New Yamaha 850 triple looks a goodun I reckon

[EJK]

I'd test ride them both and see! But for now my perception for both are neck and neck.

[James Deuce]

Presumably on suspenders? After spending that on the 09 it may be closer to the ST's basic rrp BUT will now have superior bouncy bits thus still cheap when compared to the more equivalent STR.

The Trumpy will hold it's resale over a Yammy though when selling or trading. However the spiffy suspenders you paid extra for on the 09 could be swapped back to standard and sold to recoup some coin.

Or win lotto and buy a MV800 ........

The suspenders on the MT-09 are vastly better than anything that cheap that I've ever ridden. The ST-R still has a soggy rear end by my reckoning with too much initial travel. The MT-09 does a weird glide over rough surfaces, almost like a BMW GS, but without feeling floaty. The only "bad" thing about is the really abrupt throttle in sport mode.

[BigAl]

The suspenders on the MT-09 are vastly better than anything that cheap that I've ever ridden. The ST-R still has a soggy rear end by my reckoning with too much initial travel. The MT-09 does a weird glide over rough surfaces, almost like a BMW GS, but without feeling floaty. The only "bad" thing about is the really abrupt throttle in sport mode.

Also the front suspension on the mt09 needs immediate attention, way bouncy.

2 out of the three fuel maps are way too sensitive. Hopefully all will be addressed in a revised version.

[jellywrestler]

The only "bad" thing about is the really abrupt throttle in sport mode.

well switch it to another mode, and you can remap them to suit yourself. hows it a bad thing when it's the easiest thing to change on the whole bike?

[MD]

well switch it to another mode, and you can remap them to suit yourself. hows it a bad thing when it's the easiest thing to change on the whole bike?

Yep. Minor complaint. My MV has just received the latest full free software replacement and from first impressions it's great. This MT09 might become a significant model simply because it has re-introduced a long lost concept 'bikes can be a cheap form of FUN transport' . Something lacking in the industry for quite some time.

[BMWST?]

Mmmmm,must find a yammy dealer

[GingerMidget]

Looked at the pictures and went holy crap. That seat height isn't too bad either.

God I wish I wasn't poor right now.

[MD]

Mmmmm,must find a yammy dealer

I popped in to Maidstone Yamaha in Upper Hutt today for some MT09 tyre kicking. Comfy to sit on. Felt very light (had no fluids or battery yet). I wouldn't bother changing the exhaust as the standard looks horn.
A LOT of bike for $13,999

Drawback for me would still be the piddly tank

[SPman]

Only a brief glimpse and as they say first impressions are important, it which case it made a good impression. Looked sleek and comfy and unlike some failed jap designs of late, the modern styling gets a tick for passed. ..
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As our local Yam dealer also has a showroom full of Bennellis, Bimotas and Buells, it looks rather conservative main stream.....

["D" FZ1]

We have got a MT-09 Demo at Motorcycle Central Yamaha. Auckland's New Yamaha Dealer.
(Under Cycletreads in Barrys Point Road) Come and ride it and make your own mind up. We have sold about 10 of them over the last couple of months.
We are now a Yoshimura Importer and can supply a Full Stainless System for $1500.00 or with a Carbon can for $1600.00.

["D" FZ1]

MT-09 Yoshi

[AllanB]

MT-09 Yoshi

Full system? mmmmm Yoshi

[Larksea]

fun bike, really enjoyed the test ride and probably would have got one if I did not manage to get a new M696 even less than a new MT-09

could not believe how easy it was to get the front wheel airborne, this bike is not for the fainthearted.

Seat was not as comfortable as I thought it would be when I first saw it.
as many say the suspension is a bit soft in stock settings. The dealer recommended changing out the oil. I'm not an experienced rider and it made me uneasy how squishy the front end was under braking.
the engine is an absolute peach
bit thirsty, only gets ~17km/L of fuel according to fuelly, I really wanted to a bike that would get over 20. I get about 22km/L

remembered another thing that got me, the leg cutouts were not quire right and with feet down there was something sticking out the right hand side that kinda kept getting in the way. Prob something you would get used to if you owned one.

[Blackbird]

Got to say that it's a sexy looking beast all right, nicer than the Street Triple in my eyes. Choosing a bike really is a case of "fitness for purpose" though. I live out in the wop-wops and having a decent tank range is important. I'm also a bit of a short arse at 5'8" so seat height is also important. Weight is another factor as I'm 67 this year. Pillion not a consideration. When I sold the Blackbird, the factors I listed above pointed me to a Street Triple. Nearly 300 km range if you're not caning it, never much less than 250 km if you are. Seat height 800, weight around 170 kg. After 55,000 km I've had a rectifier replaced as part of a general Triumph recall and 2 mirror stalks which rusted also replaced under warranty. OEM rear shock will be replaced with a quality one this year. I've never done it before but it fits my needs so well that its replacement will probably be another Street Triple..... a pretty fair endorsement

[Pussy]

A LOT of bike for $13,999

Drawback for me would still be the piddly tank

My sentiments exactly. Suspension easy enough to get sorted... bigger tank not quite so easy...