I used to have a naked bike and they are great for hooning around on, doing wheelies, stoppies, slides etc. The upright body position makes them great fun out and about town and they can even be a lot of fun around a circuit with the pace dialed back a notch or two. And all of this takes place "in the real world". :)
powerful,lightweight,upright naked bike with awesome looking engine...less hoses n clutter.this really looks like my next bike.A huge seller in the making.
As usual brilliantly done, crisply edited... in fact the editing is probably even better than the bike! So finally this one is up! Now I would really eagerly wait for the new ONE! But hey Mr Neeves, I really like your presentations and you really do an excellent job.
Watched this years ago after I bought my 2014 FZ09. After hearing the comment “ You have to jam it into the corners on the brakes and load the front end to get a feel for the front tire” (something like that) I realized that I was already doing that, and that’s basically what you call trail braking.
The bike is more than ok the throttle is also ok I also watch this Years ago and did buy the 2014 model AND there is nothing wrong with the bike AND had bikes more than i can remember
Well done for at least mentioning the snatchy throttle problem - but you should be kicking up more of a fuss about it. I took two weeks holiday recently with the intention of test riding as many motorcycles as possible and then buying one. I was amazed to find that almost all brand new bikes suffer from this problem to some degree. They would have been thought faulty if judged by the standards of the 1970s when I started riding. In all cases it spoiled my riding pleasure. Sometimes it was downright dangerous. I would have thought there was a strong case to be made that some of these machines are 'not fit for purpose'. Or am I being unreasonable to think I should be able to tootle around a roundabout in second gear without pulling the clutch in? For me, smooth control of the motorcycle at low speeds is a big part of the pleasure I get from riding. So - motorcycle industry please note - although I had money put aside to buy a brand new bike, I ended up buying one which was fifteen years old.
+Howard Davies my 2002 fxr 150, has about 25HP and even though it has fuck all power gear 1 is SO twitchy/grabby around roundabouts its actually sort of dodgy so I cannot imagine what these litre bikes are like
+Howard Davies Can you tell me if the BMW S1000R was in your test? I can bearly imagine a 15 year old bike coming close to ABS, Traction control, Dynamic Damping, preload Motor Management, built-in steering dampers, leaning angle sensors, heated grips and cruise control.
I test rode one. the snatchy transitions between power on and power off were unavoidable in "normal" mode. fine in "rain" and "full power" mode. loved it. just don't ride it with "normal" mode
Sweet. Looks fun to ride. What a great commuter bike. Nice and light for traffic. I think it's great ! Throw some slicks on it and get it out in the canyons on the weekends !!
woohooo Croatia, yeah my country on MCN feels good i heard you were riding around Split too bad i live about 600km form Split i hope you had a nice time in Croatia, next ime ride the coastal road from Senj to Starigrad best in europe imo
Nice video! The clothing at 2:33, is it certified for road usage with protection and all? It's really a nice outfit! What brand(s) are the manufacturer and does anyone know where I could get a hold of them?
Hey MCN will their be any aftermarket fixes for the snatchy throttle in the future? like some kind of power commander or an aftermarket exhaust or something?
Adjust the front forks for better front end feel, and for trottle response you play Around with the Electronics a bit Last thing left Is an open air filter and an exhaust system and you have an absolutely awesome Bike to enjoy everyday
Overall the looks are pretty good but I'm also a fan of big round single headlights for naked motorcycles. I wonder how it really compares to the Street Triple?
Just bought one. great bike. MCN you need to chill out. Not every one can afford big expensive super bikes like you guys. And I have ridden GSXr's and blades too. First naked bike and its awesome!!!! Rant over!!
Yam have hit this nail on the head. If I only had the money....OMG, I would love this... ..But cannot afford it!! I know, pretty sad right? BUT, I want one!!! Fantastic Motorcycle, sure it has foibles but I'll live with them. I love it. Cheers for the review guys!!!
AMAZING bike for the price you pay. A shop here where I live has them brand new for $6,790. Triumph dealer here is selling the street triple for $9,999.
How would this MT-09 compare to , aprilia shiver 750 and MV Agustaa 675 brutale? (for everyday use of 2hrs, suspension for the streets, gas, and of course for fun)? Thanks
Good intro video. I hope you guys decide to do a full comparison test between this and the Triumph Street Triple R. That is the test I would like to see.
I've just test ridden one and it was brilliant except for the fueling and exhaust, he's right it is very snatchy, you have to slip the clutch on slow corners, a power commander and dyno on day on of purchase + a fruity exhaust are a must I think.
I am from the USA (cool, I know). But anyway, we like to ride comfortable bikes in the US with incredible heritage and that also look amazing. Saying that, this Yamaha looks amazing. Incredible power from such a small package. Am looking forward to test driving one. BTW, I was in Croatia last year, and if you're from the US, you'll get loads of girls. They love US guys and Croatian girls are super easy. I had about 20 in the two months I was there. They are dirty to. One even did A2M. Peace.
