I Wouldn’t Own a Yamaha MT09 Today... (Here's Why)

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You sound like a man who'd appreciate the smoothness, the dependability, the predictability in the corners, and the general adultness, of a car.

I own a MT09 SP, and let me tell you, I cant even pull my riding pants up because of the excitement thrill every time I’m gonna ride.. yes its not a top speed machine but it makes you smile and forget all problems in your life.. ❤️

I agree with a lot of what you said, but most people aren't going to be on a track. Most of us are only going to be on the street for 99% of our ride.

Who’s the dumb guy buying an MT09 for the track ? This video is just a catchy title nothing really useful

I dont like powerful bikes either. Every time I ride the fz09 I spill my soy latte on myself

I’m 70 and just bought an MT 09, it keeps me alert😉

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree, being 55 years old I have ridden a ton of different types of bikes. The 09 carves the turns well enough unless you're trying to be a street Rossi. It has a comfortable riding position. I put a Conti TKC 70 on the rear and Shinko trail master on the front, so it does extremely well on smoother dirt/gravel surfaces. Done a couple of 1000 mile rides through all types of terrain and the motocross feel of the ergos makes it super versatile for low speed maneuvers and light canyon carving. All in all, if you only have one bike, this is the one.

I know this is 3 yrs old and I cant figure how the heck I missed it! I bought my first of the mt09 family in 2017 when I was a young lad of 63yrs old. I am 70 now and have a 2021 mt-09 sp. If you cant understand the fun of a bike like the mt09 maybe you belong on a Grom? I have been on the road since 1970 and enjoyed every bike I've owned...never owned an HD, rode one for a couple of hours in the early 70's and that was enough. Maybe the MT doesnt push all the right buttons for you, but this thing takes fun to a whole new level. I can cruise around like a sane senior, with the cruise on and just enjoying the ride. When I get tired of that I just twist the throttle and instantly I'm a delinquent senior! I love it...most fun I have ever had on 2 wheels. Maybe when I'm old I'll get an HD...on second thought a URAL Patrol with a dummy machine gun mounted on the hack would be fun...bet I would be the only kid in town with one🤣

That truck backing up gave me so much anxiety

All the reasons you said it wasn't for you are reasons I want it. I might be having an early midlife crisis

You guys get on a R1 and tell me this is not a good street bike ,than you ride a MT 09 and tell me it's not a good track bike, come on man!!

I think it’s funny that you’ve brought this up. I have a 2018 MT09 myself that I use to occasionally commute on. It really is A LOT of bike to handle every day, and regretfully I find myself incapable of NOT twisting the throttle like a maniac because the MT09 just begs for the rider to do so. Triple digit speeds are a near daily occurrence on the MT09, and the majority of the time i do wish I had just gotten the mt07 instead, because the 09 is just just so speed encouraging and it’s only a matter of time before my license gets taken away because of it. Great video, you hit the nail right on the head with this one

I love my 2015 FZ-09. Yeah, its has a lot of power, and at 68 years old I find myself doing things I probably shouldn't do. But for me its a fine street bike, not counting a sucky seat which I changed out. And with all the fun it provides, while giving me 50+mpg and low maintenance, its perfect for me. If you don't want all that power, then simply don't twist the throttle so much.

Always appreciate a good conversation with the wind

I'll take it if you don't want it :P

"I like my bikes to be a little bit more turn-key"....says the man who built an adventure Grom!

I tracked my MT-09 SP yesterday, and it was awesome with the suspension dialled in. Lots of 3rd and 4th gear power wheelies. It absolutely shined on a technical track. LOVE IT!!

I absolutely love mine. Yes it gets squirrelly cornering hard, the throttle is still a little choppy in sport mode, and the top speed is only about 135. BUT, it's a torque monster for the size and price and it's an absolute blast to ride everytime I hop on it. It's very comfortable and I rode it from PA to the Tail of the dragon and back and had no complaints. I Would I like to have a Super Duke 1290 one day though.

Upgrading from the 03 to the 09, 2nd year of driving a bike. I just want to feel the 09's torque and power to be happy.