2020 Yamaha MT09 | Honest Review

An honest review of the 2020 Yamaha MT-09 through the streets and highways of Simi Valley, California. If you enjoyed this video please help support the channel by sharing it on Facebook and Twitter. It helps me tremendously and I appreciate your support. Cheers!
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[@JK-tu1xx]

When I was considering buying my next bike I looked at the street triple 675 and the MT-09 because they're relatively the same price on the used markets right now, one of the biggest gripes I had with the MT-09 is the front end felt floaty and the higher gearing was super lazy. When I popped on the 675 I immediately felt a sharper steering feel and much more confident on the bike as I knew exactly where the wheel was and on the MT-09 I didn't get that feeling. The 675 walks away in 6th gear from this bike at 70mph when both are pinned, it's like Yamaha put a gas mileage gear for 6th and it's super odd for a naked sport bike to have a gear for better gas mileage. It reminded me of a C6 Z06 corvette trans where 5th gets you 20 mpg and 6th gets you 35 lol.

[@hubert1142]

that is an apt decription of those two bikes, aye

[@FancyAnimal]

675 is a great bike. Ergonomics and controls are faultless, and handling is solid. Daytona is timeless as well. MT-09 is a basic motorcycle with good reliability, that also happens to be a great wheelie trainer.

[@Chumbucketsecret]

Tune & steering dampener will do you good but it’s ok the bike isn’t for everyone, personally I think these two are two bikes in totally different categories

[@JK-tu1xx]

@Lonzo Go out and find a street triple get on the highway hold 70 mph and have both gas it, the street triple walks away. It's not about power it's about gearing, the MT-09 has a super long 6th gear for utterly no reason.

[@FancyAnimal]

J K agreed

[@jccrack86]

Very glad Bill Burr decided to do motorcycle reviews.

[@IndianaGeologist]

I completely agree lmao

[@Gixxer2247]

I just learned who this is hahahaha

[@j3xy342]

Lol

[@Gorlami90]

“Tank slappa”

[@magruderable]

I think that is the best bike review I have ever seen. Very specific descriptions of all the good and bad.

[@-DC-]

As infrequently as you upload you Sir are a absolute favourite 👍

[@FancyAnimal]

D C I’m sending you a snickers.

[@PabloConcrete]

Woohoo The Animal is back! Thanks for the video!

[@FancyAnimal]

czerwiec04 I’m not on a ventilator. There’s something to get excited about. Peace captain.

[@mihaibadea2444]

You have absolutely awesome content, dude. Keep on posting

[@llerradish]

I think Fancy Animal could have a bright future in bike reviews, good job.

[@BillyBob-qu3kc]

love your videos, good review.

[@hubert1142]

Good review! Had one, sold it last year after 16000km and got myself 2019 mt10 (21000km so far). Both great bikes, but the mt10 just fits me perfectly - a lot better for longer rides, more power, stiffer suspension, better ergonomics etc. Oh and sweet music!

[@FancyAnimal]

Hubert Rode an MT10 for the first time in November at the Long Beach show. Great all around bike and best sounding motor on the market. If I was in the market for a 1000cc standard it would be a toss-up between the MT10, FTR 1200, and 1290 SuperDuke. Tuono 1100 felt unfinished and boggy.

[@hubert1142]

@@FancyAnimal all great bikes. I was deciding between Tuono and MT10. Tuono is a bit more sporty(less comfy), a bit more expensive to maintain, the front mask looks a slightly dated, lacks LEDs, fuel gauge and there's reliability concerns - probably not entirely justified, but I still prefer peace of mind Yamaha provides. I haven't ridden the Indian(not many dealers in EU), Duke would probably be my second choice.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Nice to see you back! 🐹

[@manardh7387]

MORE TESTS - please. Great insight into real world riding.

[@vintagetintrader1062]

Best KZbin clip entry ever ;)

[@gtomanac]

That intro is legend.

[@Rubeneides246]

Please upload more I love your content.

[@SergeyVikultsev]

Nice video! What camera and microphone do you use for recording?

[@TimeTravelMD]

It's a very detailed and well put together video. Great job 👍. Subscribed Could you please do a video on Speed Triple 765RS as a comparison to MT-09... Also Tracer 900 if possible!!!

[@FancyAnimal]

Will do!

