(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a864ff049b7ddb74d60d291508a582a0.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7df245051f66fe1149011d9fb696bc20.jpg)
Looks like 107hp@10,120 RPM at 414lbs wet. Formidable at ~$8k!
Sources:
http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/SPORT/products/modelspecs/685/0/specs.aspx (http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/SPORT/products/modelspecs/685/0/specs.aspx)
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/10/04/2014-yamaha-fz-09-dyno-run/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/10/04/2014-yamaha-fz-09-dyno-run/)
Yeah, I believe it replaced the FZ8 in their lineup, no?
A buddy of mine who just got into motorcycling for the first time chose to buy one of the last brand-new FZ8's over waiting for this 9 because he discovered that they made the seat height something like 1.5" shorter or something like that. So, for his 6'4" frame, that was a big deal.
Looks like a pretty sweet 3 cyclinder -- and more low-end torque than the FZ8.
For ~8K that *almost* makes me want to consider straying away from the duc...
Same bike is known as MT-09 in Australia.
Friend of mine just bought one in orange... looks good..
(http://www.motorcyclepartsangear.com/sites/motorcyclepartsangear/files/imagecache/lightbox/8088-14210.jpg)
..be interesting to see what it's like in the metal.
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 04:35:37 PM
Same bike is known as MT-09 in Australia.
Friend of mine just bought one in orange... looks good..
(http://www.motorcyclepartsangear.com/sites/motorcyclepartsangear/files/imagecache/lightbox/8088-14210.jpg)
..be interesting to see what it's like in the metal.
From this angle it reminds me of the '80's Nighthawk.
But I like it.
Another triple? :P
MT-09 Street Rally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpN4I2iLSY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpN4I2iLSY0)
Is there a reputable magazine test anywhere to verify that 414# wet claim?
Quote from: Speeddog on November 05, 2013, 06:03:26 PM
Is there a reputable magazine test anywhere to verify that 414# wet claim?
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/10/10/yamaha-fz-09-vs-triumph-street-triple-r-vs-mv-agusta-brutale-800-comparison-test-review-specs-photos/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/10/10/yamaha-fz-09-vs-triumph-street-triple-r-vs-mv-agusta-brutale-800-comparison-test-review-specs-photos/)
392 DRY
Cool, thanks.
All three are quite light.
The next SV?
I wonder how long it will take to see if you can fit a R6 front end on this bike... new middleweight triples class to compete with the lightweight twins would be awesome.
FWIW, this photo's been altered (in case you didnt know). Bars have been moved, tail section shortened and most obviously, the Akro can
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 04, 2013, 08:32:33 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7df245051f66fe1149011d9fb696bc20.jpg)
How much is Suzuki asking for whatever they are calling the SV650 now?
The SV650 is long gone. It was replaced by the Gladius a few years ago.
heard nothing but great reviews about this fz09/mt09
I read that the engine was good, but the suspension is soft and the brakes are a bit weak (rubber lines). But for $7999 you get a lot.
Quote from: krolik on November 27, 2013, 06:23:27 PM
I read that the engine was good, but the suspension is soft and the brakes are a bit weak (rubber lines). But for $7999 you get a lot.
My mate - who just bought one - confirms this. Braided lines ordered, suspension work planned.
I find it uglier than the Street Triple and that's saying a lot.
Quote from: duccarlos on December 04, 2013, 04:01:07 PM
I find it uglier than the Street Triple and that's saying a lot.
That's brutal. [laugh]
Motorcycle Consumer News recently did a comparison between the hyperstrada and the FZ9. Seems like the suspension really holds the fZ9 back. The fueling issues with the HS held it back, otherwise in led in almost every other category, except value.