2021 Yamaha MT-09 | Good Better Best

Yamaha say 90% of the bike is new but the main question is did they fix the weight distribution woes of the past?

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Top 5
3:25 Powertrain
6:25 Chassis
8:32 Ergonomics
11:00 Competition
13:00 Would I buy?

[rabimunif]

I LOVE the fact that THIS MAN, really can speak in the german language but still has the sense of respect for the rest of the world & for that, I salute you.

[Kyriakos]

You are the best reviewer, we get enough time to actually see the bike and no unnecessary music.
I am going for the sp!
Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷❤️

[tomrandom]

This channel is so underrated, really one of the bests.

[tubesvrider]

@ 7:05: the front brake calipers are the same as gen 1&2, and they where also radial mount. New on this one is the radial brake master!
Nice review!

[OrangeGenerator]

Interesting detail you mentioned about how EURO5 allows a certain total level of sound and each manufacture ultimately has to fill that with all the sounds of the bike! So interesting I never knew that about the regulations.

Great sound!

I've ridden the prev gen pretty recently and I noticed the transmission butting up against the right boot at times. So probs the same with this one.

Also 100 percent agree re the rear brake. It's robust and very strong.

Also not sure if you mentioned the lightweight wheels. They are 700g lighter.

[exothermal.sprocket]

I've been on a demo with the base and SP model both. I also own the previous gen. Agreed with most everything you've said and I do believe the updated model is drastically better. Immediately I noticed the chassis stability, poise, and communication from the wheels even before leaving the parking lot.
Two things: Yamaha, please give us a decent sized TFT that you can read in bright sun, dust, etc. and doesn't scratch; Yamaha, give us a 17L fuel capacity.

[Ole.Schultz]

I did a testride today on the 2021 Tracer 9 and have now ordered a Tracer 9 GT. I hope it will be delievered soon :-)

[wakajawaka]

Great review always honest! Like the numbers chart which you prepare for each bike evaluation. The Yamaha MT 09 2021 looks great in black and what a lovely bike now with the new changes.

[alokmeshram]

omg ... im glad i subscribed to his channel
none of the motorcycle reviewers match his level of maturity while considering everything & speaking
Claps to you man...😌



Love from INDIA

[yashinnil]

calipers were always radial mount, its the front brake master pump thats now a nissin radial actuated one

[samiam]

Hi Scott, thanks for another informative review. And I really appreciate the new useful comparison chart. One thing that might make the chart better, is to have it in the order you’d rank them. Ie, In the order you’d purchase. I look forward to your next video.

[poknikkama]

You are a treasure sir. No one like you. One of a kind. Why are you not popular enough. 😤 Really enjoy watching your vids sir.

[IDontKnow-bbmt]

If I already did not own a mt10 I would buy this bike in a heartbeat.

[simonlutt]

Hello Scott.
The new MT-09 might be the better bike considering her predecessors.
But I think they looked way better. Especially the front light!

Take care Scott and stay healthy 👍

[jasonmilligan]

I own a 2017 MTO9 in black, I personally favour it a lot more over this bike, looks etc, but that’s just my personal opinion! The transmission sticking out that far on the right would irritate me, good vid 👍🏻

[olansp]

I never heard you speaking german, Scott, aber es war wieder ein nices Video von Dir. Die MT 09 ist sicher eine gute Maschine, besonders wegen des 3 Zylinders, aber das Design der Front ist unsäglich - spricht eher Twens an. The XSR 900 should be updated for us 50+ riders! Mach' weiter so.

[lralcantara]

I had already made up my mind I would keep my 2019 MT'09.... but this guy convinced me to at least try the 2021.... nice review.

[blockchainshark]

I really love how this bike does not have a useless exhaust running length of the bike and adding weight across the side

Tucking it under the bike like that also lowers center of gravity

This bike a real Hit, except I have to say that electronics display is pretty weak compared to the competition.

But it's certainly reflected in the price as this bike is the performance for value winner

[fido]

Good review! I owned a '19 MT09 and liked it a lot except for that "nervousness" factor especially in long higher speed corners. The previous "hypermotard" steering head height does seem to have been the culprit and I suspect the new '21 SP version with its revisions might be the best bang-for-the-buck in the upper mid class of nakeds.

[charilaospapadimitriou]

Great review, as always.
Regarding the front brake calipers, i dont think they are nissin. I think they are the yamaha owned brand, sumitomo.
Only the rear brake caliper is Nissin