Fancy either a MT09/MT10
Discussion
I've never had more than 1 bike. I have been casually looking for a second bike for ages.
What I want from a second bike is comfy sit up a beg, Able to tour if I wish (Something my H2 is not really built for ) and not worry about taking on track
And i was buying something at one of my big bike shops today and rather fancy the MT09/MT10 second hand. SO not new. Just something reasonable price looking around 5/6k.
I don't want the touring version. Just like the naked version. And love the Florescent yellow wheels colour. And love the looks of them.
Anyone have one? Thoughts? fun? Comfy? and anything worth knowing before going further
I've googled the specs and prices. And know the 10 has the bigger engine but again not really looking for mega specs, all singing just a simple fun bike
Cheers Matt
What I want from a second bike is comfy sit up a beg, Able to tour if I wish (Something my H2 is not really built for ) and not worry about taking on track
And i was buying something at one of my big bike shops today and rather fancy the MT09/MT10 second hand. SO not new. Just something reasonable price looking around 5/6k.
I don't want the touring version. Just like the naked version. And love the Florescent yellow wheels colour. And love the looks of them.
Anyone have one? Thoughts? fun? Comfy? and anything worth knowing before going further
I've googled the specs and prices. And know the 10 has the bigger engine but again not really looking for mega specs, all singing just a simple fun bike
Cheers Matt
i have a 2016 mt09 tracer. Over the 2 years I have put 11k on it just doing long weekends away to Scotland and around Ireland.
Will do the mad stuff very very well but then settle into a great comfy tourer.
Look into the gel seat.( although I find the standard seat more than comfy for 100 mile stints)
A bigger screen also would help although again I find the standard suits me on the highest setting.
I am thinking of selling mine saying that but only because after 2+ years I fell its time to change....The only problem stopping me is finding a bike that suits me at least as much as the tracer.
Will do the mad stuff very very well but then settle into a great comfy tourer.
Look into the gel seat.( although I find the standard seat more than comfy for 100 mile stints)
A bigger screen also would help although again I find the standard suits me on the highest setting.
I am thinking of selling mine saying that but only because after 2+ years I fell its time to change....The only problem stopping me is finding a bike that suits me at least as much as the tracer.
Good luck finding an mt10 for 6k.
The mt09 only has a 14l fuel tank, so range is only 120 (ish) miles.
You also say track work, it can do it however you would be looking at upgrades after the first one.
Suspension and brakes, would need doing.
You wont use it anyway with the other bike in the garage being the H2.
The mt09 only has a 14l fuel tank, so range is only 120 (ish) miles.
You also say track work, it can do it however you would be looking at upgrades after the first one.
Suspension and brakes, would need doing.
You wont use it anyway with the other bike in the garage being the H2.
I have an MT09SP and I really rate it.
Good:
The engine, it really is a masterpiece, full of torque everywhere and sounds amazing.
Its the easiest bike in the world to wheelie.
Quickshifter is great, as is the TC which allows wheelies
Its 170kg, so light as a feather
The handling is brilliant (if you are buying an older one you will definitely need to upgrade things)
It looks great (to me)
Its the most fun bike I have ever ridden (and I've ridden a few, its miles better than my previous street triple), its a handful at three figure speeds
Bad
Its a handful at three figure speeds, and is restricted to 140mph and 40% throttle in 5th and 6th gears (but its not really an issue on the roads)
Fuel range of 120 miles maximum and you will be suffering range anxiety by then
The standard seat is crap
There is no wind protection at all
Its no good for pillions.
Its not as fast as an MT10
Brakes aren't as good as they look but a set of Brembo pads makes a difference
I'd recommend trying both, they are very different bikes, I did and preferred the '09 for the type of riding I do, the '10 is a hooligan tool but a bit of a blunt instrument in comparison, and you won't get a '10 for 5-6k but you'll get a good new shape '09
Good:
The engine, it really is a masterpiece, full of torque everywhere and sounds amazing.
Its the easiest bike in the world to wheelie.
Quickshifter is great, as is the TC which allows wheelies
Its 170kg, so light as a feather
The handling is brilliant (if you are buying an older one you will definitely need to upgrade things)
It looks great (to me)
Its the most fun bike I have ever ridden (and I've ridden a few, its miles better than my previous street triple), its a handful at three figure speeds
Bad
Its a handful at three figure speeds, and is restricted to 140mph and 40% throttle in 5th and 6th gears (but its not really an issue on the roads)
Fuel range of 120 miles maximum and you will be suffering range anxiety by then
The standard seat is crap
There is no wind protection at all
Its no good for pillions.
Its not as fast as an MT10
Brakes aren't as good as they look but a set of Brembo pads makes a difference
I'd recommend trying both, they are very different bikes, I did and preferred the '09 for the type of riding I do, the '10 is a hooligan tool but a bit of a blunt instrument in comparison, and you won't get a '10 for 5-6k but you'll get a good new shape '09
Edited by Jazoli on Saturday 25th August 12:02
Fuel range does not worry me as 90 miles from a bigger tank is trying hard on my current bike.
