2016 Yamaha FZ 09 Motorcycle Review

This is a review of the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09, their high performance naked city/streetfighter/naked/hooligan ride. It has the new cross-plain triple engine with very good power delivery, excellent brakes and nimble handling. I can't say the seating position is for me, but for the price it's a bargain ride.
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[@ozz9207]

i own a fz09 2015, and let me tell you, i wheelie from 1st gear to 5th gear. on mode A wheelie comes up extremelly easy from 1st to 3rd. my prefered gear is 4th at around 50mph pop clutch and up is the front wheel with easy. i can also wheelie on 5th gear at around 70mph seating far back but still comes up. my point is, this is a WHEELIE MONSTER! IT HAS ENOUGH TORQUE TO WHEELIE ALMOST ALL GEARS. try it! let me know.

[@BlackShenanigans]

First of all let me say that I enjoyed your review. As a FZ-09 owner myself I can attest that the seat is just as horrible as you have experienced in your short ride. I have enjoyed it thoroughly for everything from touring to aggressive riding. I find it interesting that you say it does not have enough power/torque to wheelie in second. And then you go on to say it doesn't have as much torque as an R6, R1, or FJR. I am quite certain that the R6 has a fair bit less torque at ALL rpm. Yes it is true that the R1 has more torque, i cant argue with that cross plane beast. As for the FJR I wont comment since you are an owner of one, but I think they are quite portly and I have no doubt that the FZ lifts the front wheel easier. This bike will pull the wheel in third with the slightest persuasion (lightly pulling up on the bars). Second and first cause accidental wheelies. It seems from the video that you liked to keep it around 4-5k. That is the rpm I cruise at but if you are looking for fun you need to hit 6K+ (where the gauge goes from angle to level). Its an awesomely smooth power band. Another thing, A mode is quick turn response where full throttle comes on sooner. Standard is full power at full turn. B is reduced timing and a change in fuel map. It makes less power than the other two., (also the FJ-09 is slightly detuned from the FZ so its engine performance is not identical)

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Thanks for the comments. As far as the power goes it's this simple. I'm a big guy. The fz did not come up in 2nd with me on it. The fjr (and others) does :)

[@iwasz]

Maybe he was on B or standard mode?

[@MRRM85L2]

+Łukasz Iwaszkiewicz he had to have been in b mode , even in b mode my fz09 carries the front end starting in either 1-3 gear

[@MRRM85L2]

+Łukasz Iwaszkiewicz also it deenss was he trying clutch ups or just pure power wheelies

[@ozz9207]

+TwoWheelObsession maybe you dnt knbow how to wheelie the fz09 the right way. on b mode i wheelie all the way to third gear. this bike wheelies so easy i find it hard to believe you cant wheelie on 2nd...... you are not doing something right. great review by the way.

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

i test rode the fz09 last year and the seat was the biggest deal breaker for me. Love the power of the bike. thanks for the videos.

[@danrice8351]

I hated the seat on mine. Very happy with my Corbin seat.

[@isaacriezebos5819]

Get the Mt09 comfort seat from Yamaha

[@Nickel8237]

Let me try this again! Autocomplete bit me in the rear on the comment I tried to post! I test rode an FZ 09 and an FJR 1300 on the same day back in 2014. I surprisingly found myself more comfortable on the FZ09. my five foot six stature may have been part of that. At that time they told me they were working on an FJ version so I waited till this year to buy. but I ended up buying an FJR 1300 instead because the FJ version was still chain drive. I know for many that's not an issue but for me it's a deal breaker. Oh and even with my 220 pounds on there power wheelies in 1st and 2nd or no problem. The first one was of course accidental, but after that well, you know...... Enjoy your videos, keep them coming

[@EEEBA1]

How do it like your FJR? Thank you

[@opmike343]

Bike comes up in 2nd, you're just too low in the RPM range.

[@headonnis3814]

+opmike343 I can verify this, even with my 220lb ass on it.

[@WadeMade]

+Headonnis Me too for my 210lb butt, wack it at 6k and it's wheels up.

