My MT-07

[CVSensei]

So I finally passed my A2 and bought my new best friend a week or so ago. Since then I've been having some of the most fun in my life, to date. I know a lot of the members on here don't appreciate modding a bike to high heaven, especially purely cosmetic bits but I personally couldn't be happier and have to share it with someone!

Will update this post when I make more progress


Fitted so far:
DPM Screen
Highsider Barends and Highsider Mirrors
R+G Frame Sliders
Ermax Side Scoops
ebay Bulldog Radiator Guard


Coming up next:
Zard Exhaust (possibly a PC if it needs re-mapping - awaiting advice from dealer)
Ermax belly pan / hugger / tail tidy / seat cowl
HID
R+G Pillion blanking plates
R+G Spindle sliders and fork sliders
R+G Engine Cover
ebay Shorty Levers
Rizoma brake fluid cap

Future plans:
Some sort of phone/GPS mount undecided as of yet
Getting the long silver plate next to rearsets powder coated black (unsure of name)
New suspension - looking for suggestions. I've heard very good things about Maxton cartridges but they are crazy expensive!
Possibly a new seat as the stock one gets quite uncomfortable on long rides

Only image that doesn't distort is the below, got a few more angles in this album https://imgur.com/a/AnscH#UWfLEDC

https://i.imgur.com/UWfLEDC.jpg?1
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[Musketeer]

Your "upgrades" are obviously for you. I like the colour but I prefer more standard look. It's an interesting bike nevertheless. I definitely need to book a test ride on one of those.
MT-09 and Street Triple are high on my list too (as a matter of fact I'm having a test ride on a Street Triple tomorrow).
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[CVSensei]

It's already accumulating a bit of a cult following, akin to the striple. I absolutely love it, incredibly easy to ride - far easier than my old 125 even! As soon as you turn the throttle it's impossible to keep a straight face.. I'm sure it's the same for most bikes but apparently the novelty doesn't wear off on this so yeah thoroughly recommend a test ride at least!

Heard the same things about the 09 except a few niggles about twitchy throttle. Apparently they've fixed that with a new map on the 2015 model though.

Good luck tomorrow
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2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke

[P.]

[Supermoto_Fan]

I'll be interested to hear another opinion on someone who has or will ride a 09 and a street
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Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr

[P.]

[Bloggsy]

I've had my 09 since it was new in march I previously had an 08 Fazer I've now done 2700 miles on the 09 and find it is a great bike.

[Supermoto_Fan]

[Musketeer]

[Musketeer]

I've finally test ridden a Triumph Street Triple. Everybody is on about how much fun this bike is to ride. I felt.. underwhelmed, I suppose my expectations were too high.

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/motorcyclesJZ/Random2/DSC_0056_zpsauzexh2m.jpg

I think I'll test ride a Yamaha MT-09, and forget about MT-07. I was finding ST underpowered

Good mid range get you excited but then from 9k to the limiter it felt like something was missing.
Mirrors vibrate so much that you see only a blur of what's behind you lol
Wind at above 80-90mph (on private road) can be tiring if riding like that for a long time can be a problem. Not ideal for long motorway journeys.
On more positive note your driving licence is safe when it comes to speeding offences.
The front is light under acceleration so you will more likely get dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention instead.
I loved it around town, very nimble.
Twisties were fun too as long as I kept the speeds within two digits.
Brakes were sufficient.

I can understand why people like it, but I don't think it's for me.
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[P.]

I disagree with everythig you said there

It's far less linear than a fireblade, I assume you didn't ride it properly as it's a dealer bike but from day one I've had it screaming everywhere as it's mine and if I drop it, oh well!

I assume it would be a similar feeling to you riding my bike and me riding yours. I'd be cautious and not aiming to far about doing wheelies and doing top speed runs...

Buy one as a second bike

[Musketeer]

I am careful with bikes that are not mine, so obviously I was not pushing it. But I tried it well enough.

Power delivery in Street Triple felt a bit like this ∩ It feels good in mid range, but disappoints at the top-end. If ST had a bit more to offer at the top-end and some 15bhp more I would probably love it.

Now I wonder what the MT-09 feels like. It's got a bit more bhp.

The Triumph dealer suggested a test ride on their Speed Triple, but I didn't have time for another test ride today. Also it cost quite a bit more for same reg year.

I had my Drift Ghost on during my test ride but a massive fly splashed in the middle of the lens sadly lol
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[Pigeon]

[Musketeer]

[P.]

Don't get me wrong, I'm all up for people not liking the triple The problem I have is of all the bikes I've ridden, this one aside from top end speed has come out at numero uno for me.

I am tempted by the MT09 and will enquire at the dealer, I don't care about crashing theirs so will give it stick

[Musketeer]

[CVSensei]

[Supermoto_Fan]

WOT in 2nd, 3rd and 4th and tell me what you think about tbe MT09
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Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr

[P.]

WOT all the time unless puss is. Just sayin'

Nah I'm gonna call dealer tomorrow and books me an mt09. If it'd any good and they throw in some sick shit and I get a few hundreds off....who knows.

[Alex A]

[CVSensei]

[Alex A]

Too bling for my liking, and even the standard Dragster 800 costs £11k from the same dealership. £3,500 more than the Brutale, which is basically the same bike.

[Musketeer]

[Alex A]

I'm not sure. They're imported by MotoGB, which owns 10 or so dealerships in the North West, so they're fairly well supported locally. But, I haven't seen many 'in the wild' or spoken with owners about reliability.

Daimler (Merc) bought a 25% stake in MV last year, which is promising for long term support.

Personally, I wouldn't hesitate, if that's the kind of bike I was after.

[CVSensei]