Curious about how this compares to what I currently ride. I ride an FZ1 and love it, but I'm wondering how much difference that 70lbs makes and how it's riding position and weight distribution compares?
Sounds like a lot of the minor issues will be resolved by very doable modifications, such as new fueling maps and a better brake master cylinder. Maybe the front end vagueness could be solved with a fork brace, I don't know enough about suspension to make a real judgement. At under 7000 sterling, this is a bike that's sure to make a killing and I can see a massive aftermarket coming up for it.
Pleasant and informative review. I would suggest that the "snatchy throttle" is simply another example of progress gone awry, namely, the fuel injection which passes emission tests, gives superior mileage and looks neat to buyers - but which inevitably has that "light-switch" on-and-off feel to it, particularly at low rpms and small throttle openings. Unforgivable on slick, uneven surfaces, where smooth power delivery is a must. So you end up riding the clutch at low speeds, which is annoying. As for the three-cylinder configuration, one of the finest sports-tourers I ever owned was the XS750, a poised, tight shaft-drive triple that Yamaha sold for almost a dozen years in the competitive North American market. It felt light and pointy, and was comfortable for long rides. For some reason riders (particularly in Japan) have something against three-cylinder bikes. On the contrary, I adore them. This one looks great, and affordable as well (unlike the Brutale 658 I tested - nice, but ouch: STICKER SHOCK).
Guys, should I stick with my MT 07 and get a new exhaust system plus some other aftermarkert equipment next season, or go for MT 09? I really like the three cylinder engine and the extra kick that comes with it. Just wondering is it truly worth the upgrade since MT 07 is pretty fast as well at least accelerating vise.
Hey guys. Great video and nice review. I went to my Yamaha-dealer to get some infos on this bike but he could not tell me anything more than whats on Yamahas Website. However.. Do you guys think that big guys will fit on this bike? Or is it more designed for smaller riders? I am around 6ft1 and a bit "bulky" and I am desperatedly looking for a matching bike that does not weight >250 kilos..
I find MCN videos great but sometimes the editor uses too loud sound tracks that make a lot (and I mean A LOT) difficult to hear the voice of the journalist. Hope it to be solved on the next videos.
aww. Michael passed just few km from my house :) next time when you are in Dalmatia (Croatia) contact me, and I can lead you to some really good driving roads, with new grippy asphalt ;)
Just ordered and paid for mine today!!!!! in orange
How much above the MSRP was it? There is a dealer out where I live that only charges 10% over, but he sells everything out quick for that reason.
Had my MT-09 for months now, HUBBA machine ... Fuck Triumph........
I used to have a naked bike and they are great for hooning around on, doing wheelies, stoppies, slides etc. The upright body position makes them great fun out and about town and they can even be a lot of fun around a circuit with the pace dialed back a notch or two. And all of this takes place "in the real world". :)
powerful,lightweight,upright naked bike with awesome looking engine...less hoses n clutter.this really looks like my next bike.A huge seller in the making.
One ride and I was hooked.
As usual brilliantly done, crisply edited... in fact the editing is probably even better than the bike!
So finally this one is up! Now I would really eagerly wait for the new ONE!
But hey Mr Neeves, I really like your presentations and you really do an excellent job.
Love my FZ(MT)-09!
I just got a Street Triple recently, but I'd still love to try one these.
Best MCN video so far more like this!
Welcome to my Croatia boys! Hope you had a plesent time.
Watched this years ago after I bought my 2014 FZ09. After hearing the comment “ You have to jam it into the corners on the brakes and load the front end to get a feel for the front tire” (something like that) I realized that I was already doing that, and that’s basically what you call trail braking.
The bike is more than ok the throttle is also ok I also watch this Years ago and did buy the 2014 model AND there is nothing wrong with the bike AND had bikes more than i can remember
Yamaha knows what their doing that's for sure.
Great review, I could actually understand the rider's perspective and feel.
Well done for at least mentioning the snatchy throttle problem - but you should be kicking up more of a fuss about it. I took two weeks holiday recently with the intention of test riding as many motorcycles as possible and then buying one. I was amazed to find that almost all brand new bikes suffer from this problem to some degree. They would have been thought faulty if judged by the standards of the 1970s when I started riding. In all cases it spoiled my riding pleasure. Sometimes it was downright dangerous. I would have thought there was a strong case to be made that some of these machines are 'not fit for purpose'. Or am I being unreasonable to think I should be able to tootle around a roundabout in second gear without pulling the clutch in? For me, smooth control of the motorcycle at low speeds is a big part of the pleasure I get from riding. So - motorcycle industry please note - although I had money put aside to buy a brand new bike, I ended up buying one which was fifteen years old.
