Chris has been on the launch of the new Yamaha MT-09, Sun, See and lots of Wheelies! Don't get too upset though, riding was performed by a professional on closed roads, sort of! #yamaha #yamahamt #yamahamt09
I fell in love with Yamaha after seeing the MT-09 when it first came out. Did a test ride with an MT-10 in 2018 and never looked back. All of the MTs are amazing. Kudos to Yamaha, I hope they keep their dark side alive as long as possible.
The real BEAUTY of these bikes, is 😊the fact you can buy one and never have to worry about any mechanical issues no matter how hard u ride it. Ya can't say that for many of its competitors.
@@Snotroggel453 Nothing to do with the weight, it’s just flawed chassis of the MT. Ducati Monster 1200 have same weight as MT09, more power, and don’t wobble. Same for street and speed triple…
Having ridden an 2021 MT09 for a year, what an absolute hooligan bike. Its very nice to see it growing up as for technology. I will definitely own one again.
Finally 09 can be ridden more like a sports bike in corners and not super moto style. Loving the dropped front end and cornering now. Didn't want to go 09 mainly because it never gave that sport feeling in corners. This one changes it, as it seems. Will test it first chance.
It’s funny that the reason you avoid is exactly why I chose Mt09 instead of duke 890r or Ducatis. Interesting to see how the sales would be for this one.
@@veljkovic92 Honestly I expected (and my local dealer friend) that Yamaha brings new MT(gen4) at least later 2025. Then it happened 2024. I was happy with 701SM with all the racing preps. But I bought 23 MT09sp a couple weeks ago, because it’s the last model year. Depending on personal taste, it’s one of a kind, unique in good / bad ways, like hypermotard. 23 Mt09sp’s handling is agile but not sharp due to its unique geometry, (890R has the BEST handling in this class) but it also provides kind of funky feeling when I cruise fast. I testdrove new MT09, and yes it fixed & improved key components. Very solid naked bike, but also more competitions.
Owned a gen 3 mt09 sp for 3 years and have just bought the new model after testing a street triple rs, that was a fantastic bike but the engine just wasn't as strong as the Yamaha. This new model Mt is amazing 👌🏼
Great review Chris as always. If ten years is making you feel old then for me looking back at my Australian Superbike racing years, when the road bike I had was the first Fireblade then I’m all of a sudden feeling each heeled broken bone from the thousands of laps I did around my home track being Phillip Island. Coincidentally, when typing this it’s Sunday, race two for round one of the Supersports and WSB at PI. Should be an interesting day as the sky is blue, track looks amazing, and not a drop off rain on the radar for over 800 kilometres.
I wasn’t sure on the looks until I saw this video! Love it. Wish we had more fun colours. I just hope it’s not too uncomfortable on my old wrists, I really like how upright the current model is.
I have an MT-10 and it's nuts. Probably to fast for the road, but i love it. 100cc less to me with the 09 is still gonna be quick as hell. I have a 98 Kawasaki ZX-9R and that's pretty rapid for its age, same displacement...do we need litre bikes...no, of course not, but they're so bloody cool and that's what draws people to motorcycles. I like the fact that bikes like the 09 are great all rounders, and they sell in spades for that reason. I think Yamaha could have the next great all rounder here, and it looks better than its predecessor. Also, Chris, can you teach me to wheelie like you? lol.
I am interested in upgrading from my 2016 MT-07 to the MT-09 SP model. I appreciate the new and refined look of the MT-09. It's time for a new Darkside of Japan journey.
It's interesting that the first bike Yamaha are fitting the brembo stylema's to is the mt09sp. You lads coming from other bikes, make sure you get a test ride on one. That way you know it fits right.
@@shadowred1980 Yes it is interesting but with the R1 it was the obvious choise. I think it will be in the next Mt10. The previous MT09 was almost perfect for me; my only major issues with it were the very supermoto seating position and the brakes compared to the ST RS.
Love my MT09 but seriously miss my FZ07. FZ07 is a better bike, just less horsepower. 07 torque hits harder and lower, handling and steering is far nimbler. I also miss the 53mpg the 07 got. But I'm 6'3" and just fit more comfortably on the triple.
IF RU-vid made bikes, moving the viewer comments to the right of screen would mean we could view the video and scroll/read comments at the same time! Cmon RU-vid....EVOLVE!
Do you need to use a Yamaha specific app for the maps? So you'll have to share your location data and all the like with them? Or is it just a Google maps/waze/apple maps screenshare? I'm hoping the former but probably the latter...
I miss my white Gen 2 every day. I added LEDs, a tail tidy and quick shifter, and removed the eyebrow fairings around the headlamps-made the “face” look like a cobra. ZERO mechanical issues in three years. Great bike.
It should be head to head vs the 890 duke right? Same displacement. No need to spot KTM an extra 100cc for them to compete with Yamaha...FWIW I have always ridden Hondas but my next bike will be either an XSR900 or an MT09. Gotta have that CP3 engine. 1 of the best bike engines ever made.
Chris, did you still notice any of the overly intrusive ABS the prior model had? I had the 22 SP model and ended up getting rid of it cause I couldn’t get the brakes to work well outside of turning ABS off.
I really like that offset funky little dash the first 2 gens have though. If Yamaha could spend more time on developing the aesthetics that would be great.
