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- Yamaha MT09 2021 - The review from KNOX
Forged from the Dark side of Japan, the Yamaha MT09 has hit legendary status in the motorcycle world. Its snarling engine and unconventional design setting the benchmark for naked bikes. 2021 sees the Yamaha MT09 and MT 09sp reborn. An all-new engine, heavily revised geometry, and R1 derived electronics. It’s loaded to the teeth and ready to fight it out against the very best in class. But have they done enough? let’s find out!
In this test, we put the 2021 Yamaha MT09 through its paces, on the beautiful Lake District mountain passes, on the commute and of course had a bit of hooligan MT09 wheelie fun while we were at it.
To read the full article click here -
For the latest specification on the Yamaha MT09 and Yamaha MT09sp, please see here - www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/pro....
In the review we quote an insurance quote from our Insurance Partners Devitt of £187*. Please see below for details.
On test, we wore the following from KNOX:
Olly was wearing:
Knox Urbane Pro Utility- www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
Knox Urbane Pro Trousers - www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
Handroid Pod MK4 - www.planet-knox.com/product/h...
Knox T shirt - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
Knox Ryder Rucksack - www.planet-knox.com/product/k...
Aaron was wearing:
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt - www.planet-knox.com/product/u...
Knox Richmond Jean MK2 - www.planet-knox.com/product/r...
Knox Orsa leather gloves - www.planet-knox.com/product/o...
Knox T Shirt - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
Knox Trekker Rucksack - www.planet-knox.com/product/k...
We also talked about Extreme Wheelie School who run the MT09 on their fleet and is the right place to learn. Check them out on - extremewheelie.co.uk/wheelie-....
Thanks for watching, please like comment and subscribe and we'll see you next time.
Aaron
KNOX
*Devitt Insurance Quote is based on Mr Average.
Mr Average is: Based on a 40 year old married Bank Clerk, living in LA13. Kept in a Garage, held full bike license since 2000. Bike has Biketrac and a Datatool S4 C1 Red security. No accidents or claims. Comp cover, 3000 miles, 5 years protected NCD and just SDP use Please see www.devittinsurance.com/. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Brilliant review, you have outshone yourself as usual. Excellent cinematography and camera work. 👍💯
Thanks Atharva! Really appreciate it! Aaron KNOX
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Tobias, is it possible you have to use the bathroom?
Honestly the MT09 SP is the coolest bike I’ve ever owned. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
I bought the 2022 model in October right before the cold hit. I got to ride it home an have been thinking about it nonstop since. I can't wait for the warm season to ride it! I keep coming back to this video in the meantime.
had mine for a year now. It's absolutely incrediby easy to ride, sooo much fun and powerfull and safe!
Totally agree!
I own one and completely agree, it really is an amazing bike.
Lucky man, awesome bike! Aaron KNOX
Still need to ride the 1st and 2nd Gen 🥲
Have you had any issues with your MT09 SP?
What a well put together review. I’d like to give it another test ride as it’s made some key improvements over the last generation.
The best review in the TH-cam, well done team!
MT-09 is my first sport bike ever and 2nd bike after riding a Harley 883 for about a month, one awesome machine! Always looking forward too the next ride!
What to say, masterpiece of review. Thank you maestro 🙏
This is a stand out review. You cover details that other reviews don’t go into detail about or never touch on. So many of them just use the press materials. The description of what makes the bike good/special is convincing enough to make me forget every other bike on my list. I hope you do more reviews like this. The MT-07, Z900 SE, Tuono V4, or GSX-S1000 would be excellent choices.
Many thanks Alex, trying our best! Aaron KNOX
I got the 2022 version last week ,and couldn't be more satisfied
What a great review, the MT09 is an awesome bike! Who else would like to see an R9 sports bike? 😍
OH yes, R9 would be perfect sportsbike! Aaron KNOX
Rumor has it it's in the makings
Yamaha have the patent on the name R9😉 next year i think will come
Definitely going to be the new version of the R6
Excellent review, thanks for sharing!
Epic review. The best I’ve ever seen to be honest. Thank you guys!
Many thanks Jan! Aaron KNOX
Awesome review! I recently upgraded from the 2015 MT-09 to the 2021 MT-09 SP - it's absolutely worth it. The changes made the bike more predictable giving you more confidence, while keeping the engine character.
Awesome, enjoy it! Aaron KNOX
It really is very safe to ride with the electronics. The older models must have been a bit hairy.
