Great review up to the old "I don't think I could trust myself" comment. I'm in my 70's and love the machine and I'm no slouch. With age you learn when to apply the power, great bike for all ages.
Test rode one this morning for an hour. Really liked it and have bought the Cyan colour. Been riding an SV650 for the last three years after coming back to biking late in life. I’m 69 this year 🙂
@@frankpenton Sir, congrats with your new bike, one question, I learned on a sv650 and thought it was kinda slow, is there a big difference (feeling wise) in riding between these 2?
Never ridden any previous MT but had a 900 triple Triumph Tiger GT and this triple is definitely more exciting, especially in Sport mode 😀. Had a short test ride last weekend and going for another this Saturday but 99% certain this will be my new bike. Tech and display style much better than the Tiger even if not as big. Never been keen on the looks but love this one in Cyan. Thanks for a great review. Watched all the reviews on YT this past week and not heard anyone not love riding this bike.
Great review! Many thanks. Rode it back to back with the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and for me and my age (soon 64) I prefer the MT 09 and will get it (hopefully) in May 25. It is a brilliant bike, best naked I have ridden and I have tried most of them. While KTM and Triumph always want more, faster, wilder the MT09 can do it all, fast or slow, it never forces you like the Triumph does. And, its dash is the very best while the Triumph's is the worst I have seen in years.
Nice one Tony. Thank you. The only bike on my list for 2024 is the XSR-900 GP. The original MT-09’s were, in my opinion, horrible. The disconnection between the front and rear suspension and chassis setup made it a very nervous bike when being pushed. At least they have finally nailed it with this generation as it’s a night and day comparison.
Funny, I test road the gen 4 today. In all truth, it didn’t feel to much different from my gen 3 but have to admit, although all the changes are subtle, on the whole does make it a slightly better ride.
@@QuickRipzz The engine and the performance is the same. There is slightly more weight on the front end which transfers into more feel into what the front wheel is doing. It gives more confidence. The front brake is also improved offering more feel and progression. It’s not a night and day difference but definitely an improvement for sportier riding. What with the new dash and connectivity, it’s a better around experience. Would I say is it worth trading the gen 3 to a gen 4, I guess that’s up to the individual. Its better, but not massively
I’ve been looking for a replacement for my 2021 Tiger 900 GT Pro, as I’m not doing any touring anymore and I want something lighter, i did have a KTM Duke 890 last year as well, I test road the Triumph Street Triple RS but found it too focused and I refuse to pay the extra for Cruise Control, I then test road the MT 09 and have ordered a SP for August delivery, never rode one before simply based on the styling I’ve also ordered a 2024 Husqvarna 401 Svartpillon for those days when I want to poodle about or if the weather is poor.
As ever, informative and relevant for the majority of riders who want an educated and rounded review - keep it up. I think you answered itr already in another comment (not in the review), but you'd take this over the Streety. Can you say why? Overall package, comfort, fun vs serious, etc? I'm hoping to see reviews doing direct comparisons, but your early insight would help fuel my need to replace my aging '11 Street Triple R which with an aging body too feels very firm these days. Cheers!
Best in class imo I tried the crop when I bought my gen 3 sp and for a road bike it’s better than the triumph and ktm can’t imagine the gen 4 being any different
Looks like a great buy & will consider one but the Sp version so I'm just waiting patiently for a review on that or a test ride?😊 Great review Sir!!👌🏻👍🏻
@@DaleMt09sp It's an oem ohlin rear and brembo master cylinder already comes on the standard. Unless you're riding to the absolute limits of the bike, you aren't going to notice that much with these stock brembo callipers
Found the seat tips you towards the tank which squeezes the nuts somewhat and is uncomfortable afer about an hour. Would get the ergonomic seat i think. 990 duke seat and position more comfortable for me but £2900 dearer so something to think about for me.Cheers
I hate how flat second feels... Flash will void warranty I think, so I guess I gotta deal with it for now :/ I ordered an M4 Exhaust and it should be arriving soon. I can't wait, it's gonna sound glorious.
Nice review sir. I briefly considered this updated Yamaha, but bought a new Street Triple RS in yellow instead. The MT09 has the torque. but the Triumph just looks so much better, and goes and handles so well! Even at 67 yrs old, I still have to consciously think about speed as it begs you to go fast. And track days are a blast for sure.
I’m finding the handling to be very good on the mt09 I’m on my first 100 miles and this weekend going to really take it on some curvy roads but even quick shifter felt better on it than the triumph.. which I didn’t get since full coverage was outrageous in the states for me
This is one serious contender for my next bike I’ve also thought about mt10 but from what I’ve heard through the videos the 09 is the best one what do you think I’m not real far from you I’m near Colchester and thought of TK copes being my nearest dealer
My old 2019 MT-09 had a fully adjustable front suspension. From what I've read, the 2024 does too. I remember having mine set to be really soft, which caused a little wobble at hard acceleration at higher speeds. So, I firmed it up and it mostly went away.
hey, i've passed my A license on a 2008 honda cb600 hornet, do you think an mt-09 would be a good first motorcycle in rain mode until i get some experience?
If you turn down the throttle response etc they’re easy to ride if you dial it up and turn off the aids it can be a bit back wheel happy a bike will only go as quick as you want it to imo it’s always better to buy something and grow into it than buy something and get bored of it in a month which I’ve fell victim to in the past
@@mancavemoto thank you Think I’d still go XSR900 with gen 3 quick shifter and comfy seat. Certainly won’t go for it til seat is comfy. And not going to spend 500 on a Corbin seat
3 new tyres every 2 years put me off of big bikes. That and you can't twist the throttle without getting into some sort of trouble. Ya know how much fun you can have on a PCX 160?
