2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP – First Ride

We were already big fans of the standard MT-09, but the SP version, with Brembo brakes and better suspension, elevates the experience just that little bit more. Come along with Road Test Editor Troy Siahaan as he tells you what it's all about.

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[arjenbootsma]

1. Living in Atlanta, the TOTD, and several other great roads in this general area, are very much within reach for an amazing day on the bike!
2. I won a 2020 MT-09, when the SP wasn't yet available. Before I even bought it, I had already planned for a suspension upgrade. The stock suspension was horrible, but with Traxxion Dynamics fork cartridges, an Ohlins shock, and springs matched to my weight, my MT-09 ride absolutely beautifully, and is indeed the perfect bike for roads like the TOTD!
3. Troy is absolutely right in encouraging buyers to go for the SP model, the additional costs over the standard model is about half of what I spent on my suspension upgrade.

[zrxme]

Better late than never, it's almost 2025.

[gonzo]

Cherohala Skyway is a special road indeed! Great ride man.

[urbanstrencan]

They actually made nice updates but I think that Honda new Hornet 1000 is just amazing with it's futures and price ❤❤❤❤

[Christoph]

I remember riding the 1st one when it came out. I had a s1000r at the time. Was so much fun. The way it produced power was awesome.

[tsubodzuka]

Finally threw a leg over one at the shop and the ergos on the MT-09 SP are amazing. I'm holding out hope for the XSR900 GP though!

[dougalmanzar]

Have one ☝🏼🏆 amazing 🤩! Had the previous SP ( 22) and it feels notable better, sportier.

[Spiderwebsider]

If the Tail of the Dragon was here in Australia, there would be a speed camera every 200 metres and half a dozen police vehicles patrolling it 24/7. Because in Australia all semblance of fun MUST BE STAMPED OUT. By order of the government.

[jecsah]

Did you guys just find this footage on an old hard drive? Wasn't this ride in the summer?

[braaaaaaaaaaap]

2nd gear flat spot doesn't matter as everyone will just put on an exhaust and flash the ECU. The shock may not be setup properly for you which is why it's bottoming out.

[HabitualFixation]

Fairly bullet proof and more bang for your buck than a bag of on sale fireworks

[tymobyrne]

I lhave a 24 xsr900, i like the way it looks, butt i love the triple, everytime i ride it it makes me go wow....

[Blashkyrk]

Pretty sure the SP has the "Smart Key-system" and the standard does not.

[AntoninoSavio-pl]

Hi. Can someone who’s 5’4’’ be able to ride it? Thanks

[jim_gates]

The bigger issue than price is availability of the SP. Maybe not so much in large urban areas but it certainly is outside of those areas where the dealers are lower volume. They are available, you just have to pay attention and act fast. And maybe travel 100-200 miles to grab it.

[paul.vanhout]

Where is the XSR900GP for us in the USA🤔

[patrickw]

I wanted the neosport cb1000r but then this bike came out. Give me that SP

[thekiwiguyusa]

The dude riding in front of you was all crossed over, terrible lines, and frankly needs to do a few schools like CSS or YCS. But thx for the review! Always good

[adamheeley]

First thing I would do is paint the exhaust, other than that it looks like an amazing bike.

[MCGMB]

Good lord those riders in the video (other than Troy) are awful: crossing the double-yellow, not smooth, not holding a steady line, getting way too close to each other on a public road, etc.