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Title: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: kopfjäger on November 04, 2013, 08:32:33 PM (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/a864ff049b7ddb74d60d291508a582a0.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7df245051f66fe1149011d9fb696bc20.jpg) Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: pesto on November 04, 2013, 08:36:37 PM 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/) Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: ChrisK on November 05, 2013, 07:25:14 AM 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. Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: rnicholson on November 05, 2013, 03:33:28 PM 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... Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09/MT09 Post by: 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. Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09/MT09 Post by: Pedro-bot on November 05, 2013, 05:45:29 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. Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: red baron on November 05, 2013, 05:46:22 PM Another triple? :P
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Grrrly on November 05, 2013, 05:49:16 PM MT-09 Street Rally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpN4I2iLSY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpN4I2iLSY0) Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Speeddog on November 05, 2013, 06:03:26 PM Is there a reputable magazine test anywhere to verify that 414# wet claim?
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Rob Hilding on November 18, 2013, 05:33:46 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 Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Speeddog on November 18, 2013, 05:59:32 PM Cool, thanks.
All three are quite light. Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: thought on November 21, 2013, 09:57:32 PM 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. Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Slide Panda on November 22, 2013, 12:32:10 PM FWIW, this photo's been altered (in case you didnt know). Bars have been moved, tail section shortened and most obviously, the Akro can
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/7df245051f66fe1149011d9fb696bc20.jpg) Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: jwoconnor on November 27, 2013, 02:35:55 PM How much is Suzuki asking for whatever they are calling the SV650 now?
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Travman on November 27, 2013, 02:50:24 PM The SV650 is long gone. It was replaced by the Gladius a few years ago.
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: nikkimonster on November 27, 2013, 04:01:44 PM heard nothing but great reviews about this fz09/mt09
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: ungeheuer on November 28, 2013, 03:45:34 AM 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.Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: duccarlos on December 04, 2013, 04:01:07 PM I find it uglier than the Street Triple and that's saying a lot.
Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Speeddog on December 04, 2013, 05:35:12 PM I find it uglier than the Street Triple and that's saying a lot. That's brutal. [laugh] Title: Re: Yamaha FZ09 Post by: Privateer on December 04, 2013, 06:49:40 PM 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.
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