[@DestabilizeinHD]

I love my MT09 but I had to adjust the suspension to hard tension because I could not take turns quickly due to the abortion of the bumps. I also want a steering damper because it will become bouncy above 85 mph. I learned if you pull down harder on the handles its a little better. And after a long ride and winds @ 10mph or above you are tired so a front cowl or windscreen is recommended if you plan to tour the bike. Otherwise he touched over everything and I couldn't agree more. This is a Fantastic bike! I moved from a ninja 300 to a 2018 MT09.

[@baykkarl9541]

Man you have the best intro ever

[@itsabluemoon]

Can you mount phone in a mt 09 with wind and all would it not fall out if not what you guys use to mount it in

[@fireice1997]

I enjoy my xsr900 and triumph tiger 800 way more than both of my old s1000rr’s. As a beginner ridder you just want to make your way to the fast boy bikes but after a while you end up downgrading and it’s more fun. I wish someone told me that when I started riding instead of getting 11 bikes deep lol.

[@biggareid]

best video intro of all time on youtube!!!

[@Squids_Vlogs]

You do really good reviews

[@movem1]

Super helpful, hope you review MT10 🤞

[@FancyAnimal]

Coming soon. MT07 next.

[@eranktz]

As usual, solid review and professional editing.

[@goutvols103]

Thanks for your honest review. Are you staying safe and out of trouble in Cali?

[@FancyAnimal]

goutvols103 ya but debating leaving. The cost of housing right now is stupid on steroids. Cheers!

[@Infinitiivinen]

Thank you! Thats what I needed to know. Highway power on top gears. So not mt09 to me.

[@nadunwijesinghe965]

The Mt09 has the power of a 3cyl torque of a 2 cyl smoothness of a 4cyl. One of my favourites

[@navadeepy]

Which one do you think is the best naked bike?

[@Marco-ol6ms]

Dude I need your advice I’m a beginner I like the mt03 but I don’t like how it’s sounds Bcs it’s 2 cylinders ofc.. and I’m interested into the mt09 since there is no much difference of the weight . Do u think it’s would be bad for me to buy the mt09 ? And another question please does it feel the same on the seat is it low like the mt03 ? Thanks 🙏

[@mr.hansen5195]

I have owned an MT-09 for 3 years by now, the last 2,5 years a remapped SP-version. I will definitely NOT recommend the MT-09 as a beginner's bike, it's simply too powerful. As a beginner it is more important that you feel confident so that you can and will learn a lot (do courses, do practice a lot in closed areas/parking lots). Therefore I will not recommend anything bigger than the MT-07, and actually it could well be that e.g. the KTM 390 Duke would be a better choice. But most important for your purchase is that you have good sitting position on the bike so that you can feel confident when driving. Best of luck in your choice making, enjoy and ride safe.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

I have owned 25 motorcycles most of them with 150hp+ the mt09 is one of my favorites , i had it flashed after a fitting a full exhaust it hikes its very fast 0-100 and thats fine with me i dont need top end anymore , i love the torque at lower speeds

[@FancyAnimal]

warren seiboth you haven’t ridden a 1290 Superduke because you wouldn’t be riding an MT09 there chief.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

@@FancyAnimal ha ha your right but i cant afford one its 28 thousand dollars in Australia/ thanks for replying

[@FancyAnimal]

warren seiboth Crikey! That’s more than a Vauxhaul Maloo

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If you can, get a demo on the 3rd gen of this bike, or the XSR version. It's a significant improvement in all fronts.

[@baseline_hitchshalhoub2686]

The MT09 has a spectacular CP3 engine!

[@ridehead8771]

This or CB650r in full throttle race which wins?

[@allmotors2248]

How can I contact for cooperation?

[@rsv4pilot114]

First review of the MT09 that sounded so negative. But hey, glad to hear your opinion as well. One question, why can't you buy and after market exhaust in CA? What happens if you do? Does no one in CA buy them? Most people just run stock exhausts? I guess I will never live in CA. Duly noted!!!

[@FancyAnimal]

L Las3435 any dealer caught selling or installing aftermarket exhaust faces up to 500,000 fine. Same for web stores...can’t ship to CA. Most people drive to Nevada to buy or go eBay. Police don’t really seem to care if you have them....as everyone does. Every car and bike is modified here. Ducati shop in San Fran got caught....$500k fine.

