Nicely done! And thanks for the shout out. I just finished another video with additional comments and mentioned your Evotech radiator guard video as an install guide. Ride safe.

I like the rectifier where it is. It goes with the stripped down look.

The best thing about driving a Yamaha is having the fuel gauge be the biggest issue!!! I agree it's like 80 miles to half. then 10 mile until the light is on.

Great video and for my opinion on the gap as a Canadian rider it keeps my gloves nice and warm when I stop for coffee

Another great video man. I have exact bike even color. You pointed out everything I thought on mine. I agree on gas gauge, seems like I'm completely full then I restart the bike and it's at a half. Mines never showed 3/4 full ever for some reason. Mine shows full, half and last bar from empty. Keep them videos coming man👍

Such an amazing video great job man!! and the open space I agree with but at least we don't have the emissions box that the cali bikes got.

Thanks for the hole part... Now I cant unsee it 😏

The engine gap is perfect for an anti pinch pin to secure the bike properly to a ground anchor.

I have the 2021 Mto7 and your bike looks perfect 👍🏽

I've got a grey 21 model and absolutely love it the wheelie control is my favourite part

Powerbronze make side panels to cover the regulator. I've been wanting to try those but haven't pulled the plug on it yet. Have you seen those?

I agree with the fuel thing. Full tank then 3,2,1 bars pretty quickly. Tank is supposed to be 14 litres but even when I've filled up on 1 bar flashing, it has never taken more than 10 litres and you can still hear plenty sloshing about. Love the bike in general though, it's such good fun.

I agree with all of your dislikes, the one that you didn't mention was steering lock. That said, the only bike I've ever owned that is better than this was a 1250 GS but it wasn't no way near as much fun. As you say the fuel tank guage on the MT-09 is not good. When the orange light start flashing you have 3.5 litres or @30miles left. Once I test rode the SP and knew I just had to have it.

The Tracer 9 GT has some components for the adaptive suspension within the gap you talked about.

Ram mount has failed me in the past, my phone flew off about 75MPH. so I changed the top with a quadlock but still used a ram mount base.

Where’d you get your cover for your your front breaker reservoir? Ive seen so many people have them but i just can’t seem to find them.

Great video. I had a brand new 2019 but sold it because I missed my supermoto. Now Ive had a 500 EXC supermoto for a year+ and Im gonna sell it to buy a 22 MT 09 again... xD Love these bikes and the torque. Its the perfect amount of power to have fun everywhere, and its so comfortable!

Hey there, just saw that u got some screw-caps for the original mirror-screws. Where did u get these as I got bar-end mirrors myself??

Nice vid man. I am thinking of getting one of this but finding the SP model in Thailand is quiet hard. I like the SP model so much but the standard is also beautiful for me. the 2nd thought is do I really have to paid more for the SP model? hahaha

Hi, what’s the mileage from a full tank to reserve ?

Quadlock has a bracket bit that attaches to pretty much any phone case. Way strong enough to never worry about it coming off. I've tried, it wont come off at all.

What mirrors are you running . Looks great

what about the gear box sticking out on right side? i am getting my 22 mt09 and when i was sitting on it i hit it twice with my right leg when trying to put foot on the ground. i guess something to get used to? also isnt the screen small when comparing to other naked? how is the visibility on a bright day?

The rectifier is located where it is for cooling as those fins help cool it. If they put over the engine it will work but service life of rectifier will be shorter. Yahama placed it there to keep it cool. The horn is separate issue as they could have placed in better position than “dangling” on headlights mount so hard is it to face it forward or something.

hahaha, i have the same issue with the full tank indicator.. only for it to goes to the last bar the next time u have another glance at it!

The fuel gauge on my 15 is the same. It goes from full to nothing out of nowhere. I have also noticed the fuel gauge won't move until after I have rode a while, and then turned the bike off. Next time you turn it back on it will go from full to a half tank.

They make subframe side covers I was thinking about getting

Totally agree about the gap it’s ugly. I believe R&G racing makes some covers to cover that stuff up and to cover the holes in the frame up. And the rectifier. I am thankful there’s not a huge charcoal canister in that hole though like California. And the rectifier is placed there for airflow to keep it cool. Ugly but has a purpose.

Why didn't you move the horn into the "empty space/black hole" you don't like?

What’s this windscreen ?

I noticed this weekend I went out riding and got to the fuel res light, and the fuel gauge disappeared and it was counting the miles I was traveling while the light was on. I really like that it was showing the miles past so that I wouldn’t freak out after seeing the fuel light.

What brand of windscreen is installed?

About the super glue for the ram mount. I actually almost lost my phone, because one of the rubber pieces fell off. It was a rental bike so I assumed it was glued on but nope. Now I know why lol.