Top speed I’m don’t need. Wind protection I don’t mind as a precious bike was a Speed Triple
As for track work I like a challenge and more interested in just having fun that chancing lap times
If that makes sense ??
Top speed I’m don’t need. Wind protection I don’t mind as a precious bike was a Speed Triple
As for track work I like a challenge and more interested in just having fun that chancing lap times
If that makes sense ??
I have the new MT09, just coming up to 600 miles on her. I changed up as my tracer 700 got stolen. The bike is in a different league (from the 7), much faster and better engine note. Lots more toys (adjustable TC, power modes etc). It weights a little less than the 7, and feels much easier to ride - you won't have this issue but as a complete noob its bitten me a few times - I can't hammer it in 1st as the wheel lifts, and it even lifted in 3rd. Great if you are used to that - scary if you arent!
I have the sports pack, so bigger screen etc but looking for aftermarket screen as the wind is quite bad. The suspension is super hard - I caught a pothole and it was painful, you feel every bump (looking to adjust this).
I love it, insurance was double, it needs filling up all the time, and its rock hard, but totally awesome in my limited experience.
I have the sports pack, so bigger screen etc but looking for aftermarket screen as the wind is quite bad. The suspension is super hard - I caught a pothole and it was painful, you feel every bump (looking to adjust this).
I love it, insurance was double, it needs filling up all the time, and its rock hard, but totally awesome in my limited experience.
ozzuk said:
I have the new MT09, just coming up to 600 miles on her. I changed up as my tracer 700 got stolen. The bike is in a different league (from the 7), much faster and better engine note. Lots more toys (adjustable TC, power modes etc). It weights a little less than the 7, and feels much easier to ride - you won't have this issue but as a complete noob its bitten me a few times - I can't hammer it in 1st as the wheel lifts, and it even lifted in 3rd. Great if you are used to that - scary if you arent!
I have the sports pack, so bigger screen etc but looking for aftermarket screen as the wind is quite bad. The suspension is super hard - I caught a pothole and it was painful, you feel every bump (looking to adjust this).
I love it, insurance was double, it needs filling up all the time, and its rock hard, but totally awesome in my limited experience.
I suggest you wind off a load of high speed rebound damping and put all the suspension onto its minimum settings, as for it wheelying in first if you pin it, what did you expect? every single bike with similar power (and most with a lot less) will do exactly the same, leave the TC on setting 2 if its catching you out, then no wheelies are allowed, god forbid you ever ride an MT10, they wheelie in fifth gear for fun.I have the sports pack, so bigger screen etc but looking for aftermarket screen as the wind is quite bad. The suspension is super hard - I caught a pothole and it was painful, you feel every bump (looking to adjust this).
I love it, insurance was double, it needs filling up all the time, and its rock hard, but totally awesome in my limited experience.
Edited by Jazoli on Saturday 25th August 12:00
Finally got round to booking a test ride on the new Tracer 900 GT during the week and took it out today. Felt is was a "meh" and not really worth shedding out the extra over my current Sprint 1050. It doesn't have the stability of the Sprint and the engine doesn't have the same pull.
During the week I also started researching MT10s. I could pick up some Givi panniers for £400ish, 35l each compared to the 24l I have now and the 22l on the Tracer GT, for my touring. Whilst in the showroom the dealer noticed I was checking out the MT10s and let me take out their SP demo.
Holy Smoley. Not sure I'd stretch to an SP but a MY17 standard with Q/S would do me. I'll start looking in the spring.
During the week I also started researching MT10s. I could pick up some Givi panniers for £400ish, 35l each compared to the 24l I have now and the 22l on the Tracer GT, for my touring. Whilst in the showroom the dealer noticed I was checking out the MT10s and let me take out their SP demo.
Holy Smoley. Not sure I'd stretch to an SP but a MY17 standard with Q/S would do me. I'll start looking in the spring.
Jazoli said:
I suggest you wind off a load of high speed rebound damping and put all the suspension onto its minimum settings, as for it wheelying in first if you pin it, what did you expect? every single bike with similar power (and most with a lot less) will do exactly the same, leave the TC on setting 2 if its catching you out, then no wheelies are allowed, god forbid you ever ride an MT10, they wheelie in fifth gear for fun.
Thanks I'll try that. I should have said, I only passed my test this year, I've done probably less than 2k total miles!Edited by Jazoli on Saturday 25th August 12:00
Birky_41 said:
Don't think you'll get an MT10 for that money
My mates selling his. Aug 16 reg done about 18k now. Fair amount of miles and stone chips so cheap but I'm sure he wants nearly 8k for his
He'll be lucky to get that. You can get low miles 16 reg from dealers for £8.5k.My mates selling his. Aug 16 reg done about 18k now. Fair amount of miles and stone chips so cheap but I'm sure he wants nearly 8k for his
Wish I'd got one when they first came out for £10k.
Andybow said:
RemaL said:
thanks for the replies. Seems the 10 may be out of budget. Just want something I can enjoy but not worry about using in poor weather like I do with my current bike.
Remal, look at a speed triple, great strong bikes for the moneySomething I may look at again
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