2020 Yamaha MT09 REVIEW - OVERRATED? | CycleCruza

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[@abde4645]

The on off and delay thingy can easily be fixed by a tune

[@strudelNL]

I Really Like Your Honesty when reviewing a bike @CycleCruza!! Great Job! Now i really wished you would have picked the kawa Z900 as i am so curious on what you're opinion and review off that bike would have been and what could be improved.. Hope you'll be able to review one in the future maybe from a testride or something.

[@asantelucas931]

I think you should have got the MT-10, you would have been way happier. More power, better style, better ride all together

[@emilykellaway6651]

A'Sante Lucas thats a very thirsty bike

[@12bravo51]

WHY DID U GET THAT SHIT ANYWAY ?? U shoulda got the MT10

[@martincornish3179]

Something tells me this bike won't be around for long.

[@jimmansi1187]

Martin Cornish I agree, seems like he was disappointed & didn’t really like it, very bland bike, I think the FZ 07 would be more fun on the street. I was hoping for the 07

[@Veldrade]

@@jimmansi1187 The mt07 is less powerful and less torquy, so it would have been worse

[@RedEmpire36]

He has a yz450f supermoto, the FZ07 is worse in every category and is smaller as well.

[@jayman2261]

@@jimmansi1187 What about an MT10?????

[@jimmansi1187]

William Marshall I love that Supermoto but wasn’t aware that the 07 is worse, all reviews I’ve seen have been good, just doesn’t seem his first was good, he seemed disappointed

[@jimmyboyjbh9334]

Seem to be complaining about the bike a lot I don’t think this was a good choice for u

[@akaLordMelkor]

Agreed lol, If it's not a 1000 he's shitting on it. A review is a review I guess. Might wanna stick to the kiddie dirt bikes instead.

[@liksombara822]

Its a good review, i had a test ride on the 09 as well and didnt like it at all. Its not for everyone so..

[@warrenseiboth3466]

@@liksombara822 same with me i dont like the hayabusa , ugly and uncomfortable

[@briandetrick2688]

@@liksombara822 nothing kiddo about dirt bikes

[@fluffybunnyz]

SUPER 10 - why downgrade ? :). Lol MT-09 is a better over all choice imho. I bought a 2020 09 over the 10. Most that own a 10 agree the 09 is almost better than the 10. He’s gonna fall in in love with the power of that bike once he gets exhaust. It’s hooligan bike torque master... not a cruiser.

[@TwisterMa]

You know that you can test ride bikes before purchasing at the dealership?

[@TehJigzoh]

Pretty hard now cause of covid lmao, at least where I live

[@MegaZack61]

@@TehJigzoh Tbf he had quitw a few months to test ride the bike way before the covid stuff.

[@johnf5752]

That’s what I was thinking. I don’t think he likes that bike at all. It’s slow, he doesn’t like the suspension, needs a stabilizer.

[@user2kffs]

I test rode the MT-09 and two things I disliked were the jerky throttle and the engine casing sticking out hitting my foot.

[@xrated072]

CycleCruza, I highly recommend the VCyclenut ECU flash. As for the forks, you might wanna take a look at the Andreani package. As far as the shock, chuck that shit, and pick your preferred aftermarket unit. Consider the Yosh, Graves, or GYTR exhaust. Those changes will transform that FZ. Additional changes would be S.S brakelines, and or brake pad compound. IT WILL BE AWESOME. No more jerky throttle because the injectors shut off, the bike will feel more planted, and you'll gain a nice amount of ponies too. Ride safe CC!!

[@MrKeiAnthony]

Congratulations on the new bike. I’m ready for some great and informative content bro

[@biggduff2831]

Great critique of the bike to start. And love the realness!! Nice pickup!!

[@baccas66]

6 videos time. Why I'm selling my MT 09...

[@CycleCruza]

No, I'm keeping this bike for at least or year, probably more. It will be really nice modded and tuned.

[@drewjenn9819]

@@CycleCruza Bro, get rid of that bike.

[@IvanRides]

CycleCruza we all thought you were gonna keep the Ducati for at least a year lol

[@alexrussia7561]

@@CycleCruza throw that shit on the trash and get a superduke.

[@timclark3914]

@@alexrussia7561 Hey Dumdum compare apples with apples. The Super Duke is twice the price.

[@tonyh4233]

Thankyou mate, I appreciate the review and am looking at buying one, looking forward to your ecu flash and exhaust etc, cheers

[@JB-rp6it]

TC1 and A Mode is how I ride my MT09 and usually only cruise in 6th on the highway. Engine really enjoys being between 7k and redline, doesn’t like to be lugged around.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

Was good running into you yesterday!! Remorseful that I didn’t ride that MT09. Missed opportunity!!