Hi bro, I'm having just the same setup here in cold and frozen Europe. Right pronunciation "Akrapovič" sounds sweet to my ears...👍 the rectifier should be exposed to fresh air due to cooling. Unfortunately the placement is from technical perspective well chosen. ✌️

Where do you get al those mods..here in the netherlands i cant get shit for my mt09

why they don't do that is so, if one of them falls off while your phone is in it they can blame you, stating that you didn't apply the glue correctly

Guess ur lucky that u got one haha. I was also lucky to get one, I called the dealer and they said we got one on our way, so I bought it without test driving it lol, one of the best buys. I already miss driving it, but its pretty cold now tho..

The fuel guage for me first half block is about 150km and the last three is about 20-25km. Im riding at about 90-120kmph avg.

Now when that mount drops your phone you will lose your phone and wallet.😂

That gap space keeps your hot bike cool!

I put burritto wrapped in aluminum foil between that gap, keeps it warm, and I can take a bite while on a stop signal, very convenient space

The black hole thing I didn’t even notice on my own bike for the longest time. Then I was sitting at the perfect angle that I just saw a hole through my bike and it almost freaked me out. But I don’t mind it. Also I’ve gone 150 miles on a full tank. And that’s not riding conservatively. I think the gauge isn’t accurate. I think the big portion on the top is 3/4 of the tank and then the split up bars under it are the other 1/4 tank. That’s my biggest problem with it cuz I fill up my tank all the time when I don’t actually need to

the empty space suppose to had an active suspention system for MT09's big brother the MT09 Tracer GT. and sadly i don't know why yamaha didn't even bother to cover up the hole

I agree with all you mention and want to add the rear break pedal quality, the swiss cheese frame, the front indicater location , unmotivated black and silver bolts, terrible original muffler finish. Basically off the showwroom this bike appears like a prototype . Nevertheless i will own one next month and with China parts for about 300$, it will meet the minimum requirements to look barely acceptable.

I kinda like the unapologetic ugly features about the bike it is all function and that resonates with me, but you want to see ugly look at the 2022 MT09 SP color scheme. Yamaha reversed the silver and black on the tank and to my eye it is awful. I'm glad I got my 2021 model, I think it looks absolutely gorgeous and has been a hoot to ride!

Just a bunch of aesthethics dislikes, I agree with the gas bar! Do you have a video where you install the akrapovich ?

Good points my friend I think Yamaha kind of rushed it up with the design of this bike since it was on pandemic time and they had to catch up with European emission for 2021, the most is bothering me is that empty space in engine area and I like the name “black hole” 😂👌💙

Bro, there's also all this space that you can see through to the other side in the wheels, gotta hate that too.

Which mirrors do you have if you don’t mind me asking?

T shirt 😶...I always wear all my gear because I ride like madman 🤣

yeah that empty space man I thought I was the only one I don't know why it bothers me but it does maybe some one will make a mod cover or something.

that space had to be allocated for the tank to be increased to 16 liters! By the way, the handlebars don't shake when you accelerate because many people complain . At the gas indicator, I noticed that the ECU can be reprogrammed and modified to indicate correctly

" It's next to the exhaust, oh my god..." 😄😄😄

That big space in between the engine and frame you were talking about most European models and my 22’ 09sp (Australia) has a charcoal canister in there I deleted mine for emission garbage

10 de 10 tu moto , saludos 🇨🇴

i always reset my mile. tracker each fill up. no big deal ..

Moto wolf cp handle is the best for me

Don’t use the fuel gauge. I use fuel consumption, it’s extremely accurate compared to how much fuel goes in. If it says 3.0 gallons used, go fill up. The gauge is bs, it says you’re empty at 2.3-2.4 gallons which it obviously isn’t. What does annoy me is how weak the wheel and subframe paints/finishes are. I have rock chips on both my front wheel and subframe and I have about 650 miles on my bike. also, the TFT is so easily scratched.

maybe the empty space helps keep the engine cooler

I actually like #1. #2 is fine but why the heck is the horn on display? It's terrible and I'm going to change it to Denali. Fuel I agree with and I set the trip on every fill up.

The gas gauge on the XSR is like that too

The blank space is for a turbo 😎

The gap will at least help with strong crosswinds.

Cycle Cruza...LETS GO FOR A RIDE!! 😂😂😂

J Leno said never trust a bike you can’t see through

My vstrom 1000 is the same with the gas gauge

nice video, arguments about horn and no cap... not even because such things at bike visible in showroom, do you like it or not??? then don't buy it. I totally agree with you on other points so anyone who buys a bike for the most part for engine 3 cylinders powerful, fun and just hooligen machine otherwise you buy Honda for well finished motorcycle but boring

"That space there" 😀🤣

Another yari video🤘🏻

*03:10* Sorry brother, but it’s Akrapovic Pronounced:- “A Crap O Vick*. Not ending in a “A Crap O Vitch* Peace and Love ✌🏽❤️

I could live with the things you don't like. What I couldn't live with is the plastic brake master cylinder reservoir perched on top of the bars like an afterthought. My Kawasaki's the same. Suzuki use low profile black alloy ones which blend in. I saw a youtube vid from an MT09 owner who took a dislike to the horn. He bent the mounting to make the horn sit edgeways.

