slipper clutch is for preventing your engine from over revving when you drop it in a lower gear at high RPM and drop the clutch. The 2021+ MT09 has a quickshifter up and down so you can shift up and down without clutch regardless. The little arrows on your dash will change to green when the parameters are met to use the quickshifter.

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ☝🏽

@Begonhehe

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it actually to prevent the rear wheel locking when engine breaking?

@TerrorBunney

2 жыл бұрын

@@Begonhehe yes that too

@PatrickHawkins

2 жыл бұрын

@@Begonhehe I have an 2014 Fz09 and found out what that slipper clutch was doing when I then tried to engine break a Harley 😅 Thankfully I was just riding straight down a paved road

@exothermal.sprocket

2 жыл бұрын

The physical clutch unit itself has a ramp system that assists clamping the plates together under high torque (acceleration) and a ramp that assists spreading the plates apart under reverse torque (wheel driving the engine faster than the engine is turning). Trouble with the "assist" function is if you're into drag racing, it's near impossible to get a hard launch without looping the bike or bogging the engine. The quickshifter is the electronic gizmo that interrupts ignition for a few milliseconds while the transmission is swapping a gear, also snaps throttle open downshifting to match RPM appropriately for seamless downshift (when throttle is completely closed).

I like your bike reviews Doodle, they are down to earth and for the everyday rider. You let us know useful things that help... Thanks.

I just love your channel! You are getting better and better at what you do, and I love the reviews and adventures!

Love the color combo. Just starting out. Still looking around. Thanks for all your insights. Very informative.

Excellent review for shorter riders. You have a great way of providing useful information in a friendly, but knowledgeable way. I really like your videos. Thanks, peace.

Doodle, it’s nice that you open everyone ones 👀 to other options! Keep up with the great work!🏍🏍🏍

Thank you so much Doodle for doing a review on the bike I want 😀

Love the bike! Great episode and always ride safe.

Awesome seeing my hometown area of Helen and the mountains of North Georgia. Excellent video! :)

Great review as always can’t wait to get mine

love your video! thanks! just got my SP so happy with it

Nice review and good coverage of important aspects of mt09 ownership.

I had a 05 FZ1 and loved that I could take it to work and then take it to the mountains on the weekends. This is a nice 👍🏼 looking bike! Keep up the good work. Ride Safe

I just recently sold my 2017 MT-09, loved the bike, but changing priorities. Such a fun engine, good combo between the torque of a twin, and the revs of a quad.

A very nicely done review, thank you, and you have a beautiful smile.

Great review. Thank you! I feel like the MT-09 SP really is the luxury version, now that you point it out

Stunning Bike and awesome review as always 😎

Interesting vid, carolyn. I always tell new riders, it's very important to get a bike that fits you. The "fit" is not so much in how well you can flat foot the bike, but more importantly how comfortable your legs and knees are when your foot are on the pegs. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.

Hi Caro; Nice bike, it was one I was looking at, but still went for my street triple, and still don’t regret my choice 😊👍🏽♥️🏍

Great video on the MT09 SP Doodle. Can't wait to get one sometime this year. Soon as my gf feels she's ready to move up from her MT03 to the MT07. I'm buying the MT09 SP that very day. The upgrades over the standard MT09 are completely worth the extra $1600 or so.

Great video, as always.

My favorite mt 9.. Thank you.. For amazing review

Great video just making me want spring time to hurry up so i can buy my MT09sp then its lots of riding for sure

Watching your videos rn is kinda a guilty pleasure: I love them but at the same time it's making waiting for a season to start here in Europe harder!

It’s pretty cool seeing you comfortable on a bike you have to tiptoe. With riding boots I barely flatfoot the 32.8” seat height of the 890, and that makes me feel slightly uncomfortable. So seeing you go beast mode on two baggers, a big 1250 GS adventure and this MTO9 is well, definitely bada$$! Keep up the good work

I really liked your review, the 09's are priced accordingly because they come with better components compared to the 07. I own a FZ07 and don't feel offended by hearing it feels cheap compared to bikes that cost 3- 4 thousand dollars more. That gap can be closed a considerable amount if some of those savings were reinvested in the suspension. I like them all myself.

