Yamaha MT-09 Overview
While Yamaha has produced numerous awesome bikes over the years, the MT series are some of the best and offer great value for money, even in terms of used bikes.
It offers a three-cylinder engine that performs really well and comes wrapped snugly in a light chassis. While the suspension definitely needs to be improved, the bike is otherwise a pleasure to ride.
The MT-09 was the first bike that was revamped in the MT series with the upgraded 2016 model featuring a softer engine, which helps to iron out the otherwise not so smooth throttle. It comes with a new colour scheme and has a three stage traction system. The engine has been tweaked on making the bike more responsive. The first setting is the swiftest response, with the second setting definitely smoother. The third setting offers the most change, which makes it more manageable than previous models.
The triple traction control system of the bike offers better stability and handling especially, in wet and slippery conditions. The vehicle comes in three colours Night Fluo, Lava Red and Matt Grey with a smooth and nifty finish. Apart from being funky to look at, the bike performs well on all parameters including the engine, which offers ample power just waiting to be revved.
While the changes in the bike are a welcome addition, the fact is that its suspensions could have been improved to make the ride smoother. Despite the wobbles particularly at high speeds, the bike’s overall performance still makes it attractive to many riders.
Yamaha MT-09 spec
| Seat height | 820mm |
| Weight | 188kg |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, DOHC, 12v |
| Capacity | 847cc |
| Average fuel consumption | 42mpg |
| Top speed | 145mph |
| Insurance group | – |
Yamaha MT-09 Gallery
Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | David Britton | Review Date: November 2016 |
Comfort | | Seat needs improvement | | Ride Quality | | Twitchy throttle at low speeds, but pulls well |
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| Pros Comments | Great fun, well priced, easy to work on! It wants to pull your arms off! |
| Cons Comments | Fuelling |
| Submitted by: | Flabdog | Review Date: February 2017 |
Comfort | | Bike comes with a flat seat which is better for taller folk who don't want to be sliding into the tank all the time. A bit more padding would be good as it can become uncomfortable after a while. | | Ride Quality | | Suspension on the soft side which I don't mind not being on the skinny side. Handling is very good, does everything you want. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Can't fault the bike at all. Looks great and everything put together well. |
| Engine Rating | | More than fast enough for most people. If you're gonna give it a handful put your weight forward or you'll be on the back wheel through all the gears. |
| Brake Rating | | ABS model. Stops as you would expect. Front end can drop due to the soft forks. |
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| Pros Comments | First Yamah I've owned. Certainly won't be the last. Nimble and fast it's all the bike you're gonna need really. Looks, light weight, leg room for taller people, build quality. |
| Cons Comments | More padding in the seat. |
| Submitted by: | DS | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Very comfortable riding position, but since it is naked, it is not very suitable for long journeys. Also the stock seat is a little bit too firm. | | Ride Quality | | 2016 MT-09 is smooth to ride and has tons of torque. Awesome handling. The suspension is on a plushy side. Even taking into account the suspension "issue" it is still strong 5 stars. This bike is just fantastic to ride. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Build quality is adequate to the price. Some parts are made of plastic, but overall quite good quality. |
| Engine Rating | | This bike is famous for its fantastic engine! |
| Brake Rating | | Adequate, but I wouldn't go further than this |
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| Pros Comments | Awesomely fun bike to ride. Make you smile all the time. The engine&exhaust sound (esp with Akrapovic full system) is one of the best on the market. I think this bike is a real star, taking into account its price. If you like naked bikes, you have to give it a try. |
| Cons Comments | Suspension should be better. |
| Submitted by: | Johnathan Wallace | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | I'm around 5ft 8 and find it pretty comfortable although the seat is on the hard side | | Ride Quality | | Rides well, very light and can be thrown around with ease either in town or on the twisty roads. Suffer from soft suspension even at max settings, common problem with this model but apparently much better on the 2017 model |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Great build quality as with all Yamaha bikes, never had an issue |
| Engine Rating | | Probably the best thing about the bike, extremely torquey with tons of power in every gear, it's a wheelie machine! |
| Brake Rating | | Standard brakes are decent enough, could always be improved but decent for the price point of the bike. |
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| Pros Comments | I love the MT09, brilliant bike for the price. |
| Cons Comments | The suspension. |
| Submitted by: | Chris Corley | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | A bit on the firm side but tolerable | | Ride Quality | | It's 46kg lighter than my FZR1000 and boy that makes a difference! It corners fantastically. I can't wait for dry roads. |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | No problems yet |
| Engine Rating | | It's not as powerful as my FZR1000 but it doesn't need to be. It's a strong pulling motor. Smooth and vibe free. |
| Brake Rating | | ABS that works. So much feel through your fingers you can feel exactly what's happening |
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| Pros Comments | It's a great bike. Riding bikes puts a smile on my face. This one puts a mad grin on it and naughty look in my eyes. Had to buy a radiator guard. The overall is a fantastic fun bike to play on. The way the suspension keeps it right. The feed back through the tires is great. |
| Cons Comments | The seat comfort. |
| Submitted by: | Simon | Review Date: March 2017 |
Comfort | | Not so comfy for pillion | | Ride Quality | | |
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| Pros Comments | I love it, it makes me feel good to even look at it! |
| Cons Comments | Smoothness at low speeds but that is the animal! |
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