I just bought the 2023 Mt09sp due to the fact that the new mt09 24 “fixed” some issues. 😂 - Geometry New-gen raised the bar by 3 cm, so now Mt09 is no longer semi-supermoto handling but solid naked. Lowering the fork a bit/brake upgrade is a common upgrade(?) for Gen3 Mt09. Personally, I highly praise the brake upgrade. Stylema seems overkill (I rather keep an existing caliper but choose Brembo RCS racing ver if I had a choice.) Anyway, the new Mt09 is a very good choice as a naked bike. But inevitably, this upgrade kills very unique character of the previous Mt09. It’s a weird situation - personally, I have very mixed feelings about this rational decision of Yamaha. For me, if I want a naked bike, I’d rather go for 1) Ducati SF V2 or Monster SP 2) KTM Duke 890r
I have similar doubts. Few mounts ago I spent one day visiting few dealerships and MT09 was by far the best fit for me. Much better than Tuono, Street and Z. And a bit better than 890. The only drawback was it looks. Now they fixed visual aspect but changed what I enjoyed, so completely different riding position. I know that pegs can be adjusted. This is good thing. Yamaha mentioned that handlebar's position can also be changed. I keep my fingers crossed that it can be put more or less where it was on the previous gen. Right now I'm waiting for the information from the local dealer that they have new MT in their showroom so I can compare it to the previous gen. If riding position will be to similar to ST I will consider buying last year model😢
The accent drew me in. The amazing content made me stay. Have you had the chance to try the sp version? If so, does it come with the ability to tweak the brakes for skids? Does the 2023 sp have the features as well?
Well one thing is damn good sound from those mesh thingies, however what i'm interested in is you sir said its straight to the airbox.. so is it water proof ? Or will you wet your air filter every time it pours down ? :D
Chris, do the changes bring this closer to the 890 Duke R? Not liking the direction of the 990 Duke so I'm between the new 09 SP and a left over 890 Duke R
All depends on the type of riding you do but on paper, you get way more for you money with the 890R. It's lighter, has better suspension, brakes and chassi. You can watch Chris's review of the 890R, it should help if you haven't made your decision yet. If you're worried about handling then you're better off waiting for the SP version since it comes standard with ohlins suspesnion.
I saw the launch last week in lanzarote. Tracked down a group of testers with my KTM 950 SM in northern roads. Caught them in the Mirador del Rio, hoping to see you there but they were from eastern Europe...what a shame! Can I ask when was your road test/Shooting??
The screen to border ration on that tft is like the vintage tv's/monitors. In 2024 theres no reason the screen couldnt have been bigger. Whats the point having an inbuilt dash if you need to squint (hyperbole) to see where you need to go
This or the new street triple? Street triple sportier than this one when comes down to riding position? Street triple looks somehow even smaller .. I’m 1,87
I like the Improvements but still would prefer an MT-09 Tracer with out Electronic shocks. You probably could unplug the rear ABS in a few seconds. In other words not the MT-09 Tracer GT which I think is the only Tracer model available in the USA
The only issue with this bike is the short revs. It feels like it can rev a few more thousand. I find myself hitting the limiter way to fast lol. Finally getting used to it.
Yamaha would have it 10/10.... if they would have given it a 4.5gal (17L) tank finally, after all these model refreshes. Now with cruise control, it could tour no problem. Would be nice to have that extra 3 liters of flexibility. The weight penalty would be a mere 4.8 lb weight.
Well, well, well, look who's making a grand return! My favorite auto guru is back in action, and boy, does Chris know how to spin a tale about motorcycles! If you're on the fence about buying a bike, his reviews are like the holy grail-just what you need to seal the deal. Now, don't get me wrong, this motorcycle's got some charm, but the MT 07 or the KTM 890 Duke? Now, those are what I call a proper caffeine fix! But let's talk dream bikes, shall we? Picture this: the Ducati Hypermotard, chilling in my garage, waiting for its moment to shine. That, my friends, is what I call "Me-Time" on two wheels. Oh, and have you seen the new KTM 390 Duke Gen 3 2024? That bike is straight-up fire emojis! 💣💥🔥🔥🔥---If you're in a budget!!
Imagine that, the MT-09 was “perfect” at a press release ride. Hmmm strange that every bike is always “perfect” when the manufacturer pays for you to go on vacation!
Is it reasonable for this cp-3 engine to be used as a superbike engine (obviously with some tune and internal bits changes)?? Considering the latest hot rumours of Yamaha R9 and also a possible decrease in capacity of motogp for 2026 regulations
Hi Chris, gut feelings, this or the KTM 990 as a gift you could choose to own? Not including the unreleased SP and R spec ones…. Which I’m sure you’re looking forward to getting your hands on.
The ktm is all fun but still a ‘new’ ktm, which means all sorts of problems gonna occur. You just buy the mt09, ride out of the dealership and never return.
@@Snotroggel453 I can understand your point and agree to a point. Just hope those KTM days are now behind us. If reliability wasn’t a potential issue then the question still stands. Remember, the history of the MT-09 isn’t flash, being a previous owner of the first and second generation I can say they were rubbish when it came to handling, regardless what was done to the suspension. I even had my race mechanic swap out the suspension a know brand and it helped, just not by much.
Over the last ten years the design team have worked their socks off to make the front end look as bad as they possibly could. Looks like a great bike despite it's f'ugliness.
XSR900 is such a beautiful bike! Did you get it in the blue or black color? I know the display might be "outdated" compared to the new one in the MT09, but I don't mind the small(er) screen. It shows you every info you need; I even think that the bigger screen on the MT09 looks like you put an iPad on top of your bike. So all in all you definitely made the right decision, I'm also planning on picking up a 22' or 23' XSR900 this summer :)
Imagine a world were they allow the LCD screens to display google maps from your phone to LCD screen on the bike. Well done Yamaha. 👏 This is what the motorcycle manufacturers should have done when they first introduced LCD screens on motorcycles instead of offering overpriced Garmin Systems.
