Recent content by robodene

Quote: I don't know what the price is but it could be a big seller There are quite a few extra items/systems to raise the price above the standard 09. Later on, they will increase the price, no doubt. For those of us of shorter leg, it is unfortunate that the seat height adjustment does not...

In the UK, Yamaha are running 'Dark Side' roadshows. At one of these, a Yam guy apparently said that the 're-flash' is to introduce emulation of a snail cam of a cabled throttle. When Triumph did this to their Street Triple with a mechanical one they were surprised to find the bike ran...

For us in the UK, Motorcycle News say that they are producing a test of the MT-09 in their next issue - due 4 September. Can't wait.

Really, so sorry you have had to buy a BMW l:/ Never mind, the very next batch of MT-09s will be '2015 year' and with ABS! (IMHO) Also, of course, £n,nnn pounds very much more expensive. As a pared down model, the current price even looks like an investment to me. Where's me purse? Robo

I was so struck by the original design that I prepared a feedback kind of memo to Yamaha. Can't find anywhere to send it so I'll try using your site. Sorry it's too long, I know: MT-09: Just my Opinion (MHUnqualifiedO) - and only from the Photographs The overall design of the MT-09 is...

I like the look of it. But was the tank size increased by 50%? The wheelbase increased? And wheel sizes? A comfy pillion seat? Then you might be getting near a TDM, and it would be great, especially at a price below £7k in UK (as at present).

We must not forget that the price is an 'introductory offer'. It does looks good value to me at this price. But with the Yen going down, hopefully they can keep the price as it is after the offer period (what ever that is).

We in the UK have four colours. One is deep amor - a deep mauve, very classy with matching front fender (only). Then a redish orange one - but on this one only the tank gets the colour. Why not the front fender and subframe trim like USA red one? We also have black. But no Rapid Red which I...

I have an MT-03. This replaced my TDM 900. The change was required because I needed a lower C of G and lighter bike (wrong side of 70years, me!). I only wanted a Yamaha because I need maximum reliablilty. The TDM is much missed but I grown to love my MT and it suits me very well. Clearly, the...