2023 Yamaha MT09 SP First Ride and Review!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:11 History
2:20 3rd Generation MT-09 Features
4:17 Startup & Sound Check
5:04 Clutch & Shifting
5:30 First Launch
6:16 Throttle Response
7:27 Engine
8:50 Electronics
9:53 Susupension
11:11 2nd Launch/1st Twisties
12:30 Gearing
14:48 Braking
15:32 Ergonomics/Riding Position
16:45 Pricing & Value For Money
17:52 Launch #3
18:44 Cruise Control
19:48 Quickshifter
20:47 Highway Performance & Comfort
24:08 Stock Exhaust
25:11 Fuel Economy & Range
26:54 Display
27:44 Launch #4
28:02 Heat Management
29:19 Braking Control Settings
30:51 Downshifting Performance
31:04 vs. Competition
33:31 Easy to Ride
35:12 Slow Speed Performance
35:48 Cornering at Speed
37:51 The Most Fun Motorcycle
38:31 Lift Control
39:49 TC Settings
41:34 Final Thoughts & Rating

[@yammienoob]

Howdy folks! This is a giveaway bike. Get entered to win at yammienoob.co - sweepstakes will end in September, and we've got some really exciting future giveaways later this year! Superduke 1390 anyone...? ;) Also! Some people asked why I didn't get the 2024, simply put: it wasn't available anywhere when I needed to purchase it! We haven't done a 3rd gen MT09, let alone the SP, and this model is so good. Honestly, I think since it's more upright ergonomically speaking it is spiritually more close to the original mission of the bike, while retaining its character and charm. Let me know what you think :)

[@kantill]

Need to open the sweepstakes to allow Alaskans to enter

[@tube88867]

How can u review a bike when u make a giveaway for it? How can u say a bad thing about the bike and then give it away.... Just sayin you cannot be real with the giveaway bikes..

[@EZBlast]

@@tube88867 He was Brutal enough with the last MT09 he gave away, that he scared off a lot of potential entries, giving my golden chance - and for holding the line - well that's the riders job on the old MT09 or CR1125 - being more akin to a battle axe than a fencing blade - lol

[@agooddadandadirtbike7149]

MT-09SP vs XSR900? Which do you prefer Yammie?

[@nate9479]

any opinions on thee upcoming R9? i think this engine would be so good in an R bike and it could replace the R6 seeing as it'll have similar horsepower but much more torque down low

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

If I did not already own an MT-10 this is the bike I would buy without a doubt.

[@MurrayWendman]

I have an MT10 I know that the MT10 is great The MT09 looks good seems good

[@majek93]

I've been riding motorcycles for almost 20 years, I have MT-09SP 2023 and I must warn anyone who wants to buy this bike. There is no going back. 😉 Since I bought this motorcycle, I have also ridden an MT-07 (2022), BMW S1000R (2021), R6, GSX-R and a few others. NO motorcycle can compete with the MT-09 SP. My only recommendation is to buy the 2024 version, as it has a much better display. 👍🏻 + buy a steering damper. It helps a lot.

[@mytmousemalibu]

Get it flashed if you haven't, it is a whole new bike!

[@majek93]

@@mytmousemalibu done it 2 months ago. Throttle works much smoother. 👌🏻

[@firehouse6226]

What is the best damper for the 2024 mt09? Seriously considering making that purchase.

[@Mike_P646]

Hyper pro ​@@firehouse6226

[@majek93]

@@firehouse6226 HyperPro (RSC) 😉

[@bighondro9060]

My 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 was recently stolen sadly. I have entered to win this beautiful MT-09 wish me luck!!!

[@justedwinsvlogs]

Good luck!

[@wilksflyfishing1406]

Good luck man!! Sorry to hear about your bike being stolen. Had an 03 gsxr750 that suffered the same fate.

[@bighondro9060]

@@wilksflyfishing1406 it’s the worst feeling in the world. Sorry about your bike as well

[@Matt7R]

Happened to me too - best of luck in the draw! Would be awesome if you won!

[@bighondro9060]

@@Matt7Rthanks bruh!

[@noahrodrigues7129]

I have a 24 XSR900 and I have nothing but good stuff to say about that beautiful CP3 motor

[@bigkidz007]

Same here ! It’s a frikken blast. CP3 is a beast

[@colinworley2743]

You should do a MT-09 vs Triumph 765 vs z900

[@JDP-we9hk]

If this bike is as good or better than the current 765's everyone should get one.

