Naked perfection? 2024 Yamaha MT09 first ride 

This is the vid that made me check out the new MT 09 having never really been that interested before. I'm now the owner of a new MT 09 in cyan like this one and loving it! Thanks Tim for a great and convincing review!

I got mine last week and it’s the funnest bike I’ve ever ridden. It’s like a more modern version of my old 919, but more peppy and surprisingly nimble feeling. It really is super flickable. apparently the looks are a love-hate thing, but I love the new look, too.

This is why I love my Tracer 9 so much. That engine is a hoot!

The MT09 has always been the middleweight naked bike for me. If there wasn't a Street Triple. And after many test rides of both and thinking about it I'm thrilled to have finally taken the plunge and got my RS. Aside from it not coming equipped with cruise control it's everything I want from a motorcycle. Still, in a world without a Striple it's good to know that the new MT09 would be a worthy second place.

Just seen your channel for the first time and.... Fantastic!! Really fun, informative and quite possibly pushed me over the edge to buy one!! 🤪

I’ve owned the previous 3 generations and the new XSR 900. All great bikes. But nothing makes me want to buy one of these. Yeh, I know it’ll be a great engine. But I can’t get passed the looks of it.

STRS is my favorit over the mt 09 2023 - dont tested the 24. But it looks like you really enjoyed your ride! Nice Video!

I'd been thinking about looking at an XSR900 GP next summer (if I can find one). I think that would be where I'd go for the engine, handling and the looks.

To be honest, I prefer the Xsr900 😁

Mt 09 Sp look great✊🔥

❤MT09❤

I went to the dealer with the thoughts of swapping my STRS for one, but it feels very cheap in comparison.

Did you feel like the seat is pushing you forward and more pressure on your wrists?

I love Yams. They all have an X factor that is not on the spec sheet and you want find on more costly Euros 😅

Best triple engine full stop

Do buy a street triple 😂 I will have to give one a demo ride to see but I still love my str 😊

Test rode it on saturday, it's SO MUCH better than the previous gen. No more horrible floaty front wheel. Suspension is more planted but still not perfect imo. Quickshifter could be betterbut the bike had 400km on it so maybe that would improve with some more mileage. Definitely one to put on the shortlist.

Fun video, fella. I know these roads very well!

Just bought one yesterday after selling my 2019 mt09 that was flashed with an M4. Absolutely love it but my god it needs an exhaust and flash. It’ll be perfect after that

Tim...love your enthusiasm...now having fun what ya reckon 890smt or MT09????

I think your probably right that this is more fun on the road for most people than a street triple but most people will still buy the street mainly because this is not a looker and the street is. Im thinking of getting a bike in this category to replace my hornet which is another bike thats great fun but not the best looking machine and hopefully i can try both of these and decided for myself and if I perfer the MT09 see if i can again get past the looks like i did with my hornet🤔

Tim Rodie Rides GiggleBikes 😀

The triumph is a lovely looking thing ! The yam is umm let's be honest ugly as sin and I don't care how fantastic it is I do like to look at my bikes 😂

WHAT???? You LOVE the street Triple….😂 have you been drinking Tim 🍺?😂 joking aside, seriously this over the Street Triple Rs ? Surely not tho 😮

Hi Tim, how tall are you, was the leg position comfortable?

Own a 3rd gen 2021 Mt09 sp ! Perfect bike. Looks are subjective but at least i cant see it when riding it

I currently own an MT10 SP, but want to get the MT09 as my eecond bike. It feels more nimble and agile than my MT10 is.

The reason the Mt09 feels light or flickable is because the front end is too light. the bike never feels stable and planted. you feel like a gust of wind could make the front end start floating at any time. the best thing about it is the torquey engine. but I like the feel of the Street Triple 765 RS more. but I haven't tried the 2024 Mt09.

About $17.000 here in Canada and love the review! Lol 🤙🏻

I feel like this would have to be a second bike as I currently own an s1000r so I personally feel I'd be loosing out of I got rid of the bmw for the mt. Honestly it's literally small things example.. Cruise control. On my bmw I can use it in any gear and from 15mph onwards As Tim pointed out on the mt it's gear specific. Braided lines, brembo brakes, semi active electronic suspension on the bm And more this is why I say if have to get an mt as a second bike as it can't replace the bmw not to mention in the used market honestly they're the same price Mt09 sp gen2 and 3 even bigger deal breaker.

I think that the indicators stay on for 15 seconds, not 150meters. Essentially at 60mph they stay on for a quarter of a mile when you do the math =P

People need to understand that looks are subjective and i personally know people who absolutely hate the twin bug eyed ST (i like it though). I personally find the MT09 good-looking as well. But the problem is that this bike comes in as a CBU in oir country as compared to the CKD Street Triple. Hemce the price difference between these two is so much (about 7+ grand) that choosing MT09 over the Street Triple becomes almost stupid decision.

If comparing the two, which has better reliability, service and running costs, residuals? The public have to buy these with our own money…

Stuart Hall from It's A Knockout!

If the headlight had slightly larger dimensions it would look 100 x better

Looks like it has a similar shite rev counter as the Street Triple now lol.

The Street Triple is sooo much better looking than the Yam. What were Yamaha thinking with that front-end?

Street Triple for the win. The MT-09 is just no where near as good looking. I know you don't see the bike when you're riding it, but you still have to walk towards it looking at it. Well I suppose it's mother would like it.....

Grest bike from yamaha. Its the best class. Midfle weight nakeds. You cant go wrong with any of them. Duke 890, sreet trip. MT09.

How do you compare this with the KTM 890R?

Bought the gen 3 sp over the 2024 strs and the ktm 890r because it’s simply a better all rounder and road bike than either of them and more reliable as for looks the ktm is ugly as well and the triumph isn’t exactly a model just pick what you like at the end of the day Weird how chirpy you are in this but when you tried the gen 3 sp you gave a rather dull review when it’s the same lump and I find the suspension rather good on the gen 3 Maybe it was the poor weather 😂

But the looks.........

STRS is still the king of middle weight triples

Yamaha feels like a toys-r-us bike compared to street triple regardless of the amount of torque it has lol.

What specifically makes this better than the street triple?

Yes but look at it! And compared to the jewel like Street Triple it looks like it was cobbled together in someone’s shed. Having said, I’ve had a few Yamaha’s & they’re well made. t

Striple RS or MT-09??

Might be a great ride but it’s as ugly as sin. The trick of using a bold colour on the wheels to try and distract the eye from the overall “design” indicates Yamaha are very aware of this.

No chance it’s close to street triple

Nice commercial…. The Triumph Speed Triple is a far better bike. Test rode one yesterday and it was incredible.

👋 first one here

Pefection? ugliest bike on the market 😅

Superb bike but still can’t love the front end looks.

Great fun review. I’m gonna have to get the SP 2024 I think.