First Impressions of the 2022 Yamaha MT-09 SP 

🟡 UPDATE: I've been riding my MT-09 SP for more than a year and recently crossed the 8,000-mile mark. If you'd like to see my long-term review of this bike, check out the link below! 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Lu_gOB0ybw.html 👈

This is an absolutely beautiful bike and it sounds like you're gonna love it! You've waited a long time for it! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for taking us along for your 10 or 20 mile review! 🤗💜🏍️

Have been waiting 5 months as well. Got the MT09sp 2022 just like you...and its just such a lovely fun bike. I love it. Greetings from Germany

I really like that 2022 yamha mt09 but it’s a beautiful bike and glad that your liking it you’ve waited for long time for the bike. I really miss my 2020 yamaha mt09 I lost it into a accident due to bad drivers in Southern California.

Hopefully you've now found where the party starts: after the first service. I've had a ZX9R, R1's, Tuono V-Twins, an MT10 and a Duke 790, I test rode the Duke 890R (fantastic bike but a 1 trick pony) then decided to go with the MT-09SP last year after back to back test rides and I love this thing. Never too much power to control (the MT10 tried it's best to introduce me to the scenery) but more than enough to have fun at semi-sensible speeds. I've put over 6000 miles on it, had the recall ECU flash which stopped that pull away hesitancy, bought heated gear and enjoyed it all year round. I've just bought Oxford soft panniers and a GoGravel roll bag ready to head North (that's Scotland where from I am) so I will be touring on it. Having toured Europe many times on sportsbikes and nakeds I know that this will be fun. I hope you're enjoying it as much as I am.

I've got a soft spot for the Honda CB650R as it's the bike I did all my training on, and I had a CB125R in the past. I bought a new Yamaha Tenere 700 because of supply problems last year, but I'm currently in the process of selling it. I fancied the Yamaha MT-09 SP but there were none in the UK, so I got a demo on a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT which uses the same engine. But, I never got on with it because most of my riding is around town and urban riding. I found below 30mph I was stuck in second gear and the quick shifter was useless. I also didn't like the sound of the engine around town, but at higher speeds it sounded better. My Yamaha and Honda dealers aren't local, both are a sixty mile round trip. To cut a long story short I went to a local Kawasaki and Suzuki dealer which was only 6 miles away. They had a good deal on a 2021 Suzuki SV650, a bike that had fallen off my radar. After a bit of haggling I got an excellent deal and bought the bike. I'm glad I did because after a few weeks of riding it - I absolutely love the thing! While I was there I had the chance to have a good look at the Kawasaki Z900RS and fell in love with the bike. My favourite colourway was the Candy Tone Blue with the gold stripe; it looked gorgeous and those twin dials were very classy. I had promised myself that one day I'd buy myself a Triumph Speed Twin, but the Kawasaki Z900RS is now top of my list. The bike is expensive for what it is compared to other bikes, and a good low mileage second-hand bike is probably the best way to go. If I was to pay top dollar then I'll go for the SE version, and for me it's definitely one for the future. Whatever happens I'll be keeping the SV650 though, it brings a smile to my face every time I get on it, and that 90° V-Twin sounds fantastic!

I waited a year for my Tenere 700. Just bought a '24 mt-09, should be here next week

Congratulations Walt! I wish you many safe and happy miles on the new ride 👍🏼

I ride 4hrs easy on my SP. Great bike choice. You're gonna love it once you can open her up and roll through some twisties.

man I cannot wait to finally ride mine. It‘s been in the garage for a month now while I wait to get my license. I hate waiting i finally wanna ride the mt09 sp

Congrats on the new baby! ditto on, “enjoy safely.” Now comes the customization! have to admit - i’m in JYDs back yard practically…but i’m enjoying the views of my old stomping grounds in PA! The Cup! we’ve got 2 inches of snow after a near-70 day - so consider yourself lucky! Hoping to get back there one of these days. Good on ya!

Congrats Walt! You really kept this one a secret to us hahah. Can’t wait for you to get past the breakin and really romp on it!

Congratulations on the purchase of the best bike money can buy! You will love every second you spend on it! Also…don’t trust dealers lol. But mainly, welcome to the monster torque family, wishing you happy and safe riding!

Hi Walt, about 13 days ago I made a comment about the similarities in the stalling issues, well today I received a letter from Yamaha Europe telling me of a recall on my Mt09 SP and I’m to get the bikes ECU reprogrammed (free of charged) at my nearest dealer. So my point being check it out, your chassis number might not be affected and all is ok .

I think 3 is rain mode, mode 4 is first day noob mode only. I didn't worry about break in as the bike spends most of it's time commuting at low revs and tests have been done and found zero wear difference observing break in or not. It's a great bike, have fun modding it.

Dude! Congrats. Agreed on that tail section. I love a good new bike. It makes old routes and places that seemed mundane fun and exciting again. And the more neutral riding triangle will definitely get you out further and on the bike longer.

Thanks for the video and congrats! I put my deposit down in January for a 2022 MT-09sp due for delivery on Maui next month in April. I sold my KTM 790 Duke last July to get the 2021 sp, but it was the same thing. Waited forever until they said there's no more 2021's. No worries. I really like the silver tank! Hope it arrives on schedule.

