2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP 1,000 Mile Review!

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[@DanMirkz]

Good review! Always enjoy hearing the pros and cons of the bikes. Picked up a '17 MY09 earlier this week, got a few maintenance things I need to get done with it before I can start enjoying it (oil/tyres and that kinda thing). Lookin forward to it though when I can!

[@tedi6032]

I got a 2019 MT-09 SP and I just reached 11K km. Its a fabulous bike Love it.

[@Domayne89]

I pick my 2023 sp up in 4 days I’m so excited haha

[@thecoreelementsmoto]

I had a 2014 fz09 when they 1st came out. 1 year into riding. Loved it. I bet with the fueling, suspension, and other improvements make it even better. Nothing quite like that triple!

[@briancapps7593]

i have the same, just put GP forks in front, and a penske double clicker in the back, with versha pads and steel brake lines. completly different bike

[@twostrokes4life]

I demo rode one yesterday and fell in love and was shocked at how light it is

[@Dara-ih6jq]

The edits throughout the video are getting hilarious. Not gunna lie it actually made me laugh out loud a few times 😄

[@cyberpunk4622]

I know If I go down to a dealership I would probably buy one, Yamaha engineering knows how to put miles with smiles :)

[@RidingNomad]

Haha good luck finding one at the dealership buddy, there is a long wait list, I went to the dealer here in Texas they told me if I buy it today I may get one in 2 to 6 months

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Right! Not many people add that to the reviews.

[@777geeman]

Nice update on your bike, I'm looking at one largely for the cruise control. It probably none of my business but it does worry me when i see so many reviewers not having a few fingers on the brake lever. Not just for front trail braking but emergency braking.1 sec reaction delay time makes quite a difference. Your habit seems to be the opposite with fingers on clutch lever then moving to the brake when stopping. Not a criticism just an observation. You and others convinced me with this over the Ducati Monster. Thanks

[@JamesWilson-lg7bx]

Also with the brakes when available I highly recommend putting steel braided lines and aftermarket brakes like stated in the other comments that will really help significantly

[@Firestorm637]

Love the sound and quickshifter

[@Champion2Manager]

The 'Cardi B and I ❤️ big Butts' clip made me laugh so much man ! You got a new subscriber! 😅

[@rexbanner1560]

great review man thoroughly enjoyed

[@jairoglyphx4003]

For those struggling getting the turn indicator back on. Push it back in all the way , then remount it from the inside out and start form the thicker side, you can use a your key to help get it in place.

[@naturalforlife6741]

I just notice after a ride that my left turn signal was hanging down on my 2021 MT07. I got it back in with a little work. I'm trying to see if I make a fix for it so it wouldn't keep happening. It wasn't hit or anything. Just got back from a ride.I just put a couple of wraps of dental floss around the rubber grommet between the hard plastic and the rubber. Now to see if it happens again.

[@hdemi1590]

I love the little movie scenes you add in haha that makes all the difference

[@taddlongtin5679]

Meguiar's G12310 PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish. This product works great to clean up that dash. I've used it on mine as well as the plastic dash on my Taco when I had it. Great content man, keep it up

[@MichaelHershman]

, Have to say, I'm lookin forward to seein the New look that TSTIndustries adds to your MT-09 w/ their prototypes & products. Very cool, !! 🤘

[@dg8062]

EBC Double-H sintered brake pads. Did them on both front and back of my '18 mt09 and it DOES make a huge difference! I'll bet they make as big a difference on your 3rd gen '21 also. Best approx $120 you can spend, seriously. Nice bike my friend, enjoy!

[@hafiz7058]

I can't believe this is with the stock exhaust. Sweet sounding bike 👌

[@SLBPerformance]

I run the EBC double H sintered pads on my 17 FZ09, been good for aggressive riding and slow track days.

[@snizzletoff]

For brakes, there is a huge improvement if you just upgrade the fronts to EBC (or your preferred brand) of sintered brake pads. Just the pads improve the bite significantly, just make sure the front suspension damping is also set for your weight or it isn't as drastic of an improvment! Stock rears can lock up the back tire just fine so no need to change.

[@dahveed284]

I have heard the same about Yamaha's T700 too. Weak brakes from the factory, but easily fixed by swapping the pads.

