Riding since 1956 , dang you must be over 80 by now 😮

@@Bullpit2 I am only 78 and love riding as much as ever. I currently have 3 bikes a Harley FLSTN 2016, 4 stroke 500cc single Yamaha dirt bike and my MT09 Yamaha. I managed to survive 2 combat tours in Vietnam and campaigned a XR 750 flat tracker for 4 seasons. I am not as tough as I once was but am fortunate enough health wise to still ride. I can still scare women but now it’s because they are worried about me falling.

@@walterjohnson2031 Respect man🌝

What you experienced is something I’ve been trying to explain to people and why I speak so highly of the MT07.

Both of you are so very precious to me. Mt07 is awesome!

Ur friendly neighborhood motorcycle dealership would be dying to make you “a deal of a lifetime”

I’m not sure what to start on. Love both the MT07 and 09. Going to be keeping the bike on finance for 4 years so want a bike I won’t get bored of

@@Spartan3021 start with the 07 , you would kill yourself on the 09

@@Spartan3021 I started on 21 MT03. Still have it. Almost 1 year later, Im ready to upgrade. Dont regret it one bit. Its fun! And yes Im financing a 5 yr payment. Only now that I have experience, I can upgrade to whatever I want (not interested in liter bikes). Looking at SV650 or MT09. I think the MT09 is gonna win, but now I can ride with confidence. I'll be able to sell my MT03 real fast and I wont take that much of a hit at all since I got a good deal otd. Thats the key. This MT09 looks like a true forever bike but I don't recommend this as a new rider bro.

@@joeyp4196 I have a little 125 at the moment. I’ve started looking at MT07’s again. I can’t make my mind up Ahha. Thanks for the reply

Lol it's like a $6000-7000 price difference, if u can afford a superduke why would u be looking at a mt09😂

@@tomtemple69 hahaha fair point 😅

I’ve been thinking about buying a bike for about 7 years now, and I think I’m ready to pull the trigger on it. Would you recommend the MT-09 and riding in mode 4 for a bit? Or would you recommend I go for the MT-07? I’ve been riding dirt bikes for most my life, so I think I’m pretty good on two wheels, though I know street will be a whole different thing of its own.

@@MrMcReeties depends, I’m happy that I started with 650cc on the street, after off-road and 125cc.

@@clipdev I’m honestly leaning towards MT-07. 1.) because I’m a noob to street bikes 2.) cheaper 3.) seems more “maneuverable.” But, I’ve watched a couple highway reviews of the MT-07 and most of them say if you’re going to spend most of your time on a highway, you may want to go MT-09. Personally, commuting to and from work and what not is probably 80% highway, 20% streets. Also, my buddies do rides up to northern AZ often and they all have bigger bikes and say the same, that when on freeways or country roads, it’s nice to have the extra power, especially when AZ is hot as hell and you don’t want your bike being in high RPM for a long time. That was a bit of a rant, and you didn’t sign up for answering my questions. So don’t feel the need to read all that or respond if you don’t want to. Stay safe man!

@@MrMcReeties for regular highway use I think some wind protection would be very useful, as you find it on a Tracer. The MT09 is super comfortable and flickable(more then a 600cc inline 4) and already quite a beast, if you open the throttle, imho. For me it’s a bike where I have to accelerate consciously, not just full throttle and see what happens. It can be pretty wild. and I’m having it for almost 3 years and >20k km. On the other hand, these 900cc bikes are actually a sweet spot in long terms, never really too much and never too little power. It is definitely manageable if one uses his brain. But do you plan in long terms with your first street bike? I also like the playfulness of a 600cc bike, it helped me growing into street bike riding. And personally I was considering to downgrade again a couple of times, because they’re fun. Would be perfect to have 3 bikes actually. And for a beginner I would recommend 500-700cc.