I’ve never ridden a sport bike (goals) but I’m all about the aesthetics and I have to say, that bike is ridiculously good looking 🥰 I especially love the hidden exhaust. Great review 👏

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for always being a positive support 🥰❤️

Hi, and greetings from Portugal. I also have a 2021 MT09-SP (my first bike) and I like it a lot. I'm writing just to explain you how you can fix the blinkers when they go out of the socket (I had the same problem...). You simply pull the blinker out moving it up and down simultaneously until it fits again. This is basically a system to avoid damaging the blinkers if you hit something. Since I'm at this, I will aso add that the quick-shifter (system used to automatically shift the gears up) is really amazing. Just one caveat: it does not work well in first gear, just 2nd gear and beyond. In addition, the engine must be revving at at least 2500-3000 rpm. Just give a touch upward in the pedal *keeping the throttle open, as is*. When you shift down you should do the opposite: give a touch down in the pedal *with the throttle fully closed*. In both cases, do no touch the clutch. Regards and ride safely. José

Cruise control and adjustable suspension.... worth the upgrade then. You have a nice relaxed presentation. I really enjoyed your comparison with the bagger and the MT-09.

I just got a 2021 MT 07, it's the best bike I've ever owned. Soooo light and maneuverable. I think all the MTs look so cool, each one's like a different transformer. Can't wait to move up to a MT 09!!!

Glad you got to try the MT-09 out! Got my base model one in September and since I live in Pa it's parked with only 55 miles on it. Slowly dying inside. Lol

Thx for the tips, very helpful!

Thank you for nice review, I got MT-09 since spring 2021 and I really love it. I also popped out right front turn indicator twice. If you want to put it back, its easier first take out light from rubber "outer" part. Than fit outer part in and than push trun light it. Its a bit tricky for the first time, but once you do that, its easy "-)

Oh Doodle, you are simply the Best!!💯👍🏽😍

This hasn't necessarily been my experience with the bike over the last two years, but this review still seems very good and thorough. There may be more differences between my base model and SP than I thought! I'm still glad you have loved this Yamaha as much as I have though. Let's see some mountain riding footage!

@09Mrsubaru

2 жыл бұрын

Is it 2020 or 2021?

Great review as always. Not sure why so many aren't complaisant with having just the things that rider's really want to know, but all the silly details don't make the time you have anymore enjoyable. As Yamaha's aren't the least expensive bike's I figure it gives them assurances that they are getting the most out of their money. Not that this has ever been a budget sport ever. Just buying really good tires for any of my bikes cost more than steel belted radials for my Civic. That's all the way around. Have a great week Doodle. Happy New Year and safe travels.

That is such a great all around bike.

Thats crazy hidden exhaust 🤨 good video 👍🏼

For turn signal, it's common for mt-09 and it's little flimsy to prevent from breaking. Take the rubber part out from end of the turn signal, pull it out all the way and reattach the rubber piece back into it and put it back in.

Had mine since mid-last year after many delays. It's been a DREAM and my reason for hating winter. Upgrades have been easy, but keep debating the exhaust because love how it is hidden underneath, but it is rather quiet. Do not regret buying it at all and it has become my main ride whenever don't need the car.

@nabahmadi5012

Ай бұрын

Have you done the exhaust yet? If yes, what system?

@Oktobyr

Ай бұрын

@nabahmadi5012 I haven't, sadly. It's always on my mind to do, but am too indecisive on which one and honestly like how the exhaust looks underneath. If I ever get to it I'll try and post an update reply!

Petrol fill-up at 4:46 - hilarious! :D I hope you didn't splash it on your face, though... Nice video, Doodle! :) What an interesting bike with that exhaust under it...

I've had 2 orders for this bike open for over 7 months and Yamaha's best ETA is still another 5 months away. Very jealous that you get to ride this in Georgia!

Liked the gas filling scene @ 4:50, you were extra careful with the nozzle & still got drops on outside of tank. Your expression was hilarious 😂.

Hi, only found your channel recently and I must say it's always impressive to see someone overcome their challenges,(real or perceived) to achieve things beyond their expectations. I'd be interested to see how you rate the Triumph Scrambler XE especially after the ADV video you did, my inseam is a little bigger than yours but I've got the weight to squash the suspension!!

Great review as usual Doodle!!! As an owner of a 2019 XT250 and a 2020 R3 I gotta say that I love the products Yamaha puts out. The MT-09sp to me is the “unobtainium” of motorcycles 🥴😂. Would I LOVE to have one!? YES!! But for my particular area here in the mountains of western NC I doubt I’d get to use it to its full potential. Barely a straight road anywhere around here, thus my little bikes fit the bill perfectly. If I lived in Arizona or Nevada? Different story 😎😉

I have a 6 year old honda motorcycle but I don't ride, because when I was I always fall, watching your video cheers me up, you are very persistent, I'm 161 tall.

When ever I go to Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort, me and my buddies ride over the Helen. Those MT09's rock.

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh!!

