That's why the previous(Couldn't ride properly due to health issues...) 2017 MT-09I also rented the 2016 model, which is the model before the minor changes, following the
But I had to work this time too, so I could only ride a little....orz
The reason why I haven't ridden a bike like the MT-09, which is considered to be a very major bike and a perfect candidate for a new model, is because right after the announcement, all the media wrote about the "jerkiness" of the bike. The reason why I hadn't ridden a bike that I thought would be a good candidate for a bike is because right after it was announced, the media all wrote about how it was a "jerky horse."restive horse"There was not even a glimpse of the So, what about the previous minor model? I rented it this time in order to compare them.
So, here are my impressions. As usual, this is the ramblings of an amateur, and I should mention that I was not able to do any touring this time, only riding 60-70km around town.
Sudden summary
I wrote about it in my journal the other day.As you can see, even though it's the weekend, I've been working on a whim and haven't been able to ride enough to see what's good and what's not... So, this time I'm really"written description of one's thoughts"I'm just writing as I think of it....
B mode
Immediately after renting the car, I set the power mode to B, the lowest setting, and the traction control to the highest setting. As soon as I got off the sidewalk onto the street, I tried to move to the right lane of the three-lane road, but... I can't move forward.
At least in this condition, the Ninja 650 doesn't dash as much as the Ninja 650, but I don't know how much this will help me feel more secure in the rain or on unpaved roads....
3-cylinder
The engine is more like a 3-cylinder than a 2-cylinder, whereas the recently released minor model was indistinguishable from a 4-cylinder if you closed your eyes and let it ride. But this may be because the car already has almost 28,000km on it.
suspension
The suspension does not have a good reputation in the reviews. At first, I thought it wasn't bad, but when I drove it, the dampers didn't seem to work, or the springs seemed to be moving around forever.
However, this may be due to the fact that I have been driving it for a long time, and at the level of street driving, if you say "this is how it is", I can understand it. If you drive on mountain passes, you may have a different impression.
Outside muffler
The car we rented was equipped with an external muffler, which had a super cool design with a three-cylinder feel to it.
I did some research and found out that this is a genuine Yamaha motorcycle muffler manufacturer.Sakura Kogyo's full exhaust systemIt was a great experience. It has a good quality feel and wasWhen I rode the BMW S1000RThere is no backfire, unlike the Akrapovic that was installed.
The sound volume is probably more powerful than the stock one, but it's perfectly compatible with vehicle inspections, so you can drive it with peace of mind.
The price is said to be 205,200 yen (tax included).
Clutch lever
Unlike the model after the minor changes, this one is not equipped with assist and slipper clutch. When I rode the 2017 model, I never felt the clutch was too heavy, even though I was sick, but it was a little heavier on this vehicle.
However, I can ride for a whole day without assistance, and the lack of a back-torque limiter was not a particular complaint for me, as I am a person who uses a lot of engine braking.
Lightweight car body
The bike's dimensions, including the riding position, are the same as before and after the minor changes. 20kg lighter than the Ninja 650, it's easy to ride and handle. Lighter is always better.
So, this is a really good bike. I actually like the deep orange metallic color of this model MT-09.
The used price was attractive, and before the teaser of the new Katana was announced, it would have been a vehicle that would have made me wonder about the GSX-S750/1000.
The reason why I haven't ridden a bike like the MT-09, which is considered to be a very major bike and a perfect candidate for a new model, is because right after the announcement, all the media wrote about the "jerkiness" of the bike. The reason why I hadn't ridden a bike that I thought would be a good candidate for a bike is because right after it was announced, the media all wrote about how it was a "jerky horse."restive horse"There was not even a glimpse of the So, what about the previous minor model? I rented it this time in order to compare them.
I did some research and found out that this is a genuine Yamaha motorcycle muffler manufacturer.
The used price was attractive, and before the teaser of the new Katana was announced, it would have been a vehicle that would have made me wonder about the GSX-S750/1000.