    FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: Engine: Overall I'm very pleased with the bike after a couple rides. I've ridden many bikes with the CP3 engine, and it's still a gem, one of the best engines in motorcycling IMHO. Alot of new bikes suffer from emissions and sound related restrictions that make the bike run poorly, especially at low RPM. This bike does not seem to have any such issues though and runs pretty good. It is definitely restricted, so an ECU flash and exhaust will wake it up for sure, but it runs pretty damn good right out of the box. Sound: The bike sounds pretty good considering it's completely stock, but it is quiet. Yamaha has special induction sound built into the front area of the tank, and you really can hear it, but it's no real substitute for a nice sounding exhaust, especially on this CP3 triple. We'll be testing out most of the exhaust systems from Akrapovic, Yoshimura, Leo Vince, etc. Transmission: The transmission is excellent, it shifted very smoothly, and I didn't experience any false neutrals. Finding neutral on the bike, which is sometimes an issue on new bikes, was a breeze. The bike has multiple ride modes and lots of electronics to play with, so I'll be getting into that a little later as I ride the bike more. The Quick Shifter works flawlessly, just like on our MT-10. Handling: Right away I noticed how easy the bike was to ride, very light-weight feeling, nimble and confidence-inspiring. The ergo's are great for somebody my size (5'10", 32 inseam, 170 lbs) and it just felt very comfortable overall. Our bike came with the handlebars rolled back quite a bit, so I adjusted them forward some to get a little more weight over the front. Suspension: The Ohlins/KYB Suspension is fully adjustable, and with the factory settings, the bike feels pretty good. There are several roads in our area that I always pay special attention to how the suspension is reacting, and from my first couple rides, this bike is very composed over rougher sections of road and not as harsh as some of my other bikes are. I will have more opinions as I ride it more. Brakes: Brakes seem really really good, and have a nice feel to them at the lever. Excellent stopping power as well. This SP model has Brembo's so I expect them to perform pretty well. Looks: For a stock bike, I think it looks pretty good. I know the looks are polarizing to many, especially the front end of the bike, notably the headlight. But photos don't do it justice, and in person, it's a sharp looking bike. Fit and finish is also really good. You're immediately drawn to things like the polished swingarm, which has a very high end look. The bike will definitely look much better with a tail tidy, an aftermarket exhaust, and some carbon fiber bits! >> Shop for Yamaha MT-09 Aftermarket Parts |
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