[@rsv4pilot114]

@@FancyAnimal holy crap! Note to self....Don't move to CA. That's just insane.

[@adamknight2623]

I bought a 2020 MT-09 3 moths ago.My last bike was a 14' gsxr600. I love the MT-09. It is slower than the 600. It tops out at 132 but you can do that at 9k rpm's in 5th. So it definitely has more in it. The lack of high speed is made up for by the low end grunt. Which every day driving is so much more fun. I always felt tense on the 600 where the MT09 is relaxing and enjoyable.

[@FancyAnimal]

Adam Knight we went through about 20 years where people overlooked standard motorcycles in favor of sport bikes. Now we’re back to standards for their practicality. As for your 600 being faster, on tight twisty canyon roads those 600s don’t stand a chance against the mt09. Cheers!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

ECU flash fixes the speed limiter. Also, ECU limits throttle application in most gears. You can twist the grip to the stops and the computer is only going to do what the throttle map percentages say it can do.

[@sovavaso7460]

I have this bike for almost 3 years, if you are telling that it is lazy ( in any gear ) you are laying...Simply it is not true. Regarding vibrations you are right, but it is 3 cylinder engine...

[@maverick6053]

Agreed. I have the MT09 for 1 month... It's far from lazy on the highway. Obviously 6th gear at 65 mph isn't the best....

[@weili5716]

You gotta understand that he comes from a Panigale 1199...

[@everydaymaverick2166]

Lysistrata Wilbur yeah anything would feel lazy next to those torque monsters.

[@FancyAnimal]

At 65mph in 6th gear the MT09 sits in the inflection / minima of the dip in the torque curve. Same with 5th gear since the reductions are so close. The MT07 on the other hand sits just ahead of the dip in its torque curve at 65 with a shorter reduction which is why its 6th gear passing is better with 40 less peak hp. The FTR1200, MT10, KTM 890, Monster 821, RS900, Indian Scout, Scout 60, and 675 Street Triple to name a few are bikes I’ve ridden that are much better highway bikes with similar power save for the MT10. They’re all more money which is why the MT09 is a good value. For me, if I’m a Yamaha loyalist I’d rather pay a bit more for the MT10 and have a much more capable bike that’s just as wheelie happy:

[@DearMajesty]

@@FancyAnimal Couldn't agree any more! Personally, I'd much rather have an XSR700 as they are exceptionally wheelie happy and handle really well. For some reason feels better than the MT07 to me. Suspension is also actually quite decent for 8/10th's riding and general hooligan riding

[@trivium2590]

You should do a review on the KTM 1290r.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Good review. When I rode it, I didnt feel the vibes, apart from that I agree on what you mentioned.

[@infinion3]

yamaha, can you please use this motor and make a Adventure/ Dualspot type bike?similat to the T7, but with all the goodies, 80% street 20% offroad tires. Somthing that can compete with the Africa twin or the future little affrica twin in the works. Basically, a T7 but with more HP, cruise, heated grips, adventure capable

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

There would be no point as it would be heaver and more expensive. there's the Tiger 900 to fill that spot.

[@shannonchurchill4556]

I have the 2014 which had horribly twitchy throttle with the old “Standard/A/B mode” mapping. I have read many reviews which lead me to believe Yamaha went too far with the traction control and mapping to tame the throttle response on subsequent models. The ECU was reflashed on mine by the dealer to the 2015 spec, then I added a K&N air filter, Akrapović and Power Commander. There is no way you could ride my bike and claim that the motor is “sleepy” at freeway speed.

[@rickardkullander4853]

Good review! but why didnt u talk about the quick shift as The bike has? i just bought an mt 09 2020. its my first bike, so i cant compare with other ones (yet)

[@SuperSportbikefan]

Hello Rickard, I am also thinking of getting the mt 09 as my first bike. How are you doing curently and was it too intimidating to you and hard to drive?

[@heir__]

Were you in A or B mode for the throttle? Because B (I believe) is more "sleepy", A people complain that it's twitchy and a bit scary.

[@FancyAnimal]

Heir I was in Mode A with traction control on 1. I’m used to riding an 1199 Panigale which has a very aggressive throttle, so MT seemed fine.