@@KnoxArmour piiii
Excellent review. Detailed and crisp with apt comparisons with competitors and previous generation bike. Never a dull moment ❤
Glad you liked it!
Probably the best mt09 version made to date. Very nice review and videography!! Loving it. Support and subs
Many thanks glad you liked it! Aaron Knox
Another brilliant review. Superb footage. Love it. Now I need one of those trousers.
Thanks Sergio, glad you liked it. Yes the trousers are awesome! Aaron KNOX
I've already watched this review, although i am still in love to rewatch it!
best review i have seen yet. well done!
Many thanks, glad you think so! Aaron KNOX
Ive mt09 gen1 and still enjoy it, will keep my eyes for this gen3 when it comes to my country.. amazing review!
Great video Aaron!
Mt-09, engineering at it's finest 😍
Excellent review… I have the base 2021 MT-09, love the bike!
Eagerly waiting for the review of z900se on your channel.I really like your channel.Carry on the good work.
Thanks Sourav, would love to! Aaron KNOX
Looking at one of these . Coming from sports bike this is very upright . This is a great review . Thank you
Great review. Thanks.
Amazing video! Thanks
You just sold me. Can’t wait for the R9 🙏
Thanks! Yes, R9 would be amazing! Aaron KNOX
What a video! Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
Im on the list waiting for mine
Congratulations!
I bought an XSR700 back in April... and now it looks like I need to order in the 2022 XSR900 so get these upgrades.
*ULTRAWIDE BEAUTI OF AWESOME BIKE!*
Great review. I definitely agree with you. It’s close to perfect. The abs definitely needs some adjustment. I am pretty good at keeping my cool in sketchy situations and it came close to giving me an oh shit moment thanks to some broken road chattering the hell out of it. Overall I couldn’t be happier. Well unless the cruise control came on the standard. Maybe some heated grips too 😉 it really rekindled my love for motorcycles. I’m finally excited to ride again.
Nice one, enjoy it! Many thanks, Aaron KNOX
This wasn't just a review, this was a love song.
Just gorgeous !
It looks beautiful and futuristic
Agree, it looks really strong and powerful, perfect match for the stonking motor! Aaron KNOX
great review! I own one.
Cant wait for the new XSR!
Great review and it looks amazing too. Well done on all that camera and sound work.
Thanks a lot! Aaron Knox
Holy Shit, how have I never seen this channel... F'n Quality 👌👌👌
I just bought an MT-09 SP a few days ago. I'll be in debt for the next 4 years of my life but I fell in love with this motorcycle the first time I saw it.
Sadly I'll have to wait till I get my new drivers license in July, but until then I'll continue riding my MT-03 in anticipation :DDD
Enjoy!
This will be the best naked bike 🔥
Great test
Many thanks!! Aaron KNOX
I have my name at the top of the list for the 2022 SP. hoping we can get some here to the states by riding season.
I owned the 2017 model. I adhored it although the front forks were soggy, the seat gave a sore bum after 2 hours riding and the headlight was awful in the dark. This upgrade addresses these issues and throws a load more tech on for good measure. People moaning at the TFT size but I disagree on account that the naked aesthetic view over the bars can't be compromised with a bigger screen.
Im a Harley rider and with a few exeptions always have been, went with a friend to a Yamaha dealership and they taunted me to take a MT-09 for a spin and to be honest i have not had so much fun on a bike in years. Needless to say i have both of my Harleys up for sale and signed a contract for a Tech Black MT-09 coming in june :D
You just made me pull the trigger on this bike !!
Great, sure you'll enjoy the bike! Aaron KNOX
That R1 though 🤤
I’m seriously looking at changing my mt10 to one of these next year. I can’t see it being any slower on the road and probably slightly easier to handle. Great review.
Totally, I dont think you're going to have any complaints reference the road going performance of the MT09! Aaron KNOX
Why? What’s your issue with the MT-10?
@@michaeljohnson2922 it's way to powerful for road use unless you live in countries with no speed limits I think that's what he's thinking
@@davidllewellyn7794 Yep, as well as higher running costs, I also find 170mph capable nakeds to make very little sense when speeds over 100mph starts getting a bit unpleasant on nakeds.
I bought the 890r, but theres a tiny piece of me that wants the mt09. Great review.
Great choice. Don't think you'll be missing too much with your 890R, its a mega bike! Aaron KNOX
Wow. Where'd this come from? Best review on this bike I've seen. New subscriber here.