There's a recall for the tendency to stall on/off throttle at low RPM. It's an ECU re-flash.

Been waiting months also, same story as you. Hopefully getting mine in a couple of weeks. Congrats and ride safe! Will look for more videos!

Congrats Walt! Good looking bike, can't wait to see it in person.

Thats crazy. I walked in this morning to buy the one I saw earlier this week, they had the bike taken off the showroom floor as it had arrived damaged. The dealer was waiting for parts, and as a sorry Yamaha sent them a second one and I bought it. It was the gray and Cyan one. The stall feeling might be the Ecu flash. I remember my Cbr650r would walk forward as long as the clutch was slow.

You have an awesome channel dude! Subbed!

I am still running in my Mt 09 sp and I also experience the stalling feeling when pulling away but getting use to it slowly. I always clutch for 1st-2nd & 2nd - 1st automatically now it just feels right for the gearbox. Enjoy your ride.

Congratulations! I bet this is going to be a ton of fun learning a new bike!!

Congrats on the new bike! Love that color combo.

Litteraly watching this because its late at night and i didn't want to walk out to the garage and look at mine lol. I didn't have to wait for mine at all really. Saw it listed and came in and did paperwork. Had to wait a few days for them to assemble it and then took it home new years eve. Only problem is im in Wisconsin and had to wait 6 months for winter to go away. You'll love the bike dude. Got almost 10k miles on mine in the first year.

Congrats and nice video 👍🏻I was at the dealer to day looking at the mt 07. Saw the 09sp man that’s a beautiful and mean looking bike😬

Congratulations enjoy your new ride. Be safe. Looking forward to seeing it.

It was 8 months waiting time for me. Ordered it in December 2021 with the expectation to get in somewhere in March. Got it in August 2022. Well, at least I have one month of summer left to ride. Can't wait for next summer! :)

This is my same first street bike got into the cruisers for my first bike and straight to this one and now austin racing has my exhaust

I've heard there was a recall on some of these bikes for doing exactly what you're describing with the low rpm thing. Its supposed to just be an easy software fix

Congats on the change in rides. Enjoy the new riding. All bikes are different in the way they respond to the throttle. I would suggest using the highest performance mode and use yourself to control it.

Congratulations on the ride! I've only ridden an MT-07, 2019. Great bike and quick! There are plenty of aftermarket rear tail options for you. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this and what you change on it. Thank you for sharing!👍 Maybe an ECU adjustment to solve that lower revs issue?

Congrats Walt!!! Its AWESOME!! 👍👍That bike had me at the blue rims!! 💙💙😂😂

Duuuuuude 2 more weeks for me. Waiting since November.

I don’t like to need slip the clutch at all. There’s that perfect launch with out slipping clutch and no bogging or lugging the motor. More research on stock mapping. Possibly needs remapping? All the manufactures all out sport bikes are shipped with ridiculous downtuned mapping.Regardless if you never use all the power ,you want to control power with your throttle with motor running properly.

This color scheme is soooo much better than the almost all black 2021 SP...

Very nice bike mate, good choice. And look at those viewing numbers 👀 Might have to get me one 😃👍 Great seeing you back out recently, have missed your vids 👍

Been waiting here in Atlanta Ga since last April for mine

Congrats on the new bike mate 🙂

6:15 that's BC which is controlled by the IMU.

Congratulations on the new bike! It's very well rated. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun on it and I look forward to the adventures 👍

Got mine about the same time at Montgomeryville cycle center.

Well it's getting a 9.9/10 from me...As nothing is ever perfect!!! 😉👍 I wish your health to ride it dude! 👍😎

Hey man. That clutch work at low rpm, it's an issue with the ECU. I have a Tracer 9 GT 2021 my and had it recalled and ECU remapped at the dealership. Go ask them. I had the exact same issue, bike stalling in low rpms. Now, no longer happening.

Congrats Walt, good looking bike!

Hi, I have MT-09 SP 2021, most aggressive settings are TC1 / or off, engine mapping 1.

Great video! Can I ask what rig you’re using to make these videos for audio and video? Both are super clear!

A remap will smooth the engine out and remove snatchy throttle response. Lovely bike

Use the low ride mode in town. It smooths right out

The problem you describe with taking off from a stop, is easily fixed with a clutch cable adjustment. Yamaha's always come like that. Leave it adjusted like that for too long with the way you let the clutch out, and you'll burn the clutch out.

VERY GREAT BIiKE, ++ i` Was Checking Some Of Your Other Vid(S),, & LOOK VERY INTERESTING, GOOD Short Review.

It’s Yamaha body. No coper to Honda. Congrats on the bike.

Sweet looking ride, Walt! Congrats, and ride safely! :D Thanks to ONE GUY'S OPINION, I now want one :D

Nice video, is a good bike for commuting honestly? daily use and weekend touring, of perhaps recreation purpose?

