2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Test Ride! 

Have y'all ridden a naked upright motorcycle before? What'd you think?

I’ve watched every 2021 MT-09 review video I could find, and this is up there as one of the best, if not the best. Top notch. Liked and subscribed. I’m in Japan and we can’t buy them here yet, which is obscene. They’re built just up the road from where I live. I’ll be checking back for your other videos on this bike, especially for upgrades such as screen and luggage, if you use them.

I was taught to put my left foot down and keep in first gear when I stop, that way you can get out of the way quickly if someone decides to rear-end you. Also you can move along in traffic covering your rear brake.

i LOVE DOING IT NAKED ! I have a gen 2 MT-09 and ride it daily. I have two upgrades to suggest , HH sintered brake pads and a GPR stabilizer. Those two upgrades alone completely transform the bike. $ 574 seems like a lot for the GPR but trust me , its worth every penny on a 140 mph unicycle !

Awesome looking and stock sounding bike. That acceleration is crazy! Thanks for the awesome years of content

How am I only hearing about this guy ?? Now that’s how you review a motorcycle !! Subbed straight away . Entertaining, informative & really easy to listen to . Great job 👏

You solidified my want for an MT-09…. Just went and bought one today

Absolutely love my 09 for what it is. It will never replace a cruiser but it kinda cruises good as well as hooning around. Every time I contemplate hotroding my Victory or Harley I jump on the MT and I’m all good. Hope it serves you as well as mine has to me

Nice review! It was pleasant listening to a voice that kept calm, got a lot easier to catch out what you actually were talking about. Lot of guys seem to forget about that. Good job!

This is the review I've been waiting for on this bike. Great review! Picking mine up this Friday! I ordered it a month ago and I can't wait to pick it up....

Glad to see you got a naked bike. I traded my dyna for a triumph street triple 765rs this spring and absolutely love it. Do miss the dyna sometimes so I picked up a used sportster to keep that vtwin itch scratched for now

I have the Tenere 700. For 686cc you get a full fledged street bike that cuts through the turns so surprisingly that I'm typing it out in a comment section. It's unbelievable for a bike that was designed for the dirt. Just truly balanced for the road. On the dirt you have to understand what it is. It's a bigger dirt bike, but lighter than an Africa Twin by far. I like the dual aspect of a bike but it needs roadworthiness for sure because we are stuck riding to dirt locations with overpopulation these days. That's what the T7 is for. The T7 - Batman's weekend bike.

I currently have my 2015 fz07 and I’m such a fan of the torque monsterness of these naked bikes. I cannot wait to upgrade to this new mt09 in a year or 2.

I loved you video. I've had one on order since March, it is supposed to be delivered in 2 weeks. I can't wait.

I really wish the SP came with upgrades brembo brakes. That’s still one the Achilles heals that Yamaha has yet to address. I would even pay an extra 800-1k for thag

Buying a my-09 today because of this video! Hell of a review!

Get my 2021 MT09 on Tuesday, stoked.

Quickshifter is made for racing with high rpm. I own 2018 Super Duke 1290r and MV Augusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Both have QUICKSHIFTERS. Never missed a shift but very smooth at higher rpm vs lower revs with Quickshifter.

MT O9 will do the quarter mile in the 10’s, stock. That will beat 99% of vehicles

Awesome bike. The best review I seen and made me more to love this bike. I was looking for while now about fz/mt09. The new model made me sure to get it and this review. I love the base model with redish orange rims. I ride in the same area where you ride. Love them twisties . Subscribed

I have to say its a cracking motorbike, Ive owned mine since the middle of may, havn't got the SP version, but wow what an awesome bike, the sound puts a smile on ur face and of course the power delivery hahaha, and great video btw :)

I’m still on my first year of riding but have already passed an advanced rider’s course and a sport bike class. I started off with an FZ-07 and I’m convinced that I want the MT-09 SP as my second bike. Thank you!

