Yamaha MT09

[Mick_J]

Took one of these out for a dem on Wednesday.  I thought it was a great little bike, strong willing engine, good handling, fantastic brakes and great looking but it's very small, be good for the vertically challenged (short arses for the non PC members    )  We had only gone a short distance before I realised just how small it is (especially 2 up) but I wanted to give it a blast.  When we stopped to talk about it my wife said you go back on your own and come back on our bike to collect her on the 14, I said no.  Dealer said we should try the tracer, so next week we will be going back to try that instead.  Anyone looking for a great little bike should give the MT09 a try, I wish manufacturers would make big bikes, or bikes for tall people.

[Notty]

And I wish they would make lower more powerful bikes as had to ride cruisers for years as short legs !! 

[grog]

similar from me. i rode 09 and 07. 07 i preferred. they are small. mt10, would like to try. rode brutale mv, same story. small. they are all amazing but nice to ride home on 14.

[Tony Nitrous]

A guy I know makes turbo kits for the MT09.  He's sold a few.
They end up as 200+hp.
They go OK then, just let down by the stock suspension.

This is one of Ben's builds / kits....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwzCac12KKc

[Tony Nitrous]

This one belongs to a local guy, Paul. The turbo is under the front
of the swing arm. It works quite well.

[Tony Nitrous]

. mt10, would like to try.

Ben who does the turbo MT09's has done a supercharger for the MT10.
This is one he built as a drift bike....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3rdl3DAvkDQ

[grog]

WOW, to both bikes. power i couldnt handle.

[Proteous]

I have the MT-09, well, the wife does and the seat height is higher than the 14.. Stock 14 height anyway. its 780mm.
I love the 09 its an amazing machine. It isnt a 2 up bike though. As for the shit susspention, they have fixed that with the 2017 model they have also added a quickshifter as standard amongst other little rifinements. In fact the 2k17 model is so much better we are about to swap our 15 model in.

As for the 10... Well, i took it for a spin.. loved it, fast, responsive and fun doesnt even begin to explain it... However if i was buying now, i would still buy the 09. The 10 just wants to go ALL the time, its no good for commuting and such.. If you have spare cash though and want a weekend monster, then the 10 is for you.