Fortunately Yamaha came up with a new XSR900, for anyone who appreciates looking at his CP3 machine without vomiting.

The only dislikes I have with mine are the lack of a windshield, the fuel gauge is the dumbest thing ever, it's 2022 my turn signals should shut themselves off.. oh and I had to ride my ninja 400 5 hours to trade in for my MT..

The gas gauge is retarded but it doesn't bother me. I fuel according to the gas light anyway. Habit from my 2020 HD Iron 1200 with no gas gauge. I like the fact it starts to count your low fueI mileage automatically. I usually reset a trip meter on other bikes. agree with the horn and will be moving it eventually.

The gas gauge is so stupid, idk why they insisted on doing it that way. Once it drops down to half, I swear I have an hour max of riding until it runs out.

Only thing i hate on my MT09 is that i had to wait 6 months for my order.

Gen 2s look way better and don't have any of the issues you said lol I have a 2019 and it's beautiful

I like the ram better its faster and easier

nice movie

I never noticed the ‘black hole’ om my bike but now it’s gonna bother me… aaaand i’m definitely moving my horn

It always scares me when I see guys riding without wearing proper gear

I don't like being dooped for assembly jobs I didn't apply for

I really dislike quadlocks. I think they’re grossly overrated. I don’t care for the RAM mounts either and that was my go to for years. I removed all phone mounts and keep it in the pocket.

Yeah, why put the regulator in the air stream?? Why not put it right next to a hot engine? Can't imagine why they'd do that (hint, hint)! Seeing that dinky regulator makes me glad it's out there. I guess you're a function follows form guy 🙃

Yeah man. Wtf that gap heheheh My MT07 has a small gap too and never bothered me but NOWWWWW hahahahaha

Give us more rhymes!

With the gap it's more like an empty-09

The things you “hate” are pretty trivial

After market infill panels solve half of your dislikes, but yes, Yamaha should have done a bit better. However, they are probably cost cutting measures.

It's in 3:55 your head.

That is one nice bike, luv it! I am thinking MT09 or GSX S 1000....I love both...decisions decisions

wow man, if you're such an insightful engineer, why dont you go work for yahama

Debary 🤙🏽🤙🏽 10 mins from my house. Shoot me a message maybe we can ride some day

Maybe you shouldn't buy a naked bike so you don't have to complain about shit showing

This phone mount will destroy your iPhone's camera. Search: vibrations OIS issues.

👌🏻😘

as I was sayin that big ass puka it doesn’t bother me cause Yamaha too smart dats where the turbo going you is gonna be the first guy to take that inline triple to a meltdown 👍🏻❓😂 ok but seriously the rectifier needs rectifying it’s fugly👎🏻🤮‼️😂 weird cause the 2021 Yamaha MT-07 has the rectifier under the seat wtf right❓‼️

That fuel gauge issue happens on many bikes.

When I saw what they were doing to the appearance of the MT-09 for 2021, I rushed to the dealer and bought a black 2020 MT-09. No gaping hole through the engine, no "lost in space" headlamp, and I actually love the look of the 2020's extended license plate arm over the back wheel, it extends the appearance of length of the bike a bit and gives a black MT-09 the "Batcycle" look. I also kept the original side mirrors, which I think look way cooler and are certainly way more functional than tiny little drop mirrors, same with the original lights (my life is way more valuable than squid mods). Also leaving the exhaust alone, as the rest of the bike really proves that Yamaha actually knows what it's doing and those ridiculously expensive exhaust mods produce nothing more than an extra 5hp - which on a 115hp bike, is truly pointless (the original exhaust is also flush and cool looking and doesn't require a new odd-looking pipe hanging off the side of the now unbalanced bike). Modding the exhaust of an MT-09 reveals that it was the MT-10 that should have been purchased in the first place. Though I did add a radiator grill guard to protect from rocks and armored-up bugs, a more comfortable seat, the optional quick shifter kit, a GIVI windshield, and cruise control, none of those really changed the appearance of the bike. Nor did I want to, because it was already totally badass.

Simple engineering put the rectifier on the side because complicated engineering would have put the rectifier in the baking hot environment above the transmission where it won't cool and it will fail. Surprised you didn't whine about the size of the instrument display. It's so tiny and with the reversed colors it's hard to read in the sun/dust. It's pathetic. Look at Ducati, BMW, Aprilia, KTM, Triumph..... you could read those displays in full sun from a 747.