[@bloodrunneruk71]

There are many comparison videos of those 3 bikes from 2021 and the yamaha took the street triples crown as best middleweight, the new 2024 street is a peach but I'd still go for the 2024 mt09 for reliability,

[@scaramouchew]

The mt and Triumph blow the z900 out of the water. Ive ridden all of em and where the mt and str are proper performance sporty machines the z900 is a sporty looking tour bike, its a bit more sluggish and not as Sharp into corners

[@paulhope3401]

​@@JDP-we9hkThe MT09 is better in terms of torque and mid range which suits it better to the street... but if you do a lot of track days, the peaker 765 will work better there. Both are great bikes in their own right, just different flavours suited to different uses.

[@JDP-we9hk]

@@paulhope3401 Looking more closely the MT09 is not an attractive bike. The Striple on the other hand!

[@thethrottletube]

I said the same in my 3 year long-term owenership review of this bike. I love it. There's a reason I haven't parted way with my gen 3 myself! Great review! SOLID BIKE!

[@Rabessey]

Apparently, the 2024 is out now. - Bigger display, Brembo brakes, 2 level seat, bi-directional quick shifter (can up or down shift regardless of RPM). I drive my 2022 MT-09 SP like an old man, so I get 53 MPG. (It's my first bike, I got when I was 64 years old.) I hear changing pads will improve the braking on the 3rd gens.

[@thasherm]

It's been out for a month in the USA and all across the Globe as of July

[@jackmatt1022]

Quickshifter also works up and down on my 21’

[@fastlanefixer]

I’ve already seen a few ‘24 models in dealers

[@Rabessey]

@@jackmatt1022 My quickshifter has up and down arrows (on the display) that light up green when it will allow you to shift it. For example - if I were to yank the throttle open and attempt to down shift, it won't. It will up shift fine. If I ease off the throttle, it will allow me to down shift. js

[@jackmatt1022]

@@Rabessey that’s how it works yes I think that’s how it is on every bike because you’re not supposed to give gas when shifting down due to engine brake

[@Ze-lt2vs]

Now seriously. I’ve had a blue MT-09 back in 2018, less than 200kg bike, AWESOME so easy to ride, so yummy, very very good and sexy. Delicious 3-cylinder sound. You guys who have never rode one, you’re really missing it

[@KarlBuckley-bw3vc]

I bought a brand new FZ-09 as my first bike back in 2014 and it was amazing. I put heavier springs in the forks and a de--cat Akrapovic carbon exhaust, with a dyno tune from 2 Wheel Dynoworks. I traded it in for a 2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4S, but still have fond memories of my early riding years on the Yamaha

[@thisandthat331]

I recently bought a 2015 FZ09 as a first bike, this thing rips. It came with a Akro exhaust but it isnt tuned.

[@wadesmith630]

@@thisandthat331 so is a good first bike

[@thisandthat331]

@@wadesmith630I'd go with with a FZ07/MT07 as a first bike and keep it in the lowest setting available; the FZ09/MT09 can be intimidating for a lot of new riders.

[@Antmanmoto]

I’m so thrilled to have just got one of these… A buddy of mine had one and let me ride it last year, and I knew then I had to have one in my life! Thanks, Nick!!! 👍🏽

[@markm5038]

Just got mine, heck of a good time

[@reaperguy]

Just swapped out my 2021 Tracer 9gt for the 2024 Mt-09 a month ago. I was amazed at the difference, they lowered the bars slightly and moved the pegs back just abit. OMG self cancelling turn signals finally. Nice 5 inch display...

[@infintdeli]

This is my daily bike, 190 miles round trip for work. great bike

[@iamyagamiraito]

Having so much fun with MT09 every time I ride. Love it!

[@hatchetjack1031]

I've been riding so long, the last Yamaha I had was an XS650. I loved that ,now retro, twin. I may be in the market for this bike! Very impressive!

[@Rabbydabbydoo]

You’re being so gentle with that throttle off the bottom too. Let it eat 💪

[@andrews3547]

Thank you for getting around to covering my bike. It was great to hear your opinion!

[@johnpikar4823]

The 2023 Honda Rebel 1100 also has the reverse throttle cruise cancelation. I like it! Definitely appreciate the ability to cancel cruise without being forced to break or adjust my grip

[@TexasSteele67]

Lookin' forward to seein it on 360 this summer - sweet bike Y'

[@speedyboi4623]

Lost my gen 3 mt09 to a drunk driver. And due to being out of work for 2 months I had to put the money from the insurance for the bike to rent and grocerys. I do have a lawyer helping me to get a settlement and hopefully I’ll be able to get another mt09 in the near future! 🤞

[@DocAwesum]

Considering this over my Husqy 901. Thanks for the review!

