RE: Yamaha MT-09: Review

[Silver993tt]

graphene said:

Range/MPG is, curiously, unmentioned in the article

"MPG: 45mpg (est)"

Although it should be noriceably better than this as it's a light bike.

[Ritchie335is]

I really wanted to like this bike, as it sounds like a cracking package with an interesting engine.
I have an FZ8N at the moment and had considered a trade as I think the FZ is gutless but to me it just looks too fussy.
Too many different shades of black/grey and too much going on. When I saw there was going to be an orange version I googled and I thought I would like it but I still don't.
I think I'll stick with the FZ and throw some go faster goodies at it.

[Fleegle]

I will let you know what I think later this month. Test ride booked for when it comes in, and I shall see if I can borrow Mitzy's FZ8 to get there to do a back to back comparison

[Ritchie335is]

Fleegle said:

I will let you know what I think later this month. Test ride booked for when it comes in, and I shall see if I can borrow Mitzy's FZ8 to get there to do a back to back comparison

That will be interesting, I'll look forward to the feedback.
Could always throw an R1 lump in mine.

[Rawwr]

Fleegle said:

I will let you know what I think later this month. Test ride booked for when it comes in, and I shall see if I can borrow Mitzy's FZ8 to get there to do a back to back comparison

Exactly the same here. If it's any cop, I'll ditch the FZ8.

[Chicken Chaser]

If its better than what KTM can serve up, i'll eat my helmet.

[MR2_SC]

Been looking forward to the first ride report for a while. Great to hear it lives up to the promise.

Having never even considered buying a new bike before I'm going to be booking a test ride soon.

[Ritchie335is]

MCNs report isn't too complimentary.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults...AdditionalEmailAttribute2%%&att3=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute3%%&att4=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute4%%&att5=%%AdditionalEmailAttribute5%%

[Yazza54]

Fantastic looking thing IMO

[j00pY]

spareparts said:

An edgy triple from Japan? This could be a killer combination. I just hope it sounds better than the Triumph whining washing machine.

Really? I love the sound of a Triumph. They sound so distinctive

[rog007]

As a previous owner of an XS850 with a sports can; if they've retained the sound then it will be very seductive if you venture out for a test ride.

[Hooli]

Silver993tt said:

graphene said:

Range/MPG is, curiously, unmentioned in the article

"MPG: 45mpg (est)"

Although it should be noriceably better than this as it's a light bike.

Aye 45mpg is st for a light bike. Both my modern bikes beat that in normal use & they both weigh as much as a bus.

[Mr2Mike]

Blackpuddin said:

Surely a 120 crank is even-firing, not uneven (like the first 180 Laverda Jotas for example)?
Just saying, like. Looks like the perfect bike, whatever.

It could be even firing with a power stroke every 240 degrees, but it doesn't have to be. At the extreme you could have three power strokes at 120 degree intervals and then a big wait.

[Prof Prolapse]

Hooli said:

Aye 45mpg is st for a light bike. Both my modern bikes beat that in normal use & they both weigh as much as a bus.

MCN review came out yesterday. I think they managed 58 mpg (IIRC, I need to double check).

They did also say Yamaha have literally just killed the FZ8. Faired versions due soon. ABS due early next year.

I must admit this is the only new bike I've genuinely been tempted by.

[MoelyCrio]

Me too. Apart from the fuelling, it sounds perfect. Sounded unusable in A mode according to MCN.

I think I'll wait until next year for the "dual sport" version or whatever they call it. Be good to get any new product teething out of the way too.

[sprinter1050]

Test ride got to be worthwhile. That YouTube video of it starting up sounds just like my ST1050.

Remarkable value-especially given Yamaha's pricing lately, but then they'd have to compete with the Street Trip pricing which is similar.
Does look good spec though.

[sprinter1050]

p.s. what'll it do Mister ? :

[kenno78]

Hooli said:

Aye 45mpg is st for a light bike. Both my modern bikes beat that in normal use & they both weigh as much as a bus.

My '13 ST only manages 50mpg.

[Farrant]

Hooli said:

Aye 45mpg is st for a light bike. Both my modern bikes beat that in normal use & they both weigh as much as a bus.

Gladys's gets 45, albeit she's a little bit heavier than the MT.

[sprinter1050]

Farrant said:

Mmm...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X2B4bNds5ts

It would have to have another end can though.