Another great review Doodle ! 👏 me Personally would love to own a Yamaha SP.10 Ride safe 🙏

Great video. Next up R7 then MT10 :-). honestly, I'm trying to stay down in the 600-700 cc range. I'm not too into parallel twins, but it seems like trying to find anything in that range is going to require lots of research. I did see your vid on the Honda 650r, and like you mentioned, one can take a naked to the track. It just doesn't look/feel the same. I bet it felt so much easier going back to lighter bikes after riding around on 900+ lb cruisers. Glad you're back to doing vids. Look forward to more sportbike, and standard bike reviews.

love your videos

The first thing I noticed was the blinker on one side is dangling.. That seems to be a problem with these bikes.. it comes out of socket too easy. Great review! I always love your enthusiasm!! ❤️

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Yea i couldn’t get it popped back in 😋

I have had my MT-07 since 2016 and never thought about upgrading, but after seeing the 2024 MT-09 SP in person, the styling looks really cool and it's packed with great tech. I think it is time for a change i have stuck with the CP2 for a long time.

Well done Carolyn 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏☺️

The under engine box exhaust is an Eric Buell innovation from way back. Allows a larger (uglier) muffler and maintains a greater lean angle.

Great review! Nice to hear what a lady thinks about it..... I like the headlight too!

Great video

beautiful bike and beautiful doodle..

I don’t think I’m short just average.always informative & to the point.good video

The MT-09 is a really light bike for its engine size and you can definitely feel that lack of weight, just sitting on one in the dealership (just last week). The rider position feels really great too. I was smiling looking down at the tank because it does look ridiculously wide but that is part of the brilliance of this bike. I have to wonder if Doodle ever got the chance to run that engine in the upper rpm ranges because the MT-09 is said to be an absolute rocket ship. Great review from Doodle and what an amazingly light motorcycle from Yamaha. Very impressive.

@justinoompa3450

Жыл бұрын

Just got one yesterday. Can confirm, it is indeed a rocket ship. Absolute monster of a bike.

The Yammie engineers put in the overtime designing this. Total weight and distribution were their strong points of focus. The way the exhaust is designed puts the center of gravity extremely low. That coupled with the engine layout I can only imagine how balanced and light it feels. Not my type of bike, but some day (come on winning lottery ticket) I could see adding a naked to the fleet. (which currently is a fleet of one bike)

Hi Doodle, this is a nice informative review, and I notice how easily you are walking it around which is so good to see and probably a huge factor for smaller riders to consider! I'm guessing your recent road trips with the heavy Harley's has to be increasing your confidence and maybe your stamina too!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

I felt so powerful on this after those baggers 🤣

@davidh.2477

2 жыл бұрын

Well, for those of us who remember the early days, when you had problems with dropping your Bonneville and feeling like you had to get rid of it, it’s really impressive what a confident and skilled rider you’ve become! 😊

@savage22bolt32

2 жыл бұрын

Once a week I lay my bike down in the grass and pick it up. Next time I drop it way out in the woods all by myself, I'll be OK.

@johncourt9580

2 жыл бұрын

@@savage22bolt32 That's good advice to follow, being prepared!

Thanks so much for the very encouraging to short rider to not shy away with this awesome new MT09 2021 SP. I must admit, though, I'll wait for your review of the new 2022 MT10. Would you please make it happen (?) Peace!

I was really pining for one of these. i ended up getting a trident 660. Plenty of experience but not much on sporty motorcycles. This is gonna be fun!

I had an MT10, the bike had so much character and power. I miss it everyday-I was so busy with work I sold it, but I think one day I’ll grab another one. Great all around hooligan bike. The SP’s have electronically dampened ohlins, color screens and I think that’s about the differences between the regular and the SP models.

@THEREALZENFORCE

2 жыл бұрын

All the new MT-09 and MT-10 models have color TFT screens on each model, all the new MT-10 models have cruise control and the new lightweight rims, the new MT-10SP has the most recent new generation electronically dampened Öhlins, one generation above the current R1 models on sale.

@squaaaaak3178

Жыл бұрын

@@THEREALZENFORCE I like the Ohlins part, but I don't care at all about the screen, as I don't really look at my instruments that much I'm paying attention to riding, but I prefer steam gauges. Cruise control I guess would be nice but my throttlemeister works great. I really see no reason to switch from my 2007 fz1. Especially with Ivan's flash, carbon fiber slip-on, AIS delete, Sargent seat, integrated tail light, pazzo levers, steel braided brake lines, heated everything, etc etc.

In my opinion: These kind of videos are selling videos. Or in other words: Superb video!

