2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Test Ride!

Test ride and owner review of the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP!
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[@BlockheadMoto]

Have y'all ridden a naked upright motorcycle before? What'd you think?

[@charlesm.8807]

How would this compare to the Triumph Street Triple 765?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Anton G: Definitely! The rider assistance is meant to help, and it does for sure. If you don’t want it, you can turn it off as well. It’s nice to have, especially on a powerful bike that can get you in trouble. Wish I had it on the 131 tbh!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Charles M: Not sure, is similar from what I’ve been told, but I’m not such a fan of the aesthetic of the Street Triples

[@ganuvien]

I ride an XSR700 it's an upright naked and honestly best comfortable riding position for city and twisties imo. Do need a windscreen for high speed runs though 😂.

[@mrstealyoskin4406]

I ride a 2018 KTM 390 Duke, and the wind really does put a beating on you.

[@DJ-jw6vm]

I’ve watched every 2021 MT-09 review video I could find, and this is up there as one of the best, if not the best. Top notch. Liked and subscribed. I’m in Japan and we can’t buy them here yet, which is obscene. They’re built just up the road from where I live. I’ll be checking back for your other videos on this bike, especially for upgrades such as screen and luggage, if you use them.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks DJ, I appreciate the kind words! Definitely plan on screen, maybe luggage if planning some distance rides. Hope you can get one soon, arigato!

[@theoal5718]

Whaaaaaaat? They are built there yet u cant buy one? Thats hilarious.

[@christinataylor1587]

@@BlockheadMoto .ju..im

[@williamcb78]

How am I only hearing about this guy ?? Now that’s how you review a motorcycle !! Subbed straight away . Entertaining, informative & really easy to listen to . Great job 👏

[@christopherstrickland3288]

Awesome looking and stock sounding bike. That acceleration is crazy! Thanks for the awesome years of content

[@BlockheadMoto]

“Years of content,” man… that’s crazy to think 🤯 Thanks for watching! 🤘🏼

[@AJJ1240]

That intro's Fire🔥 blockhead! So is that bike. I got one on order due in next month, and you just made my wait time extremely difficult for me with this video. Enjoy your new ride dude, i know i will...Eventually!

[@geireinarsen3422]

Nice review! It was pleasant listening to a voice that kept calm, got a lot easier to catch out what you actually were talking about. Lot of guys seem to forget about that. Good job!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thank you!

[@kasimov1994]

Awesome bike. The best review I seen and made me more to love this bike. I was looking for while now about fz/mt09. The new model made me sure to get it and this review. I love the base model with redish orange rims. I ride in the same area where you ride. Love them twisties . Subscribed

[@Gutters_or_Glory]

You solidified my want for an MT-09…. Just went and bought one today

[@TheBrohamBikerMT]

I have to say its a cracking motorbike, Ive owned mine since the middle of may, havn't got the SP version, but wow what an awesome bike, the sound puts a smile on ur face and of course the power delivery hahaha, and great video btw :)

[@Ryan.Kooper]

thank you for the quickshift knowledge, buying my second mt09 3rd gen this time obviously and this is the best video on it by far.

[@melechc7267]

i LOVE DOING IT NAKED ! I have a gen 2 MT-09 and ride it daily. I have two upgrades to suggest , HH sintered brake pads and a GPR stabilizer. Those two upgrades alone completely transform the bike. $ 574 seems like a lot for the GPR but trust me , its worth every penny on a 140 mph unicycle !

[@LuisGGomezPhoto]

I love that bike, your insights where very helpful. Thanks and stay safe.

[@reeserides7757]

Buying a my-09 today because of this video! Hell of a review!

[@Dara-ih6jq]

Awesome bike brother. Looking forward to all the MT09-SP content on the channel 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@chuddledollops]

I was taught to put my left foot down and keep in first gear when I stop, that way you can get out of the way quickly if someone decides to rear-end you. Also you can move along in traffic covering your rear brake.

[@BlockheadMoto]

If you’re in neutral though, you want your right foot down so your left foot is over the shifter.

[@chuddledollops]

@@BlockheadMoto I'm always in gear ready to get out of the way of a rear-ender or move for emergency services or crawl along with the traffic! All good though different strokes for different folks!