@@clipdev I would prefer a long term bike, I’ve gone through selling and buying many dirt bikes. And at this point, I kinda just wanna get one street bike and chill with it for quite awhile. I’ve rode a few bikes my friends have (GSXR750, and KTM Duke 890) and I much preferred the Dukes riding position. Hence the reason I’m lookin at the MT series bikes. I think I’m leaning towards the MT-07 then at this point, I don’t want to kill myself on an 09. I would rather go 09 for the quick shift, more power, and I could just chill on mode 4 for awhile. People say that mode 4 basically takes it down to that of the 07. But maybe the lighter smaller 07 would be a bit easier to learn on. Also, it seems basically impossible to find a 2022 MT-09 anywhere near me, even in neighboring states. So the 07 seems more acquirable as well. So all signs kind of show to go 07, then if I want to upgrade, I’ll wait a year or so and go 09 when they’re more available as well. Edit: about the wind stuff, I’d probably grab the sport windshield. I know it probably only helps like 30% but my commute to work is only about 20 min or so, so I don’t think I’d get too fatigued. Also coming from a dirt bike, especially in the dunes, I’m kinda used to the wind tossing me around and what not. I just vastly prefer the riding position, look, and basically everything of the MT bikes

Thats a good work around!

I'm looking to do the same (Scotland), 22 is just a new paint scheme

Congrats on getting one man. It sure is a great bike!

Personally I want something to wring out with a straight pipe and cruise on redline to piss people off.

Same thing happened to me.

@@chaseontwowheels I think it's the gold forks on the SP. Really sets off that weird face

Having made a number of months with a 2022 standard MT09 under most conditions I can think of. Made 24 laps on a 890R on a very good friend’s bike. My thoughts are both bikes are as much fun as you can have with your clothes on. My friend is happy with his 890R but has had a few small problems with it. All were covered by warranty so far. Oil leak, coolant leak and a clutch replacement in the first 3100 miles. I found it a sweet ride but found engine sound and some vibration objectionable. My MT09 and five others I know well have been trouble free to this point. Two 2021 models, two 2022 models and one 2022 SP model. Mileages range from 2,100 to 8,900 and most have been on the track at least once. From this knowledge and price plus dealer network for KTM, I would go with the MT09 and did. I feel some will go with the KTM because it seems more exotic or upscale than a simple old Yamaha. I loved both on the track and the lap numbers put them in a situation where the rider is the only difference. The MT09 has another advantage in that the aftermarket really has anything you can name for the MT09. It is not nearly as good for the KTM at this time.

Just leave it in first... What's the matter? U have the grip strength of a 55 year old woman and u can't hold an assisted clutch for 1 minute ? 🤣

You're living my life bro. Great weather with good bikes. Enjoy

@@expatbiker6598 Thanks bro!

Can confirm: the R6 was a handful in peak hour traffic. Looked sick though lol

If by extensive you mean borrow and don’t give back then I’ll do that gladly

MT07 is fine, you don't need to upgrade just for commuting, would be a waste of time. Upgrade for other reasons.

just install a quickshifteR?

makes more sense having modes on a higher HP bike. so you can actually feel the differences and they make more sense. lower HP makes less sense and just adds cost.

Mode 4 on mt09 and youll be fine trust me

MT09SP seems like a great. bike. For me, it's the new 2022 XSR900. Like the looks a lot better.

Totally agree with ya about the XSR900

Yes

Definitely not a beginner MC! I started on a R3, and the jump still felt quite large.

@@mt09madness Lol I started on an R3 as well. How long would you recommend staying on it before jumping over?

@@noobrider8776 When the R3 just feels totally boring and kinda beneath you. I used to ride my first bike like 2-3 times every day.

Depends on how you ride really. A mt07 would be a good upgrade for the city/commuting. Plenty more power but not a crazy jump. I started on a mt07 3 years ago, r3's feel like toys in comparison. You can power wheelie in second and you'll save a good amount of money on the bike and insurance.

@@chasewilbur851 Maybe an R7 would be the better upgrade from an R3? I pretty much only ride in urban settings and at most ride an hour continously.

Yeah, I figured Chase would know that they sell street legal ones now. We have a few around here.

Wow did not know that!

@@chaseontwowheels yeah, pretty cool, but I had the same reaction, when one got on the highway and passed and I was like wow!