phatMT01 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I've been looking at getting an MT-01, after all... it LOOKS and SOUNDS fantastic!!! I ended up taking a demo out (with stage 1 exhaust upgrade). My first impression of the massive throbbing V-twin was similiar to riding a cattle grid! (fun at first). Also, the torque was emense, to the point i was gripping on with my knees to rest my wrists as i attempted to 'gently' ride through stationary traffic (wasn't til i remebered I had a clutch, which again was quite an odd sensation, but the only way to stop to popping-engine-lunge). The ride lasted 20-30mins and by the end of it, I was a little concerned about my internal organs (i rode moto-x up til my mid-twenties and was temped to grab my kidney belt for further rides ), although i did feel that i was starting to 'understand' the bike and how it needed to be ridden (rev range-for comfort / clutch control). As far as i can work out, these seem to have the fuel economy of a car? can anyone confirm this? I also phoned a few dealers -(market research shall we say) in view of selling a mock standard (no akrapovic exhaust) October 2005 (55) MT01 with 150miles on the clock. The response I recieved was that they're not selling all that well, so only a handful were even interested in buying back, for a starting price of £5,000!!! maxing out to below £6,000!!!!! (OUCH!) Has anyone experienced the STAGE 2 or STAGE 3 kits on these monsters?? they are classed: 'for track use only', are they worth looking into? comfortable to ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatMT01 Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Just incase anyone was interested, I bought one, with a full stage 2 plus Carbon Fibre kit............ and its AMAZING!!!!...... I LOVE IT!!!! although it only does 110 miles to a tank of fuel (£10) but hey!! wtf, its worth every penny!!!!!! I just can't stop smiling!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooby Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Just incase anyone was interested, I bought one, with a full stage 2 plus Carbon Fibre kit............ and its AMAZING!!!!...... I LOVE IT!!!! although it only does 110 miles to a tank of fuel (£10) but hey!! wtf, its worth every penny!!!!!! I just can't stop smiling!!!! I was wondering, but not anymore . Nice with one more in the MT family. I drove one for some miles and the motor is the BIG thing with that bike. After driving the MT-03 I thought it to big for my liking (the distance from seat to handlebar ) but it feels very agile for a BIG bike like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tantalus Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Absolutely a hit if you ask me. I'm due to pick mine up on the 1st Sept on a 56 plate (Deep Armour Colour). As well as the now free Akropovic Exhaust & fly screen, I managed to get a further £450 off an £8999 asking price, a £3k trade in for my bike, a full Thatcham MC2 to MC1 Alarm system upgrade (the YM600), a Scottoiler and an optimate connection all installed for when I pick it up. It's just a pity the accessories are so bloody expensive as I'd love to have the carbon air intakes as well.. Anyway, I'm looking forward to being probably the only MT-01 rider in the Kingdom of Fife.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twojame Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Absolutely a hit if you ask me. I'm due to pick mine up on the 1st Sept on a 56 plate (Deep Armour Colour). As well as the now free Akropovic Exhaust & fly screen, I managed to get a further £450 off an £8999 asking price, a £3k trade in for my bike, a full Thatcham MC2 to MC1 Alarm system upgrade (the YM600), a Scottoiler and an optimate connection all installed for when I pick it up. It's just a pity the accessories are so bloody expensive as I'd love to have the carbon air intakes as well.. Anyway, I'm looking forward to being probably the only MT-01 rider in the Kingdom of Fife.. I also thought about taking the demo bike out. It sounds interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tantalus Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I wrote a letter to Yamaha Motors (uk) asking if I might use the MT logo on the back of my refelective waiscoat and did they have a hi-res graphic I could use - Got a reply within 24 hours saying go ahead and sent me a jpeg too! Brilliant! I'm off to get a price from The Site Company to see how much it will cost.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Just incase anyone was interested, I bought one, with a full stage 2 plus Carbon Fibre kit............ and its AMAZING!!!!...... I LOVE IT!!!! although it only does 110 miles to a tank of fuel (£10) but hey!! wtf, its worth every penny!!!!!! I just can't stop smiling!!!! I also took one for a test ride and fell in love with it.Bloody great monster of a bike.I got the stage one kit with mine,and it sounds fantastic.I generally ride a couple hundred miles every sunday.....when i get off i'm deaf,have no feeling in any of my body parts,and my retinas are still bouncing about.......i l bloody love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tantalus Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I use mine to commute 150+ miles across Scotland, to and from work. It makes my journey so much more of a pleasure - apart from the bloody rain now it's getting to winter. Time to put her to bed I think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Absolutely a hit if you ask me. I'm due to pick mine up on the 1st Sept on a 56 plate (Deep Armour Colour). As well as the now free Akropovic Exhaust & fly screen, I managed to get a further £450 off an £8999 asking price, a £3k trade in for my bike, a full Thatcham MC2 to MC1 Alarm system upgrade (the YM600), a Scottoiler and an optimate connection all installed for when I pick it up. It's just a pity the accessories are so bloody expensive as I'd love to have the carbon air intakes as well.. Anyway, I'm looking forward to being probably the only MT-01 rider in the Kingdom of Fife.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Nice to see someone else in Scotland with an MT-01... A bit late on the message ... Only just found it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tantalus Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Come Join us in the MT forum! The more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvampy Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 hi there just to say that the mt01 is awesome just had three track days at jerez and i was lapping faster than the superbikes ,all it needs is a bit more of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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