[@yellowgreen5277]

Yes that what is taught.

[@BadDriverrr]

@Tom Freestone I’ve done that for years and will never change

[@ritualghost]

Left foot down, right foot holding the rear break, in 1st gear.

[@dougbuchheit1454]

I loved you video. I've had one on order since March, it is supposed to be delivered in 2 weeks. I can't wait.

[@dougbuchheit1454]

They have pushed back my delivery several times; now they are saying August 18. Not happy!

[@jurgents0303]

Man i love that bike! I'm subscribing right now :D One day maybe i'll have enough money to buy it.. But for now, i'll enjoy watching you having fun on it!

[@mchevownr]

Really awesome video! Love how clear and detailed the video picture is! I’m impressed with the stock exhaust noise. Where do you recommend to get the suspension tuned to our bodies?

[@lasserasmussen5522]

Grats on your bike man! Still waiting for mine, it's been rescheduled a couple of times now. Latest news is end of July, least I get to ride a couple of months before season is salted up here in Denmark

[@Everendlesss]

Damn son, that quality just keeps rising! Seriously though, keep up the great work. It really shows. You've been a fantastic part of my week for many years now. Cheers mates.

[@antonioesera]

Great vid, definitely the motorcycle for me! Thanks for the info

[@stevie5141]

Great video buddy… that’s made my mind up for me👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffsawicki112]

Oh damn! I live super close to where you filmed this. That's awesome. Just got a mt-09. Love it. Got a regular as I couldn't find an sp anywhere and I'm super impatient to wait. Actually drove 380 miles into GA to get mine.

[@rexbanner1560]

nice review i liked it thanks

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Pretty awesome ride man! Cheers from Ireland

[@batman7286]

Beautiful bike 🤩 i am getting mine on 29-6. Can't wait 😁

[@MeanMazi]

Just purchased one today comes in tomorrow so excited.

[@moefingers]

Congratulations Blockhead

[@anthonystorelli7718]

I was hesitant to buy one bc I really wanted the CB650R. But this video definitely made me less hesitant. Awesome review!

[@kcjongwe9741]

THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING CONTENT!!! SHE IS A BEAUTY!!!

[@ezradijk]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, especially the rides. In what way did you actually mount the go pro ?

[@KazamaMoto]

picking up my 21 sp on friday! so excited!

[@tyronemoore4830]

I said it before and I’ll say it again that bike is sick 👊🏽and beautiful 🤩

[@JagMoto636]

Wow amazing video and amazing bike!

[@ernieschatz3783]

I read you Puig windshield review on this bike. Very encouraged by your assessment.

[@duvanrojas8622]

Acabo de pensar en esto, y el video hace una hora fue subido, qué buen servicio!!

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Its a great bike, I have had loads of bikes in my time and I’m loving this bike at the moment. Great review and I’ll be looking out for future videos to see if your opinions keep matching mine.

[@kenb9064]

Like the way your channel is going good job.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thank you!

[@Paul20661]

*Sick* congrats Block

[@satudave]

Absolutely love my 09 for what it is. It will never replace a cruiser but it kinda cruises good as well as hooning around. Every time I contemplate hotroding my Victory or Harley I jump on the MT and I’m all good. Hope it serves you as well as mine has to me

[@BlockheadMoto]

Nice! Definitely fills a gap, such a fun bike 🤘🏼

[@Wogger1]

That is amazing! You make me wan to get one asap!! Yes

[@AnthonioChen]

That quick-shifter looks pretty smooth!

[@jeremylong6229]

Glad to see you got a naked bike. I traded my dyna for a triumph street triple 765rs this spring and absolutely love it. Do miss the dyna sometimes so I picked up a used sportster to keep that vtwin itch scratched for now

[@billbot2462]

Today sold the hog for a mt-09, your comment gave me some comfort. I hope your mt hasn't killed you already.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

Really nice bike and very informative video! I currently have a '19 Tracer 900GT and I really love that bike, however, I'm thinking about trading it in on the MT-09SP.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I want one. I like those gloves as well. Thanks for the vid.