[@Philios2Glory1]

+opmike343 Yup!, My fz-09 comes up in 2nd easy peasy in A mode.

[@jordangalan1946]

+opmike343 I can get mine up in 3rd just with power. a little pull of the clutch and this bike comes up in 4th.

[@WnVSkipper]

+opmike343 i am really interestet how he modded the R6 to get the front up at low rpm

[@fazermatt6380]

i can get it up in 3rd, just have to know how too

[@NorCalSaint]

EVERY other video I have watch for this bike have called it a wheelie machine. Maybe you just don't have the skills ;)

[@tjeerdvandermeijden4289]

@NorCalSaint i saw some reviews to and indeed Everyone called it a wheelie machine to the max

[@kutykutyka]

Everyone is complaining about his comment on wheelie, he said "normal" acceleration no clutching it won't come up too easily in second. Which is good, otherwise you'd flip over every time you release the clutch above 5K rpm. I'm sure it'll come up in 4th gear if you crank it well enough.

[@FungusHat]

Thanks--appreciate all the commentary--thanks for no music during your ride ; - ) I'm riding a 2006 Ninja 500 now so this would be a nice upgrade for this old man. Dad bought me a Kawie 400 triple when I was 14 so I have been trying to get back to 3 for years : - ) Miss my old two-stroke

[@blackhatch46]

This has quite a bit more tq than the R6. Around 20ftlbs more. You need to rev it out more.

[@jeremybeck4101]

I own a 2015 fz09.... I'm 6 foot 200 lbs. ... this beast has more than enough torque for the front wheel to come up in 1st through 4th gear (3rd and 4th need a little help from the clutch) and the front brakes grab like mad. wheelies or stoppies this bike is a stunt machine.... will out do a 600 SS.... and is just a dark horse winner from yamaha.

[@paigntonbeach]

Dude my MT comes up in 2nd and third , you have to get it in the right part of the rev range , its torque is higher than an R6 and power comes in sooner , I can wheelie mine in 4th , to be honest that ride you did was at a slow pace so you cant give a realistic review on the power going behind that cruiser, you need to rev the bike its power is linear up to 10500 theres no point just blipping it when the engine isn't even in the power curve.

[@supervikingbud]

i TESTED THE 2014 FZ09 and the 2015 FZ09 and I weigh about 220 and in the A mode if I gave it gas the front end would go up easily in 1st,2nd,and 3rd.I think because your another 30 pounds thats why its not going north to the sky.If you gave it alot of throttle it would go north to wheelie land.The new cool bike with ABS,Traction Control and a cool color scheme is the XSR900.Same as the FZ09 but it has a higher seat height and the pegs are more forward and it has a retro circular headlight and tail light.I sat on one at the Long Beach convention Center Motorcycle show 11/21/2015.It weighs 430 pounds wet as the FZ09 weighs 414.For me I like the FZ09 or the FJ09.

[@lazer51]

I weigh 270. an have no problem getting the front wheel of my fzo9 off the ground in 2nd gear. Way more torque than my sons gixxer 600.

[@lazer51]

Hubba Yumm What is your fuckin problem ass wipe ?

[@jth_1016]

wheelies in general are for noobs learn to take a corner idiot

[@lazer51]

Were you born a turd , or did you work real hard to become one ? I've been riding for 40 years, who the fuck was talking about cornering you stupid fuck ! You probably don't even have a bike you fucking waste of life..

[@jisezer]

+jth_101 have you never watched tt racing, or gp, or any kind of motorcycle racing? I don't think you even have a bike!

[@RagingBad]

+Hubba Yumm STFU

[@tomfjr3872]

Awesome .... and at Cycle Springs. Glad you got to demo ride the bikes. Perhaps you'll get your next bike soon.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Eh. No hurry. Still love the fjr lol

[@dedelabinouze5110]

1:29 I was too ready to hear "tight invisible seams" lol

[@hill2t]

Stock these are faster than any stock fj 09.....fz09 = 414lbs, fj09 = 462lbs, same gearing, motor and tuning. Every magizine has faster test times on the fz 09....Mine will lift the front in the first three gears under hard acceleration. Clutch ups in third no problem, second it's a wheelie machine, first is only good for about half throttle or your flipping it.