[@county_bear9509]

If you already have the 901 and trust it'll be reliable as long as you want to ride I'd stick with it

[@robertbarbaree4190]

Demo'd one back in March and freakin loved it!

[@sabre0461]

I LOVE my XSR900 I picked up a couple weeks ago!

[@slowride9898]

I have the Leo Vince LV race on mine and its the perfect balance between loud and obnoxiously loud. It looks clean af as well.

[@EZBlast]

Tuning the Gen 2 suspension was in the same league as tuning the CR1125 - very similar suspension and weight. Tuning the MT09 was easy - raise the forks in the trees 14mm and set sag and then the rest from there. Much better. A flash /tune did a lot for the throttle jumpiness, temp, and smoother power delivery. Been worth every penny spent on it since I won it. lol

[@lilquac]

I was just looking for a mt09 review video and you video just appeared

[@RUSHinTokyo]

I own MT09SP gen3 and love it so much!!❤

[@andrewnicholson5851]

I have this bike too and I absolutely love it like Yammie says it’s a great bike

[@aham3476]

I have a 2023 XSR900. Love it!

[@swiftlysinking]

I have a non sp version, absoloutley love it

[@ItzLobbyBobby]

Hey Yams I know you were talking about an exhaust costing around 2k out the door after a flash and everything but there are some more “budget” options that might be worth looking into. My buddy has an XSR900 which I’m pretty sure shares the exhaust system with the MT09. He got a BlackWidow full system delivered from the UK to north Texas in 3 days for under $500 out the door. After a flash the performance gain is night and day. Especially in 2nd gear it’s like a completely different bike. And it’s insanely loud. So there are good lower cost options too for anyone interested.

[@havenmt09]

Absolutely love riding this bike. Too fun

[@StirCrazyB]

Great job now I wanna ditch my trident and get this. Great review.

[@mcmuphin]

Love hearing yam gush about my bike

[@Stclairm1]

Wow! I just bought one for a sick deal brand new about 2 weeks ago! My other bike is a 22 GSXS1000GT. Loving it through twisty NC roads!

[@kevingreer9686]

I had been hoping you'd get an MT09. Specs, power, and price make it the perfect street bike.

[@Spirered]

You sir are a boss. I also use my bike as my daily commuter but not 200 miles. Incredible!

[@ojuicanatort5]

Could you do a video on how to dial in the suspension front and back

[@raso_i]

check Dave Moss videos on that

[@AlmightyRodga]

The 2024 SP model looks SPICYYYY

[@John_Ridley]

I have a 2019 Tracer. I love the platform and I don't see myself EVER not owning some variant of it again. Given that I'm a 60 year old dad, I'll probably stick with the Tracer, but I might just upgrade to a newer one in a few years. I'm sure a lot of the refinement they put into the MT09 for fuelling and such will get into the Tracer as well.

[@RoadRage810]

Every MT whether it is a 7, 9 or 10 should get an Akrapovic titanium if you want sound and performance without being ridiculously loud and 2 Wheel Dyno Works ECU flash. Those guys are the gods of the MT platform with ECU flashing and it is only around $250. They did my 07 and it is a night and day difference. They have flashed more MT's than anyone in the country and possibly more than anyone in the world and the owner is an MT fanatic.

[@RDC95]

Man that bike looks so sick. Been a fairing super sport squid for 8 years since starting on two wheels. Turning 30 next year and The older I get, the more I am really loving to look of those naked bikes. Maybe after my gsxr-750 dies I will take a look at one of these sweet bikes.

[@johnhernandez6434]

Had the base version with a full Akra exhaust and tune. Put a small windscreen that helped and absolutely loved it. That front wheel was a little challenging, especially on higher speed turns just didn’t feel totally planted. Now I have the 23 MT-10 and I’m in love with her. Full exhaust and tune for that. LeoVince. Great vid. Been waiting for you to finally try the dark side. 😀

[@NotAnIlluminatiSpy]

Huh...That's weird. The speedo seemed to get distorted at higher speeds. Huh. How strange.

[@michaeldavid1566]

blurring the numbers i think

[@NotAnIlluminatiSpy]

@@michaeldavid1566 You're adorable.