I said it before and I’ll say it again that bike is sick 👊🏽and beautiful 🤩

Had a Z900 some years ago. Didn't really complain about wind pressure. Got an '18 MT-09. I complain sometimes about wind pressure. I think it has more to do with the ergonomics of sitting near bolt-upright instead of canted forward.

i pre ordered it but with the shipping issues cuz of covid etc. i went with something else. Long story short i got impatient and joked about buying a Ducati, then i ended up test riding one when the opportunity presented itself and now i gladly own a duck and i love it.

Its a great bike, I have had loads of bikes in my time and I’m loving this bike at the moment. Great review and I’ll be looking out for future videos to see if your opinions keep matching mine.

thank you for the quickshift knowledge, buying my second mt09 3rd gen this time obviously and this is the best video on it by far.

I was hesitant to buy one bc I really wanted the CB650R. But this video definitely made me less hesitant. Awesome review!

I want to buy this bike so bad. Can’t find it anywhere. I’m sure ordering it will take like two months to get. You sold me on this bike right when I was about to pull the trigger on a cruiser (2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse) 😁

Hold the up arrow on the TCS to turn off TCS entirely! I still haven't tried riding with TCS entirely off but, Drive1 and TCS1 is pretty sweet!

OMG, 417 lbs, 117 hp, upright, what a bike! Id lie a vid of someone trying something outside the box, maybe some mild off roading to a campsite in the mountains.

Oh damn! I live super close to where you filmed this. That's awesome. Just got a mt-09. Love it. Got a regular as I couldn't find an sp anywhere and I'm super impatient to wait. Actually drove 380 miles into GA to get mine.

Beautiful bike 🤩 i am getting mine on 29-6. Can't wait 😁

Thanks for the interesting review, I demo rode an MT09 SP a few days ago and agree with most of your comments. Unfortunately in the UK we have to wait until August for the next batch of bikes to arrive....its going to feel like forever ☹

Grats on your bike man! Still waiting for mine, it's been rescheduled a couple of times now. Latest news is end of July, least I get to ride a couple of months before season is salted up here in Denmark

Wish there was a 2021 mt07 sp. Would definitely buy it.

That intro's Fire🔥 blockhead! So is that bike. I got one on order due in next month, and you just made my wait time extremely difficult for me with this video. Enjoy your new ride dude, i know i will...Eventually!

For the wind a good jacket makes all the difference. I have a all leather 4 season alpinestar. You dont really feel the wind if it flows around you correctly.

Just purchased one today comes in tomorrow so excited.

Awesome bike 👍🏽 great review, you covered all the modes and made good use of the quick shifter 🤣 avg speed, 80 to 85 nice 👍🏽

I do the same break in. had over 20 bikes, never blew one up in my life.

Beautiful bike, and you’re right I’m having trouble getting an SP model, but I’m glad I’m not in a hurry, but honestly I’m deciding between the SP and the Zh2 SE from Kawasaki which is another model hard to get too. Great video thanks for sharing.👍👍

Blockhead I just want you to know you are a deciding factor in my purchase of a 2022 XSR900. I wanted that headlight an plan to put a 1/4 fairing on it for wind protection. I appreciate your videos very much!

That quick-shifter looks pretty smooth!

I read you Puig windshield review on this bike. Very encouraged by your assessment.

Damn son, that quality just keeps rising! Seriously though, keep up the great work. It really shows. You've been a fantastic part of my week for many years now. Cheers mates.

Light bikes similar to a lighter car really helps everything from acceleration, braking, and handling.

yep the wind is a pain on a naked on the highway, riding on a monster 821 for an hour ard 80 mph is brutal.. . up to 60 -65 not an issue though, I always wear earplugs besides saving your hearing you will also be less tired. that constant buzzing can really drive you nuts. A good helmet also helps.I saw in other videos a small screen, i think iits from Yamaha's own line for the MT09, looks coool but very small so not sure how much it would help but you should look it up, enjoy and be safe

Awesome bike brother. Looking forward to all the MT09-SP content on the channel 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Really awesome video! Love how clear and detailed the video picture is! I’m impressed with the stock exhaust noise. Where do you recommend to get the suspension tuned to our bodies?