+Howard Davies my 2002 fxr 150, has about 25HP and even though it has fuck all power gear 1 is SO twitchy/grabby around roundabouts its actually sort of dodgy so I cannot imagine what these litre bikes are like
+Howard Davies welcome to F.I.
+Howard Davies
Can you tell me if the BMW S1000R was in your test?
I can bearly imagine a 15 year old bike coming close to ABS, Traction control, Dynamic Damping, preload Motor Management, built-in steering dampers, leaning angle sensors, heated grips and cruise control.
Triumph, KTM and BWM doesnt seem to suffer much of this.
Best Vid by MCN yet! pretty cool bike also.
CROATIA!!!!!!!!! MCN how did you like my country???
AWESOME video, quality is dripping off it
cheers from Croatia! ;-)
I think this will probably be my next bike. A big upgrade from my 2012 er-6n
I wish i could buy this bike someday
+Akbar Andi You can! Its really cheap!
I'm *so* test riding one of these as soon as I can. :)
Incredible, Yamaha! Bring just to Brazil! Quick!
Does anyone know that is there a tutorial videon on how to do the 180 turn at 3:58?
Ike (wk sp125) is 140kg and when I dropped it I had no trouble getting it back up again.
Also, got a great write-up in the latest issue of Bike aswell.
I test rode one. the snatchy transitions between power on and power off were unavoidable in "normal" mode. fine in "rain" and "full power" mode. loved it. just don't ride it with "normal" mode
what were the black helmets used by the riders who were stunting?
great review thank you for comparing it to the triumph since im torn between the two but leaning heavy on the triumph
Sweet. Looks fun to ride. What a great commuter bike. Nice and light for traffic. I think it's great ! Throw some slicks on it and get it out in the canyons on the weekends !!
Awesome review but still not sure if i should get the street triple or this one
woohooo Croatia, yeah my country on MCN feels good
i heard you were riding around Split too bad i live about 600km form Split
i hope you had a nice time in Croatia, next ime ride the coastal road from Senj to Starigrad best in europe imo
Nice video! The clothing at 2:33, is it certified for road usage with protection and all? It's really a nice outfit! What brand(s) are the manufacturer and does anyone know where I could get a hold of them?
Great choice in music MCN. Great review.
Hey MCN will their be any aftermarket fixes for the snatchy throttle in the future? like some kind of power commander or an aftermarket exhaust or something?
This bike looks brilliant. The price tag is great aswell.
Adjust the front forks for better front end feel, and for trottle response you play Around with the Electronics a bit Last thing left Is an open air filter and an exhaust system and you have an absolutely awesome Bike to enjoy everyday
Where can i get those windshield and Akra exhaust..?
Overall the looks are pretty good but I'm also a fan of big round single headlights for naked motorcycles. I wonder how it really compares to the Street Triple?
Is this an MCN video!?
Money and effort spent on production, surely not!?
Very nice.
Just bought one. great bike. MCN you need to chill out. Not every one can afford big expensive super bikes like you guys. And I have ridden GSXr's and blades too. First naked bike and its awesome!!!! Rant over!!
What make is the black helmets the other riders have in this?
Look really cool :)
Great video!
Thank you!
Yes it is light compared to Z800 GSR750 and FZ8!
kralju moj ovo je u nas
Yam have hit this nail on the head. If I only had the money....OMG, I would love this... ..But cannot afford it!! I know, pretty sad right? BUT, I want one!!!
Fantastic Motorcycle, sure it has foibles but I'll live with them.
I love it. Cheers for the review guys!!!
AMAZING bike for the price you pay. A shop here where I live has them brand new for $6,790. Triumph dealer here is selling the street triple for $9,999.
What helmet is that black rider using?? Looks awesome
Name of song in the intro?
How would this MT-09 compare to , aprilia shiver 750 and MV Agustaa 675 brutale? (for everyday use of 2hrs, suspension for the streets, gas, and of course for fun)?
Thanks
yeah thanx mate
is the mt-09 in EU the same as the fz-09 in the US?? I'm rather unclear on this and havent found much info on it. thanks
Good intro video. I hope you guys decide to do a full comparison test between this and the Triumph Street Triple R. That is the test I would like to see.
Looks kinda intresting. would a powercommander handle the trottle issues?
I've just test ridden one and it was brilliant except for the fueling and exhaust, he's right it is very snatchy, you have to slip the clutch on slow corners, a power commander and dyno on day on of purchase + a fruity exhaust are a must I think.
What's with the ironing board seat??
What is that black helmet? I love it.
