Just joined the MT-09 club

[bod_dhb]

So I just purchased a Yamaha MT-09 and pick it up on Saturday. Deep Armour ABS. Can not wait. I've been lusting after one for ages now, and the day has finally arrived.

Will be hitting the back roads over the weekend to get a good feel for it.

What does everyone think about them who has riden or owns one?

Cheers

[Larksea]

I took one for a good thrash... I mean test ride when I was looking for my first proper bike.

I loved it, its main strength is obviously that its really light and has a heck of a kick. Its actually hard to keep the front end down, or easy to get it up depending on how you like it :p

Lots of fun to ride, and it looks cool, I hope you got the orange one?

bad points were the seat didn't feel that great to me even though it looked pretty good, the front end was a bit squishy and felt a bit uneasy. Which apparently can be fixed by changing the oil in the front suspension. I also remember something in the way of my right leg in riding position which was annoying but probably something I could have got used to. IT also seemed like a very thirsty bike and I was after something more economical.

for me it came down to the mt-09 and a monster 696 out of the 8 or so bikes I tested. And I eventually got an awesome deal on a 696 :)

[pritch]

Congratulations on the new purchase, I haven't ridden one and probably won't but wouldn't mind. The bike is great value for the money and should be a lot of fun.

[jim.cox]

congrats, nice bike.

now you will need to budget for a suspension upgrade to bring it up to the standard of the motor

[rocketman1]

Hey these bikes look nice, good on you , go safe.

[rustys]

The Tracer looks a good Bike as well for a light weight Tourer, getting great reviews.

[samgab]

Nice bike alright. Deep armour is the best colour IMO, it looks amazing.
And with an Akrapovic exhaust, it sounds mint too...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-GQBrXpL14

[bod_dhb]

Yep, will get the Akrapovic soon. Man alive this bike is insane though! I know it doesn't have 150hp + but it sure goes. Scared the living day lights out of me, which is great and will keep me satisfied for a long time I think! Got a few other mods planned too with a tail tidy and LED blinkers.

Can't wait for next weekend!

[Pound]

Yep, will get the Akrapovic soon. Man alive this bike is insane though! I know it doesn't have 150hp + but it sure goes. Scared the living day lights out of me, which is great and will keep me satisfied for a long time I think! Got a few other mods planned too with a tail tidy and LED blinkers.

Can't wait for next weekend!



Considering one of these myself :)

What sort of a deal did you get?

[bod_dhb]

Go and see Jarod at Red Baron. He'll look after you. I believe the country has sold out of the ABS models for the next few months though. I went to the Yamaha on Barry's Point Road and they just weren't interested and flexible at all. Didn't get a good vibe but the Red Baron experience was mint!

[Pound]

Go and see Jarod at Red Baron. He'll look after you. I believe the country has sold out of the ABS models for the next few months though. I went to the Yamaha on Barry's Point Road and they just weren't interested and flexible at all. Didn't get a good vibe but the Red Baron experience was mint!

Ahh, now that is interesting!

Exactly the sort of information that I was looking for.

Damn pity about the lack of bikes (They really must be a good un when you can't buy them anymore!)

Thanks a lot man, really do appreciate your help, and please do keep us up to date with your thoughts/feelings on the bike.

:)

[Pickle]

I have the full Akrapovic on my 2015 MT09, sounds much better than standard & feels like it gives better throttle response, run mostly A-mode & getting reasonable fuel economy - its just that the fuel tank is small so refilling before 200kms. Attached is picture of turbo MT09 with 205 rwhp & a picture of my MT09 with Akro310978310979

[bod_dhb]

Yep, fuel tank size is my only gripe! On the fuel gauge the first half of the tank goes real slow, but the second half super quick!

[EJK]

I have the full Akrapovic on my 2015 MT09, sounds much better than standard & feels like it gives better throttle response, run mostly A-mode & getting reasonable fuel economy - its just that the fuel tank is small so refilling before 200kms. Attached is picture of turbo MT09 with 205 rwhp & a picture of my MT09 with Akro

Very nice! Quick tip: Consider removing the DB Killer :msn-wink:

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[Pickle]

Now tell me why I want to remove the db killer?? when I first picked up the bike it was out & would spit flames out the exhaust but I thought it a bit to loud

[samgab]

Now tell me why I want to remove the db killer?? when I first picked up the bike it was out & would spit flames out the exhaust but I thought it a bit to loud

Reason 1: It spits freakin' FLAMES man!
Reason 2: Moar LOUD!

lol. I like having a noisy bike when I'm riding in traffic, filtering and splitting and whatnot, but when it's 5am and I'm starting the bike up and riding up the driveway past the landlord's house... quieter is better... So that, plus financial reasons, is why I still have a factory exhaust on my bike for the time being.

But I love the sound of the MT09 with Akrapovic - sans DB killer - , and spitting flames and crackling and burbling on over-run is beautiful!

(Less likely to have a clown in a cage suddenly decide to change lanes into your path because she hasn't seen you; she'll have heard you coming. (See Royal Jordanian on Youtube riding his noisy Nuda for reference on this point.))

[bod_dhb]

I'll try it with and without the db killer. Don't want it to be over the top loud, so I'll see how it goes.

[EJK]

DUDE! Flames bro... backfire FLAMES!!! :sunny:

I heard one engine braking down the street snap n crakle and it was awesome! I dunno, you'll have some pissed off neighbours tho.

[Pickle]

I live in the country & mainly use the bike for day rides, don't use it for commuting, too many cops about ready to give you a ticket if bike is too noisy
It does sound good with db killer out tho

[Bruce Lee]

Congrats fellow MT09 rider. Sure is a hell of a lot of fun and lots of rooms for upgrades if you're that way inclined. I bypassed the Akra and settled on a carbon Yoshi which I'm very pleased with.

As mentioned prior post, only bugbear is the smallish fuel tank.

[Pickle]

There are numerous pipes available for the MT09 have heard good things about the Graves pipe from the states, will be upgrading brakes soon to get better feel and probably rear shock

[bod_dhb]

Are you guys able to put some links up of the other exhaust systems available for the MT09?

[pritch]

So have the MT-09 owners heard about this? http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/608/24410/Motorcycle-Article/Yamaha-Recall-Notice-for-2015-Motorcycles.aspx

There have been a few of these of late. Harley have a big recall going in the States and KTM have recently announced one. The last one I heard about in this country was going by another name. Almost any other name, as long as it wasn't 'recall'.

[Pickle]

Yep heard about the recall, mine has been done

[Pickle]

Are you guys able to put some links up of the other exhaust systems available for the MT09?

Check out www.gravesmotorsport.com/Yamaha-FZ-09 and follow the links, remember the States call them FZ09

[nadroj]

Tracer for me. 18L tank & 400+ km possible & only 10Kg heavier than the std MT09 wet.