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I want one of them, but ...
...which one?
And why would I want it over the other?
Who else hates decisions?
AllanB
3rd May 2014, 23:30
09 - it's not pretending to be anything other than fun. The Suzi is a watered down GSXR.
You'd be better off picking up a late model GSXR750 with low kms for a good price, dumping the plastic, new top tree that will take a nice set of fatbars - headlight and walla - all the goodness of the GSXR and naked goodness to boot. Well that's what I'd do ........
tigertim20
3rd May 2014, 23:57
why choose just one!!??
Ender EnZed
4th May 2014, 00:20
What do you like about those two that made you pick them for comparison over a Street Triple, Z800, Brutale 675, CB650(?) or some other middle weight naked?
James Deuce
4th May 2014, 07:31
MT-09 is by far the better value, especially when compared to the other bikes that Ender Enzed listed. The GSR comes across as worthy but anodyne. All of them have horrible pillion accommodation, if that helps. The 09 will crap all over the rest of them in the torque stakes as well.
The Z800 is ridiculously fat, the Brutale is expensive and will break down, the Honda is, well, a Honda, and the Triumph is as common as muck.
The GSR looks like it was made for the ''fairer sex'' whereas the MT09 does not iykwim.
skippa1
4th May 2014, 07:39
MT. It just looks the business
I want one of them, but ...
...which one?
And why would I want it over the other?
Who else hates decisions?
Primary style of riding will be? Touring? Commuting?
roogazza
4th May 2014, 08:50
09 - it's not pretending to be anything other than fun. The Suzi is a watered down GSXR.
You'd be better off picking up a late model GSXR750 with low kms for a good price, dumping the plastic, new top tree that will take a nice set of fatbars - headlight and walla - all the goodness of the GSXR and naked goodness to boot. Well that's what I'd do ........
Have seriously thought about doing that to my K6 1000 . Seems a shame, as its pretty mint , but the hassle of trying to sell it and what you'd get for it ????
Top yokes could be had from Aussie I suppose ?
It's either that or put it in the a lounge.
Do some research into the shortcomings of the MT09. Would be my pick but by the time you sort suspension ,power commander and an exhaust your $14000 bike becomes a $20000 bike. But a shit hot one!
Primary style of riding will be? Touring? Commuting?
Prolly commute and weekend fun. The odd bigger trip, but I wouldn't be interested in this style if touring was the main purpose.
Do some research into the shortcomings of the MT09. Would be my pick but by the time you sort suspension ,power commander and an exhaust your $14000 bike becomes a $20000 bike. But a shit hot one!
MT09 is $12000 on the road here in Brisbane.
GSR is $12300 " " " "
Both are a lot of bike for the coin.
Even though I'm a Suzuki fan from way back, the Yammy appears to promise more fun.
As a Suzuki addict I test rode a brand new GSR when they first came out. Bitterly disappointed. A bike built by an accountant. Opportunity lost big time Suzuki IMHO. I think the MT09 has much more potential, but who really wants to spend the extra coin to make it a great bike when the end bill puts you near great bikes like monsters etc.
Be interesting to see how the MT 07 fares. Very good reviews from overseas so far.
skippa1
4th May 2014, 14:42
As a Suzuki addict I test rode a brand new GSR when they first came out. Bitterly disappointed. A bike built by an accountant. Opportunity lost big time Suzuki IMHO. I think the MT09 has much more potential, but who really wants to spend the extra coin to make it a great bike when the end bill puts you near great bikes like monsters etc.
Be interesting to see how the MT 07 fares. Very good reviews from overseas so far.
It's a bit of a bloody conundrum really because if you do go that next step to a great bike like a Monster, you still end up wanting to do all those bits like exhausts tuner tweak anyway......and if you're like me, you keep going, led indicators, rear sets, tail tidies the list just keeps going
it just keeps shoving you up a bracket
ital916
4th May 2014, 18:05
Buy a busa. Great commuting bike.
AllanB
4th May 2014, 18:50
Have seriously thought about doing that to my K6 1000 . Seems a shame, as its pretty mint , but the hassle of trying to sell it and what you'd get for it ????
Top yokes could be had from Aussie I suppose ?
It's either that or put it in the a lounge.
There are a few companies do top tree conversions for your Suzuki that bolt right on. A ferret around Google will find. LSL make a nice kit.
https://www.spieglerusa.com/handlebar-conversion-kit-4346.htm
I'm a bit shocked how much later model GSXR1000 plummet in $ - low km examples are a bargain just waiting for personalising.
Have seriously thought about doing that to my K6 1000 . Seems a shame, as its pretty mint , but the hassle of trying to sell it and what you'd get for it ????
Top yokes could be had from Aussie I suppose ?
It's either that or put it in the a lounge.
Just give it to me. You know it'll get ridden right that way.
AllanB
4th May 2014, 19:13
Just give it to me. You know it'll get written right-off that way.
Fixed it for you ;)
Fixed it for you ;)
Nonsense. It's been 15 years since I wrote off a road bike.
mulletman
4th May 2014, 22:53
There are a few companies do top tree conversions for your Suzuki that bolt right on. A ferret around Google will find. LSL make a nice kit.
https://www.spieglerusa.com/handlebar-conversion-kit-4346.htm
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Seen these to not only for zuki's http://www.bikermart.co.uk/abm_top_yoke.asp Hmmmm :yeah:
skippa1
4th May 2014, 23:24
Have seriously thought about doing that to my K6 1000 . Seems a shame, as its pretty mint , but the hassle of trying to sell it and what you'd get for it ????
Top yokes could be had from Aussie I suppose ?
It's either that or put it in the a lounge.