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah great meeting you! This video is one of several videos I did. I will eventually edit and upload the video with you and your awesome bike. Keep it on two wheels!

[@jasondonnelly8940]

It will work well in the mountains . Funny that you went through all that back and forth and ended up with a MT09 . Have fun !

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah it flicks real nice, will be fun in the mountains. It should be modded by then.

[@Thechist781]

CycleCruza i wish women would be customisable too lol

[@monty-9269]

@@Thechist781 they are very expensive ones haha much cheaper to mod your bike, and your bike cant leave you and take half your stuff 💯🤣

[@Roundbeadadvocate]

Thanks for the honest review. I’ve been thinking about the tracer 900 for a year or two, but think maybe a standard ninja 1000 might be more what I’m looking for after your highway review of the mt09. Thanks again!

[@davidsamter4030]

Great review CycleCruza! I have a 2015 FZ-09 and never use 6th gear on the highway, no juice. I weigh 190lbs and the bike feels a little squirrely above 60 mph so I added a bug screen, that helped smooth out the highway riding.

[@BlackdogMolitor]

When's the last time you checked your brake fuid level while riding ?

[@motorcycleislife8296]

When I went and had my tires changed they would top off the brake fluid for free

[@thesteelstud3610]

@@motorcycleislife8296 brakes are a sealed system they should never need topped off unless you have a leak.

[@ilove2wheels44]

You’re gonna sell this bike by the end of the summer guaranteed 😂. Should’ve got a MT-10 babyyyy.

[@glaywinters5231]

or bmw 1000r or naked H2

[@ilove2wheels44]

Glay Winters FACTS

[@hunterman600cc]

I'll give it a good home :)

[@innopriest]

Especially if he likes torque... I don't know what he's talking about but that bike barely has any.

[@bitronic1]

ehem... R1...

[@reptilesgamers00]

Great review. Looking forward to this project bike. It seems exhaust and ecu flash are the way to go.

[@alvinkinds]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It will help me make my next bike decision. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jimmansi1187]

Cruza, I think it will greatly improve once you put you start tinkering & changing some things as you usually do. I appreciate your honest opinion, that thing just needs some tweaking. Still a great value, best of luck with it, stay safe!

[@FATBIKEMIKE]

I asked my dad for a 125 when I was a young boy he came home with a 250 I said are you crazy then he said something I’ll never forget and I live by!!! power is there just use what you need!!!!! LolGo big or go home

[@waysideturnip7238]

250 is kinda small no?

[@expatbiker6598]

@@waysideturnip7238 Moral of the story flew right out of your head I guess.

[@waysideturnip7238]

@@expatbiker6598 no I get the moral of the story...I just dont understand why he things a 250 is crazy. Lol

[@FATBIKEMIKE]

All right I guess I’m dating myself but back in the day when they had two strokes if you’ve ever been on a 250 you would change your tune

[@waysideturnip7238]

@@FATBIKEMIKE oh oh oh....we are talking dirt bikes yea no I get that's Haha 2 strokes are nuts. I thought he was talking 125 street bike or 250 street bike Haha that makes sense yea.

[@jamesnusky6257]

I just bought a 2020 MT 09 today blue and silver. I love it. Austin exhaust, custom seat, small wind reflector. All I have to do is ride. what do you do with your helmet if you stop to eat, or go into a store ? Do you carry it, or leave it?

[@rubberskilla2991]

I had a G2 Throttle tamer on mine and it helped out alot. I always rode in standard also(just prefered more modulation). Glad your out rippin the new ride! I wanna see you give it more then 30% throttle off the line and start floating that wheel!😆 Your feeling your bars being unstable because your just in between floating the front wheel and it touching the ground. A steering stabilizer install will be a cool vid to watch!👍🏼

[@danielprice780]

Finally you bought a god dam bike only been 5 months of an undecided cyclecruza lol

[@Fabio-kr9in]

His money

[@Carta87Blanca]

KZbin money got to build up takes a minute

[@Ughandi]

And he dosent really like it either...

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

That why he didn’t know about the choppy throttle haha... 5 months of research is not enough for CC

[@danielprice780]

@Stacy boulderdash 😂😂😂😂

[@jacobrios9974]

These kids commenting are almost comical. Enjoy your new ride brother 👍🏾

[@Santos-ek8md]

Do you think that w/all the engine mods that you'll still have that truck like torque down low & the top end?

[@Suplexmaschine]

7:18 that's exactly what my Suzuki Katana is doing! Front Wheel is starting to shake when I really kick it, what can I do?