[@GrahamSatterwhite]

So I noticed the color scheme is from 2015. Are you sure this is a 2016? I thought those were supposed to have black forks?

[@nabgee4863]

Its a 15

[@surg23]

You can't really expect it to power wheelie in 2nd when A: you're a heavy guy B: you weren't in the right rpm range C: your posture is over the front wheel. If all those elements were corrected, theoretically that bike should be able to power wheelie in 3rd or even forth. My R1200 power wheelies in 2nd no problem and it's way heavier than the FZ09.

[@Jacks__Garage]

Very good review I'm very excited to get mine. Getting mine spring 16

[@FullThrottleAdventures]

My buddy has this bike, he loves it! Great review, really hit on some good points.

[@nortondlcl]

Is this a good all arounder bike ?

[@Marioalcala]

Which bike do you think it´s better? Bmw 800r or fz09? Nice review tks!

[@Mikeg6283]

good review. I may buy this bike. ironically from this dealer too I live right near them

[@InitialANSR]

really like the detailing review.

[@detroitdizzle5513]

Also there is no traction control just power modes

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Yeah I mis spoke

[@marlon6664]

+TwoWheelObsession www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/november/yamaha-mt-09-2016-update/

[@marlon6664]

+veldargk i think it does

[@marlon6664]

+veldargk have you open the link mate?

[@tommy605]

+rrrider46 North America, FZ model doesn't get all goodies the MT version gets. No TC, no ABS. Just the three modes and somewhat inadequate adjustable suspension for heavier people. I'm 6' tall and 175 lbs, so that's not an issue for me. The ABS for both the 07 and 09 are however.

[@gwwayner]

An aftermarket Sargent seat was the first addition to my 2010 Triumph 675 STR; most stock motorcycle seats just plain suck. Removing most of the throttle cable slack will reduce snatchiness when applying the throttle. The FZ09 engine does deserve a proper sport-bike chassis instead of the 'adventure' bike setup with upright seating and longish soft suspension. It will suffer greatly on high speed bumpy corners; those glass-smooth residential roads are not a proper road test.

[@bwilli3601]

Thank you so much! We are the same size

[@Supaswol]

The fz09 will power wheelie in 2nd gear easy. Put it in A mode.

[@RobertBrumley60]

I'd be nice if you could test the 2016 Suzuki 1250 Bandit ABS, as it's great for us bigger riders and the price is incredibly lower than any in it's class. It reaches 80 ft pounds of torque @ 3.500 rpm. Great reviews and enjoy your channel.

[@EEEBA1]

I thought they don't make the bandit anymore?!

[@RobertBrumley60]

+E.S. BiH They changed the name to GSX 1250 and now for 2016 they changed it back to Bandit 1250 ABS. www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/Bandit%201250S/2016/GSF1250SA.aspx

[@darrendavies7783]

Was your's broken i weigh about the same as you and mine wheelie's in 1st 2nd and 3rd. As for not as torquey as an r6 same question is your's broken?

[@MrWhatahelisdis]

I actually recognize that you're at Cycle Springs in Clearwater!

[@MattRaffel]

this is a good review. thank you

[@flyingcatsofthesalishsea.]

Manuel warns not to move the mode button while you are driveing the bike..you must be stopped to move the power mode...be advised to all trying the fz, fj bikes.

[@hexftw9396]

The turn signals are floppy so they don’t break if you fall on them

[@YaboyCurtis_]

Anyone 6’2 or taller how does it feel to ride this, is the bike too small?

[@bulletben5837]

like your reviews man.any chance of cb1000r review???

[@highcarbvegan190]

Is the suspension stiff or soft ? Yes.

[@johnnnewmex]

What were your impressions of this bike vs the Ducati Hypermotard?

[@sidharville4382]

Is this a fz09 review or a fz vs fj comparison video?

