Here's Why The Yamaha MT-09 Is NOT For You...

Today I'm doing a review of the Yamaha MT-09 (fz-09, fz09, mt09) motorcycle. I'll talk about the pros and cons as well as why I do not recommend this motorcycle for beginner riders. As always, these are just my thoughts and opinions.

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[Toastdays]

Had this as my first street bike, just rode it in B mode for the first few months. 23k miles later and I’m still in love 😍

[RWJetfan]

If you're going to be dumb on a MT-09 you will be dumb on a R3. Its all just how you approach any motorcycle mentally in my opinion. I will agree this bike will get you in trouble quickly. It was my first bike and you will learn throttle control quickly, But... if you keep the TCS on level 2 for a while so the front won't come up on you and the power gets killed a little when you're being too frisky then you tend not to panic as much learning the power curve of the bike. It's been 3 years now and im still here.... for now. I have very much enjoyed the Mt-09 and learned alot on it. Some good/some bad.

[cocoabiscuits]

I'd love to have that stretch of land available to flex a motorcycle like that!

[Gavin_May]

Defiantly not for wild riders. I work at a dealership and one of our guys had one and he was notorious for the cool guy fly by and one day I saw him rear end a car at about 100 and do a wicked quadruple front flip. It was pretty spectacular. Luckily he only broke his legs and didn’t die.

[serpentbourn]

I've done 130 with no fairing on an old '79 Suzuki GS750. Man, after 110, you are just hanging on for life as the wind works to kill you. Have fun and stay alive!

[charlieroloff]

I love my brand new MT 09, puts a big silly stupid grin on my face EVERY time I ride it. Been riding 52 years, I'm 62. Is this a bike for beginner riders IMO, oh HELL no, your chances of becoming a "statistic" are FAR too great, again, IMO. Hell it even intimidates me on occasion. Just know and accept your limitations. Ride with some smart sense and respect. But most of all of course, have a good time!!!

[RS-svbl]

Have a healthy respect for mine - it scares me but I think that’s what will keep me alive. It’s uncomfortable, too loud (Akra titanium), uses way too much fuel. It’s black on black, looks like an attack dog. But so much character. A blast to ride. Gurgle gurgle pop pop off throttle. Had to get it just so I ‘knew’.

[jarrellllewellyn]

Loves your vids mate 👌 I’ve ridden the MT09 I think it was a 2015 model and the torque was good but rear of the bike was disappointing, I owned a 2016 speed triple and was a much better bike, now I own a 2016 mt10 and it is by far my favorite bike I’ve ridden so far 👌 Ive also owned a few 1000cc and 600cc sports bikes . Love to see you do a vid on the mt10 . Cheers

[aidanpappas]

Hey mate what windscreen/bugscreen is that? Looks cool I'd like to get the same

[disposablehero]

Cool Vid Jon. Thinking about selling my VMax to get one.... Got the power now, but it’s pretty much in a straight line. I wanna FZ just like that ✊ Can’t afford an MT at the moment

[KoreanBritish]

I bought this for my first street bike 8 years ago. I was very careful and never really gave it full throttle and rode it in restricted mode. If you are really mature and don't an ego in the streets it is a good bike.

[michaelhayward]

XSR900, different, less super-moto riding position, better tuned suspension, different ecu tune, TC, and oh those 80's RD350 retro looks....

[fzrida]

I love the looks of the naked sport bikes, ive got a naked 08 fz1, the only mods thats been done is a full hp corse exhaust system, ivans ecu flash and sprocket change with a speedo healer. Ive had a few 600 supersports but the fz1 is my first liter bike and now im hooked.

[tantojutsuninpo]

I got a 2017 earlier this year as my 5th overall motorcycle and the twitchy throttle almost got me in an accident several times. Took me months to get the feel for it, especially mid turn when getting back on the throttle. It is a fkn blast to ride though, more fun than my CBR600RR was even though the CBR is superior in many ways ie brakes and suspension

[gixicoN]

Glad you mention if it’s good for beginner riders for people like me lol

[AGPullen]

Like I've said before, I love my '14 FZ-09! I've had it for almost 2 years and it still scares me some times lol. These 1st gens really benefit from an aftermarket seat, a tune, and quickshifter! Really makes the ride more enjoyable.

[Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Jon, your honesty is always appreciated. I'm a cruiser dude, and when I got my Stryker 4 years ago, after dreaming of one since 2011, your video's made me pull the trigger... and Shadetree Surgeon was the one that pushed me into finally getting my bike! lol two of my favorite channels. But i've always liked the naked bikes, yamaha especially... the MT's always peaked my interest, and the smaller ER-6N. I guess i'll look for something a little more docile for a first naked. lol

[Paul]

Cool ride, Amazing bike but yeah might be a lil too much :P
woah that bumblebee crazy

[EpicKook]

Love my FZ07. First thing I did was upgrade rear and front suspension (Ohlins) and a throttle tamer among other upgrades. Rides like a champ. Great for the canyons

[jdub]

MT: Monster Torque
FZ: Freak’n Zippy?
Stellar review, good insight.