[@motorcycleislife8296]

You have to also remember your comparing your other bikes to a 900cc bike those other bikes cost way more money. This bike is huge gains for how cheap they are you can get used one for $4000 lol

[@Tubetinkerer]

Maybe. But still.... compared to a Diavel or Tuono it's a toy.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Regardless I think this will be a really reliable bike for you. I've ridden from Dallas to Houston when I had my mt09 and it was really comfortable. They should call this bike a power crusier

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah it is comfy, way more comfy than the Tuono which had a weird riding position and cooked you in the summer.I bought this mt-09 as a power cruiser, so II'm happy and will be happier once it's modded and suspension tuned.

[@310smoker]

its not a cruiser tho

[@mattthemotoguy1947]

I second this. (And I’m on a 14’ with STOCK suspension) I actually bought it in Houston and rode it back to Dallas

[@wradford1]

More like a guttless non cruiser

[@wradford1]

CC doesn't do enough miles on his bikes for reliability to be an issue

[@alexandrnikiti5895]

Great review. Did you have some problems with diavel?

[@4N2IN0JA]

Congrats CC! I really thought you were going to get my the new T7 Yamaha adventure bike.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Bring it back and get the V Max, while it's still brand new and still 100% stock. We've seen when you love a bike, this feels like you're convincing yourself to accept it.

[@doylee469]

Stop hating, every reviewer ever loves the fz09.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Learn to read, it's not about the bike.

[@doylee469]

@@getoffmygrass6974 you said bring it back, what am I missing duuude? He loves it so much he’s getting a 2021.. so youre wrong broseph. Wrooong.. can you read that?

[@getoffmygrass6974]

@@doylee469 looks like 33 other's who actually been following CC agree and 1 (you), chimes in on a 7 month old comment, which you still can't comprehend duuuude. How would you know he is getting a 2021 MT-09 broseph, last he left it was a KTM or Triumph. Do you know something the rest of us Sub's don't or just like to hear yourself chirp?

[@doylee469]

@@getoffmygrass6974 ohh wowow you got 33 thumbs up.. amaaazing! Im real proud bud, good work! Too bad it doesnt show your thumbs down you tool. Have you seen his last vids on the fz, doesn’t look like he’s convincing himself to like it does it? Don’t rally the troops by saying “me and the rest of the subs”, im talking to you. 7 month old comment? Bet youre just as dumb today as you were then, so what’s it matter? And no I don’t follow every bike he wants on every new video that he releases.. the guy never makes his mind up, one min he wants a 2021 fz09 now he wants a triumph.. so I really dont care to know which one he wants today or next week.. iiight? Tellnya what, you can be right bud, really don’t wanna talk to anymore.. adios slow mo

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My favorite KZbinr on my favorite bike.....Life is Good!

[@letsroll5144]

Out of all Bikes, that's your favorite bike? I can't possibly have a favorite bike!

[@varides8478]

Told you! Great buy, congrats. You’re going to love ripping back roads on your 09!

[@TheAndriyan]

It's for regulation like gas millage. get good muffler , tune it, and flash the ecu. May be increase one/two rear gear may be help the hit.

[@brendonchilders3063]

"On/Off" because Yamaha cuts fuel as soon as you decelerate then when you add throttle it jerks on. ECU flash is the only way to fix it. Its NOT because of ride by wire. Emissions man!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Every brand does. Even cars, trucks, SUVs, etc. do that. Except the weight, flywheel, big engines mask the effect. Bikes are very light so it shows up.

[@expatbiker6598]

@@exothermal.sprocket So why was the world pissed off at Volkswagen calling it emission scandal when every motorcycle manufacturer does it?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@expatbiker6598 That's not the same issue. The fuel cut is required by regulations when the throttle is fully closed in a coasting condition, or "engine braking" condition. In other words, release the throttle fully while slowing down, and the fuel injectors shut fully off. This is required by regulators of fuel injected gasoline systems. On motorcycles, the system quickly dries out after fuel is cut. Reapply throttle and a whole series of events occur before power reaches the rear wheel. All that delay, lash, snatch translates to on/off harshness. This was never an issue with carbureted motorcycles since there was always fuel entering the engine so long as there was always air flowing through the intake. The solution is an ECU flash which solves the fuel issue, and with throttle-by-wire bikes, the flash also recalibrates the electronic map which takes signals from the throttle grip and translates them to the throttle servo.

[@brendonchilders3063]

The MT does it when you back off only part throttle. Not just closed off. So that's completely different. It makes for shitty throttle control and there's nothing that anyone can do about it except flash the ECU. Vcyclenut has a good reputation with the MT09

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@brendonchilders3063 Vcyclenut, Ivan's Performance, 2Wheeldynoworks and probably more.

[@DRocRSS2012]

$2,500 later... Cruza will sell this bike and not look back. It's like buying a HD, you then have to drop another few K into it to bring it up to your expectations. For a first ride on a brand new bike, I've not heard so many "I don't like that".