I currently have a 9 GT tracer. It is a true Swiss Army knife as I use it both for commuting and for crossing Europe with great comfort. the CP3 is a colossus from 7000 RPM onwards the music is addictive, it turns into an R

@josevi5835

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you, I own the XSR900 (old model) and engine is superb.

Hi doodle,actually my next bike i was thinking about getting a mt-07 or a mt-09.l also been looking at the all new yamaha r7.That's the bike you need the mt-09!

Can’t wait to see the 2022 XSR900. Hopefully you get to review and compare it to the MT09

5'6" with 31" inseam, have been riding a MT07 and 17 MT09 for a while. Have to say that the refresh looks awesome, and I really wish the SP was around when I picked up the '09 because the suspension on the '17 leaves a lot to be desired. The cheapest cartridge / shock kit totals around ~1.8K USD so the SP is a GREAT deal. The MT07 and MT09 are great, fun bikes. Miss the exhaust note of the 07.

@reidn5185

2 жыл бұрын

@@adriantroalic9298 my girlfriend rides on her own bike. I don't have any issues with the seat, given my weight of ~150lbs with gear on, but I'm also not doing any long riding. It's definitely a lot more comfortable than my R6.

@psmith6166

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you, I have the 17, the suspension became OK when I adjusted it properly instead of the dealer settings where it was all over the place. Looking at this 2021, the front end and exhaust look so much worse!

@reidn5185

2 жыл бұрын

@@psmith6166 I love the look of the akra exhaust, reminds me of something that'd be on a newer R1. Although I do wish there was a dual-rear exhaust like on the ~09-11 R1s

Very nice review! I was thinking of buying one but I ended up buying Africa Twin instead lol I still think it would be an awesome second bike! (or third in my case)

“Are you gonna ride it or you gonna look at it? Good line.

My blinker did the same thing popped out it was very hard to get back in but I found helps and spray it with Windex it lubricates the rubber and makes it easier to pop back in

Nice review. Flip the gas nozzle up once you extract it from the tank, that way it won't drip onto your tank's paint job when pulling it away.

The MT-09 and bikes in the 1 liter + sport category share a powerband that is essentially two tiered. Tier one you ride under 7000 rpm, around town, on highways, twisties, etc. in a casual manner. The under 7K tier easily gets the job done for every type of day to day riding, including more spirited riding as well. Tier two is the world above 7000 where most fear to go and where the naturally daring want to be all the time. This isn't a review on tier two and I'm glad it isn't. Many times people watch a review and it's some hooligan dragging knee and wheelying out of corners. I like that Doodle highlights the practical stuff over things like lean angle. I have to admit that I did get a change to wring out an MT-09 not too long ago and I can say, the quickshifter is awesome for doing those really nice 3-4 gear long wheelies. Plenty flickable for the twisties too :)

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@JeremyVaught

Ай бұрын

Replying to a two year old post, heh. This is super interesting, I've never heard this before. I have a 2023 MT 09 SP and to give you an idea of what kind of rider I am, I have lift control on. To your RPM point, I definitely ride the majority of my time under 5k, and do it with a huge smile on my face. The screen starts blinking at me if I go above 6k-ish+, but it redlines at 11.5k. It never made sense to me why it starts giving a visual indicator at just over half of what it's capable of. But even in 6th gear, I rarely have to shift down to do a quick acceleration to pass, it just launches, every time, every gear, every RPM. I love it.

"You gonna ride it or are you going to look at it?" Love it Doodle

Ms. Doodle - first Happy New Year. Its a few min's in. I wanted to note two things, if not three - 1- when the Honda 50 came out it was originally for smaller people. I other words, the Japanese. In fact, I lost touch after they started build heavies, but most before were for people maybe 5'5" ot so - 2- For Yamaha, or anyone of them, i left a note on instagram asking when do they feel they will start making adjustable seats. ( Duh? ) 3- They who are smart enough to listen to their consumer voices will be the leaders in the market - Simply Ms. Doodle, there is no reason why bikes should also not fit you !

Good review. I'm thinking of getting the 2022 xsr900 because it's got a lower seat height than the mt09.

I just test rode an MT-10SP. Possibly one of the most awesome and scary machines I've ever ridden. If it wasn't so tall I'd say go ride that, I'm 6'2 and 280lbs so no problem for me. In A mode and traction 3 or excuse me, WTF mode, it was how do I keep this front wheel on the deck. Solved that by riding in B mode or I'm a bit nicer mode but the front end still comes up, just not as high. Awesome and scary at the same time but the fear factor was eased by the handling provided by the Ohlins Electronic suspension all round.

Hi,great videos, loved.)

I was so excited to see this, the MT-09 is at the top of my new bike list! A video comparing it to your street triple would be cool, I feel like they are competitors in a kind of niche "medium displacement naked triple" category.

