the atmosphere is feverish in the Yamaha clan, the first tests were enthusiastic and you can already feel the confidence in the bike.
I'm lucky enough to receive an almost fully equipped model.
I'll let you discover the various options in the video.
For my part, I loved the windscreen. For once, here's a piece of comfort equipment that adds a real "plus" to the bike's look.
I'm lucky enough to receive an almost fully equipped model.
I'll let you discover the various options in the video.
For my part, I loved the windscreen. For once, here's a piece of comfort equipment that adds a real "plus" to the bike's look.
Another option that has proved its worth is the comfort saddle.
Indeed, the original saddle looks thin and ungainly. This replacement caressed my bottom all weekend long.
After a quick look around (I imagine that, like me, most bikers had already seen and reviewed the dashboard, etc.), I look for a place to install the strap for my Helite Airbag vest.
Given the bike's strong character, I can't imagine doing without this safety equipment on this test ride!
I've spotted a frame connector under the seat that will do the trick.
Let's get the saddle out of the way, uh, where's the lock?
As is fashionable with manufacturers, certainly for a question of looks, they've had fun hiding the lock under the mudguard!
Extremely impractical and messy.
After opening it, I realize that very little will fit under the seat, as the space is quite cramped.
The press manager explains the various dashboard options, the 3 maps, etc., and I listen distractedly.
i have to admit that all I want to do right now is start the engine and get out on the road!
contact at last!
bram, the mill meows, the noise of the three-legged is simply intoxicating, the revs in B mode are already ultra lively.
I promise not to try out mode A just yet, not to break it (it's the only MT 09 with an option), and I'll just about give up drinking wine if I can get away with it afterwards ;-)
I'm finally allowed to sit on it, the bike's balance is amazing, it feels like it could stand up without a kickstand!
Finally, I'm on the road and I've got the grind for 72 hours!
The first accelerations in B mode are very special. The mill seems to be waiting to clear its throat before giving out its full power.
Well, we'll see about that later. For the moment, I'm enjoying the very nice position and the perfectly stepped gearbox.
saturday morning...
The weather's fine, especially for the end of October, and I head for the winding roads of southern Belgium.
I blow up the two Gopro cameras, find myself a cameraman-driver (thanks Sylvain), fill up the tank and off I go.
The bike automatically switches to standard mode and the engine responds completely differently.
It's the front wheel that needs to be watched now!
To avoid this phenomenon,don't hesitate to load the front when accelerating.
On leaving Dinant, I launch both cameras, and as soon as we enter the undergrowth, we're in for a nasty surprise!
The few degrees of difference with central Belgium didn't allow the roads to dry out.
To top it all off, the throttle responds nervously and is quite difficult to manage.
Tom's words of warning come back to mind: "Don't break it, it's the only one!
As I don't have ABS, I calm down instantly.
I decide to switch to cruising mode, but not for long, as the engine's enthusiasm regularly re-accelerates the pace.
I'm on my usual circuit in the south of France, and I'm finding it hard to ride fast.
I attack one of my favorite roads, a kind of open hillclimb.
I've already reached the first "carafe" braking point, the thinness of the saddle allowing me to keep the bike in line,
i enter a bend stained with dead leaves, the road is completely potholed, and the rear wheel is really struggling to regain any grip...
Naturally, I switch to the supermotard position!
Of course, the wide handlebars and upright position allow for this kind of fantasy.
The MT gives me the impression that it'll forgive me anything, and as the engine always picks up well, I'm having the time of my life!
The three-cylinder's ultra-vibrant temperament at high revs deserves a shifter to avoid breakers!
After an even wetter ride through the undergrowth, I "feel" that one of the options fitted to the bike is really not recommended in Belgium: the MT plate holder!
I've got mud all the way up to the top of my helmet.
I'm only moderately won over by the fully adjustable levers, the thinness of the assembly shears my fingers in my summer gloves.
The kilometers tick by and my buttocks start to feel a bit sore.
A quick stop at the pump, the three-cylinder engine used in autumnal conditions delivers very low fuel consumption of around 6l/100.
The 14-liter fuel tank will allow you to cover more than 160 km before reserving it.
in conclusion
Whaouuu, this test has kept its promises, I can't hide it...
I have the impression that, after a few sluggish years, the motorcycle market is moving in the right direction again, and that Japanese manufacturers have finally decided to bring us real 2-wheeled pleasures at a "buyable" price.
Auguring the MT 09's commercial success would be too easy, and Yam France is counting on more than 2,000 sales by the end of 2013.
No, I'll end by announcing Yamaha's return to the three-cylinder segment, and thanking them for allowing me to finish the year's testing on such an enjoyable bike.