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah yamaha put a basic bike out with an enticing price but once you do the proper mods the bike will probably cost as much as supernaked. However, we'll see how this bike is when modded and tuned right, it could be worth the upgrades. We'll see. So far, I'm still happy I bought the bike. Really, I was just looking for strong cruiser.I had the superbikes/supernaked, they were too much for the streets. The XDiavel was amazing for the streets but the reliability was sketchy and part prices were crazy.

[@P.M_M]

@@CycleCruza cost as much as the cheapest supernaked* and that's at a push. As for your issues, do you actually research bikes before buying or just blindly purchase then make a video??

[@1224polo]

@@CycleCruza if you will do all those uprades what you mentioned i think you will love this bike and you will keep it. Just put aftermarket exaust and flash ecu. The throttle will not be so twithy then. Upgrade front and rear suspension. Put steering damper. Get comfort seat and do all those visual uprades and you'll be ready to go 😉😉

[@aluisious]

@@CycleCruza Ducatis have a 2 year warranty and I got a 5 year extended warranty for my Multi for $800. Is reliability that big of a problem in that situation?

[@aluisious]

@@1224polo You just described finishing development on a bike that Yamaha couldn't be bothered to do themselves. Yamaha fans sound like battered women. I had a Yamaha once (1st gen FZ1), once I took a look at the imbecilic wiring harness and realized it was starting to burn a quart of oil every 1k miles, I sold it and never looked back.

[@donniebrasco7725]

Dang Sunday came quickly. Here we go!

[@KemDIY]

Anyone know when the MT-10 is due for an appearance refresh? That’s the bike I want but really dislike the current model front end looks.

[@byever1]

Did you look at a Tracer 900? It's just the touring version of the MT09 with better suspension.

[@Bredaxe]

I thought the tracer was a better bike, especially the suspension and the longer wheelbase made a noticeable difference. They just cut too many corners with the MT 09s suspension, but it's also a lower priced bike. He can and should change out the front fork guts pronto. I think the rear is not serviceable and requires total replacement.

[@Chromosome1919]

Just put ohlins springs on them front forks then she rides like a dream. 👌

[@ZH2.]

I have the 2019 Tracer 900 GT. Awesome bike, would never trade it in for a naked

[@Fee.1]

Any 650’s that have rider modes? Trying to find a 650 I can make an excuse for as a beginner

[@ZH2.]

@@Fee.1 650s don't have huge power so they don't need power modes. Traction control maybe

[@motorcycleislife8296]

This is a great review, I owned this bike for a year and now I'm thinking about getting a Suzuki gsx s1000 I would have way more power and same price

[@sancoblanco]

GSX-S 1000 is such a beast, handles great on twisty roads. Get it!

[@jimmytheshark86]

Motorcycle is Life get a Z900, save money on insurance!

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@sancoblanco cyclecruza should have got the s1000 it's similar price and from what I've researched it's way more power. The mt-09 was just like he said it's great for long riding. It's interesting how he talks about a liter bike being way more power I'm looking forward to that

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@jimmytheshark86 z900 is nice but I really want that liter bike experience lol even more now after watching this review. I thought the mt-09 was fast I can't imagine 1000+ cc. 900cc is plenty for the street I never felt like it was slow

[@CycleCruza]

Thanks! That's a cool bike. Have fun and keep it on two wheels!

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Is there a supermoto that is similar to yours but less maintenance?

[@observantrider5775]

Do you use video stabilization on? Your all videos are so smooth without cropping the field of view. Great!

[@CycleCruza]

yeah always on

[@cbrmadness5945]

Soon as you flash the ecu you will be shocked the difference it makes.

[@CycleCruza]

I look forward to that!

[@ridelikebuu]

I had my 2016 done by Vcyclenut. I was sold on the bazzaz ecu piggy back...went with vcyclenut that bike was unbeaten in twisties in very popular spots with many riders on a lot of bikes. The tuono was the only bike to come close. I had a stock 2014 rn with a slip on...it depends how u ride it...because this 2014 will power wheelie at 85 mph... My 2016 done 157 mph with the VCYCLENUT FLASH

[@hnic72]

Maybe if C2 didn't previously own a cbahhhhh 1000 double ahhhh, tuono or diavel. It will be a noticeable improvement from shock but it won't shock him in any way

[@jarradtj214]

You shouldn’t have to do that though

[@ridelikebuu]

@@jarradtj214 u don't. U have to ride it..these aren't touring bikes. Their hooligan bikes with a lot of power

[@DR-hw9js]

Keep in mind Rebound is what controls the Pogo effect. 2nd and more over you have to Baseline the Suspension. If it isn't in range then buy the correct springs for your weight. You should be able to bounce the bike and the down stroke and up stroke on Suspension should take 1 second with a hard push down and release. The up stroke/release should come up with good motion. It should not come up and resettle. The front and rear should travel the Suspension eventually. Last steering dampening issue is more Suspension issues. Get the Suspension right then worry about a damper if it doesn't work out. Also this bike has been restricted from the orginal generation. So plenty of power is on tap. Yamaha detuned it to make it more manageable.

