Yamaha MT-09 gets a worthwhile improvement for 2021. 

Today I saw one in person for the first time and is exactly as they say, they look way better in person than photos. It's so short, and looks like it's ready to pounce, looks really cool

It's like a completely new model, the engines even better than before but the handling has transformed it into a serious track day weapon, it's no longer in the shadow of the Street triple, KTM890R or Monster 950.

change the title gents, its an SP, not the base model

890 is a dream bike. I'd definitely buy it if I could afford a second bike. New MT-09 is in second place for me.

May we have a '21 MT09 vs. '21 Z900 comparison? Pleeeaaase? Pretty please?

Of all the professional reviews here in youtube you are of one of the two I've seen so far who pointed out the biggest weakness of MT09 which is the handling. The bike can't turn well. I hope in this second generation it's been addressed to some degree. I'd love to see how 2021 MT09,890R, and 2021 Monster perform in the racetrack and finish as a winner.

Glad I finally found a review with someone more American sized like me. I should be taking home a base model in a couple days. I wanted the sp version, but it seems like trying to get your hands on one of those right now, is equivalent to that of a ps5. Which I know that struggle all too well. This just made me more confident with my decision, because while I’m short. I’m also smuggling a case of beer in my jacket. So I was hoping this bike was up to task. Seems to be the case. Thanks guys for the great review.

This is the best MT review I've seen hands down 😉 I loved the old gen but hated that front end disconnect.... Keep up the great uploads 👍

If you have one of these, or the non-SP, like me, do yourself a favour. Go to your favourite twisty exciting stretch of road and I guarantee you will be able to ride that road and feel like a demi-god afterwards, with the greatest grin you've had on that road ever. The way this thing moves along is just so right. The whole package complements it's individual parts, and indeed is more than the sum of them

A tuned MT09 SP 2020 shod with S22 tyres will be a force on the mountain pass 😎🏁🏁

A great review of a great bike .I agree Yamaha are producing good value and excitement packages with reliability .If is a thinking of a new bike I would consider the mt09

Getting a new Donovan review makes my day happier er.

Go Yamaha!

Is basically filling the slot in the market that the old Triumph Speed Triple used to before they got obsessed with horsepower.

Thanks for making my choices easier.

Love the sound of an in-line triple on the gas!

There is absolutely no „washy feeling“ when riding my 2020 SP in the twisties or up and down some mountain passes, especially with S22 rubber fitted and the suspension properly set up to my weight 😎🏁🏁✌️

I wish the seat was a two split, i often get pushed back when giving it full throttle 😂

Nice, enjoyable and informative video. Thanks for posting :)

how to proper sett up the suspansion!???

what's better in your opinion ? This bike or KTM 890 duke r ?

And Matt, which way have you gone ? I'm having exactly the same problem, not knowing which one to get. Seems like the standard mt is the one to go when keeping the price in consideration. Had a Tracer 900 2015, absolutely loved it, could trash it around like I did many, many years ago on the SM-t. Also had an SP 2018, and for some reason, while I loved the engine, the rest of the bike felt odd when going for the corners, it was just off. My next bike really has to be an allrounder for an aging bloke, nearly 57(nice powerwheelies , getting the knee down, but also has to be a good commuter and be able to take me on weekends). I've looked at virtually everything by now, and every day it seems the choice is getting harder and harder, maybe I'm just overthinking it .

The beard looks great Don! 🐻

Looks like there is no split in exhaust to add an end can? So full system only?

The headlight reminds me of Zaku mobilesuit from Gundam anime. We're flying to space now.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa great motorbike🎉🎉🎉

With all The Turmoil in SA,are you OK?..

Great review, although I think repeatedly putting the camera on the front mudguard to focus on the headlight was too obvious.

My 2021 mt 09 is my first triple. To be honest I thought it would have more top end. A great bike, but I am planning on gearing mine down for even more torque. I find all new bikes too high geared. It is deceptively fast though and I can easily find myself faster than I think

Buy the SP. the suspension upgrades are worth every penny/rand/euro.

Just railing corners. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍

Massive beard!!

Er er, Haha Hehe, I long for the day when manufacturers go back to styling bikes and making them look good. Meanwhile I'll stick with the original RD350LC. Haha🤪

MT10 NATION

Why is it that you only tell us the truth about a bike, when the new one is released 😢😢. I have the Tracer 900 GT and will keep it till I die 😁😁 which I hope is a very long time 😃😃.

How come you live in France ?

I don't like its looks, from the side or the front.

👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🔔👋👋💯🇮🇩

Subtitle please. Automatic RU-vid

That horn needs moved

"we can sell shit and you will buy it by the boatload" 'yamaha when selling the 1/2nd gen mt09

The new front and tank is so ugly in real life.

It might be, but man that headlight is hideous 🤮🤮

4:06. You were on a collision course with the cyclist if anything went wrong - too fast on a wet road. Also the speed you overtook that farm vehicle farting about at the side of the road... Your riding is reckless.