[@censored4christ162]

Im not a fan of tbe industries choice of blinkers. They make them bend so uf you bump into something or drop the bike theres a chance the damage is less but frankly I find they do not last. I will hit a pothole and after a couple years the rubber is dry rotted and they brake. Many of the cruisers have hard mounted blinkers and they have never been a problem for me. I think bendable blinkers probably work more for dual sports frankly and they need to be quick to replace but not falli g oht like you see them doing. I dont like seeing a 12k bike and its blinkers look like they were sourced off amazon from china in a pinch. I just feel like certain components they source are kinda scams. The quality if the lighting has just plummeted and it wasnt even really any good years ago. I just dont want a bike that looks like obbiousnparts were sourced as cheaply as humanly possible. The extra cost to hard mount a blinker will be worth it because if you dont drop the bike it wont wear out and need to be replaced andnoften motorcycles are cancelled redesigned etc etc so yesrs later it csn be hard to aquire the factory part. To me a sign of a good motorcycle is how many kf uts original parts and pieces are stil there in 30 years, and does it look appealing or run down? Did it wear in or out?

[@yamayari8351]

Couldn’t agree more with your review. Hopefully I can ride with you an Eric one day :)

[@josephromero9653]

Planning to upgrade to an mt over the summer, they perfectly balanced of sporty look and cruiser riding position for me atleast

[@nicksmith8166]

My only regret is not trying to find an SP. But I’m absolutely in love with my 21 MT-09

[@baymoto553]

I have the 2021 base model and have the same issues as far as the front right turn signal. I also had issues using the quick shifter between 1 and 2 so now I just use the clutch. Still, pretty minor issues to an overall great bike.

[@78Outlaw]

Most quick shifters don’t get used 1-2, so much load, I tend to use clutch between 1-2-1

[@jeremylong6229]

The one on my triumph works great pretty much all the time.. only time I touch the clutch on that bike is when stopping or doing illegal things 😜

[@joeykarg8169]

The one on my mt09 works pretty damn fine

[@Dtp2296]

On most bikes most definitely, absolutely fine to do on the mt09 though, smooth as silk

[@dg8062]

Yep, couldn't have said it better.

[@mytmousemalibu]

Have a 23 SP, and I usually clutch 1-2 and 2-1. The QS/AB works just fine in all gears and quite superb on the gas up through the gears. I prefer the smoothness of clutching the gears at lower RPMs.

[@dancingwulf3351]

back the signal wire back and there is a plastic clip that holds it in place. maybe lock tight screw and adjust signal wire harness. when you turn it stretches. hope it helped💯🙌

[@noemadbeatz2773]

I have the same experience with quick shifting from 1-2. I just use the clutch for that change because kicking in to neutral sucks lol.

[@madrat5176]

TST already has two of the best fender eliminators out there for the 2021 models.

[@hommuside]

Agree the windshield transforms the headlight assembly

[@kurtinfl]

Fender eliminator on a bike in Central Florida. That's a bold choice. I guess you don't intend on riding it too often considering, ya'know, rain.

[@aoFlipMan]

Ebc double h pads. I have them on my fz07 and my fz09 and they are a huge upgrade from stock braking

[@DoggoRides]

You can polish the plastic screen. I also recommend some screenprotectors after a good clean of the screen. That way you won't scratch it. Nice bike btw, I have the second gen and it's still amazing!👍

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Great content as always; can you let me know please where you ordered the DPM race fairing from?

[@ejseda6546]

Great video and bike. I want the new 2022 XSR900. I wish they had an SP version.

[@hahaYOUsaid69]

I am absolutely obsessed with this look of the MT series. They look so much more aggressive. I WILL be picking one up, in the near future. You convinced me to get my Skirtster. Now, you're talking me into an MT 🤣🤘🏻

[@censored4christ162]

The japanese need to give up and just go to the japanese and buy 350 dollar samsung phone, use that as the display. We need future displays where i can buy an aftermarket security system that doesnt need ti be hard wired in, tsmpering witu my bikes factory electronics which I dont want. Then ill have access to more accurate spedometer, google maps, hage a podcast playing in the corner on the huge roadtrip. I csn pinch to shrink and edpand snd move around my spedometer fuel range etc lime widgets. The future man. I like akso when they design the lighting smarter. The mt09 headlight design seems like it will age well and will have a really hard time turning yellow and fading from the sun. I hate these kawasaki z900 style headlights and taillights. The glass projector bulbs will age better like the old glass headlights they used to use in passenger trucks and cars way back in the good old days.