Many thanks and really glad you enjoyed it! Aaron KNOX
SUPER AMAZING
Very nice!
How do you turn off the abs on this bike? Did not know it was possible. Great review, enjoyed it 👍
We did it by either doing a burnout, wheelieing a really long way, or running the rear wheel in a paddock stand. That is the only way to temporarily turn it off... otherwise you have to remove the ABS plug in the wiring loom somewhere. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
The design is simple when compared to the Brutale but it looks insanely kick ass and futuristic naked bike.
Around the 8 min mark you mention you have a gixxer 750. I’m stuck between that and an mt09. Any input on which you personally prefer? I’ve never owned a super sport before.. currently ride an mt07. Thank you and great great review
I have a 2011 GSXR600. Might go for this MT09 SP, but like the wind protection you get from a full fairing sports bike.. Having had an MT07 and battled with the wind..
Your dad: 140 mph! What a man!
Great review.
I know!! Was very scary 140mph tank slapper crash on new gsxr1000r at Snetterton... luckily he was fine! We're rebuilding the bike - this time with a proper steering damper that actually works! Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour He came off! I thought you meant it corrected itself. Wow! My old B-King had a steering damper. The only one I have had.
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o no... it ended badly. Basically the steering damper on that new Gsxr1000 is no fit for purpose 🥲
I‘ m a lucky guy. 😄 Yesterday I bought a new 2021 Model MT-09 SP.
The new 2022 design I really don‘t like.
Thx for this this really nice review.
What is the difference on 22 version?
@@voyteq1 paint only
@@deffe110 thanks. So not a big deal then
Beautifull bike. I think indonesian need this
I’ve tried the gen 1 and 2 Mt09 wheelie machines and great engine low down so much so when I came up against one at the drags on my 2021 GSXR750 i was worried but the Gixer came though and it got no ABS, traction or wheelie control ❤️
Oh yeah the gsxr 750 would definitely be faster, I think I just prefer the snap and feeling of torque on the mt09. 😀 Aaron Knox
these bikes are just awesome,put a black widow carbon on it n listen to the music..
So, let’s be clear..
This bike is quite simply.. *Lovely* 😊😊
Who the hell scratched it?? Awesome video lml
Thanks, glad you liked it, although no one scratched it... Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Never getting rid of mine. Got the storm fluo, everytime i get off, im thinking "i love that bike".
Storm Fluo awesome colour way!! Aaron KNOX
Your review is top notch, i guess the attention to detail from yamaha is meant to be like raw design so not to be very tidy on the wires or the nuts
Thanks, glad you think so! Although, not sure messy duck tape on wiring matches the overall aesthetic! 😂 Aaron KNOX
Any chance of a review on the 2020+ Z900???
Just watched this again. I am going to get the base model, so I'll remember the Harpic tip.
Awesome hope you enjoy! Think we got that tip from Turbo Tom, check him out on Instagram his bikes are immaculate! Aaron Knox
When you brake also whith the rear the abs is much later, i must change the braking style and now it works.
Waah... what a machine.
Damn this guy is good!
Thanks!!
Which Rpha graphic is that HJC helmet?
tossing between this and the MT-07 want a all round fun bike to ride around every day. and l dont need tons of power as l have allways enjoyed 600cc ninjas and r6s rather than r1s and fireblades. so the mt-07 might be the one for me. what you guys recomend ?
Hard choice and you'd have to test ride one to decide. But the MT07 is a lot less powerful that the MT09 or an R6. The MT09 would be more similar wise to an R6, ZX6r sort of power. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Would love to know where this compares to a Hypermotard 950 SP
The landscape is so thrilling, where is it then in video?
Thanks! It was all shot in the English Lake District where Knox is located. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Fully agree, the MT-09 seems to be at prototype level, no matter how well it performs. With 200$ Alibaba parts it looks acceptable now.
😂 I guess it's built to a cost. If it had a premium finish it would be more expensive, I'm quite happy with the small tft screen, non hidden cables/wiring, horn attached to the headlight bracket and gaps in the frame that you can see through if it has saved me a grand. Easily overlooked.. You aren't looking at these things when you are pinning it and grinning ear to ear.