[@brub5174]

That's the reason I won't buy this bike Lol 😂

[@YoutubeDeletedmyF.B.Iaccount]

@@NotAnIlluminatiSpy😂

[@willclayborn1220]

the 2017+ Aprilia tuono v4 1100 rr and factory has the same system for the cruise control, roll off and then a little bit more and it cancels it out. its really nice to use

[@No_Budget.Builds]

Thank you so much for getting me into motorcycles. I bought my very first bike today (suzuki sv650) and have no clue how to ride it yet but I'm learning. One day I hope to achieve squid status 😂

[@kiyoteaa6226]

When you said Kyle at the end it kinda scared me “that’s my name”

[@love4boost]

You can make it more track ready for free too. The risers can be flipped to put the bars more forward and there’s a second more raised position for the pegs. Also for new bikes most of the bigger naked bikes the exhaust system is all one piece.

[@rapstarD]

Amazing bike. I had the 2021 standard version

[@SuperSpruce]

The MT-09 has been my dream bike for a while, but after snagging a good deal on a used Street Triple R, I have a Street Triple instead. I love the high-revving inline-3 engines.

[@jamesstark8377]

'22 Tuono 660 also has the reverse throttle to cancel cruise control. I never thought to try it until it was mentioned in this video, though 😅

[@Jadesblood]

I got the 2023 Mt09sp, worth every penny, it's my daily, my weekend carver, and my hoon toy for crazy sh*t all in one. You need to ride this bike, just for the grin it will give you 💯

[@1100_Rebels]

Cancelling cruise control with a reverse flip of the throttle works also on my Rebel 1100 DCT. I didn't know about it until I saw your video. So I checked out my bike and it worked perfectly. I knew before that the throttle moved a bit backwards, but couldn't figure out, if this was by design or just without any meaning

[@kurc24k76]

Aftermarket exhaust, EBC brake pads, steel braided lines, and that's all you need to make it perfect.

[@KjKase]

And an ECU tune with the exhaust

[@scobeno1911]

Got exact same bike, would be great to go through how to dial in the suspension

[@markhall3434]

'23 XSR9 here.. yes a smaller screen. I can see it just fine. Needs Adjustable levers.. I like the friction point closer. I prefer larger diameter grips to boot. Adjustable brake lever might be better as well, the two finger reach feels far. Yamster: please make a video on adjusting the suspension. Apparently at least the same KYB in the front as my XSR. I went -1, +2 sprockets, and sintered front pads. Highly recommend a flash, you still have modes to calm things down until confidence builds. I went exhaust (dominator dual can), but really worth only a few additional HP. Stock exhaust sounds Good! The flash get's 80% of the gains for only $300. Bike Prices going up.. I paid $10.3K for my XSR in march '23. but No Ohlins. Once dialed in to my weight and rebound, no complaints. A passenger on the back? I don't think so! Insurance is pretty high, but not liter bike. Needs a windscreen..

[@B-Rok88]

Ive been in the market for a powerful naked to replace the ol' supersport. The standard MT09 felt extremely sloppy so making an SP model was smart of them. Im excited to win this thing and test it for myself!

[@jcombs2266]

Great review! Yes, I'm biased. I have one! 😜

[@pantinhas7930]

Shout-out to you for using the blinkers

[@Snowflakeliberal]

omg!!!!! It's BEAUTIFUL and I REALLY WANT one!!!!!!

[@BigHead104]

The 2022 Aprilia Tuono v4 factory does the same thing, where you can twist your throttle forward to cancel cruise control.

[@MikeS82082]

Braided lines and EBC sintered fixed brake feel completely. I have an RCS master that I found out the hard way is unusable use do to how the wiring is for the brake light/ cruise control(tried after market wiring solutions twice and the units failed twice so back to stock master...).

[@jackmatt1022]

19:05 that’s why I watch reviews of my bike 👌🏼

[@duanestiles4821]

Hey there yammie you need to buy one for your self as much as you love that one stay safe

[@darrelmiles8515]

My 23 speed triple has the counter roll for cruise control as well

[@thegamingshatt4758]

I think the feeling of the first gen is just something to get use to, I have no problem flicking it side to side, and scraping pegs (and no I don't mean the extended nubs) I have recently lowered the front end by about 25mm and stiffened up the rear and I bought it with an ohlins shock. But u love it and I'm really considering just getting the latest model when this one dies

[@ChapoRR]

Need this bike

[@Motoplugg]

Headlight looks really good with a windscreen

[@EricLouisYoung]

all of this is why I got the Tracer

[@jackmatt1022]

Got this bike 3 weeks ago It’s the best

[@goldengoat9397]

Such a dream bike rite there 🤤🤤🤤

[@LowQualityPigeon]

I do not know if XSR-900 GP is available in US or not but thats one of the bike you should consider test riding. Im sure youll he a fan boy having an mt-09 engine.