Thanks Walt! Compared to the CB650F, is seat height (IRL) 'about the same', if I can flat foot the CB650 would I most likely do the same with the MT-09 or does seat shape make it different?

I like the upright riding position on your bike....how many horses is in it ??

Were you seeing any issues finding one of these? Obviously you got one, but I was just curious if they were hard to come by as I was planning on buying one in the next couple months. I guess I am just worried that they are all out of stock due to shortages. I am seeing the prices on used bikes skyrocket and concerned that the dealerships may be price gouging new bikes to due to scarcity..

I have a brand new '21 mt09, I have a '18 also. I have had it die while coming to an idle at a stop sign also, heard of SEVERAL other people have the problem also. Really weird, only done it a couple of times but it's definitely a fueling flaw. Overall the '21 is a WAY better bike, no comparison.

What mic & setup do you use to record your voice and the bike so well?

I never take mine off of power mode 1 unless it’s raining. If it’s raining I drop it down to mode 2. I’ve given it too much throttle in mode 1 in the rain and the back end slid out. But the computer saved me.

I have a 2021 SP. No way the thing is a dog at any RPM. I realize you just got it but twist that thing on the right and you will find out. Nice bike.

Does the front look better in person? I think the rear seat is not as sporty as the 2018 model

Not sure if you mentioned but what is the difference between 2022 and 2021 version?

I also had a problem were my bike would sometimes die at idle. There should be a way to increase idle RPM. Im guessing you already resolved this by now but if not I hope this helps

Nice bike from Yamaha-if I had unlimited funds and space, I’d like to have one! Thanks for the video!

Interesting to hear about it wanting to stall at starts. My tracer 9 gt can take off with 0 throttle input just letting the clutch out, on flat ground of course. Maybe some slight differences from the mt09 there. Awesome bike and was what I wanted before not being able to really find any in stock. Then I saw the tracer and the rest is history, haha.

Beautiful bike. Had the 2019 beforehand, and preordered the 2022 base version back in January. Picking it up this weekend, and I cant wait! Curious about the auto blipper, never had a down QS before!

Would this be a good bike for beginners? , I’m only 5.6 so my legs are short lol and I live in nyc I’m not trying to go fast especially with this traffic and crazy drivers lol

i love this bike except the front brake fluid reservoir.

Bravo

How the hell did you get one. I’m in Wisconsin. I can’t get one I’m looking everywhere.

So after slagging off the Z900RS on price you bought a titally different style of bike.

It has two modes for engine break.

You said the bike along w/ others were on backorder for almost a year? How is this a 2022 model, if that's the case?

I think ima gonna get the new 2023 MT 10 SP !!!!!! GETTING SICK Of Harley Davidsons price gouging bikes and I'm 48 yrs old !!!!

Did you get your bike re flashed from the dealer for the recall?

Why isnt yamaha shipping product?

I love it.

Please come back once you know the bike a little better ..modes act

And here i am ordering an mt 10 2022 since octomber and still nothing....

What does the MT-09SP redline at?

There's one thing this video shows that I haven't seen before in an Mt 09 video. You actually show that it's not bad at all for just lazily puttering around. All the other MT 09 videos I've seen they're riding like total effing maniacs.

Congratulations 🎊 did you pay extra for those pimp wheels?

What a beast! I have the 2021 Yamaha MT 09, I made a few videos of it on my RU-vid channel, what do you think?!

Whoo hooo!! Congratulations Walt!!! But unfortunately since you're no longer with Honda, I have to unsubscribe! Kidding!! 🤣. I know what you're saying about the 650's low down power. Its almost like you just had to let the clutch out to get going, with almost no throttle at all. My 1000 is the same way. But you will get used to the new bike in no time at all! Very cool man!!

I’m jealous. They wanted $3000 for assembly.

Congrats on the new ride. That's a good looking ride. But, ya, you got to do something about that rear fender.

Great bike. Congratulations! Can I just ask why you hang on to gears? I;m watching and urging you to change up. Seems to be an American 'thing' so are you taught to do this?

I have never seen this bike in stock in California. All the Yamaha dealers around here are dickheads too, probably want to charge thousands over sticker if they ever did get one.

I get mine next week super stooked

quiet riot lol too nice. he sound nervous lol damn dude i'm sure there is some difference coming from a honda (4 cylinder) to a 3 cylinder lol. I used to have the Nighthawk 650, and it was a strong 4 cylinder, and upright as well lol. But once you break in that 900cc, you will be alright lol. I want it for that cruise control, f a gold wing lol. I heard the MT 10 is a blast, but too expensive, compared to the 09 I think

New stickers?? 😅😅

Yamaha should improve low rpm assist. Just like honda and Suzuki.

Honda manufactures bikes, Yamaha engineers them.

It literally sound like you let the RPMs rev way too high and keep it there. Switch gears already.

SEAT HEIGHT ?

Guess i can buy this but, poor me I'm from middle class family and I'm a student 😔 🤞❣️

set it to D1....

9500. Keep it. I'll pay the other 4k and get a BIKE! Not impressed. The stupid thing hanging off the back for lights n plates make me wanna push this model off a cliff. Pay a few more bucks and grab a Tracer