[@mr.hansen5195]

@@FancyAnimal No. You started out in TRC-1, but you somehow changed it to TRC-2 during your ride. It shows on the screen. That actually explains the lack of acceleration you experienced, since in TRC-1 the MT-09 is way more dynamic and direct feeling than in TRC-2. How do I know is? I have had two MT-09's during the past 3 years, doing 25.000 km in total.

[@FancyAnimal]

Mr. Hansen. The highway pulls were in A-1. The bike suffers from tall gearing combined with a saddle in the torque curve at highway speeds which neuters top gear passing. It isn’t a 1290 SuperDuke. It’s a 115 ish hp budget cruiser that rides like a budget cruiser. There’s a lot of value in the bike, but it’s not a great handling powerhouse.

[@mr.hansen5195]

@@FancyAnimal Well, maybe parts of your highway tour was in TRC-1, but definitely not all off it. It shows in the video. I think you owe yourself - and your followers in here - a retour 😉 BTW. I most centainly hope that the Duke 1290 is faster, at that much higher price point it ought to be.

[@mr.hansen5195]

@@FancyAnimal I just double checked your video: At least from 03:21 in the video you are driving in TRC-2. This is were you make the first stop in traffic, i.e. before you go into the highway. So the whole highway section you are driving in A2, not A1. A2 is significantly lagging in throttle response compared to A1, which, at least to some extend, explains your experience, that neither I, nor the other MT-09 owners in here could understand. But yes, you are right about the tilting of the seat, it takes some time getting used to before you find your optimum driver position. To me it works to bend the arms a bit and relax in the shoulders and arms, and bend a little forward with a strait upper body (I am 6'2"). As for the tiny LCD, well, to me it doesn't matter. You quickly learn to read the rpm's from the bar size. And the speed is printed in large figures, so that's okay. All the other stuff is for me uninteresting, when driving. I prefer to concentrate on the road and the traffic 😉

[@Satyr910]

I've had my MT-09 for 3 years now. Unless Yamaha have drastically changed something with the 2020 Model, i'm going to have to disagree with you on the pulling power front. I can't think of a time that i've had any issues passing in any gear - if you're at the appropriate speed for the gear that is.

[@svani1313]

agreed. even on track, only thing faster out of a corner was 1000cc bikes. none of the 600s that I have encountered, could pull away even by an inch further throttles pinned

[@mr.hansen5195]

He is riding in TRC-2, which gives a lag in acceleration compared to TRC-1, that's the explanation.

[@datdang5042]

look great. Where is this place ?

[@FancyAnimal]

Dat Dang Simi Valley, CA. Cheapest gas in the state....only 1.8x what you pay. 🤪

[@robdefire4747]

I would suggest some MSF classes.

[@kuroryu1638]

12:38 the grey shirt guy is breaking the sound barrier

[@stinkyllama]

I don't know but the MT-09 has a strong pull on any low , mid and even high RPM so I don't know why are you complaining about the passing capability of the bike on 70. So you want a full throttle for half a second and you'll pass a car that's also running 70? Also try turning off traction control next time and you'll see what I mean :)

[@markbaum9615]

Definitely....that traction control needs disabled....permanently.. He didn't give an honest review

[@RichL123]

The fact that you can’t get any feeing of power in 5th or 6th gear on the highway is sad

[@RichL123]

Lonzo by push it to full capacity do you mean twist the throttle? Because it’s pretty easy to ride a motorcycle flat out lmfao. Dumbed-down R1??? It has a fraction of the horsepower

[@RichL123]

Lonzo you have zero credibility with that bullshit statement lmfao. It has 114 HP compared to 200 on the R1. It’s nothing like an R1. Wind?? Are you seriously claiming wind is going to make a bike feel slow? No, the slow bike will make the bike seem slow.

[@markbaum9615]

@Lonzo ....wrong.. the mt10 is the dumbed down r1 motor...inline 4 The mt09 has an inline triple ....it is fast from 0 to 100....its a great budget bike designed for low rpm torque ...thus, a quite capable wheelie machine..not a highway shredder

[@michaelhayward7572]

Have you not ridden the XSR version of this and the MT07. Different styling, riding position, and... tada... a prettier round clock.

[@FancyAnimal]

Yes...they’re in the background of the video. Good bike on a budget. I’d spend a little more and get the FTR1200...you’ll quickly forget about the XSR.