[@UnoBadBadger]

I still would like to test ride one of these one day. but being 5'10 270lbs with no legs. I don't know how that would go lol

[@kkpisa]

Nolan Green I'm 5'10 210 you should be just fine

[@ralphybear57]

I'm really desperate . I need help with this. I have a 2005 Suzuki boulevard c50. I can't get it to run right. I've done everything I can think of,but nothing is running. I have done::: a tune-up flushed and cleaned fuel tank and line. new injectors new battery check throttle position sensor the computer says that there is nothing wrong. but it doesn't run right. the engine rpm's fluctuate up and down. it acts like it's starving for fuel. and it doesn't have enough power to take off I 1st gear. can anyone help me PLEASE?

[@togethertothebottom3952]

no chance of wheelie in 2nd? PFFFFFFFFFFFF

[@kkpisa]

togethertothebottom i just bought this bike, wheelie machine all day long, suspension is not stiff at all either, dunno what this guy's talking about

[@bharathreddy9149]

Gorgeous bike but pretty small dashboard like the Ducati scrambler!

[@ryonaustin4714]

I am 5'11 240lbs and I purchased the 2016 fz09 last summer and it has been one of the most enjoyable and playful motorcycles I have ever rode. You must be extremely inexperienced because this bike is an absolute WHEELIE MACHINE!!!!!! I cannot believe the shade you are throwing on this fantastic road bike. Shame on you... you're giving false information and it's pretty fucked up to be honest.

[@jonnyjo2684]

Does that bike come with a steering damper ? How much is that bike?

[@hassanaquil460]

what a beautiful neighborhood😀

[@Motophonic]

Great review! Been looking at the 2015 or the Speed Triple. So far the FZ-09 has it on price but I am hearing the suspension, fit and finish has nothing on the triple. Since I am not small either, 210 lbs, and I can sometimes ride harder, I like suspension to be a bit more beefy. I can't remember if you have done a review on the triple?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

+Motophonic Not yet but it's on my list

[@Motophonic]

+TwoWheelObsession Rode and reviewed the 2015 FZ-09 and posted a vid yesterday, loved it. Needs stiffer springs if you are going to push it hard in the corners, custom seat and a pipe (maybe a fly screen) but that's about it. Great ride and great value!

[@davidmiatke6758]

+Motophonic get a Speed Triple R it has Ohlins.

[@detroitdizzle5513]

I rode this exact bike yesterday at Cycle Springs! I saw someone doing motovlogs...guess it was you. I liked the bike a lot but had some issues in A mode keeping the bike at a constant speed, how bout you?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

A has a different throttle curve so yes

[@AndrewB416]

+TwoWheelObsession Keep in mind that it's not his bike...and the dealership dude on the Bolt would see/hear him if he had the thing screaming with a wheel in the air in 2nd :P

[@theresonly1truth138]

hi, does the FZ-07 has driving modes? i am talking about the 07 not the 09. thx

[@ndperson1]

no

[@theresonly1truth138]

Jonathan Bauer thx

[@strikeflow1]

250, 6'2.... SUBSCRIBED!.. we're two of a kind bud

[@deanojet2991]

I don't think that's a 2016 model because they don't have the gold color forks, they have black forks.

[@jonathancote1718]

Late comment, but I'm planning to buy one used with 6500km. I'm 6'3 220 lbs. how was your feeling about your size on this bike ? Comfortable for long rides ?

[@YaboyCurtis_]

Did you get an mt09 I have the same question

[@jonathancote1718]

@@YaboyCurtis_ I got mine sinze april 2020. I got my seat padded by a professionnal to make it more comfortable. The bike is powerful enough to bring you speed, fun, agility, bit it's a bit low and short in my opinion. The front of the bike will be very "light" when you run at some high speed and you will have to be slower in tight curves to avoid the wheel "floating" on the road. I'm planning to switch to something like a kawasaki versys 1000 because I love long rides and it's driving position is way more natural for tall riders.

[@everett8322]

eta on fz07 review?