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah I'll get it sorted out. I just wanted to give an initial review of a bone stock mt-09. I'm sure it be proper once modded.

[@DR-hw9js]

@@CycleCruza I find this interesting. You are actually closer to my weight. I'm 157-164 without gear. But to brutally honest you should have Baselined it first. Most bikes are set for a person around 150-160lbs. The experience someone lighter or heavier then you won't be the same. On the Baseline when you get you correct sag numbers. That will be the same for everyone you have it set for. Example you could be safe 30mm front and 30 mm rear. Well you want to used the recommend Sag for any bike you ride. Then you have a fixed point to Judge from. Example if a rider who's 190lbs that bike will save 37mm in the rear and only 22 mm up front the complain it doesn't steer that well. Yet the rider at 135lbs on has 26mm safe front and rear and say it's too Stiff. If both riders set identical or similar Sag numbers you experience as it pertains to Suspension geometry for stability, turn-in response and bump absorption will be very similar if not identical and on an even playing field. Can't wait for more reviews. See ya.

[@--JohnDoe]

My 2020 sv650 is jerky too. How can I smooth out the throttle?

[@JamesExcell-InterJex]

Great purchase! You do have to tune these things though, after you get a pipe of course. That'll solve the on-off switch the throttle has.

[@martinnc2003]

I’ve got a 2017 FZ09 that I’ve had for 3 years. Everything that you said is spot on. Having the bike flashed will help with the On-Off-On throttle issue. Also, check out TST industries for the integrated taillight, LED turn signals and fender eliminator. They are by far the best quality on the market.

[@CycleCruza]

Yep, tst kit on the way! Yeah mods will make this bike proper. Thanks for the insight.

[@martinnc2003]

CycleCruza heck yeah man! I’m excited that you chose the MT09 because I’ve been wanting to hear your opinion on it and I want to see how you build it out. Thanks for the great content!

[@martinnc2003]

CycleCruza also, I live in NC and I’ll be making my first trip to the dragon the first week of August. I can’t wait to get the FZ on those twisties!

[@Colts88]

My 19 R6 is the same way, hoping the ecu flash will take care of it

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Integrated tails are trash. You cannot tell which way someone is turning if you're 2 or 3 cars back. Stab the brakes and signal at the same time, everything is worse. Frankly don't know why integrated signals aren't illegal. Stick with very good visible signal stalks separated from the tail. Unless you don't care anything about traffic actually seeing your turning intentions, the whole reason signals exist in the first place. Who cares what you look like? You want others to see your turning intentions.

[@chenanigans6437]

The rear end is ugly, CycleCruza! Should have gone with the z900, maaaan.

[@mattwhite8556]

did you buy it? if so, don't understand why you would with all your gripes about the thing.

[@br6489]

Great content man

[@motorcycleislife8296]

After an ecu flash it will wake it up, the 75mph roll on is too be expected. This bike is tuned for low end power which is why they top out at 140mph, anytime I was going 75 I would throw it in 3rd and I could easily go around people but after 100mph it starts to slow down. 0-100mph is all that matters anyways

[@smelly551]

Sounds like you should've gotten the Vmax my dude.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

ill take you up the canyons and see if your vmax keeps up around corners with my Mt09

[@smelly551]

@@warrenseiboth3466 my dude. he kept saying he was buying this bike to cruise with and that the MT09 didnt have pulling power on the highway. yeah your MT will beat a Vmax and a GSXR will beat your MT. this is about what people are looking for in a bike. Insane torque and highway pulling power? all rounder? supreme canyon carver?

[@iamtheoffenderofall]

@@warrenseiboth3466 The Gen 2 most certainly will. Redesigned suspension. Itll make you think twice. How do I know? Oh...I own one....in the desert Southwest. So we have mountains, canyons and whatever else you think you can handle.

[@Ozzy62863]

Getting proper suspension will eliminate the need for a steering stabilizer. I know from experience, I have had this bike up to nearly 150 mph on track with hard acceleration with no issues.

[@mysticzz6685]

is it dissapointing? are you planning to use it long term?

[@minimoon57]

I think I have had my mt-09 in sixth gear like 2 times!!

[@andrews.7748]

I have the XSR900 and was thinking “my bike does 85-90 in second gear. He is wayyyyy over shifting”

[@seanhobbs1989]

I see him trading it in or selling it my opinion

[@jayman2261]

Where do you get the Hi Viz green tape for your mesh jacket ? Just curious...

