Yamaha MT-01 : Owners Review (An absolute stunner!)
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A review of my Yamaha
A review of my Yamaha MT-01 motorcycle - which has to be one of the most stunning and interesting bikes I've ever owned.
It's sold now, but I remember it very fondly.
**Update 26th November 2015 **
Right, the bike is in the garage now - coming out only on fine days during the winter, as I fear UK salt could wreak havoc. However, in early Autumn I took it over to Europe and had a week long ride around France, the Swiss Alps and a bit of Italy. The sound accelerating through the tunnels on the Susten and Grimsel Passes was just fabulous. Yeah the small tank induced way too much fuel paranoia, but I think I got it to 50mpg without trying too hard. I stuck a bag on the back seat and a tank bag...Which was a mistake. The tank bag just seemed to really affect the handling and it was awkward with the handlebars. However, with the tank bag off, it was brilliant. Had no problems at all on the mountain hairpins and it felt involving and organic all the time. Comfort wise, it was fabulous - the seat and general ergonomics are great. Was it an absolute blast? Yeah! and guess what, I didn't see another anywhere! It's a keeper. Roll on summer.
**Update 26th July 2015**
OK, I've finally replaced the flakey, decade old Metzelers with a set of Roadsmarts so please ignore comments about the handling in the video! The bike now handles beautifully - light, but neutral and stable. Even the suspension is working loads better. When we took the Metzelers off they must have weighed double the new tyres so I guess decayed rubber + heaps more unsprung weight really affected the bike. Even better it stopped raining today so got a quick 200 miles in on the new tyres...And the bike was transformed. Love it!
It's sold now, but I remember it very fondly.
**Update 26th November 2015 **
Right, the bike is in the garage now - coming out only on fine days during the winter, as I fear UK salt could wreak havoc. However, in early Autumn I took it over to Europe and had a week long ride around France, the Swiss Alps and a bit of Italy. The sound accelerating through the tunnels on the Susten and Grimsel Passes was just fabulous. Yeah the small tank induced way too much fuel paranoia, but I think I got it to 50mpg without trying too hard. I stuck a bag on the back seat and a tank bag...Which was a mistake. The tank bag just seemed to really affect the handling and it was awkward with the handlebars. However, with the tank bag off, it was brilliant. Had no problems at all on the mountain hairpins and it felt involving and organic all the time. Comfort wise, it was fabulous - the seat and general ergonomics are great. Was it an absolute blast? Yeah! and guess what, I didn't see another anywhere! It's a keeper. Roll on summer.
**Update 26th July 2015**
OK, I've finally replaced the flakey, decade old Metzelers with a set of Roadsmarts so please ignore comments about the handling in the video! The bike now handles beautifully - light, but neutral and stable. Even the suspension is working loads better. When we took the Metzelers off they must have weighed double the new tyres so I guess decayed rubber + heaps more unsprung weight really affected the bike. Even better it stopped raining today so got a quick 200 miles in on the new tyres...And the bike was transformed. Love it!
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