[@israelmercado9692]

I currently have my 2015 fz07 and I’m such a fan of the torque monsterness of these naked bikes. I cannot wait to upgrade to this new mt09 in a year or 2.

[@burkeyatm]

As an owner of the 2021 MT09 and former owner of a 2004 ZX10r, I can tell you that it’s a GREAT bike.

[@Motofanclub]

nice work

[@terrenceflynn4117]

This is the review I've been waiting for on this bike. Great review! Picking mine up this Friday! I ordered it a month ago and I can't wait to pick it up....

[@seriouslyson6559]

Where? I'm waiting also.

[@terrenceflynn4117]

@@seriouslyson6559 in Edmonton, Canada. I actually got mine last week. It’s unreal!!

[@jimbojonesporfavor]

@@terrenceflynn4117 Does it look better in 'real life'? Sometimes that happens with vehicles

[@terrenceflynn4117]

@@jimbojonesporfavor yes in my opinion it does look better in person...but I know what might not be everyone's opinion. More than the looks I was most surprised on how easy it is to ride and control....very user friendly.

[@jimbojonesporfavor]

@@terrenceflynn4117 It's getting positive reviews even at the price point, but I can't get past the looks and some of the finishing (loose cables, and the horn location). Always different test-riding, viewing in a store, versus living with it of course. Cheers for the feedback

[@ericwilliams626]

I have the Tenere 700. For 686cc you get a full fledged street bike that cuts through the turns so surprisingly that I'm typing it out in a comment section. It's unbelievable for a bike that was designed for the dirt. Just truly balanced for the road. On the dirt you have to understand what it is. It's a bigger dirt bike, but lighter than an Africa Twin by far. I like the dual aspect of a bike but it needs roadworthiness for sure because we are stuck riding to dirt locations with overpopulation these days. That's what the T7 is for. The T7 - Batman's weekend bike.

[@V2Mikazuki]

Love ur vid

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks man!

[@iveyfaganjr605]

Where do you put your SunPass? Great video and the quality is fire!

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

Blockhead I just want you to know you are a deciding factor in my purchase of a 2022 XSR900. I wanted that headlight an plan to put a 1/4 fairing on it for wind protection. I appreciate your videos very much!

[@SSecret_Hugz]

i pre ordered it but with the shipping issues cuz of covid etc. i went with something else. Long story short i got impatient and joked about buying a Ducati, then i ended up test riding one when the opportunity presented itself and now i gladly own a duck and i love it.

[@DanAuto]

Super detailed video mate love it . I recently sold my Mt 07. I'm Looking to pick up a Mt 09 sp. Pretty soon . What cam and mic are you using ? Great picture and audio

[@eL_FanTasMa_]

Good video . . . I’m still waiting on my SP

[@Abbo888]

Thanks for the interesting review, I demo rode an MT09 SP a few days ago and agree with most of your comments. Unfortunately in the UK we have to wait until August for the next batch of bikes to arrive....its going to feel like forever ☹

[@Firestorm637]

Quickshifter is made for racing with high rpm. I own 2018 Super Duke 1290r and MV Augusta Dragster 800rr Pirelli edition. Both have QUICKSHIFTERS. Never missed a shift but very smooth at higher rpm vs lower revs with Quickshifter.

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

# nice review, comprehensive and informative. Is this bike good enough and usually commuting friendly? for daily use and weekend touring? is beter than Street triple Any way great video Be safe

[@gilzr473]

Beautiful bike, and you’re right I’m having trouble getting an SP model, but I’m glad I’m not in a hurry, but honestly I’m deciding between the SP and the Zh2 SE from Kawasaki which is another model hard to get too. Great video thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@ZacSquatch]

Same situation I’m in between the same 2 bikes

[@Okami1995]

Awesome ride but damn what’s that song in the intro, bangerrrr

[@MyDyerMaker]

Congrats on the bike man. Too bad the Bronx wasn't released. I was hoping you would buy it so we could get a good review on it.

[@mitchellkennedy3556]

I do the same break in. had over 20 bikes, never blew one up in my life.

[@mtmoto4522]

nostalgia is what im getting from this video only rode the bike for a month and half put 1,000 miles on it and during winter watching this makes me remember what a blast it is to ride this bike! cant wait for summer to hit here in minnesota!