[@stevenesq]

Why did you buy it for? Did you not test ride it?.

[@Adrenalean767]

Nothing beats cable operated throttle,all this electronic stuff is whack.

[@CycleCruza]

AGREED! However, I do like that I can customize engine maps on my YZ, but everything else on the bike is not electronic.

[@Fearless154]

I don't know man, I used to think like this too but modern bikes spoiled me they're so much smoother and nicer to ride. Older bikes now feel so clunky and shity for me.

[@Carta87Blanca]

The Ducati was my favorite

[@alicebate6384]

Most electronically operated throttles have a better response than any human could ever notice. The reason cable throttles feel more responsive is that they're non-linear, you get a steep curve in the first 50% and then the rest is a much shallower curve. I'm not very good at explaining, but there's a good Engineering Explained video on it. So when you get on an electronic bike after being on a cable operated one, it can feel like the throttle is "lazy" and too sensitive up high.

[@Adrenalean767]

@@Fearless154 ofcourse they're smoother with all those rider aids. They also take away from the skill of the rider.

[@BobTheHatKing]

After watching you ride the YZ for so long, the MT seems slow af

[@CycleCruza]

It's so different. The YZ is raw and violent, MT is refined but will be better once modded and tuned.

[@RioterRides]

If he rode it the way he does that yz it wouldn't be slow. He's babying it.

[@monty-9269]

@@RioterRides yea bro let him give 50 percent or more throttle in 1st and 2nd gear and watch the power wheelie especially in a mode with traction off🤙💯

[@RioterRides]

@@monty-9269 🏍️💨

[@drewjenn9819]

Just wondering if you considered going to a Yamaha demo day to test out some bikes that grabbed your interest? Seems like a motorcycle is a rather personal purchase that should fit you like a glove in size, handling? speed and just about everywhere to go in cold and having to discover these things after the purchase.

[@sathishrao7926]

Curious to know why you didn’t choose a Z900 which has better power, torque and probably lower priced and smoother ( Inline 4)

[@jonesjonz1]

Have a feeling this bike wont last long. Good for "fix it up" content but nothing special at all. Be safe out there CC.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

have you rode one

[@jonesjonz1]

@@warrenseiboth3466 nah it's too small for me. I ride a big mans bike. From what I see that thing has asthma in top gear. It's cute for around town riding though.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

@@jonesjonz1 ha ha I'm 6ft i like the lightness of it , sounds like you ride a harley rideable

[@jonesjonz1]

@@warrenseiboth3466 well I'm 6'4" 250 give or take a pound or two. I'll look silly on one of these things yeah I know you can throw them around and all that cute stuff but it's got no hair on it balls yet. Nah no Harley for me too much money for too little performance. I mount a concours 14 with bags off 99.9 percent of the time. She's a do it all type a gal. Cook, clean, stay out of ya social media and great in bed lol!! Hardly a Harley, which is just a big loud mouth chick that's always in your wallet. But hey to each his own just keep safe out there.

[@warrenseiboth3466]

@@jonesjonz1 ha ha im 63 i weigh 190llbs its plenty fast enough for me , ive had a lot of fast 1000cc motorcycle but this one is more fun , ps regarding your size you would look to big for most bikes, i look silly on most ducatis as well , do you ride a cruiser?

[@HuangHangLo]

Now imagine how disappointed you would have been if you got the MT-07... The MT-09 does everything better.

[@affordablepropertymaintena9213]

Agree. The only thing the 7 has going for it is looks.

[@mtrideron167]

@@affordablepropertymaintena9213 I'd say the MT07 is more fun, the parallel twin engine has more usable torque through out all the revs. The 09 is a more serious bike you have to play a little bit more to always be on the powerband. The 10 is really next level to the 07 and 09 on every aspect! I've had all of them.

[@drewmoto732]

Affordable property Maintenance MT07 is way more fun. I rode the 09 enough before deciding between both. 07 is a little lighter and the power delivery isn’t that far off. Way more fun on the street and wheelies are fun too.

[@drewmoto732]

Craven88 I’ve not had any issue with the forks, or suspension. Yet I’m only 130 pounds so it’s a ripper for me. The forks are not that bad, unless you’re trying to be street Rossi everywhere you go

[@HuangHangLo]

@@drewmoto732 If you spend time on mountain roads or canyon carving, the flawed suspension really shows. It's great for daily commuting, but for those of us that like to drag knee, it's complete crap. If you want a BADASS 700cc bike, go with a Husqvarna 701. Awesome motor and even better suspension. I traded my FZ-07 for one and it does almost everything better. The FZ-07, however, was sooooo much more comfy. Sounded a little better too. Great bike overall but like I said, the suspension is not meant for twisties.