I look forward to 2014
Oli the Belgian
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 36 reviews
yes, there can be some jolts, and even more so in A mode.
i don't dislike the front any more than I do the side and I think it's a success (otherwise I wouldn't have bought it (second-hand)), but it deserves a better rear shock absorber and a thicker seat. I've got a black widow line and it's very noisy, even a little too noisy, even with the chicane
kind regards Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
confusing motorcycle-induced riding style
pleasure and sensation oriented.
nothing reasonable ;-) Rating : 4/5 Respond to bibu
in short, a becanne in tune with the times... I signed the order form and gave up the 1000 sports bike thanks to it, even though I was a hard-core tattooed biker, even a blazer! just goes to show! Rating : 4/5 Respond to nico
I've fitted an Ixyl line and a gearbox for more power (135 hp) orlààààà!
The only downside is that the gearbox slams hard, so watch the oil you use! (Motorex Top-speed, for example, does the trick tip-top). Have a good ride, and watch out for speed cameras! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Papounet
The least is for the chassis, even if it's still clean, it lacks rigidity in sporty use. (Problem solved with the addition of a shock absorber and springs.
And personally, for that price, I'll take a toy like that! Wouldn't you?
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Neoom
merci pour l'info Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
as for the bell, everyone has their own taste, but I always find the triple horrible. Rating : 5/5 Respond to idrissmt09
It works just as well as my 106hp gex!!!!!! Rating : 4/5 Respond to funky
After warming up the engine and tires, I attacked the 1st climb of the Yverdon- Vuitboeuf-St-Croix route (approx. 20 kils), 1st quiet climb, reconnaissance of the road, getting to grips with the MT09, faster descent to Vuitboeuf, braking test.
Then 2nd climb.....ébouriffante!!! blistering acceleration, extra roadholding, precise curve entry and slide exit, weelhing in 3rd and 4th......oulàlàà !!!
QUE DU BONHEUR..... a real toy, the fatal weapon for arsouilles ....a small downside, the throttle a little sneaky!
Thanks to the assistants on the climb.
A donf! Rating : 5/5 Respond to A donf !
Fabian Rating : 4/5 Respond to Fabian
the MT 09 seems to be in tune with the times
but there's a downside, a big downside
its dashboard. Come on Mr YAMAHA
put an analog rev counter with a needle for lyrical flights of fancy at the throttle. Your bike will be like an orchestra without a conductor. A needle on the rev counter! Rating : 3/5 Respond to lafouine83
One advantage though, it's an additional choice for those who can't decide between a 2 and a 4 cylinder... ;-) We wish you all a warm welcome and good luck! Rating : 2/5 Respond to grokub
I'd like to take this opportunity to rebel against this ridiculous fashion for naming motorcycles in the masculine form : "le mt09\" ? what do you call a motorcycle ?
I can't wait to try THIS mt09 ;-) Rating : 4/5 Respond to engh
I've got a ktm 690 and I'm the same size as you. Seat height 835 for the katé and one foot on the ground! @ Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
The design is always the same, you either like it or you don't, but I say bravo to the cycle and engine!
Can't wait to try it out...!!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to fziste
That's classic timing for a 3-cylinder, and I don't see how it's revolutionary and deserves to be called a Crossplane Only the early Laverda 1000s and 1200s had a special 180° timing, which gave an irregular explosion cycle of 180°-360°-180°.
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Well done to Yamaha for going back to the 3-legs, which is an excellent compromise.
best regards Rating : 4/5 Respond to JP9426
the frame is magnificent the engine the wheels the fork too. it's beautiful pieces that yamaha have made for us. worthy of the MT.
you have to admit that they're giving triumph a good slap in the face on this one. after the fairings, we'll have to see in person, but a little breeze and a few little flashes should be great
having a r1 cross plane that has exceptional engine character, i can't wait to try out this three-cylinder cross plane Rating : 4/5 Respond to ed24
The engine looks cool, the chassis is efficient, and now we finally have a Japanese roadster that doesn't look like a pikachu on wheels! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nico
As for the price, it appears \"officially" on the Yamaha UK site at £6790, or around 7990â'¬. If Yamaha wants to take market share from Triumph and its Street Triple, it'd better not sell it for more, otherwise the chances of commercial success are slim. Rating : 3/5 Respond to TRX1996
I think that's a stupid comment.
That said, 240 km before running out of fuel is not likely to become the motorcycle of "always ride".
Let's hope the 3 cylinders are up to Triumph's standards. All we can do now is wait for the next model to be equipped with it, a TDM p-e for the Paris show? But this time with a real tank and a less artistic but more representative photo gallery. We'll put that down to fatigue ;-)
I'm waiting to see it up close and try it out. DO NOT TAKE THE NOTE INTO ACCOUNT (obligatory but not significant) Rating : 3/5 Respond to gilberider
Still worth a try, but in terms of looks and price, I prefer my FZ8. Rating : 2/5 Respond to jbt29
I was still expecting an old Japanese car with the same lines, plastic everywhere and ugly three-stick rims, but no!
The lines are nice, as are the colors, and it looks like they've finally figured out the engine part!
115 HP for 9 mkg of torque for ... 188 kg all in all!
The chassis is nice too, but we're still not up to the level of our beloved Brutales
In short, I'm waiting to see how it compares, and I'm curious about the results!
In any case, I'd like to congratulate Yamaha for not coming up with a piece of crap like Kawa and its Z 800 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Netune