2021 MT-09

[tomdoeslifeee]

A face only a mother could love?



At first glance I didn't like it but the more I look the better it gets. Does remind me of bionicle though! Does have increased capacity, new enginey bits, a 6 axis IMU and quite a few other enhancements too.

But is it enough to get over that face?

[ekulluke]

Ooft that’s ugly. Not Mt10 ugly where you can admire the transformer like nature. That’s 2004 multistrada ugly!!

[hiccy18]

Prefer it to the previous model but it's a marginal compliment; what's wrong with a round headlight on a naked bike? Worked alright for a century or so....

[WarnieV6GT]

Looks cheap.

[carinaman]

Lighter motorcycle with more torque.

[AlunJ]

Spec looks great but based on that fugly headlight I think I'll be keeping my SP for now.

[Bob_Defly]

ekulluke said:

Ooft that’s ugly. Not Mt10 ugly where you can admire the transformer like nature. That’s 2004 multistrada ugly!!

This. The MT-10 grew on me.

[Ho Lee Kau]

This is more exciting to look at:

[rat840771]

The new MT10 model will grab my attention! A 200bhp cross plane will be a lot of fun

[MrGman]

Ho Lee Kau said:

This is more exciting to look at:

I bloody love that, shame it’s not coming our way though. Well not the HRC cup bike anyways from what I’ve read.

As for the new 09, I just can’t like that front end.

[tomdoeslifeee]

I’ve just looked at the MT-03 which has a similar “pinhead” vibe in the headlight department.

I feel sorry for the MT-07 which hasn’t had any love from Yamaha. Is this because they are popular and don’t really need to refresh the looks?

[Birky_41]

Looks... Erm... Different

[loftylad]

I love it!

I’m going to be first in the queue to test ride it in spring.

Lots more tech on it than the current model. Colour TFT screen, up-down QS, assist/slipper clutch, 189kg WET weight, lean sensitive tc and cornering ABS. Etc.

AND they’ve ditched that abortion of a rear ‘plate hanger.

You can’t see the headlight when you’re riding it!

[Prof Prolapse]

Been listening to the revised spec sheet, pretty impressive, definitely a lot of effort has gone into it.

But... Has anyone else seen the advert for it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUQNl45Hzbo&fe...

Jesus wept, the marketers are clearly aiming the bike at young men who enjoy assless chaps...

Edited by Prof Prolapse on Friday 30th October 10:09

[MrGman]

Seeing it in the video, I think it might actually look alright in the flesh.

[Crudeoink]

I really hope the MT09 updates mean we can expect to see them on the new XSR900. With the classic looks, lighter frame and QS/Blipper it would be a brilliant 2nd bike

[loftylad]

Prof Prolapse said:

Jesus wept, the marketers are clearly aiming the bike at young men who enjoy assless chaps...

Now I'm DEFINITELY in !