[@tomquinn607]

I agree about the LCD instruments. I ride by my tach and the MT 09 display is bad enough to keep me from buying the bike.

[@adams7738]

Mate! I think you’ve had one of the cylinder off if you call it lazy or you got different bike in the US than what we have in Europe ( partly true; no quick shifter and different blinker/lp holder).😉☺️

[@FancyAnimal]

Adam S “it’s not a purse. it’s European!”

[@lauren8922]

Are you going to review the Mt07?

[@FancyAnimal]

Lauren what do I look like Michael Neeves?! 😂

[@lauren8922]

Fancy Animal we wouldn’t know would we, we don’t see your face 🤣 you should though.... I want to know if I should go to an MT09 or mt07 from the ktm 390

[@FancyAnimal]

Lauren you should ride them both. I have an mt07 review in the works. Personally I think the SV650 is a better bike than the mt07....more grunt. MT09 is a physically larger bike so fit is also a factor. In fact, ride all 3!

[@rectly]

You put traction control on 2 dude

[@grumpyyyrider]

7:36 freakin’ love system dynamics 🙄🙄🙄

[@FancyAnimal]

Bac Tran who doesn’t 🤓

[@333tri3]

Stay safe brother

[@FancyAnimal]

333 DrgstrRR same to you chief.

[@Chriswillrise]

this dude is insane lolzzz

[@rockyp3917]

That intro was the best 😂😂😂😂

[@AJG76]

It’s all perspective though isn’t it ? As a new rider ( U.K. ) although 20 years driving cars, I’ve just bought a Ninja 400, which feels super quick for me , so I imagine this would be ridiculous , but if you’re coming from a Panigale then not so much. It’s hard to tell from a new rider perspective from these reviews without actually trying them yourself. Nice job tho ;)

[@FancyAnimal]

The MT07 has equivalent top gear acceleration at 60mph than an MT09....watch the review. Has nothing to do with my adaptation to acceleration. Has everything to do with the MT09 having a tall 5th and 6th gear for emissions which impedes forward motion in the highway. BTW, if a 400 feels super quick you might want an upgrade from your Renault Twingo 🤣

[@ulyssespollard6128]

I hooked 1 up last Wednesday and rode pro motocross in my younger days. I'm at my H.S. weight of 160 lbs. Any gear on the freeway I have plenty if juice together around whatever I need. Perhaps you need to lay off the extra cheeseburgers. This bike is a screamer.

[@FancyAnimal]

Ulysses Pollard ya had a few free demo hotdogs and burgers that day. Bike could use some special sauce for highway pulls.

[@socialising6037]

Getting rid of my 350 dirt bike stuck between mt07 and mt09

[@FancyAnimal]

Can’t go wrong with either, but I think the 2021 FTR is a huge leap forward…wheelie control, up and down quick shifter, cornering ABS, new color dash. It’s so much more bike than the MT07 for not much more money. Test ride the new MT09 and FTR1200 R just for the fun of it.

[@noaddiction3194]

还是765好d

[@SavageSpartan-]

All I heard after 10 minutes during this review was, nuts, balls and dash. Either you were wearing skinny jeans or you need a Scrotal Rejuvenation. Good review though.

[@provessorkayoss9089]

I recognize the New England cynicism

[@ericwilliams626]

It's north of Los Angeles, If it were west it would be in the ocean.

[@FancyAnimal]

Los Angeles city hall to Simi Valley town hall is 20 degrees from the horizontal due west. 75% of the miles traveled are west. This means west, not north. North of LA Is Palmdale.

[@MrRGM10]

Sold mine after a 4k km couldnt live with the suspension it definitely sucks dont wanna spend ohlins bike would become more expensive unpractical.if you live in country where bad roads everywhere this not good. And throttle is twitchy. Triple sound is nice but not enough for me to keep the bike anyway sound will get old. Brakes are fine amd engine is smooth. PS. Engine brake is strong its either you love it or hate it. Most irritati g bout the bike water goes at the back of my jacket coz tail is too short No fix! Bad for touring and low clearance prone to crack the crankcase

[@FancyAnimal]

ST thanks for your input

[@FancyAnimal]

Thanks for your input.