[@benwells2338]

I was thinking of getting this bike recently, but ultimately went with the new BMW F900R. A little down on power and a heavier bike, but I couldn’t be happier with it. I needed a good all around bike to commute with and to also take on weekend trips to get away, as well as tackling the twisties during the week on my time off. The Beemer has some added features useful for touring like cruise control, great standard brakes and steering damper, and the TFT display is fantastic, but ya, was definitely looking hard at both the MT09 and new Kawi Z900. Enjoy the ride out there Cruza ✌️

[@jarrhead7944]

Eyyy brother nice review with the mt09...no BS just honest review..I am one of your subscriber since 2017...Im always watching your video bro keep it up..

[@RioterRides]

Ofcourse it's not doing much in 6th gear. Put a liter bike in 6th gear going 60 mph it's not going to do much eaither

[@CycleCruza]

my cbr1000rr, Aprilia tuono and XDiavel all accelerated strong in 6th on the highway. Btw, at 11:18 , I was doing 75 mph in 6th (NOT 60 mph!) on the mt-09 when I opened the throttle and it was weak. 4th is the go to gear for passing on the highway for this mt-09.

[@RioterRides]

@@CycleCruza 60 75 tomato tamato

[@loreljacq5744]

Sell it take a 500$ loss its boaring me and I'm only 11.30 into video. Its a great bike but because you have had Ducatti CBRR 1000 and Tuono it's like not cutting the mix. 👇. It would make a great dispatch bike. Sounds rough but sure has reasonable torq. I doubt you will have it in three months time. Next bike please... This one drops a gear ain't saying nada.. Thou it's a great bike.. I guess.. Yeah I can see your Yamaha Super Motard is more exciting your right. 🙂 👍🏿

[@jimmansi1187]

Jack Daniel Vithal I agree with you, seems like he really was disappointed & didn’t like it. It seems like a very bland bike. There’s a lot of riders who are going from an FZ 09 to an FZ 07 & are enjoying the 07 more. I expected more, I was hoping he went with the FZ 07, that’s what I would’ve done

[@CycleCruza]

Wait to see it modded......

[@mr.applejuice4796]

Hello together, Would like to hear your opinion on the subject: Motorbike overweight I'm sure I didn't hear myself I currently weigh less than 140 kg with a height of 1.86 m and an age of 21 years. I am aware that the right fat is but an ordinary book to ride a motorcycle, it doesn't matter whether I get two strange looks. Have already done a few laps with a bike and get along well and is also super fun Was that what you say? Was for a motorcycle that best suits itself? and what is it called I heard when buying?

[@affordablepropertymaintena9213]

Can’t wait to hear it with a aftermarket pipe. Congrats on the new bike

[@DRocRSS2012]

Never been a fan of this or the MT07.

[@Fearless154]

As an owner of 2017 mt09, I can honestly say the mt07 is a better bike overall. Mt09 does one thing only and that is being hooligan but mt07 is more versatile and feel more polished, You can enjoyably commute on the bike and ride aggressively. On mt09 I hate commuting.

[@Eblade19990]

Do they make throttle spacer kit for those? That will take the slop out of the throttle if so.

[@F.Krueger-cs4vk]

Great review, appreciate your honesty. Looking for a commuter bike, upright sitting position. Considering buying this bike. Cheers from Queensland, Australia. 👍🏻👌🏻 🇦🇺

[@mr.solitude3352]

Just saw your hook up with Charlie and his Honda VTX 1800 on his KZbin channel, "Charlie's Riding Adventures". What a cool treat to see two cool guys hook up like that. I have a VTX 1800 too and it is a torque monster.that weighs between 700-800 lbs. You can ride mine if you're ever in the southwest. :)

[@dry509]

What would you get instead?

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

You shouldn’t need a steering damper, sort the suspention settings out first and it should make a big difference

[@kgbreviews35]

How does this compare to a Honda cbr 600rr in power delivery?

[@GCasts1]

Hey man I’m turning 16 in august and I’m getting my first bike, I have a budget of $1000-1500, what should I get? It has to be 125cc and I live in Europe. I love your videos man keep up the good work!

[@garyk8285]

Did you ride the XSR900? Apparently it is more composed at the front end, well in comparison to the MT09 so I've heard...

[@CycleCruza]

It wasn't the fork it was the lack of a steering stabilizer. The rear shock needs to be upgraded and the suspension set up for my weight. Bottom end grunt was nice though.

[@tjey379]

Congratulations on the new bike and hell it's an MT 09 good job. I also love the way you make it sound like a beginner bike, now I really want to ride in the US, so that I can get at least half as good as you. Man 900cc all that torque power and light weight and you still sound underwhelmed.

