New Yamaha 850 triple looks a goodun I reckon

[Drew]

Well the gsxr750 is great i'm sure but not ideal when you start talking about 2up or luggage capacity, However I do agree with your 2nd statement!

I'm told Givi do a solid system for teh Gixxer, though I would be very...ummm...critical if I ever saw one wearing it. But yeah, it's not comfy as a tourer for the passenger.

[rocketman1]

Here ya go...

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/...09-850-triple/

Looks good, any idea on price NZ

[Drew]

Just had a look at the pics again.

No allowance for swingarm bobbins, and a stupid swingarm that looks like it's straight from Bolognia as a 749 leftover that can't have a cradle style paddock stand.

Dumb.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Looks good, any idea on price NZ

Wouldn't have a clue sorry mate. We're Suzuki and Harley here.

[Drew]

Wouldn't have a clue sorry mate. We're Suzuki and Harley here.

Soooooo, traded any tidy K5 thous lately?

I want a proper all rounder, and since I can't afford a K1/2 and a K5/6 I'll have to make do with just a K5/6...Unless you have a black/blue/silver K2 of course.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Soooooo, traded any tidy K5 thous lately?

I want a proper all rounder, and since I can't afford a K1/2 and a K5/6 I'll have to make do with just a K5/6...Unless you have a black/blue/silver K2 of course.

Sorry mate. What about a nice 750 L0?

[AllanB]

Just had a look at the pics again.

No allowance for swingarm bobbins, and a stupid swingarm that looks like it's straight from Bolognia as a 749 leftover that can't have a cradle style paddock stand.

Dumb.

Look again - the swingarm is designed to allow room for the under engine exhaust. Smart. May be a threaded hole for bobbins ...... probably not though!

[pritch]

The MT09 has received favourable comments in the magazines. The suspension is considered too soft by some testers. Other testers say that in those instances the bike is being ridden too hard, it's not intended to be a track weapon. The price in Britain is surprisingly low at 6,932 quid as opposed to 7,349 for a Street Triple. Unfortunately there's a history of NZ importers ignoring the intended pricing and charging the maximum they think the market will bear. Plus a bit?

The newer MT07 698cc parallel twin (270 degrees firing) is similarly competitively priced, 5,332 pounds and has slightly firmer suspenders, but is still rated "plush". The tester comments that in Britain riders are used to sports bikes and their firm suspension. BIKE were impressed, they say the MT07 is better than any of the obvious competitiors and should also be considered against pricier options such as the KTM 690 Duke and the Street Triple.

[raziel1983]

Looks good, any idea on price NZ

Available at Yamaha dealerships across New Zealand now for just $13,999.

From Yamihahas website.

[pritch]

Available at Yamaha dealerships across New Zealand now for just $13,999.

From Yamihahas website.

That is encouraging.

[AllanB]

Suspenders may be improved on version 2.

But for $14k stop ya moaning.

Same price is a Bandit 1250, GSR750, V Strom 650, (Burgmans are over $17k!) ER6n is $12k, Z800 $16, w800 $14 etc etc

[Rcktfsh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UwY2...3VPx0HPcMdUa7w

Link to Bike Rider test on youtube, big but encouraging call to suggest it brings back the fun factor of the RD's. The new MT07 sounds like a great bike for a one make class.

[nzspokes]

Sorry mate. What about a nice 750 L0?

Oh, I would love one. Thats where im heading next I think. Was thinking something with a pillion seat but that may be off the table now. Is there much different between the LO and the current ones?

[Drew]

Sorry mate. What about a nice 750 L0?

Not really my thing. I've ridden one, and it was bloody fantastic! I mean, out of this world performance. Swantz said it best. "The fastest 600 I've ever ridden".

But I'm an egotist. Everyone knows it. I am capable of extracting enough from the thou, enough to stay in front of anyone I know on the 750. Ergo, I have to have the thou.

Yes, that's very childish. I don't care!

Oh, I would love one. Thats where im heading next I think. Was thinking something with a pillion seat but that may be off the table now. Is there much different between the LO and the current ones?

Been a while since the semfiddy had a serious upgrade to my knowledge. But it's SOOOOOOO fucken good and the competition so limited, that it hasn't needed one.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Oh, I would love one. Thats where im heading next I think. Was thinking something with a pillion seat but that may be off the table now. Is there much different between the LO and the current ones?

Not really my thing. I've ridden one, and it was bloody fantastic! I mean, out of this world performance. Swantz said it best. "The fastest 600 I've ever ridden".

But I'm an egotist. Everyone knows it. I am capable of extracting enough from the thou, enough to stay in front of anyone I know on the 750. Ergo, I have to have the thou.

Yes, that's very childish. I don't care!

Been a while since the semfiddy had a serious upgrade to my knowledge. But it's SOOOOOOO fucken good and the competition so limited, that it hasn't needed one.

Have to agree with you.