[@Braselton21]

The dash makes no sense 0_o The MT07 even has nice big lit screen. I don't get why this bike is getting more expensive if it hasn't changed :/ *I def want one though* :D

[@simonfranco2917]

I think hes just hating on a 9k bike.

[@sids8065]

I have a 2019 mt09. It's just fine. I honestly don't look at the rpm's much. I can hear it in the engine. Hence the size of the display is inconsequential when reviewing an otherwise great bike

[@BodyRocker9]

Sid A They’re sweet bikes that’s for sure

[@santiagocardenas4699]

Im sorry man but that bike can hit a 100 in like 2nd gear, it definitely has the passing power

[@svani1313]

miles per hour? at least on mine, 2018, with stock gearing, 1st ends at 65, 2nd at 85, 3rd at 105, 4th at 125

[@FancyAnimal]

Vatto Chkhvimiani he was right to preface with being sorry. The concept of top gear 65mph passing is lost on most it seems.

[@Calgar-xi7ph]

Yeah downshift 4 gears and pass someone Fancy! 😂

[@FancyAnimal]

Calgar2327 might need to go down 5.

[@mr.hansen5195]

@@FancyAnimal Or you could just swap to TCS-1, which is quite a bit more agile than TCS-2 which you were riding in during nearly the whole tour, including the highway section..

[@supertreme5559]

you dont need to have the max acceleration to pass people on the highway lol. you can just cruise on 6th gear and then roll on the throttle. no need to go from 70-90 in 2sec

[@FancyAnimal]

Spoken like someone who’s too new to riding to find themselves in the midst of lane switching only to find a truck barreling down at 80mph who just warped into your lane. No time to correct or downshift. It’s WOT in 6th or die. On an MT09 you’re bug splat. One of the many reasons top gear acceleration is an essential metric for any credible road test publication. It’s a good bike with bad top gear acceleration. No bike is perfect.

[@TheGamersRace]

People riding in 6th in low rpm expecting this bike to pull on the highway, no, no no no, rpm need to be high boy, its hp range. Torque won't help you on the highway, of course you need to be in the HP range. You can can keep up with and match a 600 on the highway with this. Stock youre getting 115hp, thats 600 territory, and its pretty light. Bike is definitely made for mountain riding or city riding though. Had a liter bike, sold it for an mt09. But yeah that g*d d*mn seat had to go, got me a corbin. Front suspension I see no need to upgrade (2017+ model) the back is a bit soft, but I didnt set it to be 100% stiff either. Wobble is there, especially since it power wheelies in first and second. 45mph+ wobble goes away for me. Front lights are good, people can stfu about the headlight sucking, its fine. Its a hypernaked streetfighter ofc there's wind dont be dumb. Inline triple is deeper than an inline 4 and higher than a inline twin. Stock exhaust sounds good, audible but not quite as loud as most may want it. Its loud enough for you to not hurt your ears, clearly hear the motor when getting on it, and you can still hear the gearbox whir when youre riding, almost like a turbo. I will be going for aftermarket but if you just want the sound to be good, its very fair when getting on it, not much there just cruising though.

[@FancyAnimal]

Top gear acceleration is a standard metric to determine a bike’s rate of response for emergency situations where the time to downshift is not possible. Unlike other bikes in its class, the MT09 engine output sits at the minima of the saddle in the power curve at 65mph in a top gear with a very tall reduction. Bad. The 5th gear reduction is so close to 6th, that downshifting into 4th is required to move past the torque inflection for any passing power. This is just bad engineering where emissions were controlled via the transmission rather than by reworking the engine. As for HP vs torque, they are not separable quantities. Power is mechanical work (force x distance) per unit time, with Torque being rotational work. Therefore HP is the amount of torque applied per unit time, calculated by applying the definite integral as a functional of time (rpm). If a Torque equal to 33,000 ft x lb is applied over 1 minute, you have 1 HP. All engines have increasing torque or rpm with increasing rpm, so therefore power is always increasing. A Properly designed powertrain will have good torque with a short enough reduction to provide ample power (quick passing)....MT09 does not.

[@uncledanitv]

Honest video .stress on my nuts lmao.