@colz10

2 жыл бұрын

yes please. direct comparison between yamaha triple and triumph triple would be amazing

I had the MT-09 Us based version. No SP. it was high riding and I’m short at 5’8”. The suspension got wonky on a few occasion. I bought it for the power delivery which is exceptional. and it’s safety features. Which are excellent. Sold it CM

‘Value’ rather than ‘cheap’ would probably make the easily offended happy. Great video! More Future Doodle though.

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Hey good idea! 😜

@MrRGM10

2 жыл бұрын

For me its fine shes a savage!

@drumbum7999

Жыл бұрын

The broke and easily offended lol

I kinda like the look, but I can see where the headlight people are coming from. I'm a sucker for aesthetics too!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

😜🤷🏽‍♀️

Good Job Doodle as usual. I am an old guy with a 29" inseam and I just got a Honda CRF300L Rally and the seat height on it is 34.6" So I understand what your talking about ridding a tall bike. I love the bike and am hoping that I can get on when I have the back loaded down with luggage. I may have to do some yoga to high kick my leg over the seat. I am fine once I am on the bike but getting on is kind of a challenge. LOL

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Oh didn’t mention! I have the same issue here so I actually stand on the peg (instead of the ground) to get up - I show it here at 2:14 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKx7p9akdLKqXco.html

@johnpagejr.7628

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Well that works when there is no luggage on the back rack but I usually have luggage stacked high when I travel so I have to kick my foot up to get my heel on the seat and then slide over onto the bike. I know don't carry so much stuff on the back. I am trying! LOL

@savage22bolt32

2 жыл бұрын

John, I have the same problem, not because of my height, but my age. It's hard to get my leg that high. Stretching & kicking exercises help. Another thing I've done, is to park along side a curb, or a good sized (not wobbly) rock. That gives you a boost of a couple of inches. (CRF250L is the tallest bike i own)

@johnpagejr.7628

2 жыл бұрын

@@savage22bolt32 Yes I have used the same tricks as well. Stretching does help I probably need to do more of that.

Love your videos. Wish you would use some Ts! Mou-in ins't a word. Neither is impor-an! lol Hope to see you in the mountains!

Good to see a revue that is not all about pulling wheelies and top speed. seems like the preload on the rear suspension is higher than it needed to be. Lifting the bike off the side stand and sitting on it usually drops the tail by an inch or so. I have to wonder how you would rate long distance comfort compared to a "Bagger" . In my expeariance riding off road bikes at speed, higher up means more wind noise and pressure.

Been considering a motorcycle again after many many years of CBR600RR and R6, the MT07/09 interest me somehow came across your channel, heard you say you went to Helen and was like "Georgia?" Weird, I just moved to GA and maybe KZread alga, following me lol

For the type of riding you do i think MT-03 would be perfect for your next review!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Did one last year 🤪

good vid.

I have a 2022 and it's got some bugs.. but its a great bike and I love it.

I always wanted a MT-09. However, it's an imported bike (while other mainstream Yamaha's are built locally), so it is kinda pricey here, around US$21k? might be 'not that expensive tho?' for some of you, but I did well amongst my friends and only make $6000 last year. I enjoy videos about bikes in general, and I find your videos are great. thanks for the video!

4:44 Don't focus on moving the filling gun away from the tank, instead focus on lifting the tip up so that it's vertical. This way, even if you do it extremely slow, droplets either go back into the nozzle or run down the metal pipe part and land on the rubber ring thingy. When it's vertical you can move it away safely. And another free but unrelated tip: This might sound cheap (pejorative) but there's a ton of fuel you paid for still in the hose. Draining it every time I fill my cheap (ameliorative) MT07 saves me about 20% gas money. Tested. Literally. With spreadsheet and everything.

@aluisious

Жыл бұрын

That doesn't work in California.

@cprn.

Жыл бұрын

@@aluisious no drop catchers?

Keep On Biken

Great video and great bike, have you got a chance to try the Yamaha Tracer 9GT? I own this bike an love it, it's basically the MT-09 dressed up for touring :) would like to hear your opinion.

the front right signal light appears to be broken. great video BTW :)

The "please be done dripping" into "Noooo" 🤣 I usually will hover my glove under the nozzle while I clear the bike. I wish there was a better way lol.

nice bike, nice video, 👍

Im 5'6 and thinking about getting an 17' FZ 09. My first bike was a YZ125 dirtbike that I taught myself how to ride.

So you finally ride the best 900 triple out there! 👍🏽😂🤙🏽🥳

Sweet scoot 👍🏻