YAMAHA MT-09 (2021 - on) Review

Hopefully change original tyres when worn

All the usual bolts have corroded after a year but I guess this is expected because I do ride in the rain occasionallyMy one annoyance is that I had a throttle issue about a month ago and the dealer has had it for almost 3 weeks now and still haven't fixed it or even called me! This is more of a grumble at the dealer than the bike tho I suppose

Definitely needs cruise control, wish I had an SP for that reason.I fitted an Akra race system, best sounding thing ever!

Brakes are why it’s not a 5/5. Xsr front brake is phenomenal is comparison. Great sound, handling is why I bought it over the mt10. It’s does everything well. Just came back from A 1000+ mile TT trip. Never put a foot wrong!

Not as Aggressive on opening the throttle as the old reputation, so it doesn't feel quite so savage however that does make for a more predictable and enjoyable experience.

Quick shifter is very fun but can be clunky (check your chain tension) cruise control would’ve been nice on the base models. Also don’t be put off by the how fast the standard tyres wear. Off the shelf s22s are vastly better in every aspect.

Good for 200 miles without a break Great for scratching, taking it easy , fantastic all round bike

Brilliant engine , great speed and torque. You can bimble or thrash it

Nothing has gone wrong , build quality is typically Yamaha , no worries

First service , reasonable cost. Annual service £250

Dash could be better , indicator switch is awkward

With the suspension dialed in, the ride was more comfortable than my XSR700. I would spend the extra money and get the comfort seat, the stock seats could be softer. The material used looks like the same cheap stuff on my wife's Rebel.

That engine note when accelerating at highway speeds...perfection. I don't even plan on buying an aftermarket exhaust at this point. Engine is awesome, master of torque indeed.

Only issue I had was the foot peg optional mounting location was not done properly. Who ever tapped the hole for the bolt did such a poor job that I cannot run the bolt into it. I would like to see Yamaha use the rubber straps used to bundle the cables by the handle bar like the ones on my XSR. The zip-ties on the MT look cheap and down-market.

600 break-in service. Carefree running after that. I'm averaging 45mpg mixed riding.

Get the comfort seat! Get it!

Suspension is capable and it’s a surprisingly comfortable place to be. I can easily sit in the saddle and burn off a tankful. Brakes are again capable and perform well.

Great performer. I still love how smooth and torquey through all the gears. Fuel gauge isn’t great so keep an eye on the odometer to keep track especially when thrashing about remote countryside. Not the fastest bike on the planet but you can easily keep up.

So far Bullet proof. Some say it’s stying is crude but I like how there’s been little attempt to hide stuff with pointless body work (including some wiring).

Price given is for initial 600 mile service. More or less 130 miles to a tank full so won’t win any endurance trials.

Bridgestone S22’s are a good grippy boots in the wet and sticky enough in the dry although they are looking well worn after 3k. The fuel guage is not good and jumps from full to half full to empty and is not progressive as you’d expect - so one eye on the mileage and you won’t get caught out when miles from fuel stops.

Engine as a little vibration at high revs.

Yes I regret paying this bike, better options out there.

I love the factory this bike is so light and nimble. The turning circle is not great to be honest but hopefully this won't deter most people as you can still filter through traffic easily enough. I have the standard seat and can manage 2 hours in the seat which is probably the time when you'd need to add fuel anyway. A well rounded bike that handles the British roads comfortably. Get this bike on a twisty B road and you will love it!

Strong low down power. Smooth and linear power delivery. Its a peach!

Excellent build quality. Lovely aluminium frame. I have fitted a front fender extender to stop the muck flicking up so much. It's very tight in behind the radiator and header pipes so cleaning is fiddly work. Everything feels solid and well put together. No rattles.

I just paid £190 for the first 600 mile service. Subsequent services will cost more so budget around £250-£280 ish. Yamalube and a genuine filter will help keep the bike in top condition.

Just the right side of 'not too much' in terms of equipment. The rider modes are easy to toggle through as is the TCS settings. The dash is simple but clear. Ok, it is smaller than some but I have the keys info showing eg revs, speed, Gear number, fuel level etc and it's all easy to read. Excellent S22 tyres as standard. Tank could be larger eg 16/17 litres but it is beautifully sculpted and I can live with the 14 litre capacity easily enough.

Could do with a slightly bigger fuel tank, Brakes are good, single rider only and very comfortable

Sounds great, CP3 is a fantastic engine . Enough said

No issues and very good service at the dealership

Should have cruise control for longer rides. Accsessories are an issue I have been trying to get a smoked screen, which have been on back order for months Covid-19 I suppose

It has all the important bits and none of the silly stuff.

Superb brake feel and suspension of SP model. Just feels extremely well planted and gives a lot feel of what the motorcycle is doing.

Nothing new to say, just brilliant

Reliability should be as expected with no surprises, however build quality is questionable, with really strange choices from engineers and designers.

Again no idea how same owner is getting 67mpg as it only does 50mpg at best leaving you with 110miles before reserve light turns on.

The TFT screen is too small and has some tiny font making it difficult to see (not that I spend any time looking at it :D ). Could have more control to enable to choose engine braking power, quickshifter speed etc, but can't complain for the price

There’s plenty of feeling from a very strong front brake set up, the rear brake brake is not quite so impressive but the rarely are.

The best it about the motorcycle, the CP3 engine has always been a cracker, it’s now got markedly better. The star of the show on this motorcycle

The suspension holds the bike up well, it has great feeling in fast corners and keeps the line well. It’s a Yamaha, absolutely no reliability issues.

It got all the rider aids you will ever need. The lift (wheelie) control is great, letting you lift the front wheel a little higher on each setting before gently bring the wheel down. You can also turn it off if your experienced wheelie merchant and it wheelie all day long.

A competent all rounder, on a trip, you would want to stop every 120mls. Wind blast will get to you! As a commuter, hard to beat I should imagine, as it's so light and easy to ride, not at all tiring. Ride Quality: The best! Brakes: Very good rear, fronts too. To be honest, coming down a slip road, making use of the auto-blip, is more fun scrubbing off speed as you enter the roundabouts.

I've always loved triples having owned an old Triumph T150 and a BMW K75, but this is triple heaven! So much grunt, you can be in top at 40. The fuelling is spot on, with no percievble (To me) flat spots. Economical, smooth and versatile, it does everything

Radiator cover. The standard seat is comfortable for most, not really a pillion machine I reckon. The Bridgestone S22's are a quality fitment for such a value machine, and cross the T's and dot the I's when it comes to the ride.