[@bryandiaz1806]

I recently sold my supermoto and am gonna buy this but still want a supermoto ish feel would this be a good bike

[@bend.8012]

+Sergio Diaz I have both and honestly I can tell you that the FZ does not replace my supermoto when I feel like going into a turn as fast as I can. I love my FZ09 but I still cannot stop smiling when I'm on my SM. The problem with the SM is, for me it's only good for under an hour at a time and there is no good cruising speed. Let me put it this way, when I want to go screw off for an hour I will take the SM. If I want to go for a motorcycle ride I will take the FZ.

[@Mr-big-R]

I have to ask this I never ride a bike before I want to have this beast as my first bike could it be for beginners? My height is 174 cm

[@sabinchaulagain99]

+Rashid Ahmed if you are a beginner please try the fz07 rather than the fz09 the power is too much in the fz09

[@browie316]

The 2016 MT-09 gets traction control. Strange the U.S model misses out.

[@BrunoSilva-wy5yh]

price of motorcycle???

[@frenchyxvi1698]

you live in a beautiful town! where is it??

[@davehudson3439]

Any idea why they put on such small gauges, and off to the right?

[@bbx2206]

beats me...

[@meddytheyettie2250]

I wondered what that eco thing was doing (or not doing LOL)

[@rodneylisabutler6966]

If I was a motorcycle dealer I would horsewhip you the way you ride there motorcycles

[@ashokkishor4155]

so good I like

[@krissimon2502]

There is no traction control. Mode B just reduces power. Also it really starts pulling at 7k rpm and there is no way that the fj wheelies better than this bike weighing 60 pounds more with less power

[@lllucky13]

need a screen on that bike

[@imssgmiller]

They either dumb down demo models or you didn't crack on it I can pull the wheel up thur 4th, 1st and 2nd will pull up very very easy and the FZ 09 kills the R6, the new R1 rolls away at 106mph from the FZ 09 but as I own a 2016 and if you try to run the RPMs on this bike like a Supersport I promise they won't touch you till you lean over at 130mph.

[@chrismartin500]

Do a review on the Super Tenere!!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Did.

[@getatmehbro]

Dude idk my FZ 09 has so much torque like... rip your arms off torque... Super easy to get up in first and 2nd. Havent really tried 3rd, but im sure it would be just as easy.

[@fastfz0976]

Sweet review. Enjoyed it. I have an aftermarket seat pad that addresses the seat issue you mentioned. I have a 6,000 mile review on my channel and discuss the seat in detail. Keep up the great content.

[@bustedhonda]

What Kind Of Camera Is That?!?! It's Amazing!@!@!

[@bbx2206]

2:35...hahaha made me laugh

[@salam1989]

Bad things about this bike: -Small tank (14 L) -Poor fuel consumption -Poor suspension I would go for the Yamaha Fz1 :)

[@JustWill22]

Doesn’t wheelie in 2nd ha

[@gnarly441]

I hate that digital gauge

[@kdq8965]

"What is this DICKHEAD doing," he said Lol :))

[@xwheelies8649]

LOL doesn't wheelie in second mine does that piece of pissed and can even do power it up in third

[@ebuff57]

I see they still use those ugly yellow front shocks

[@warmpankake962]

Not enough torque in second😂. Rev it up more and that bitch will stand up without a problem.

[@BrianMcCann421]

Come on, open that throttle properly and keep it open, the front will soon come up. Good review however!

[@Kartyman550]

lol snatch instead of snap

[@ThePery123]

lol he rides bikes for performance?

[@drummerdrummer]

Any 5'8" FZ-09 riders out there?

[@LecLuthor]

+Dan Nickleford yes sir, im 5 foot 7 and i am very confident riding it

[@drummerdrummer]

+Alec Harpin thanks for the reply Alec! I sat on a FZ-09 at the bike show yesterday. What a beautiful machine :)

[@anilmohan9371]

Dan Nickleford iam 5 foot 7 and i own an triumph tripple 765r and i enjoy riding it no problems

[@isaacriezebos5819]

Lmao, fz09 will wheelie in 3rd easy. Use the rmps

[@UnkyGrey]

is it compulsary to build ugly bikes .....they are all trying their hardest to build the best motors with the ugliest attachments

[@rusanescutraian]

ugly bike