Test rode mt09 and experienced the same thing you did starting from a dead stop. Almost stalled it multiple times. It's as if it hates any throttle from a stop lol. Curious if it is just a matter of riding the clutch longer than what someone is used to on a cruiser / middle weight
Yes that’s sounds coming from the engine breaking while down shifting. They’re not crazy noticeable pops and burbles though compared to what I’ve heard from other bikes.
