ZX9 is very fast!--143 bhp but built for the road and not the track!-That's why flashy new bikes don't make you smile as much as £2000 early Blade or Z9????
Awesome bike, this and the speed twin 1200 are on my next bike list. Thoughts on both and why you chose the xsr bud? Also how’s the seat as I’ve heard it’s tough on the bottom
Cheers👍 The Speed Twin is a great bike, goes well, sounds really good, looks the part, well finished, but for me, it just didn't stir the soul, it wasn't anywhere near as exciting to ride as the Yamaha. The Triumph is a bit like a nice cup of tea, whereas the Yam is a bit more double espresso. The seat is firm on the XSR, but not as bad as people make out, you'd want to get off after 100 miles, but you will probably be stopping for fuel anyway.
Helpful tip: Rebound is totally dependent upon pre-load. You can set it in your garage. Generally, the higher the preload, the higher the rebound damping. Compress & release, you don't want it bouncing at the top. Soft rebound will result in a bouncy ride on the street. Cheers!
Huh. I haven't actually tried the LIF control on my '23 yet. I just turned it off. I wasn't aware it wouldn't allow clutch ups though. That's interesting
On page 87 of the owners manual, under 'break in procedure', it clearly states that wheelies are strongly recommended to ensure that the motorcycle is correctly broken in, safeguarding the longevity and future riding pleasure from your new motorcycle...😉
Never thought about this technique to measure sag...legend... We should meet up to do some green lanes mate... My new bike just landed few days ago 😄.. Ktm 1090 adventure r. Don't have insta anymore so will need to sort out communication somehow... 😅
Congrats on the 1090 Adventure R, I always liked the look of them, proper weapon. It would be great to meet up and hit some lanes. Email me your number: tankslapmoto@gmail.com
Cheers, yes, the Tuono has gone. It was a great bike, and I loved the V4, but surprisingly, I found myself missing the CP3 and a middle weight bike on the road.
I drive in TCS mode 1 and drive mode 1 on the most aggressive settings and for the life of me I can’t get the bike up from power wheelies. Any advice? I don’t want to practice clutch ups until I’m comfortable controlling the bike from a power wheelie
Hey mate, I'm thinking about picking one of these up in the next few days as the 2014-2016 are peanuts ATM.. love your review it's just what I was looking for. What was the reason you sold it?
I just fancied a change at the time more than anything, I had owned a few v twins prior to the Monster and was looking for a bit more refinement, something that was still fast but maybe a bit less "big V twin" at slow speeds (not that it is that bad at low rpm, it is fairly smooth compared to some v twins). I actually couldn't bring myself to properly sell it, my father now has it, I rode it just the other week and I couldn't believe how nice it was to ride.
You ride those b roads like a BOSS! Love it! I got a new GSXR 1000 which is great but I find myself out on my 2000 zx6r or my 1999 r6 more! They are great fun!! Keep the content coming buddy! I’m a new subscriber 👍
No regrets (yet😄). It was a great bike, but I think the middle weight segment might be more enjoyable for me on the road. The Tuono could be a bit intense when you start winding it out on the smaller roads, the middle weight bikes are generally a bit less serious and more playful at lower speeds (for me)
@@tankslapmoto9999 for the price it is unbeatable, however it is small cc so lacks the rumble of the 1200, and that delicious torque! After riding the 1200 i absolutely fell in love with it.
Currently the T7, the XSR900, and the old ZX6R Ninja (which I haven't ridden in ages). I think you'd enjoy the XSR, very similar to our SP's but a bit more of a sporty riding position.
A return to the CP3! Do you still have the aprillia? Out of interest why choose the xsr over the new gen Mt-09? Have you had a chance to compare the gen 3 verses your old gen 2 Mt?
Back on 3 cylinders! The V4 Aprilia has gone (I can't keep them all, unfortunately) but my brother still has the 660 Tuono. I chose the XSR over the new MT09 just based on looks, but the new MT is definitely a step in the right direction, especially the SP. I haven't had a chance to try one yet, but I suspect that the changes to the riding position will make it feel more sporty and increase the front end feel over the previous gen.
It handles a bit better than the Gen3 MT09 in my opinion, it has a more dynamic riding position with better front end feel, plus the longer swingarm allows the bike to accelerate harder with less wheelie. It will still lift the front on command but it just feels a bit more grown up, compared to the MT. I actually went to the dealership to put a deposit down on the XSR GP, but I ended up doing a deal on this one, I kinda always fancied one since it was released.
Insightful video and I’ll be definitely be studying the transcript to become fluent. Just waiting on delivery of my MT-09 SP 2023 (200 miles) and as a result was thinking that having the correct tools onboard for making the correct adjustments to accommodate expected changes in riding conditions might be a good idea. I see the slotted driver is pretty standard but wondered what size(s) Allen Key and whether that’s part of the tool kit provided? Thanks for the video 👌
I’ve been watching tests on these and was starting to think they were a commuter bike😂 but after watching yours I’m now happy that it’s a good bike cheers I’m going to pull the trigger and get one now 👍🏻
Nice one, it is definitely one of my favourite bikes at the minute. It is probably the best production engine for me, maybe better than the Aprilia V4, more engaging than the Yamaha CP4 as well...
Ohh no! I just found your channel and thought yes! Finally a channel that shows the true potential of the 09 and I was hooked since I just bought a 2023sp. And then you sold it 😢
I do miss the MT09, mainly that CP3 engine, which I think might just be the best production engine on sale today! Watch this space, I can see myself owning another Yamaha triple soon😉
Yeah I run slightly lower than standard pressures, but they do wobble at speed, I think it is just the nature of knobbly tires where the blockes squirm around. Sometimes you will see that on certain tires the knobs are linked together to give more rigidity (the Dunlop trailmax raids for example)
@@tankslapmoto9999 unfortunately that’s sounds like truth🥲 after stock rally str road performance of the bike is slightly reduced (but then very surprised what it can do off the pavement 👻)
this 1 mod ,not lift, have an impact at your driving ? you know , 1 mod keep you on kind of train rails ?? ! Cause averybody said how playful is the Tracer 900 and Mt09 ,but when i ride it , i didnt find it playful at all . Now... this conclusion is falty cause the bike was set at mod 1 when i ride it ??????
@@tankslapmoto9999 Hahaha, nice. Apart from the great sound in the video, I can feel a significant torque, it really pushes me back in the seat when I watch it 😆