[@benstich3616]

its confusing when everyone says how the 9 is stupid fast and you will die on it. but the 7 is slow and you will get bored of it

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

There somthing to do with a exhaust and flashing ecu. If u don't do that its bullsht apperntly

[@niramserdna]

Great job, thank you. This is the SP model. The display is horrible to me, it seems bought by Aliexpress, in this regard Yamaha has not learned anything from the display of BMW, Honda Africa Twin or KTM. Although there will be people who like it !!! Naming the driving modes 1, 2 and 3 is a bit childish, in addition to missing at least one more mode. Nor do I like anything (in the normal model) the brake fluid deposit on the handlebar since it could be integrated as in this SP model. Looking at the handlebar with that deposit, it seems that a cup holder for the soda can or coffee is missing on the other side of the handlebar. These are the things I like the least, otherwise it seems like a great bike.

[@FancyAnimal]

The all new 2021 MT09 seems like a complete package. Nice big color display, up-down quick shift, IMU, wheelie control, good suspension. I’m looking forward to a test ride. Cheers!

[@shiishaschrist2899]

Engine breaks at 1000m

[@Battousaithebootyslayer]

Ecu flas will fix 5th and 6th gear

[@josueruiz3923]

dude you need glasses the dash on the mt09 is literally perfect and no passing power? I hope that was a joke

[@FancyAnimal]

Josue Ruiz the dash is a micro turd, and yes the bike has no “top gear” passing power at highway speed. Eh-Wahhhhhhh

[@joemfahey]

@@FancyAnimal you've had s few people on here with this bike tell you that it was in the wrong mode. Gonna comment on that or ignore it?

[@FancyAnimal]

Joseph Fahey yes...response is in the comments...look at the dash. Mode A, TC 1. I varied these settings throughout the ride to no avail. FTR1200, 890 Duke, 675/765 Street Triple, Monster 821, BMW S1000R, Kawa 900 RS offer better highway performance...better performance in general...they’re all more money.

[@AntiPattern328]

They are pretty nice bikes for the price but my 2023 Indian FTR 1200 will big brother this thing all day and all conditions... Of course you also have to spend a bit more for the Indian...

[@FancyAnimal]

FTR is one of my all time favorites and grossly under-appreciated.

[@nopeISdope96]

You remind me of bill burr.

[@FancyAnimal]

visitamas that’s because I am bill burr.

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

@@FancyAnimal lol

[@juliobarrientos9056]

Sounds like he weighs about a Buck 25 ...

[@axebeard7677]

"shearing my ball sack", ive heard enough. this bike is not for me lol

[@justinjenkins3305]

Yeah go hop on an R3 loser this bike ain’t for the weak

[@ridehead8771]

Z900 is better, but the 09 looks awesome.

[@mr.hansen5195]

The Z900 is a dull donkey to drive: predictable like hell, but without any heart and soul. The MT-09 in that camparison is a full-blooded stallion, that needs your attention - if you provide that attention, it gives you remarkably funny and wholeheartedly driver experiences. It's such a thrill on the MT-09!

[@mr.hansen5195]

@@gbner9991 Of course I have tried the Z900, otherwise I would not have written like I did: This was my experience. The Z900 is a very predictable machine with a slick throttle response, way more slicker than the MT-09. But also quite dull to ride, sorry, which was the reason for I didn't purchase the Z900 instead - but this is of course my subjective opinion. It's correct that that the suspension on the MT-09 used to be bad, but it changed to the better in the 2017-version, and even further in 2018 inplementing the Öhlin suspension on the SP-version (which I have). Also, the rider position felt way too low (at 6'2"), so the Z900 was not really an option to me.

[@commando06824]

Who doesn’t downshift on the freeway when you wanna take off? Wtf

[@FancyAnimal]

Alex Taylor Every bike publication. It’s called top gear passing and it’s a metric the MT09 can’t pass. Eh-wahhhhhHHHH

[@lickmysweaty]

Lmfao this dude has no idea what he’s talking about. The MT09 is a beast

[@RichL123]

It’s a cheap piece of shit lol

[@keithlietzau3542]

@@RichL123 Your mom is a cheap piece of shit

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

@@keithlietzau3542 yea ! Fuhk u rich!!!

[@alecv3755]

You my sir are correct owned 2020 for 4 months now

[@CHuzz7777]

It’s an odd bike but I guess the price does redeem it quite a lot. Every frickin bike seat shears away at my balls though!