[@MrAlteredwaves]

Scratchproof screen protectors for the Nintendo Switch, or something similar might be a good option, just cut pieces to fit. Not sure how they'd hold up in the elements but cheap enough to be worth trying out.

[@JJPelszynski]

Amazing bikes! I’m in St Pete and had to ride the MT07 to Ridenow in Jax to trade it for my XSR900. Good people and they seem to get what other dealers can’t 👍

[@jamesdumas6602]

Put a bead of clear or black silicon glue around the base of the Turn Signal base to hold them on.

[@JamesWilson-lg7bx]

Yeah mine shut off once on me already-also you can use a product called poly watch it’s for the crystals on your watch it’s great for taking off small scratches

[@BeerdedMECH]

I love it! But I'm new and am searching for my first bike. I'm thinking of starting on an mt03 and working my way up the line.

[@Punx63]

Funny thing on the 2015 FZ09 I had I think it was just a round button and it was on the right hand side next to the on off switch. Strange that they moved it to that side and with a switch like that.

[@Paul20661]

Reveal week began BLOCKHEAD reveals he has a Yamaha MT-09

[@louip7924]

I think I might wait for the 2022 mt10

[@stevetaylor9265]

I bought a Z900 because I still couldn't find a mt09sp in stock. I love it, cheaper but no frills.

[@MrGeati6783]

That little windshield adds so much to the front. Want to buy a black one and add some red as an accent colour, but maybe i go for the black Yamaha windshield.

[@sheepdog1102]

Nice looking bike. I’m looking at a 2022 model.

[@scoobymoto9858]

Pretty sick bike!

[@MrEvanspa]

Looks beautiful. Where did you get the gold block-off screws from?

[@Remymoto]

Absolutely looks better with that fairing. The stock look always seemed unfinished to me. This is just enough to make it look good and take some of the wind without becoming a focal point.

[@censored4christ162]

Looks like they forgot to put a little screen on the top it looked like a frankenstein ogre cyclops with 1 eyeball and 4 bolts sticking out of its head 😂😂. I think the headlight design is built to last though its designed in a way that in 30 years it probably will look the exact same and it wont have so obvious sunbleached plastic lenses. Kinda a plus. Chances are it wont look like a run diwn piece of junk overnight

[@Gortok1]

Scratched screens on Rebel 1100 also. These things look great...keep 'em nice...cover 'em up.

[@williambrewer855]

im having the same issues with the screen. you would have to polish it out. after polishing seal it with a ceramic coating

[@chrisdadigger1018]

Buff the screen if it gets scratched and after you buffet one or two times it won’t scratch as easy anymore I did that with my CB because it was the same way

[@chrisdadigger1018]

There is some sort of film on those displays that allow them to get scratched super super easy but if you just buffet it gets rid of that coding and then it won’t scratch is easy

[@stevejohnston3339]

So the scratchy screen issue! I had the same problem. My screen got scratched to shit wiping it with my glove! I took a turtle wax headlight repair kit that I had lying around and used that on it. Pretty much good as new now! I did go out and purchase some finer sandpaper to get some of the micro scratches out from sanding, but you really can see them unless the light hits it just right without the screen on. Hope this helps.

[@DrFearCo]

There’s an abrasive paste you use to clean plastic watch crystals. You could try that.

[@love4boost]

To my knowledge there is a failsafe for the quick shifter, if you go past like 10.3k it locks it. I wish I had cruise control on mine but the switches on the base model are so much cleaner and easier to use. I’m surprised you don’t ride it more often. I’ve maybe rode my Softail for a half hour in the past month since buying the MT09. I thought maybe when it gets cold I’ll choose the Softail because I have crash bars with nylon covers to keep cold air off my legs and feet. 40 degrees coming home from work the other night and I was still loving life on the MT. It’s by far the most fun 1500 miles I’ve put on a bike. I’m even enjoying the whoolies, which I didn’t think I would after an accidental one on my old Dyna a few years ago.

