With Yamaha introducing the MT-09 does anyone think that Triumph will introduce a Street Triple with a Daytona 675 engine in it?
MT-09
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It is squarely aimed at the ST3. And with that price point they might have winner in their hands but looking at the spec sheet the quality seems below the Triumph as far as parts goes.
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I agree with all of this, except that I don't think it is quite aimed *squarely* at the ST3. Yamaha knows there are a lot of people out there who want Street Triples but can't afford it or are scared of buying a British bike (their loss). So, Yamaha is aiming just *under* the Streety. It won't quite perform like the Streety but it will lure buyers who couldn't otherwise afford to get onto a Triumph. Yamaha is taking advantage of its greater economy of scale to offer 95% of the performance of the Triumph for a good chunk of change less money. And more power to them, as it will keep the competition fresh, but since I can afford the best I'll stick with Triumph :thumbup:
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It's a no brainier . And a good contender. And with a good accessory range it'll be an awesome contender. Steel lines to solve the brake issue , an Akro system and some bling accessories? I think it's an awesome bike..... Wouldn't trade my Streety for it but it's awesome....
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I think it looks and sounds ok considering it's a poor mans Striple. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and all that but I'll be keeping my Trumpy thank you.
I'm learning on an FZ6 at the moment. If that's indicative of Yamaha's build quality and how their bikes handle in general, I'm glad. No ecstatic that I chose Triumph. Yes everyone on this forum is going to be biased but I'd hate to have a peeny fuel tank that the new Yam comes with.
I'm learning on an FZ6 at the moment. If that's indicative of Yamaha's build quality and how their bikes handle in general, I'm glad. No ecstatic that I chose Triumph. Yes everyone on this forum is going to be biased but I'd hate to have a peeny fuel tank that the new Yam comes with.
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They're starting to show up in dealer showrooms. OP said the first one sold in four hours.
http://pnwriders.com/central/189355-its-here-yamaha-fz-9-a.html
http://pnwriders.com/central/189355-its-here-yamaha-fz-9-a.html
My local Yami dealer claims my FZ09 should be here in a couple weeks, and seeing them arrive on the west coast is an encouraging sign. I'm excited, to put it lightly. In fact, I decided to sell the D675 for this.
I've owned a Speed Triple and the Daytona...still have the Tiger 1050 in the garage. I was originally interested in the Street Triple R a few years ago, but the test ride killed it for me. I was coming off a long line of V-twin bikes, and the lack of torque killed it for me. I 'settled' on the Speed Triple, and I'm glad I did. Once the suspension was dialed it, it was amazing. Porky, but amazing.
I'm left thinking the right answer was a naked Daytona 675 with shorter gearing. The lightweight nature of the bike was great - something I'm hoping to recreated with the Yami. Will it be better? I dunno. Calling me a Triumph fan would be an understatement, but I'm far from a fanboi. Yamaha makes great motorcycles and they take a unique engineering perspective with respect to the other Japanese bikes. A few carefully chosen accessories should go a long way in making the FZ truly competitive to the STR...brake lines, suspension work....all for the same price as a STR or less - depending on the fueling situation (fingers crossed), that is. Time will tell.
I've owned a Speed Triple and the Daytona...still have the Tiger 1050 in the garage. I was originally interested in the Street Triple R a few years ago, but the test ride killed it for me. I was coming off a long line of V-twin bikes, and the lack of torque killed it for me. I 'settled' on the Speed Triple, and I'm glad I did. Once the suspension was dialed it, it was amazing. Porky, but amazing.
I'm left thinking the right answer was a naked Daytona 675 with shorter gearing. The lightweight nature of the bike was great - something I'm hoping to recreated with the Yami. Will it be better? I dunno. Calling me a Triumph fan would be an understatement, but I'm far from a fanboi. Yamaha makes great motorcycles and they take a unique engineering perspective with respect to the other Japanese bikes. A few carefully chosen accessories should go a long way in making the FZ truly competitive to the STR...brake lines, suspension work....all for the same price as a STR or less - depending on the fueling situation (fingers crossed), that is. Time will tell.
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I'd love to see Yamaha put this motor in something similar to the Tenere 660, keep the weight at/near the MT-09 and sell it here in the U.S.. A dual sport/adventure bike that can go off the pavement, doesn't weight a ton and isn't a single! That I would buy!
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I'd just love to see them put this engine in anything that isn't so retina-searingly ugly!
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I like the wheels...
Also look at the guy walking in the first picture. His face is all creepy.
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The wheels are fine, the rest is awful.
Yamaha can make 'odd but interesting' bikes like the MT-01. Bikes with one or two ugly touches but an overall sense of balance. The MT-09 is just plain ugly.
I guess every manufacture turns out a woofer now and then.
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Yamaha can make 'odd but interesting' bikes like the MT-01. Bikes with one or two ugly touches but an overall sense of balance. The MT-09 is just plain ugly.
I guess every manufacture turns out a woofer now and then.
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Did you read the comments? Dude claiming it sounds just like a Triumph.
Now I want to hear one.
Now I want to hear one.
I think there are some good elements: swingarm, exhaust exit, tail light, frame. Unfortunately, the headlight is an abortion, though the accessory fly screen makes it manageable. Luckily, you can't see how ugly it is while you're riding it.
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I don't think it looks bad. But then again, I'm not a fanboy overly attached to any brand..
I took a mt-09 out yesterday for a hour , the suspension is horrific and the bike looks cheap , fuelling is also bad and very jerky , the the engine is a peach pity about the rest if the bike
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