[@FancyAnimal]

C Huzz it’s a factory seat conspiracy. They must consult urologists to design the worst seat for the human male sack.

[@ikra]

The only thing I took note is the amount of people Lane hogging in America. Wtf, everybody's everywhere

[@FancyAnimal]

ikra you should see Los Angeles proper. If people could run over you and get away with it, they wouldn’t blink an eye. California is a rental car. Cheers!

[@ikra]

@@FancyAnimal funnily enough I was in san Fran last year, I drove there and thought it can't surely go nuttier than this. Then we drove to LA.... Jeebus

[@Bahle_Gaji]

This is the only girl I'd simp for. Oh my god you don't know infatuation like this 😂

[@FancyAnimal]

bahle gaji 🤓

[@MrFurley69]

Tank SLAPPA lol

[@tjleary]

Dude, I’ve put 20k miles on one of these and you simply don’t know wtf you’re talking about, this bike is an absolute monster whether it’s on highway, twisties or street.

[@FancyAnimal]

TJ Leary go ride a 1290 Super Duke and realize you’re a newb.

[@patrickflynn7607]

Won't have what I want

[@seniorrider9337]

That taillight thing hanging off the back of the bike is the downright ugliest appendage I have ever seen! These newer bikes are some of the less pleasing to the eye I have ever looked at. The rider placement is like an after thought, sitting on top of the bike like a frog on a log.

[@FancyAnimal]

senior rider I think a market study was used to get the Transformers movie generation interested in these bikes....hence the styling motif. PS Have you ever tried ants on a log? Pretty tasty.

[@alecv3755]

Owned mine for 6 months now 2020, if you believe anything he says on the highway or in the video, go watch another one

[@RogueWorks.]

Yeah I've seen other people just pull so hard on the highway

[@Holydiver7019]

Those engines you have to keep them above 6000 rpm for fast passing, this is normal, even the faster bikes, 1000cc are only fast above 6000rpm.

[@FancyAnimal]

Holydiver7019 FTR1200, 675 Speed Triple, 890 Duke, 821 Monster, RS900, MT10..even the MT07 do not have this problem. The culprit is emissions vs improper engineering.

[@sheldonnelson1887]

Welcome back man! re the MT09: that dash looks completely useless, do the engineers designing this thing ever ride it on the street? And the styling...ugh, looks like a bunch of Japanese 5th graders got together to come up with the ugliest anime theme they could think of. Love the triple sound though.

[@FancyAnimal]

Sheldon Nelson Dash reminds me of a stud-finder from an 80s hardware store. They put a lot of engineering content into the mechanicals and had no budget left for electronics and lighting.

[@MyFlexinIsAProblem]

The 2020 MT03 has a way better display. Wtf?

[@lelecpat]

here 4 0:18

[@dualtrondreamteam6811]

All the clueless Mt09 owners defending it 😂🤣😂🤣

[@mrtobiasreiper4714]

The display of this bike is shitty.

[@brandonclayton7771]

Lmao not a highway bike? You're in 4th gear at 65mph lol you should be in 2nd or 3rd

[@FancyAnimal]

Brandon Clayton thanks for making my point. The bike has no 5th and 6th passing performance at highway speeds unless you drop 4 gears, which makes it a bad highway bike. I can put a z400 in 2nd gear and get decent passing power...or I can leave an SV650 in 6th gear and pass effortlessly.

[@brandonclayton7771]

@@FancyAnimal if thats your point then you don't really have one. The higher gears on this bike are meant for higher speeds. Thanks for the review anyways though

[@FancyAnimal]

Brandon Clayton top gear passing power is a basic engineering performance metric ...read any noteworthy automotive or motorcycle publication. MT09 engine has a flat spot in the torque curve at legal highway cruising speeds and performs poorly in top gears, unlike many bikes in its class. Its ok to have an opinion and be oppositional, but the facts are the facts. Maybe a tune would fix this.

[@brandonclayton7771]

@@FancyAnimal makes sense. For sure the top gear is very lacking until you get to much higher speeds. I personally like it the way it is for that reason (removing the speed limiter will let you top out over 160mph).

[@MrRGM10]

I agree with fancy animal mt09 weak at high speed. Even duke 790 faster . I got my ass whoopp! Mt09 a demon at lower gears