So put it on 2 lift control and it will ride a wheelie through several gears without looping it? Mine is a 2021 regular MT09 but just feels like it is going to loop. Trust me I'm used to riding wheelies on bikes and drag racing cars. Just not sure or I should say confident about the different levels cause I will have to go back through my camera's to find it but with it on lift 2 or 3 it was close to noon angle 🤔 💯. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but it was definitely way too high and was still going up on this setting. Should I take it back to a dealer and see what is going on with mine? I could actually working on my other bikes but on this bike it wants to loop feels like. Thanks for any advice
Lif 2 shouldn't feel like that, maybe you have a fault. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
The tiny display and even tinier selection wheel with no feedback when clicked were major annoyances when I test rode it. It made the whole bike feel very cheap.
Man I really like the look of this bike but how is it with shorter riders I'm 5foot 6 anyway great review mate
Thanks, awesome bike. Its great for short riders actually! Aaron KNOX
Is that 0-60 in Freedom Units or Tea-drinker units?
Ok, duke 890 (not r) or MT-09 SP??
I am still debating between this bike and the 890 duke R.
Driven the duke, and loved that bike.
Next season i must try the 09SP
I still kinda preffer 890r of the way you can control the wheelie. I driven both of them and it's difficult for me. I like the design of the mt09 but preffer wheelie on duke... 🥴🤦🏻♂️
@@voyteq1 the grip and feel on the duke is amazing.
But the MT should be more reliable.
First the testride next season.
Then i will choose the bike i want.
@@dannygernaat9961 I've heard about KTM's reliability issues 🥴 but I have asked a few owners and they said that they had none. Strange
@@voyteq1 it's a hard choice to make. The Duke cost €2200,- more here. Thats why it's so hard to choose😅
@@dannygernaat9961 oh yes. You need to test them both ideally side by side. Try to do the test ride on mt09 while your mate will take 890r then you can try them both at the same time. This is what we are doing 😜👍🏻
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NEVER STOP POSTING 21:9 VIDEOS.
I wish this Bike had a Wheelie Assist Function for guys like me who cannot do it.
Wish this had been the non sp review. Nearly a 2k price different between the norm and sp versions at certain dealers. Not sure how worth it it is for normal road use
Fair enough, although tbh, I think they only run the SP as press bikes. If it was my own money and there really was a £2k difference, I'd probably go with standard model and buy aftermarket fork internals and shock.. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour Didn't mean for that to sound like a dig. It's a cracking review as usual. But I know what you mean. They want all the heavy focus on the SP model. If its 1200 difference retail you'd probably sway for the SP. But when it's 1600-2k difference I think your right mate. Plus the all black looks mean as hell. Cheers for the reply
You pretty much lined up all the reasons I bought one. I was going to buy a 2nd hand MT-10 but they were too expensive. I came off a WR450F supermoto so this was very similar in feel and hooliganism. The value for money on this bike is nuts. I don't know of any other bike from a major manufacturer that comes with the same amount of kit (IMU, cruise control etc.) for the same money. The only thing that drives me up the wall is the steering lock. I'm usually really good at U-turns but when I do them on my SP I look like a noob!
I bought a 2022 MT09SP the dealer said it’s coming in March
@@JihadHorse good choice, it really is a wonderful machine and I´m glad I bought one.
I like how to 2022 MT09SP looks more than this
Dam I forgot I was watching a review this felt like a michael bay movie
Thanks a lot!
brilliant bike and engine, ruined by the weird headlight and shit emission regulations.
They are okay, I still suggest gsx-s 1000 or 750 if you want a naked bike.
I bought a 2021 Harley Forty Eight. I could've saved 2k and bought this instead. 🤦🏼♂️
Oof
Sorry for your loss
Lol just finished paying my 48. About to buy this beast. Looks more fun
@@jhp4012 got rid of my 48 years ago. Ended up with a Panigale V2 and Harley Softail standard. Best of both worlds!
Change the title please, this isn't the base model, it's the SP.
😍🔥🔥🔥
Really missed the mark, still years later, on the subpar braking system. The Street Triple and KTM have Brembo, Yamaha’s best has Yamaha part bin.
I agree but why are you showing the MT07?
We didnt, its the MT09 we showed. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Let's hope yamaha cleans up some of those tid bits for 2022.
I own the 2020 I bought 2 years ago. I'm kinda mad they did this type of upgrade after my purchase. Regardless the 2020 does everything I need it too but this new refresh is definitely something the new generation will appreciate.
Ah but with your money which one would it be? KTM 890 Duke R or the MT09SP…..
Honestly, the KTM no doubt as its just more all round fun, handles better, feels lighter and has much better brakes. But the MT09 is still an incredible bike. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour ktm cant comoare woth yamaha in reability.. cp3 is master peice