Has anyone seen the new MT 09 Street Rally http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/produc...950&quality=75
as well as the new MT07???

Goodness, are Yamaha waking up??????

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....

The MT-07 engine's debut was what I was waiting to see from Yamaha. On paper, as with the 09, it looks good in every way.

Not sure it will work in an XT690 though? With its chunky wet sump and bulky DOHC top end it makes for a very tall motor. It'll would be difficult to accommodate in an off-road style frame and maintain an effective balance between ground clearance and low centre of gravity...

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MT 09
I trading in my FZ8 for one, and its nearly 5 times as better,
I've only done 600 miles so far, and I can't fault it,
besides the tyres.
the main thing I love about the bike is the size and weight,
the seat is hard but I've done a 200 mile round trip had no problems,
lights and brakes are good,
the tyres, well, due to the cold weather, I don't trust them just yet, come the summer dry roads, there will come good I am sure.
the drive modes, are a waste of time, but this is the future.
if you get a chance, take a test ride,.
I done a few mods, got a tail tidy and a flysrceen, its looks the dog b******k
will post some photo s once ive learnt how to do it.

The MT07 looks really good value and the specs are pretty decent. Almost enough for me to come out of riding retirement!

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I tried the MT 09 and wowowowow what fun!!!! GREAT bike even in standard form and the engine is simply fantastic. I ordered one.

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....

Awsome, you wont regret it, the power is very smooth in all modes, even in mode B , u can pull a wheely.

but I must say, I am not selling my xt.