iandouglas Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 looks good at first sight 3 cylinder bike apparently - described as a lightweight 850cc, wide handlebars, inverted forks blurb:-Compact and lightweight 850cc 3-cylinder engine To keep the MT-09 as light, slim and compact as possible, our designers have developed an all-new CF aluminium die-cast frame. Its low weight and excellent rigidity balance contribute towards the bike's agile handling performance, and help to keep the overall wet weight down to just 188kg.Monocross suspension with asymmetric CF die-cast swingarm The rear end features a lightweight asymmetric CF die-cast swingarm that gives a low unsprung weight for responsive suspension action and a comfortable ride. An almost horizontal rear shock is situated beneath the seat, and the externally mounted swingarm pivots keep the chassis slim for a compact riding position.Stress-free ergonomics and a 'slim-fit' riding position The new MT-09 is designed to handle a variety of roles, from sport through to weekend trips and the daily ride to work. Wide, tapered handlebars and a long, flat seat give stress-free ergonomics - and the sculpted 14-litre fuel tank with knee recesses ensures a comfortable 'slim-fit' riding position.Concealed 3-into-1 exhaust Equipped with connecting pipes for a good pulse effect, the compact 3-into-1 exhaust system contributes towards mass-centralisation for agile handling. Featuring a corrosion-proof Nanofilm coating, the three stainless steel downpipes run into a short and compact EU3-compliant muffler which emits a throaty note.New style lightweight 10-spoke alloy wheels with 17-inch radial tyres Lightweight designs are used throughout, and to achieve a low unsprung weight the MT-09 is fitted with all-new 10-spoke alloy wheels. The lightweight wheels are fitted with newly-developed radial tyres - 120/70ZR17 at the front and 180/55ZR17 at the rear - giving stable and responsive handling. muffler which emits a throaty note - oh yes aluminium frame - like it wonder what the price will be? irritatingly fleeting glimpses of the bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I.........WANT..........ONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 I.........WANT..........ONE! me too - must be seriously quick, too much for an old codger like me I fear, first time I've seen something desireable in a while (bikewise I mean) a load of nice looking engine with a bike body sort of clipped on top - lovely jubbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I like it to, and love the purple-style paint option.The Yammy website is quoting £6,799 for one of these Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 re; Yammy website is quoting £6,799 for one of these - thanks, a cool £7K - a lot of money but also a tempting price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I Like it a Lotta but 7k to me is out of reach, unless I win the lotto then I'd prob look for something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 How much is a tiger bipps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 A lot more than one of these bikes Tommy! Ouch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 well cancel it and get two of these instead and i'll have your spare one. hehehe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 115 bhp, bit more info:- New Yamaha MT-09 850cc triple breaks cover By Rich Newland - New bikes 11 June 2013 15:10 An all-new 850cc street-focused triple for just £6799? Meet the future of Yamaha… Yamaha have released details of one of their most important new bikes in decades, the MT-09. It’s an all-new naked middleweight designed specifically for the European market with a brand-new 850cc transverse three-cylinder engine, upright riding position, distinctive styling – and a hugely attractive price tag of just £6799. Yamaha took the unusual step of publicly admitting at the 2012 Cologne motorcycle show it wasn’t doing enough to bring out exciting motorcycles, wasn’t selling enough bikes and was losing customers as they went elsewhere. Now Yamaha wants the world to understand its back. At the heart of the new bike is the 850cc motor which the firm promises will deliver instant throttle response with lots of low and mid-range torque. Peak power is a claimed 115bhp at 10,500rpm with 62lbft of torque at 8500rpm. This puts it almost bang in the middle of the sort of performance from the Triumph Street triple 675 and the Speed Triple 1050. Engine highlights • 850cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 3-cylinder DOHC 4-valve • ‘Crossplane philosophy’ for linear torque output • 115hp @ 10,500rpm • 85 Nm @ 8,500rpm • 78mm x 59.1mm bore x stroke • 120º crank with firing sequence at 0º, 240º and 480º • Forged aluminium pistons and direct-plated cylinders • Newly-designed 6-speed transmission with compact clutch • Yamaha D-mode switchable mapping Yamaha’s vice-president sales and marketing (and a former boss of Yamaha UK) Andy Smith spoke exclusively to MCN to explain just what is going on, why the MT-09 is so exciting… and why Yamaha doesn’t mind if you don’t like it. Smith said: “Some people may not like this bike, some people may not get it, may not get what we are doing with this bike but we are willing to accept the risk that some people don’t like it because we think that is better than the current situation where 100% of people think we make nice bikes but don’t buy them.” What Yamaha wants is to take a slice of the large European market for naked bikes dominated by the European manufacturers. If you want a clear idea of the sort of bikes Yamaha has in mind then think Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed Triple, BMW F800 and even the KTM 990 Super Duke. Smith added: “Yamaha used to lead the market in lots of different categories and areas and we want to get that back. The MT-09 is the dawn of a new era for Yamaha and over the next five years everyone will see we are serious about motorcycles and we are going to reverse the fact we haven’t been as focussed on markets like Europe as we should have been.” Pick up the Wednesday 12 June issue of Motor Cycle News to get the full inside story, interviews, and analysis on the new MT-09. Tech Specs Engine: Liquid-cooled, 120-degree, 847cc (78 x 59.1mm), inline triple, 12v, 6 gears, chain drive. Claimed power: 115bhp @ 10,500rpm Claimed torque: 62ftlb @ 8500rpm Chassis: Aluminium die-cast sectional frame, aluminium die-cast asymmetrical double-sided swingarm Suspension: Front: Inverted 41mm fork, rebound adjustable Rear: Link type monocross with horizontal shock, rebound & preload adjustable Claimed kerb weight: 188kg Brakes: Front: 2 x 298mm front discs with radial mounted 4-piston calipers. Rear: 245mm rear disc with pin-slide caliper Front tyre: 120/70 R17 Rear tyre: 180/55 R17 Fuel capacity: 14 litres Contact: www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Now I really want one! I wonder how long its would take me to save £6799 in twenty pence pieces and how heavy that would be ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan09 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I honestly think id prefer the Triumph street triple. Not a bad looking bike though that mt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupcake1973 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Nice, but the US version, the FZ-09 is slightly nicer (and has a 'proper'name). I read a piece about it yesterday. Made for interesting reading if you care about the little things http://www.visordown.com/features/mt-09-or-fz-09-you-decide/22859.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Well done cupcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Just walked back from dropping my mini off for its MOT and a chap came out the yammy shop on one of these, its so quite he stalled it 4 times. I couldnt hear it that well n I was only across the road from it. Not sure if thats a good thing or not? Still very sexy tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandouglas Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 The powerful naked is a strange concept IMO, but an undoubtedly popular one The fact is that going, well let's say, a significant speed, it is not terribly comfortable But a guess the looks and the acceleration counts more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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