[@lpete531]

Awesome bike 👍🏽 great review, you covered all the modes and made good use of the quick shifter 🤣 avg speed, 80 to 85 nice 👍🏽

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Carl 👍🏼

[@izzy8609]

I'll be lucky to see something this powerful and expensive; right now my beginner bike is a cb300r which I quite like for intercity commuting and it's really at home on my local 45mph roads which is awesome. Only problem is I got a squid trapped in me and it wants something like an mt07 or a z650 or maybe even a cb650r because apparently 27bhp and 20 ft lbs of torque isn't enough pull. This video helped me rein in those demons and realize how absurd an mt09 would be for my area. Appreciate the vid and btw I assume those are florida roads? if you're ever in Stuart I'd love to say what's up.

[@TheDeerhunter42]

hello blockhead man thats a nice ride. i have my eye on one now its a new 2021 sp just wondering do you still have it and would you buy it today

[@jeremygudiel1258]

It looks clean

[@Mike-ek6dz]

I’m still on my first year of riding but have already passed an advanced rider’s course and a sport bike class. I started off with an FZ-07 and I’m convinced that I want the MT-09 SP as my second bike. Thank you!

[@michaelroberts6836]

Get my 2021 MT09 on Tuesday, stoked.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Pre Grats!

[@michaelroberts6836]

It's fast. Send help.

[@peterbalocloc9062]

nice bike bro. i like that

[@roadsidechannel7542]

I'm seriously considering trading my bike in on one of these. Your experience with cruise control on bikes is exactly the same experience I've had with them. Almost verbatim.

[@marcus4619]

For the wind a good jacket makes all the difference. I have a all leather 4 season alpinestar. You dont really feel the wind if it flows around you correctly.

[@ronahlstedt6045]

very nice review full of good info. I've got a deposit on a SP at my local dealer. in fact I'm first on the list. my only slight concern is lack of a small windshield, the last bike I've owned without a windshield was a 1968 BSA many, many years ago. I'm coming off a Niken ...the 44th made in the world. I live very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and mainly ride mountain roads in the area. I don't ride long distances anymore maybe 300 miles in a day. I want a bike that weighs less than Niken that fun to ride. Any thoughts?

[@TRocksGarage777]

Great vid. Looking this bike for 2022 or the KTM 890 Duke R. It's a toss up.

[@yuriys.6352]

Cool bike 👍👍👍

[@avrc9285]

yep the wind is a pain on a naked on the highway, riding on a monster 821 for an hour ard 80 mph is brutal.. . up to 60 -65 not an issue though, I always wear earplugs besides saving your hearing you will also be less tired. that constant buzzing can really drive you nuts. A good helmet also helps.I saw in other videos a small screen, i think iits from Yamaha's own line for the MT09, looks coool but very small so not sure how much it would help but you should look it up, enjoy and be safe

[@lectorj]

Stock exaust sounds solid.

[@jurrien75]

I need one of these

[@Drekonix]

I saw you put a windscreen on the MT-09 from your dyno teaser. Does it help with the wind protection? Like would you tour on this thing? Thinking of selling my Z900 because I hate the windblast to the helmet and was thinking about a triumph tiger but I also love the supermoto feel of the MT-09. What do you think? MT or an actually touring machine?

[@shawnbeck1972]

Hey , i ride that road in Apopka Fl every day lol. Right by my house.

[@SirMountainpass]

Check out the GIVI 1173S windshield for the 2021 model😉 I also got one, albeit a different model to match my 2020 SP… Overall, the bike looks quite tidy with it 😄

[@bobfloren2829]

OMG, 417 lbs, 117 hp, upright, what a bike! Id lie a vid of someone trying something outside the box, maybe some mild off roading to a campsite in the mountains.

[@greywhizard]

Pretty crazy feature where the display goes out of focus when you go nuts.

[@SocalMoMoto]

Hey, have you experienced the "sleep mode gremlin" on your moto yet? It started for me around 600miles on the odo. And caught on video. No idea what's going on. Just keeping notes on it and reading forums about it. Eventually I'll take it into the Stealership. 🍻

[@mtmoto4522]

whats your go pro set up im looking to do some moto vlogs next summer just for some fun! oh and remove that tail and the bunny ear mirrors you be in good shape!

