Now this is a so much want bike.

[jeffie7]

Yamaha mt-09 - Wrist Twisters

Yamaha going after the speed triple? This looks like a super fun around town bike.

 

[K2e2vin]

If they release it here, I'm very likely to pick it up. I've been shopping around and couldn't really find what I like(basically something like a cross between a 600 "street fighter" and a motard). I was about to pick up a used bike and just mod it but this seems to fit the bill PERFECTLY! Lightweight, pretty cheap, and has high MPG potential...something I can use to go to work and school yet is still fun to ride.

 

[eg6sir]

Looks like it will be released here. $7995

 

[jeffie7]

If they release it here, I'm very likely to pick it up. I've been shopping around and couldn't really find what I like(basically something like a cross between a 600 "street fighter" and a motard). I was about to pick up a used bike and just mod it but this seems to fit the bill PERFECTLY! Lightweight, pretty cheap, and has high MPG potential...something I can use to go to work and school yet is still fun to ride.

You could always get an older speed triple.

 

[99sidude]

I love the concept. I just wish it didn't look thrown together. It does come in quite a bit cheaper than the bikes it competes with though. For me, the Speed Triple is the one to get.

 

[K2e2vin]

I've honestly have not looked into them since not much people around here ride them, I'm close to a dealership but I've seen way more Yamaha dealers so if reliability becomes a concern, repairs for the Yamaha seems easier.

 

[jeffie7]

Looks like the bike has turned out really well.

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Looks like a kick ass option for not too many dollhairs.

 

[phunky.buddha]

Woo. I want one!