There was a black one on trade me a year or so back. Looked like a lot of fun, just didn't like the naked style headlight. The conclusion drawn is always that it has been crashed and you couldn't afford to fix it. All right if you're keeping it though
tippersv
5th May 2014, 03:43
Have seriously thought about doing that to my K6 1000 . Seems a shame, as its pretty mint , but the hassle of trying to sell it and what you'd get for it ????
Top yokes could be had from Aussie I suppose ?
It's either that or put it in the a lounge. cool n comfy in the UK do great conversions; will ship to NZ
roogazza
5th May 2014, 07:58
There are a few companies do top tree conversions for your Suzuki that bolt right on. A ferret around Google will find. LSL make a nice kit.
https://www.spieglerusa.com/handlebar-conversion-kit-4346.htm
I'm a bit shocked how much later model GSXR1000 plummet in $ - low km examples are a bargain just waiting for personalising.
Nice, Yes I think I'll get a few more years out of her with the old superbike stance.Always preferred riding that way.
Just give it to me. You know it'll get ridden right that way.
Hey, maybe I should put you in the 'Will' ? A few have hinted at wanting my beast. :cool:
roogazza
5th May 2014, 08:05
Seen these to not only for zuki's http://www.bikermart.co.uk/abm_top_yoke.asp Hmmmm :yeah:
Yes ABM, that's the brand I had in mind. Got a little Acerbi twin spot headlight I used to run on a bandit a few years ago.
GingerMidget
11th May 2014, 12:05
I've narrowed my growing up bike down to one of these two or a street triple, having taken out both the triple and gsr, can anyone offer a comparison on the MT-09 please? I'm having trouble finding one.
Plus I'm a bit short so I have trouble with anything taller than the triple. Which to be fair is almost too tall as well.
MSTRS
12th May 2014, 12:21
Seat height is around 815mm. Not too tall, but also seems a narrow bike so you get to use more of your leg length, IYKWIM.
Erelyes
12th May 2014, 18:42
I've narrowed my growing up bike down to one of these two or a street triple, having taken out both the triple and gsr, can anyone offer a comparison on the MT-09 please? I'm having trouble finding one.
Plus I'm a bit short so I have trouble with anything taller than the triple. Which to be fair is almost too tall as well.
Where you based Ginger? The local yamma dealer has two.
GingerMidget
12th May 2014, 21:25
Depends what you call local. If its local to you, wrong island.
Last Yamaha dealer I knew of was Lower Hutt.
GTRMAN
12th May 2014, 22:25
Maidstone Yamaha in upper hutt have one
MSTRS
12th May 2014, 23:29
There's 3 plus a demonstrator at Yamaha Moorooka...but you might find it a little far.
avgas
13th May 2014, 03:20
MT09.
Be Different.
Not to mention you can get some cool kit for it http://mybikeshop.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/yamaha-mt-0s-fairing-kit-for-mt-01/
Blackbird
13th May 2014, 08:01
I've narrowed my growing up bike down to one of these two or a street triple, having taken out both the triple and gsr, can anyone offer a comparison on the MT-09 please? I'm having trouble finding one.
Plus I'm a bit short so I have trouble with anything taller than the triple. Which to be fair is almost too tall as well.
Just clicked over 50000 km on my Street Triple and it's still running beautifully. I came from a Blackbird to the Triple 4 years ago and still love it to bits. Time to replace the rear shock but apart from that, it's a wonderful bike for the type of riding I do. James Deuce said they were as common as muck :shit:. Stretching it a bit but his sentiments are along the right lines as people realise what a cracker of a bike they are. Ergonomically perfect for my 5' 8" frame too. Great for touring (one up) or scratching with bigger capacity bikes. Just look at the comparisons on YouTube with other bikes.
Tigadee
13th May 2014, 08:13
I'd go the MT-09, even though reports are the throttle is snatchy from the twist-by-wire (electronic throttle)... Just 'cos I'm a Yamaha whore at heart and it looks the biz! :eek:
Larksea
14th July 2014, 15:15
the throttle is a bit snatchy in the more lively of the three modes it has but is better in the 2nd mode and is not an issue at all in its lowest mode - which is good for around town.
the bike has some issues but from my experience taking it for a test ride it's not much of a big deal. not compared to the suspension or the seat which which are a bit rough. they are things you may want to check out and consider upgrading if you are looking at getting the bike.
caspernz
14th July 2014, 15:51
Buy a busa. Great commuting bike.
One way to get TO work with a smile on your face :innocent:
Usarka
3rd August 2014, 10:19
So any of you mofo's got an MT-09 or had a decent blast on it? Keen to hear what this is like to live with. Reviews seem to range from 3 out of 5 stars to "bike of the year".
It's near the top of my list at the moment for a "sub 20k do most things mid-range naked", but main concern is the 14l tank range. Snatch and suspension too, but and I'm light and a shit rider so not sure if it too worried about them or if they really are an issue. Can always upgrade suspension if necessary, and the b mode looks like it smooths the throttle for roundabout surfing as what Larksea said above.
Other bikes looking at:
Duke 690 - looks like a blast, but possibly not too good for longer trips. Fuel consumption is frugal as a scottish rabbi, might be a good mad max bike for when petrol prices get $$$$
Stripple - head says yes, but.....
Z800 - heavy, and a bit zzzz, but sounds like it's ok for real roads
Chur!
roogazza
3rd August 2014, 12:27
Had a near new GSR offered to me this week. Had a full pipe system and only a couple of thou K's on it.
Anyone tried to get GSXR horses out of one of these or is a too far away. Like the head valves and cams etc.
AllanB
3rd August 2014, 13:42
Had a near new GSR offered to me this week. Had a full pipe system and only a couple of thou K's on it.
Anyone tried to get GSXR horses out of one of these or is a too far away. Like the head valves and cams etc.
Be better off taking a GSXR and making it naked ......
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