[@soggytorti11a52]

i have so much fun matching upshifts and especially downshifting. the reward for perfect rev matching is one of the things that keeps me riding so these quick shifters are taking the fun away? what would you say?

[@rantANDrave1987]

I really wish the SP came with upgrades brembo brakes. That’s still one the Achilles heals that Yamaha has yet to address. I would even pay an extra 800-1k for thag

[@fido0825]

I suggest you not get to hung up on the lack of Brembos. Some of the best brakes I've ever had on a bike were the stock single puckers on a 2000 Suzuki SV650 refitted with some good grippy EBC pads and a split pair of Goodrich kevlar brake lines. It COMPLETELY transformed the function of those brakes from ho-hum average to fantastic! I would trade the feel of those old Suzuki brakes for the anti-lock Brembos on my present '19 Speed Triple today! There's fully 3/8ths inch of slop in my Brembos before they really bite and this bike came stock with steel lines.

[@mtmoto4522]

would love to get cruise control on my matte black bike and black handle bar and black short brake levers and modern brake resivors

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Had a Z900 some years ago. Didn't really complain about wind pressure. Got an '18 MT-09. I complain sometimes about wind pressure. I think it has more to do with the ergonomics of sitting near bolt-upright instead of canted forward.

[@MrFoxfire510]

The new 2021 mt09 has adjustable rearset height, out of the factory is low and then you can raise it 1 notch. Raising it may cant your body forward enough to help with the wind. Not sure if previous model years like the 2020 and 2019 have it. But aftermarket rearsets would have the same effect.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@MrFoxfire510 What you're suggesting would only change if the seat was made to have an extra inch of foam height. Otherwise, my knees would just be more folded up while sitting in the same upper body geometry.

[@MrFoxfire510]

@@exothermal.sprocket There’s also 4 bolts on the center of the handlebar. You can try loosening those and rotating the bar towards the front of the bike it will lower them and make you lean forward also. I did that with my Yamaha 2017 FJ09 before I sold it. Edit: or rotating them towards you, whichever way will lower them and still have clearance when doing full lock left to right. Will have to loosen and rotate the levers and throttle assembly also after doing this. I did it to my fj09 and it did make for a more leaned forward sportier stance while sitting.

[@johnhernandez6434]

This was very helpful. I have a deposit down on the standard mt 09. Hopefully I’ll have it sometime in July. Puig says they’ll be releasing one for the new MT 09 soon but Yamaha has one for the SP. I would imagine it should fit the standard version also. I was going to wait to see how the wind was at 65-75 mph but I think I’ll order it now since I have to spend an hour on the highway before getting to some nice twisties to have fun. Let me know your thoughts on frame sliders.

[@Cowboy.underwater]

I have done 500+ mile days on my xsr900. The trick with the wind is to just lean into it untill the wind is supporting your bodyweight without much input from you. It takes a minute to get the hang of, but once you got it down it's pretty comfy.

[@imaloztcause]

Hold the up arrow on the TCS to turn off TCS entirely! I still haven't tried riding with TCS entirely off but, Drive1 and TCS1 is pretty sweet!

[@markbaum9615]

TCS off ...the only way to ride

[@Firestorm637]

Light bikes similar to a lighter car really helps everything from acceleration, braking, and handling.

[@travisbarker2825]

I want one! 🙌🏼

[@Firestorm637]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️nicely optioned from the factory. Plus no stage 4 needed. Lol

[@izeeh7613]

The peacock bit killed me😂🤣

[@lectorj]

I've never minded the wind on naked bikes. I'll probably use my fz6 till it dies or sell then buy this bike used in a few years.. I really like the cruise control.

[@paulpereira7448]

Left foot down on the West coast 👍🏍🎸

[@dryreality3629]

You should do a video, of 2 bikes on a break-in period, do one like the rules say and do one like you drive it like you would, then go to a dyno and check to see i've there is a difference in power

[@yasinhassanzadeh9646]

That’s sounds so good even though it’s stock

[@ttqq1234abc]

I want the MT-07 as a 2nd bike, but I can't find one for sale in my area.