I have had this bike for 4 years .I just love it love it love it .Inspite of some of the imperfections .The engine is out of this world !

I went from 50 cc scoter to riding this. I've done 13000 km in 3 months and I'm loving it. It's not perfect but it has character which grows on you

Your review is better and more to the point than 90% of the others ive seen, most of the street/sport bike riders think the power is insane since they don't ride torquey low end power bikes with a lot of throttle response and engine braking, like dirtbikes and big singles. Ive got a DRZ440 just now (offroad and SM setup i swap it around often), was deciding between exchange that for an EXC500 and convert to supermoto (again both for off and on road with both rim sets), or a KTM690SMCR (new or old one) and now think ive decided on keeping the DRZ for supermoto on road and kart track + offroad for winter, and getting an MT-09SP for the majority of my road riding and some trackdays... dirt bikes are great but you cant put long miles or do much highway on them. plus would be nice to have something low maintenance. I Think that's my plan for next year anyway, looks like a fun bike if your use to off-road style bikes. 4cyl bikes just don't have the low down torque for me and they feel too large and awkward. + im use to having a lot of engine braking. id recommend the SC project CRT pipe, ill be getting that for sure sounds insane!

Good vid! Can you have an estimate much you spend on the mods in total? Thanks in advance.

Love the review!! What brand windscreen is that ?

beautiful bike man. cant wait to get mine next season 😬 what mirrors and windscreen did you get??

Just wondering if 2022 R9 gonna have windscreen that works like 959 panigale, its an “airbender” windscreen..

What kind of exhaust is that and how much? Did you have to cut the stock muffler to install?

Yes,, light, quick, and a load off fun factor, smiles per miles for sure,

I have to say, Your black MT is one good looking ride.

THANK YOU > i got a 2020 MT 09 . love it

I have the same experience with that fuel gauge on my mt09sp... its fkn annoying. Still love this bike, have the akra carbon with db killer and the sound is amazing, even better than without the db killer imo. I love riding this bike even more than my previous 2017 s1000rr.

I got one same mods except K n air filter + dyno jet flash , was the most cost effective way of adding 7hp short of a new exhaust, bought new so will pipe it when it needs it.mine is also in us raven in Aus murder black or stealth black. Reminds me a lot of a TT 600 I had back in the day with rider position and agility on the road. I love mine as well retire in a few years this mto9 will go in the man cave and I will replace it with a cruiser bike.The mt09 might be a budget naked but for your money unbeatable value. These bikes will become sort after classics just for the engine alone.

Those gloves are fire man. What brand/model are they?

did you put the damper on?

Good good review and info..I was thinking on getting the new 21 sp but I think I’ll get this 20 black one you got instead..first naked and I just can’t buy into the new headlight assembly..that quick shifter is from Yamaha and does it go both up and down?

Can you buy the sp here now? Thats got quick up and down

Great bike, looks good

how are those tires holding up? Michelin Road 5?

Traction Control 2, Ride Mode B for 95% of people. Any other setting and you're asking for it and you better have the experience to get yourself out of trouble. Everyone complains about the poor suspension on these bikes but nobody ever takes the time to set it up properly. I would get that dialed in before going full MotoGP

Thank you . Good reveiw

Do you have a video on how to install a slipon ?

Hey man, nice video. I have a 2020 MT-09 too, absolutely love it. The difference that I have found between the 2019 and 2020, my 2020 model has clear plastic on the indicators/turn signals, whereas the 2019 had those ugly orange colour. I'm from South Africa, so not too sure if u guys have the same difference in the US. Hope u continue enjoying ur bike, I know I am.

Get mine in 2 weeks!! HYPE

What’s your slip on exhaust?

Thank you for the info,

I’m in love, this is exactly what I’m looking for. Can you list what upgrades you’ve added like which seat, turn signals etc. Does it come with the slipper clutch? Thanks man

I have the 2020 and just put a full Arrow exhaust with a flash by Vcyclenut. It's been raining here so I haven't been able to road test it, but it sounds really sweet. The bike is an exceptional bargain for the price. I highly recommend it.

Deam ;( 8 or 9 grand? I wish that that's the cost here in Costa Rica, here they are 16 grand for a brand new one, and for a 2019 used 9 grand

Once you flash that ECU that bike will become a different beast! Also when you get your full exhaust you are gonna love that bike even more.

The new 2021 mt09 SP finally comes in north america!!!! That’s what im getting!!!

I just bought a 2014 mt 09 as my first bike I think I’m having a midlife crisis right now lol 😂 just waiting to pick it up 👍

How tall are you?

This bike looks fucking sick!

i love mines cuz its a wheelie machine

What mirrors do you have?

You sound like Ethan from H3H3

Tame compared to a 500cc 2 stroke Dirt bike, I own an MT09 it's a great bike but not an animal, a Ducati panigale with electronics turned off is an animal.

No such thing as a bad review for an MT-09. And don't worry that everything you wear is black. During the day, that makes you high contrast, and during the night, it doesn't matter how reflective you are - the lights on the bike alone make it all a moot point. Having to wear bright clothing to be seen is a pure myth that everyone thinks they have to say. It's pure bullshit. HIGH CONTRAST is what gets quickly and easily noticed. On a bright day, black will be seen WAY before some bright yellow or orange outfit that camouflages into the desert. And at night, none of that matters because of the lights on the frickin' bike. The ONLY thing that bright colors are good for is finding the body in the bushes after an accident. Flourescent clothing is a myth we all tell ourselves and ignore anyway. Someone needed to say it. You're welcome.