I am from the USA (cool, I know). But anyway, we like to ride comfortable bikes in the US with incredible heritage and that also look amazing. Saying that, this Yamaha looks amazing. Incredible power from such a small package. Am looking forward to test driving one. BTW, I was in Croatia last year, and if you're from the US, you'll get loads of girls. They love US guys and Croatian girls are super easy. I had about 20 in the two months I was there. They are dirty to. One even did A2M. Peace.
Curious about how this compares to what I currently ride. I ride an FZ1 and love it, but I'm wondering how much difference that 70lbs makes and how it's riding position and weight distribution compares?
i agree with you friend well said david jay
That did it, yes, but you don't have to do that (it's impractical on a daily basis). You just need to adjust the damping on the rear shock.
how's this bike compaired against the 2012 kawasaki er-6n? They're in the same pricing area and I'm thinking of purchasing one of these two.
What helmet is that at 2:37?
a black one that protects your head
shark.
shark raw
are yamaha goin to use this as an official video? real good review on one great bike! cant wait!
Nice bike with potential to sell well. I would be up for a fazer09 version when they do it.
reli reli good bike , hope i can get it soon!
is it coming to america??
Great vid guys
so do I keep my Monster 1100 or trade in on this?
I wanna know if it heats up easily in traffic...
Fantastic review.
Cool, be safe!
Greetings from Croatia. Which part of my country you've been filming? (City?)
Nice review, that thing coming to the USA or just to the European markets?
Sounds like a lot of the minor issues will be resolved by very doable modifications, such as new fueling maps and a better brake master cylinder. Maybe the front end vagueness could be solved with a fork brace, I don't know enough about suspension to make a real judgement.
At under 7000 sterling, this is a bike that's sure to make a killing and I can see a massive aftermarket coming up for it.
Once again amazing on point review!
Nice review.
Awesome looking helmet. Thanks!
These are such awesome bikes 👌🏻 we just did a review on the 2014 version!
Pleasant and informative review. I would suggest that the "snatchy throttle" is simply another example of progress gone awry, namely, the fuel injection which passes emission tests, gives superior mileage and looks neat to buyers - but which inevitably has that "light-switch" on-and-off feel to it, particularly at low rpms and small throttle openings.
Unforgivable on slick, uneven surfaces, where smooth power delivery is a must. So you end up riding the clutch at low speeds, which is annoying.
As for the three-cylinder configuration, one of the finest sports-tourers I ever owned was the XS750, a poised, tight shaft-drive triple that Yamaha sold for almost a dozen years in the competitive North American market. It felt light and pointy, and was comfortable for long rides.
For some reason riders (particularly in Japan) have something against three-cylinder bikes. On the contrary, I adore them. This one looks great, and affordable as well (unlike the Brutale 658 I tested - nice, but ouch: STICKER SHOCK).
Too top heavy/dual sporty in appearance for me. Wonder if Yami's gonna do something a little sportier with that motor though. R8?
Thank you!
These reviews are so much better than MotorcycleUSA's.
what was the helmet at 2:39?
Guys, should I stick with my MT 07 and get a new exhaust system plus some other aftermarkert equipment next season, or go for MT 09? I really like the three cylinder engine and the extra kick that comes with it. Just wondering is it truly worth the upgrade since MT 07 is pretty fast as well at least accelerating vise.
+Ta3kno Get the MT-09!
ok now can officially start living! congrats
MT-01 didn't miss the mark. You just need to have big balls to ride it properly.
I'm 6'4 tall, will this bike be uncomfortable for my length or is it fine you think?
good one mate, do an advanced riders course and ride safe ride happy
can any one tell me whats is the helmet used by the rider ?
Hey guys. Great video and nice review.
I went to my Yamaha-dealer to get some infos on this bike but he could not tell me anything more than whats on Yamahas Website. However.. Do you guys think that big guys will fit on this bike? Or is it more designed for smaller riders? I am around 6ft1 and a bit "bulky" and I am desperatedly looking for a matching bike that does not weight >250 kilos..
no engine sound?
the brand is scorpion... idk what model tho, maybe exo 1000
What Dirtbike do you guys recommend for a 6FT? Any price will do.
dirtbike? I'm 6'2'' and my ktm 250 xc-w fits me fine. 37 inch seat or something.
Raptor 700R, best quad ever
plasticspine please tell me your joking.
congrats!
Yamaha should make a naked ver. of the r1. Now that shall be one hell of a bike.
almost bought it today.
I find MCN videos great but sometimes the editor uses too loud sound tracks that make a lot (and I mean A LOT) difficult to hear the voice of the journalist. Hope it to be solved on the next videos.
How does this compare with a TDM?
Nice roads there in Croatia.
It sounds really good but vague front end feel would be a big put off for me
aww. Michael passed just few km from my house :) next time when you are in Dalmatia (Croatia) contact me, and I can lead you to some really good driving roads, with new grippy asphalt ;)
2:32 what helmet is this guy wearing?