[@Geo_Okami]

Didn't know about failsafe on QS, thanks for the info🙏

[@Pimpfury420]

Good review. How is the handling when riding hard? I got a 2022 MT09 SP this spring (2022). I now have 2000 miles on it. I like the bike when riding "normal". But when riding hard, the front end has sooo much wobble. I think the bike just wants to throw me off! I have spent days adjusting and testing the suspension. I have a few settings that are better, but this bike is still awful! Any have an issue like this? Anyone have a steering stabilizer on a 2021+?

[@strongocho]

One of the only things I dislike about this bike is the digital gauges. I know they are taking over and gaining popularity, but I really prefer a big centered analog tach. I am cool with digital speedo and everything else, I just really want a big analog tach.

[@censored4christ162]

If im going digital the guages need to be cell phone size and shape, and the screen needs to be cell phone quality and resonsivness as well as be similar in its capabilities. Its time these modern motorvycles which do have screens to be advanced as theyre supposed to be, as the rest ofnthe bike already is. A yamaha mt09 sp should hage a screen like a cell phone with all the regular motorcycle guages in it butni gotta be abke to pinch to shrink and expand, move things around, bring up my bluetooth for a 360 security camera like a dashcam. Many cell phones come with expandable storage. These would be nice thing sto have in the bike of the future. Maybe not a classic retro like a w800 or rs900. But in an mt09 or z900? Mt10? It would be nice if my display was up to cell ohone level standards. Thats why u keep saying japan needs to take commercial budget cell phones from japan and modify them becsuse then i csm have google play store, i can set up the clock app and keep track of time, my maps, youl lhabe bluetootj capabikity and ssrvice capability for security cameras, etc etc. It just seems like its the future to me. I just think using a cell phone as a display has its problems like you dont wsnt your bikes guages to have a battery, you want them hardwired into the bike so in 5 years your guage doesnt shut off and never come back from a bad battery. I just think cell phones have the higu quakity durabke screens, theyve already got a lotnof capabilities we want for our modern bikes, maybe japan can work something out where they get a design specifically to be used across a ton of modern bikes. I just think the best palce to find talent for making the motorcycle guage cluster of the future, is clesrly thr cell phone industry. They have the size right already, thengood quality screens. A lot of programming already done, the bluetooth and all that already set up. You can skip a lot of steps modernizing motorcycle guages by going witu a cell phone but knicking off parts you dont need like cameras on the back, a batrery, you dont need thr phome to have speakers. It eont need a power button as it will come on with the bike on its own. So i think the solution is a unique design butnits going to be the bones of a cell phone. I think thats the answer. The mt09sp tft display and mt07 tft displays are nice upgrades but theyre still wau behind where such modern bikes need to be. The reason a cell phone is the bones is because if its 1pm and im in the middle of the desert, i might want to have my bike screen showing the stock graph im investing in one one side and my spedometer on the other so if an hour into mt ride i see the price coming up i can pull over and execute the closing of my investment for a profit 😂

[@dannywilson4301]

hey nice video. would you consider trying e-bikes? I really wonder what they feel like

[@Codyep3]

i dig it!

[@helgejohan3604]

120 at back wheel with Akro🤙🔥

[@PLRMoto]

Quickshifters aren’t really designed to be used between 1st and 2nd gear. That might explain why it’s hard to shift at times.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Xerapol is a good plastic polish. Try using that before fitting a cover to your screen. Best regards from Wales.

[@Clawzz299]

My crappy '06 naked Suzuki has integrated turn signals in the front from the factory, why did we move away from that? We should see improvements to bikes over years.

[@ratchieleyvas720]

Yoshimura has a nice exhaust and fender eliminator for this bike.

[@Jason-kc5jx]

Heard drive mode 4 is equivalent to a mt 07 and would be a decent beginner bike in rain mode and all the new tech. What’s your take?

[@jarrellllewellyn9199]

How do you find the mirrors, can you see out of them easily ? And on the quickshifter I’ve had a few and they don’t seem to like shifting from first to second smoothly unless under hard acceleration and in higher revs

[@chrisdadigger1018]

An easy fix to display on your motorcycle would be just to buff it out with like a drill and a pad and some plastic X then after you buffet the first time it won’t scratch is easy

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I tried putting those guards on it all I did was scratch it more so it’s not worth it just buff it when it gets bad. Use plastic x or something similar

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

Wow, only 62torque? Was hoping for more from a Yamaha triple. My 2015 Z650 had a bit more than that, after I went super aggressive on the sprockets-- but, required much more shifting with much less top speed. 60s-70s torque is very fun, but am looking to try 80-90 Maybe get rid of the whale tail and go with a tire hugger?