I love that bike, your insights where very helpful. Thanks and stay safe.

Man i love that bike! I'm subscribing right now :D One day maybe i'll have enough money to buy it.. But for now, i'll enjoy watching you having fun on it!

What I find strange is that I seem to have a completely opposite opinion than the majority of people talking about the MT09. I absolutely love the new headlight, I wish my MT09 had that, but everybody seems to be hating on that. The display on the other hand...I find that hideous, the asymetrical one looked way, way better in my opinion.

THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING CONTENT!!! SHE IS A BEAUTY!!!

nostalgia is what im getting from this video only rode the bike for a month and half put 1,000 miles on it and during winter watching this makes me remember what a blast it is to ride this bike! cant wait for summer to hit here in minnesota!

Congratulations Blockhead

Wow amazing video and amazing bike!

I'm seriously considering trading my bike in on one of these. Your experience with cruise control on bikes is exactly the same experience I've had with them. Almost verbatim.

Probably the most important thing on a new engine is to make sure the engine is warmed up. BMW cars will not allow you to redline or higher rpms until car warmed up.

picking up my 21 sp on friday! so excited!

I've never minded the wind on naked bikes. I'll probably use my fz6 till it dies or sell then buy this bike used in a few years.. I really like the cruise control.

Really nice bike and very informative video! I currently have a '19 Tracer 900GT and I really love that bike, however, I'm thinking about trading it in on the MT-09SP.

Pretty crazy feature where the display goes out of focus when you go nuts.

Great video buddy… that’s made my mind up for me👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Pretty awesome ride man! Cheers from Ireland

Looks like Yamaha engineered a more than ample successor to the previous year. You are right, IMO, that it is a great value price wise. The 2022 XSR 900 is one I am waiting for. It has yet to show up in dealerships here in the DMV area. A while back I test rode a Triumph Street Triple S. IYO how does that bike compare to the MT-09 SP ? I read that the XSR 900 weighs slightly more than the MT-09 SP at 425 pounds wet. Why that it is seems strange, I mean it is the same as the MT09 SP model sans a few design changes (such as the headlight). When I test rode the Triumph ST S it was/is such a light bike (410 pounds wet) and did did seem somewhat Flimsy/cheap w/e. It just did not feel as a premium build or w/e. I really cannot describe it properly, sorry. I currently own 3 motorcycles, a 2016 Motto Guzzi V7II Stone, a 2015 Harely Super Low 1200 T and a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure S (my fav bike). If I were to buy the Yamaha XSR 900 or the MT 09 SP I would probably sell my Harely Super Low 1200T. It is a great "icon" motorcycle but to be honest is not that exciting or fun to ride (reminds me of a tractor, haha). Though my James Dean Style Leather motorcycle jacket compliments that bike perfectly but not the other two, haha. *FYI if I were to ever get another Harely it would be the Low Rider S (soft tail version). That is an awesome motorcycle, IMO

That is amazing! You make me wan to get one asap!! Yes

I have 2014 model and I'm using small windshield which helps me travel at 120mph, short time ofkoz 😎 $13.500 SP here in europe

*Sick* congrats Block

Acabo de pensar en esto, y el video hace una hora fue subido, qué buen servicio!!

I'll be lucky to see something this powerful and expensive; right now my beginner bike is a cb300r which I quite like for intercity commuting and it's really at home on my local 45mph roads which is awesome. Only problem is I got a squid trapped in me and it wants something like an mt07 or a z650 or maybe even a cb650r because apparently 27bhp and 20 ft lbs of torque isn't enough pull. This video helped me rein in those demons and realize how absurd an mt09 would be for my area. Appreciate the vid and btw I assume those are florida roads? if you're ever in Stuart I'd love to say what's up.

Great vid, definitely the motorcycle for me! Thanks for the info

Like the way your channel is going good job.