[@dahjo13]

Awesome first ride CC!! I recently picked up a 2020 MT 09 myself and I noticed quite a bit of heat coming from the engine. My shins get pretty warm. I live in Alabama, temps hover around 95 with 80%+ humidity pretty much all summer. Its like a rainforest here. This could be why it feels so warm to me.

[@CycleCruza]

zero heat for me but I wear boots

[@dahjo13]

CycleCruza I don’t wear boots but my roommate just recently had a low speed spill and broke his ankle. He was not wearing boots either. I gonna take this as a omen to purchase some high boots. Keep up the awesome vids CC!

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

Have I mentioned how my 2015 Ninja 650 hits harder with three teeth down on front sprocket and up 3 on the back?

[@tripsmytrigger7090]

You don’t need a steering stabilizer. I have the save KYB forks on GSX-S1000, you can dial out the front chatter. We’re the same weight: try these setting for a start. Tires - cold 30-32 Front forks - 3.5 rings out, TEN - 7 out, rebound - 12 out. Rear shock is the toughest, try 4-5 preload, 1-1.5 TEN.

[@jinsatoshi8424]

When its the time to install new exhaust?

[@submissions72]

CC why your abs light on? You need to get it looked at.

[@SavioureG]

July has been awesome so far, got a new contract, cyclecruza got himself an MT-09 as I hoped he would, and I bought myself a spanking new Triumph Street Twin that I can't wait to pick up this Tuesday! I'm gonna take a day off for that! XD

[@mattes3183]

Adjust the Suspension before purchasing a steering damper. The best ride mode is standard. The previous model was known for jerky throttle response. Flashing the ecu is something you should really think about. I don’t know, if you know that the last couple of gears are restricted that way that the rev-limiter hits in more early. But that’s something you can fix. ✌️

[@mrk02mrk]

Get the oem quickshifter. I don’t know why it doesnt come with quickshifter. Some dealers include it.

[@tonyrocky4931]

how many miles per gallons do you get? thank you!

[@Hustlersylent]

I would love to know what you think about that Kawasaki Vulcan S.

[@motoryzen]

4:57 -- CC ..I wanted to ask you about those gloves you had on. ( REAX perforated shorty gloves. I own a pair also). How did you get them to where they work well with operating your phone? Mine don't work for shit honestly. I'm having to jerry rig either some aluminum foil on the finger tip, or some liquid graphite lubricant spray on them yet they are advertised on Revzilla as being touch screen compatible. ***

[@CycleCruza]

It only works with the index and thumb fingers I believe. Mine works fine.

[@motoryzen]

@@CycleCruza Well, no mods..stock, my pair doesn't..regardless of hand. I have to press down like I'm trying to squoosh and ninja turtle bug just to barely get my phone to react, not the case at all with my Flexium gloves I bought 3.5 years ago from revzilla. I think I'll try some spray on dry graphite lubricant like I"ve seen others on youtube do next.

[@hexhead5732]

Can’t wait to see reviews after mods bike sounds good but better with different exhaust nice first ride cycle cruiser

[@thomasche]

It was interesting that you compared your previous bikes to this. All bikes have their pros and cons.

[@congerscott6064]

So when will you be getting another bike ?

[@Antmanmoto]

I passed on this bike for a GSX-S1k and for me it was the wise move. Something about the seating position on this bike, the foot pegs are in a weird place for me. I’m 5’9” 190 and it wasn’t feeling right to me...I dunno. But congrats on the new bike and hope you enjoy it!

[@santiagotruillo8673]

Change your gearing if your concerned about the hit up front. My fz 07 Ross or good but it has had a little work done to it

[@YT1344]

I don't remember when was the last time i gave a like to your videos!...... this one got one.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I wonder of the Computer reduced the Power during break in Milage many snowmobiles do that ..

[@FirstMrNick]

Its easy to disable the ABS, just remove the fuse for it. The warning light will show but you can cover it up

[@Killer1984able]

Does wind ever bother anyone's on the naked? I've been used to riding the R6 so much that when I rode my friend's Duke 690 at over 150km/h (something like 100mph maybe) I just felt uncomfortable. Is it just me?

[@Lex-Rex]

Yes it is just you. Man up.

[@Killer1984able]

@@Lex-Rex kay, tough guy

[@warren010h]

I had a 2014 FZ-09 2 years ago. I thought the on-off throttle feel would have been worked out on the newer models. It was definitely something I didn't like about it. It just made low speed maneuvering a bit tricky, especially while in A mode. I usually found myself always switching modes depending on where I rode. I accidentally popped a power wheelie on it once also and almost hit a curb 😂 (from someone who's never learned or tried to wheelie). Scared the hell out of me. I think I enjoyed my CBR600 a lot more but the FZ was great everywhere but on the highway.