New 2024 Yamaha MT09

[tricol]

The SP version is being launched today. Touted to have Brembo Stylemas, KYB/Ohlins as before, and a small hike in power. They're going after the Street Triple RS with that.

[G.P]

Shame, dynamically I'm sure its great but I'd have the (also weird looking) Triumph Street Triple every time. The finish on the Triumph is streets ahead too.

[ChrisW]

The SP version is being launched today. Touted to have Brembo Stylemas, KYB/Ohlins as before, and a small hike in power. They're going after the Street Triple RS with that.

I think someone put a page live early from the looks of things...

https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/cy/en/news/2024-mt-09-sp/

[tricol]

Well, I have to admit, that looks great. But, I'll be resisting the change.

[weeksy]

Well, I have to admit, that looks great. But, I'll be resisting the change.

It looks... a bit generic... I can't see what it offers over what you have. No tech that's 'better' no real improvements, just minor bits of styling. For me, a next gen, needs to offer something different. Think Gen1/2 Tuono, then changed to RSV4, or 990 Superdukes Gen1 to Gen2... Even the recent XSR900>XSR900, they offered differences... This, is just a slight variation on the same bike.

[tricol]

I can't see what it offers over what you have

A noticeably better riding position is about the only thing that would make me change.

[weeksy]

I can't see what it offers over what you have

A noticeably better riding position is about the only thing that would make me change.

What's wrong with the riding position on yours ?

[tricol]

Bars are really high, supermotard/GS high.

[weeksy]

Bars are really high, supermotard/GS high.

Ah, told you, you should've bought the XSR900

[Couchy]

Bars are really high, supermotard/GS high.

Lower them a bit, pull forks through a bit too. Must be able to make a good change. Ever since day one I've said the MT rides high at the front and has a vague front end, every change yamaha have made since has made them lower at the front

[tricol]

Well, yea, that's pretty much it.

I can't lower them as they will hit the tank on full lock.

I never admitted it to myself until after having the bike for a season that I probably should have gone to a Street Triple or XSR because of the riding position. Ah well, you live and learn.

[Bustaspoke]

Well, yea, that's pretty much it.

I can't lower them as they will hit the tank on full lock.

I never admitted it to myself until after having the bike for a season that I probably should have gone to a Street Triple or XSR because of the riding position. Ah well, you live and learn.

It's a bit telling that they've photographed it in the dark
For me (other people may disagree),my Street Triple's a better bike than the MT 09,fast enough,better looking,all day comfortable,less tech & less money so more &&&'s to spend on riding it.
The MT09 beats it on servicing & probably reliability.

[Dodgy69]

I bought my 21MT because of the riding position. No wrist ache for me thank you.

and the QS.

[Skub]

Heh. I could live with the styling,it doesn't offend me as much as some.

[tricol]

I bought my 21MT because of the riding position. No wrist ache for me thank you.

and the QS.

To be fair, it is comfortable. I do get a sore arse after 90 minutes or so, but I don't get a sore back or wrists.

[Yorick]

I bought my 21MT because of the riding position. No wrist ache for me thank you.

and the QS.

To be fair, it is comfortable. I do get a sore arse after 90 minutes or so

Have you got the Bumming Hat?

[G.P]

MotoBoB posted a review on features this morning

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

all day comfortable,

Even the seat, every modern bike I've ridden makes my arse ache after a couple of hours, maybe I've got a bony arse.

[mangocrazy]

They've definitely toned down the bits of the earlier model that I wasn't keen on, like the headlight and the tank. Sounds like the riding position has been improved as well. Shame that the colour options are so limited.

[tricol]

I think I may have found the solution to my problem. Hidden away in the Gilles Tooling catalogue are these:

https://www.gillestooling.com/shop/hand ... -kit?c=185

How easy would something like this be to fit?