[@williammcguckin6158]

I have the 2017 model and we both know its not as well put as the new models but dam it's so light and I feel you can flick it. Past models couldn't do it. Once they added TC, abs and the modes it helped so much. you have a good set of tires like the angel GTs and wow it takes the turns. who needs a 600 to take a turn. and the reliability, put a take bag on and take it anywhere. Yamaha and Honda do such amazing Jobs. even those I don't have the SP model, you can get the Suspension in and it definitely helps. Japanese models tend to come with very plush settings. set it up for your weight and wow so smooth. who ever wins this bike will be very happy with the result. If anyone is in NY look up national Powersports, amazing bikes amazing prices. that's where I bought my FZ-09. good luck

[@Teamteddygaming]

Am excited for a 2024 review.

[@GM.Donkey]

love u papa yam

[@mytmousemalibu]

23' MT-09SP Owner here, absolutely stellar bike for me and my riding style. Had a 1st gen FZ09 which I still love but the SP is fantastic. Absolutely must get it flashed though. Yamaha really neutered the tuning. Its a rocket!

[@troythevis4456]

Sweet bike, like the MT-09

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I’d love to ride one. I just got my r7 and am about half way done with my stunt build

[@Kyudena]

i've followed you since 2018 when i got my first bike, and im planning to upgrade, i've test ridden the speed 400 and the husqvarna 401 and i have no clue on which one to get, i love both of them and how they ride

[@christianburger25]

Personally I would get the Triumph due to reliability. Not interested in more power after 6 years of riding?

[@Kyudena]

@@christianburger25 i have a 200 cc that makes around 21hp, so 40 hp or so is a good upgrade for me, and the roads and traffic condition doesnt really make sense for me to get anything more powerful, i've been able to go to different cities in around 12hrs on my 200 comfortably, and isnt the huskies also reliable? technically they're both made in the same factory here under bajaj, so im really not sure what to go with

[@rspraveenkg]

❤ Love this bike 🏍️

[@Infilnius]

Take a look at the MIVV pro carbon full system exhaust. Comes with removable silencer (takes seconds to swap in/out) and Cat (sold separately). I have this one running on mine 👌

[@leudwigvonshwartsenhelm3624]

I have a 2023 MT 09sp. I bought it new and paid cash. It is a fantastic bike. My one critique is that it is not built for tall people. I am 6'6" And I barely fit on it. I have found that I need to stretch and hydrate before.I even consider taking the bike out. Never take anything like coffee before a ride. (Cramps) I also have a seat cushion on top of the motorcycle seat to lift me up a little bit and give me a tiny bit more leg room. I also put some foot pegs on it that lower by about one half inch. These are small adjustments, but it's all there is. I really wish they made a sport bike for a tall person that was comfortable. Until then, this is as close as it gets for me. It's such a wonderful bike though! I'll probably never sell it. (Unless the big sport bike comes out. 🤣)

[@tarnishedsquid2967]

Haven't seen you rip a bike like this in a minute lol

[@jshumphress13]

I still hate the headlight/ front view. It’s been years, and I hoped it would grow on me. It hasn’t. HOWEVER, you can’t really complain since they offer the XSR 900, which solves that issue. I love that you get a choice.

[@defaultuser3410]

How does it compare to the Tracer 9 you rode recently? Same engine, etc

[@walter5401]

Bro how does the quickshift on this bike work? I didnt see your wrist move or the clutch when you were shifting.

[@woritsez]

they are nice. head n shoulders above the street triple. not looked in on the channel for a year or three, did he ever go do the Himalayas?

[@sawyer4981]

If you're a brokie like me, the base version is just as fun & capable. thing is an absolute beast and so much fun to ride. Suspension on the base model is honestly pretty good too. Only preload in the rear, but the front forks are still fully adjustable.

[@Texakacharles]

I don’t see you “blip” as aggressively on this ride either, she seems legit like buttery smooth. I don’t even ride yet but I pay attention. I can’t wait till I’m ready for something like that.

[@davidrosenblum2178]

That's a common feature on motorcycle cruise controls, at least in the case of KTM and H-D.

[@nagarashi]

Would love a review of the new Svartpilen 801 honestly

[@Zerobar78.]

I'm eyeing a new 2024 model on my local dealers website right now, the new front end.....😍 I may not be able to make it through this weekend without purchasing it....