You should do a video, of 2 bikes on a break-in period, do one like the rules say and do one like you drive it like you would, then go to a dyno and check to see i've there is a difference in power

Congrats on the bike man. Too bad the Bronx wasn't released. I was hoping you would buy it so we could get a good review on it.

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, especially the rides. In what way did you actually mount the go pro ?

# nice review, comprehensive and informative. Is this bike good enough and usually commuting friendly? for daily use and weekend touring? is beter than Street triple Any way great video Be safe

At higher speeds the TFT display fogs over, you should get that looked at. Blockhead test rode the MT-09 SP...then he bought it.

If you didn't get a speeding ticket, did you really take it for a test ride? Nice bike! The wind may keep you from pushing that speed a little too much...nah, it won't. Enjoy the ride!

Where do you put your SunPass? Great video and the quality is fire!

Super detailed video mate love it . I recently sold my Mt 07. I'm Looking to pick up a Mt 09 sp. Pretty soon . What cam and mic are you using ? Great picture and audio

Well it is a good relief from those very heavy Harleys. You get a lot of speed, & top end with that 3rd piston. And about 250 lbs lighter than your Harley. Plus that all important "flickability that no Harley has. That has got to feel good. This bike is close to only 400 lbs. Nice A combination of lightness, with a lot of power, good ergos, nimble, modes What a relief from your bikes!!.

I want the MT-07 as a 2nd bike, but I can't find one for sale in my area.

nice review i liked it thanks

Check out the GIVI 1173S windshield for the 2021 model😉 I also got one, albeit a different model to match my 2020 SP… Overall, the bike looks quite tidy with it 😄

When he said say hello to the peacock I didn't know it was actually gonna be a peacock

This was very helpful. I have a deposit down on the standard mt 09. Hopefully I’ll have it sometime in July. Puig says they’ll be releasing one for the new MT 09 soon but Yamaha has one for the SP. I would imagine it should fit the standard version also. I was going to wait to see how the wind was at 65-75 mph but I think I’ll order it now since I have to spend an hour on the highway before getting to some nice twisties to have fun. Let me know your thoughts on frame sliders.

Awesome looking bike, you should get a seat cowl for the rear it will look even better. I saw one on ebay for $60

hello blockhead man thats a nice ride. i have my eye on one now its a new 2021 sp just wondering do you still have it and would you buy it today

I'm hopefully test riding that bike tomorrow. But one thing that I absolutely HATE about Yamaha are their dashes. Instead of calling it D-mode (dick mode?) 1-4, how about maybe track, sport, road, rain? And the same with the TC. Maybe high, low, and none? In regards to break-in, I generally do the manufacturers recommendation because if I do have a problem, I'm sure the manufacturer could look at how it was ridden during that period and maybe deny a warranty claim. Is that an irrational fear? Probably, but it is still a concern to ME.

Who says it’s ugly? What are they talking about?

Well it out run the FTR

I thinks it’s time to start test riding more naked and sport bikes. Personally I’d really like to see a test ride if a cb650r

Thanks so much, now I don't even know if I want to get a Triumph 765 Street Triple.😜😋 I was pretty dead set on one but I don't know now; this Yamaha MT-09SP is really changing my mind. The only things I don't like too much about it are the pretty small fuel tank and I wish that it rev'd a little bit higher--not a deal breaker though. What does it redline at incidentally, 10,600?

Great vid. Looking this bike for 2022 or the KTM 890 Duke R. It's a toss up.

Hey , i ride that road in Apopka Fl every day lol. Right by my house.

I have the non SP version and would love Cruise control, but unfortunately I got impatient and settled and also wasn't a fan of the blue which is the only color. Still a great bike tho. I agree tho on freeway it sucks. I get beat up really bad by the wind and would really like to put a windshield on to see if that helps.

Triples give both torque and high rpm horsepower like a V4.

Hey, have you experienced the "sleep mode gremlin" on your moto yet? It started for me around 600miles on the odo. And caught on video. No idea what's going on. Just keeping notes on it and reading forums about it. Eventually I'll take it into the Stealership. 🍻

The peacock bit killed me😂🤣