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2ND OPINION: KYLE “THE HOOLIGAN” Manufacturers, now more so than ever, are listening to customers feedback on their machines to help improve and iron out certain gremlins. The first version of the MT-09 naked bike was released back in 2014. It was well reviewed and admired by most journos, mainly the hooligan types, while the everyday, more subtle rider complained about a slight lack of stability on the front end and a slight disconnect with the chassis. The new MT-09 is so much more refined - gone is the shakey front end and snappy throttle. Yamaha have managed to iron out those problems while still keeping the bikes hooligan side. It’s a lot more calm and collected, but the punk rocker attitude is very much apparent and happy to be let loose when called upon. The gorgeous triple motor, like any good threesome, leaves you with a cheeky smile on your face and a trigger happy lower region. SPECS YAMAHA MT-09 Engine: 847cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder; 12 valves Maximum Power: 115 hp @ 10,000rpm Maximum Torque: 87.5 Nm @ 8,5000rpm Seat height: 820mm Wheelbase: 1440mm Tank capacity: 14l Dry weight: 180kg Price: R137,950 Dual, 298 mm front discs and radial-mount, four-pot calipers slow the front wheel with a 245 mm disc and single-piston anchor at the other end. All-around ABS comes as part of the standard equipment package, and that’s just the fi rst layer of contact-patch protection Yamaha loads onto the bike; there will be more in the drivetrain. Ride quality and cornering feel are nearly infi nitely adjustable due to the updatedfor-’17 suspension systems. Both ends sport adjustable spring preload and rebounddamping features. The front end adds to the fun with adjustable compression as well so you can tune in for conditions and preference. RIDE IMPRESSIONS: If you are looking for a 100 million plus horsepower superbike – then, maybe this is not the bike for you. If, however, you are looking for a powerful, fun, smooth, comfortable, exciting, fast, controllable ride, then this one ticks all of the boxes. The cockpit is roomy with wide bars, and sensible switches. The seat is really comfy, with the pegs perfectly positioned for long and short riders alike. The riding posture is aggressive yet comfortable and I also liked the fact that the seat isn’t split, which makes it easy to move around when you need to. Hit the happy button and the triple rumbles to life with a decent roar from the pipe. The gearbox is smooth, the clutch soft, point the bike where you want to go – and open up. I am something of a naked bike fan – Love the feeling of the wind in my thinning hair and all that. Ok not really. I like the upright seating and simple, less cumbersome nature of a naked. The bike feels really small and nippy – and above all its enormous fun to ride. This one surprised - at 140 odd kays an hour she feels plenty comfortable despite the lack of any screen. Faster than that you suffer from wind blast – but hey toughen up buttercup, this is a hooligan bike that you simply have to ride. She accelerates smoothly all the way up to 240kph. We noticed that the front end becomes a bit light at that warp speed - Fitting a big ass screen would just spoil the looks in our opinion. What a bike! And the price is probably the single most attractive selling point. R137.950.00 - In this day and age that is brilliant value. 52 RIDEFAST MAGAZINE MAY <strong>2018</strong>
THE ALL-NEW MT-07 WILL BE REVEALED AT THE ALL-NEW MT-07 MT-07 TRACER MT-09 MT-09 TRACER MT-10 MT-10 TOURER EDITION & MT-10 SP DEMO MODELS ONLY www.yamaha.co.za · +27 11 259 7600 · Facebook: Yamaha Southern Africa · Instagram: @yamahasouthafrica · YouTube: YamahaMoto_SA
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