[@KjKase]

As soon as I saw the upgrades for the '24 model and the looks with new headlight, tank, and seat; I called the dealership and put a downpayment on it. I absolutely love it, the changes for the 24 model make it in to basically exactly what I wanted.

[@Zerobar78.]

@@KjKase If the one I mentioned is still there Saturday I may end up going home with it.

[@ripntearslayer9101]

Get yourself a new 2024, display the ergo differences, show some differences in what you do to yours and what you do to the give away bike (if any exist). Just my $0.02

[@realfeedback2768]

I have the excat same bike. Got suspension set up for my weight and i used to use drive mode 2 daily. But recently i changed to mode 3 as it is smoother and still has full power. (1-3 same power output but different throttle response, 1 being the most torqky one) also the quick shifter in mode3 and mode4 would perform much better for daliy commute senario.

[@JoelMCY]

Do a 2024 Street Triple RS Review!!!

[@yammienoob]

I plan on picking one up for the end of this year as a giveaway :) Lots of review and content coming

[@SubZeroXJ]

​@@yammienoobsince you confirmed a beginner bike in the final GSX8R video, you're kind of giving away your road map. I've noticed for your previous beginner bike giveaways, it is usually brand new, and since all bikes this year have been first time giveaways (including striple RS) I will guess Kawasaki Ninja 500/Z500 as the beginner bike giveaway.

[@jerodwolford2743]

​@@SubZeroXJ aprillia rs 457 is my guess.

[@SubZeroXJ]

​@@jerodwolford2743that's also a great guess, I forgot about the 457

[@ApexMotow]

'21+ Triumph Speed Triple 1200 '15+ Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Each have cruise cancelation via reverse throttle input.

[@scottcui8087]

Brakes were fine for me after changing the brake fluids.

[@ItsMeDavidRyan]

I owned my 2021 890 Duke R for a year before I realized that rolling forward on the throttle cancels cruise. I think Triumph has the same functionality. I bet it’s more common than Yammie realizes.

[@pauly1k]

Had a 2017 and a 2021 mt09. Loved the engine but I could never get along with the seating position. I would always get a pinched nerve in my lower back while riding the MT, and comfort seats never worked. Hasn’t happened in any of the other bikes I’ve had either. I need that R9.

[@TheTyrone1981]

My good friend and I on the weekends hit twisties at a spirited pace in the hill country all the time. She has a 23 mt09 sp. I was following her on my cbr1000rr. She had never been on a super sport and asked if we should switch bikes. I followed her on her sp for about 20 minutes through the twisties. Super fun bike but I didn’t care for it in the twisties. Driving out of corners it constantly wanted to wheelie to the point where the front end was always dancing/speed wobbling. Also anything close to 100 mph and over same thing. Front end danced all over the place. I’m not a wheelie person or hooligan in that aspect so flowing through chicane style twisties was a bit annoying because I was fighting to keep the front end from dancing. My friend that owns it also has a street triple and prefers the street triple in the twisties as It’s way more stable. If I owned it I would lower the front end about an inch so the front end didn’t sit higher than the rear to make it more stable. Fun bike though but I didn’t care for the lack of stability when on flowing twisties.

[@jonpeters5194]

100% agree with this. went from a gsxr600 and the 23 mt09. It feels dangerous turning quick at speed. The rear suspension isn't that good. no high speed compression adjustment makes it kick hard and the adjustments make almost no difference especially to soften the ride. BUT It is a great bike in terms of fun and seating position. The bad high speed handling keeps my speed down or makes lower speed more fun. I would love to fix it with a new rear shock and steering damper.

[@TheTyrone1981]

@@jonpeters5194 yea I honestly think a lot of it would be fixed if the front end were lowered a bit. When you look at the bike the front actually sits higher than the rear. I think it was purposely designed that way because it was a hooligan bike and the geometry makes for easier wheelies.

[@jonpeters5194]

@@TheTyrone1981 Dropping the front would put more weight on the front and improve front end feel (which is needed) but it would also quicken the steering which could be adverse to high speed handling. I think it is worth trying, maybe 5mm at a time because that's the only way to really know.

[@TheTyrone1981]

Yea my friend said she may try lowering hers a bit in the front to see if it helps. It’s a free mod and if I doesn’t help can always put it back to stock easily. I had a street triple rs as well. Absolutely loved that bike. That thing handled like it was on rails. I’ve owned 15 bikes to date all different styles and the street triple was by far the most fun bike I’ve ever owned.