous, isn’t exactly a smooth power plant for filtering and weaving in / out of traffic.
If I didn’t need a bike for commuting and/or only the odd ride at the weekend, then yes!
Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
Hi, Go for it!. It was my one and only vehicle for 7 years, and it was absolutely reliable, easy, and excellent in heavy traffic.
Seriously, don't hesitate. If you want extra info, feel free to ask me!
Much less storage space than an ADV 350 too! 😉
Space for a packet of cuppa soup I reckon. Cream of chicken 🐔
Why do you sound like rocket Man the other youtuber, correct me if I Am wrong.
Hello Peter, oooh, dunno! Must admit I’ve never heard of the other guy so I can only assume we share a similar geographic upbringing! Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
He currently lives in Portugal, you should check out his channel, I think you guys would make the best voice documentary ever.lol
Ha ha I will! Cheers, Phil.
3:50 '... infernal combustion engine...' Really?
+1990 Well it's hellishly good? And gets extremely hot. Definitely a compliment.
I like this...
Good Morning UncleToast (great handle by the way!), good to hear from you and yes, the MT-01 is a super-brilliant, idiosyncratic and interesting machine to look at, ride and to listen to. Loved it.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
I don't think it's ever going to be a classic like a bandit 1200.
Oh, you are so wrong, is already a rare classic! And only sold in 12 countries around the world! I have a stage I with the carbon kit, single seat and akra's. I also have a s1000xr but the most charming ride wich makes me smile all the time = Not the superfast bmw, but the Yam!
I don’t know how y’all can drink IPAs 😂
89 hp 😂 Hello MT 10!
Hey Will, I grew up on warm old man beer in smokey Manchester pubs...So IPA’s are a breath of fresh air - quite literally. Every so often I’ll have a pint of something brown and malty though 😄 Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
hey it rattles just like my one...... like throwing a bag of spanners into a saucepan.... does 11.69 at the drags
+kazadimowambad 11.69! Have you tweaked it? The rattles are definitely part of the fun / vibe. Great saucepan analogy...I might have to borrow it 😀 cheers, Phil.
Bike ownership explained to a T...👌
Thanks! Well, if your mum would like the bike you’re on to a winner, thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
It's a. yamaha v twin.💗of course.need more information John Graham Cincinnati Ohio. 06 stratoliner 48k
Nice,.. ®
Edyan.....
Erm! Yeah!
Looks take me to a b-king in a funny way it’s different 👍
Hey Robert, well, I owned both the MT and the B-King once and they kinda compliment each other. Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
Sounds like a briggs & stratton lawn mower .
Hey Jon, does it? Blimey…I need one…Wait though…I don’t have a lawn! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Most dissapoint start up around ever lol. Expected a beautiful twin burble and got the equivalent sound of a mondeo diesel.
Ha ha...on the standard pipes it is a bit sanitised, although under load it does sound a lot better. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Excellent video though. Planning to get one of these myself.
Thanks & glad you enjoyed the review. I’ve just sold mine, but what a great bike. You’ll love it I’m sure, cheers, Phil.
Brittish mumbling .. fast forward. More mumbling finds another vid
Afternoon Aaron, British? Nah - this is a distinct strain of (Northern) English mumbling, caused by poor diet, warm beer and rainy weekends. Best not watch anymore! Thanks for not watching, cheers, Phil.
80:8 Photography & Design dont stress mate, i watched for more than a few seconds so you win anyway
Thanks Aaron, a few seconds is just fine. And actually as I choose not to monetise my account, I don’t really win anything, not even the micro-dopamine hit of a like. Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I gave you a like. From now on i dont ride, I straff the Hun