[@deanhenderson5090]

At the very least I’d do a undertail kit for sure

[@floridapatriot9776]

Planning on adding the base model to my garage. I'm 5'7" about 170lbs. Do you think the base suspension will be adequate? I do like to take corners quickly. More than top speed. I'm trying to find a deal now. Have feelers out to many of the dealers in Florida. Any suggestions on finding a good deal? It seems most dealerships are padding the cost with a bunch of BS charges.

[@stuarthull5706]

Speedo angels do a protector for that screen

[@cisa1622]

I was thinking to install a puig carenabris bat windshield on this bike and possibly it will be good on highways… how comfortable is the bike for about 200 mile ride( highway and back country)…

[@helgejohan3604]

Cool jacket 🤪

[@MrDroptineman]

gold those wheels out...

[@MichaelJohnson-ou5bv]

How have you found the suspension settings - was the preload adjusted?

[@leudwigvonshwartsenhelm3624]

Visually speaking the only thing I kinda wish they did something different is that front brake reservoir. Why did they go with that setup? Why not just a little square Box that doesn't stick out?

[@liljaywonda]

it’s crazy you turn on a video and instantly know…. yeah that’s west Orlando / Ocoee lol

[@leetnessgaming9751]

Blockhead what’s your favorite cruiser or street bike?

[@pranjalsarmah5360]

You should super glue that indicator that will work!!😁

[@nobis64]

Nice video! Do you wish you bought the MT10??

[@zeblion8293]

I really want this bike 🏍 nice

[@helgejohan3604]

117 hp stock in the motor🤙🔥

[@toofastnobrakes]

Dude! Did you see the new MT-10?!!!!

[@78Outlaw]

Bad cruiser habits Block…. Sport bikes opposite to cruisers, you brake off the front not the rear because the weight distribution is all to the front so would be too easy to lock rear …. Only time to use rear is in parking lots and trailing into turns 😬

[@Firestorm637]

Lighter bikes need less torque. Less weight helps everything including braking, handling, and acceleration. Manufacturers usually increase horsepower vs decreasing weight as decreasing weight more expensive

[@n40798]

5:02 Do you forget it has a quick shifter? or you prefer to use the clutch?

[@dfakto]

Use some WD40 to push the indicators back in, it helps a lot.

[@johnhernandez6434]

It happened to me and took me an hour to get them back in. I’ll try wd40 if 9t happens again but if I still have issues I’m going to definitely replace them with the tst which are great.

[@210jump884]

And what do you mean it’ll shut off ? The bike will ? Cause I actually had that happen to me I was riding ago my street going 30ish during Halloween cause trick or treaters but I was in 4th and had the clutch in when realized the bike had shut off so I just restarted it and kept riding, figured it was something I did, are you saying that’s a ECU problem

[@mtmoto4522]

look at tst industries for blinkers and lower tail tidy

[@lajossarkadi3171]

Hey, the mt09 sp does not have any storage? I just realized that lol. It doesn’t have any ,,trunk” under the seat? Or am I wrong?

[@lndcrsrmoto2407]

I do believe that many riders recommended not quick shifting from 1-2…

[@Oktobyr]

Agree on your cons. Found my one turn signal out of the mount and took a good 5-10min of fighting with it to get the thing back in. Also have trouble with 1st to second. It REALLY likes going into neutral more than 2nd. Have you had any throttle issues? Mine has cut out twice at a red light, electronics on just throttle wouldn't go. Fixed by turning off then back on, but engine light for a bit. Dealer called Yamaha and neither could figure it out, just said to bring it in if keeps doing it. Either way, been sick bike, really need to get new mirrors on mine. Cold weather here is a bummer though, looking forward to spring apready.

[@joshwilliams569]

Is this a good beginning bike?

[@Agility31]

Where did you get those blockoff bolts?

[@superpedro4691]

How do you handle the noise into the helmet?

[@GunnarssonAlexander]

Ironically.. My front right indicator on my MT07 2021 also falls out. Only the front right one. Suuh with that?! :D

[@willyjameshuff]

Does trail braking mean something different now?

[@tubingforever]

What are those break and clutch levers?!

[@blueghost3647]

What I want to know will I ever see an MT09 SP before I get to old to ride one