power to weight ratio , again exceptional cornering capacity , excellent finish , and the right price at $ 15,495 . A damn finelooking bike , more comfortable than the 07 , both in size and seat configuration , and this is the first of the offerings where I thought about the lure of open roads south of Nelson . The 890cc triple has a feel that I truly love , and a growl that comes from three cylinders . I ’ m not an experienced enough track rider to discern between whether a molybdenumcarbon-hyper-whacko-alloy frame versus titanium-cobalt-hybrid-nasa-spacesteel is a better construct , ( I ’ m kidding , but you get the point ) but I can tell you that the tracking and rigidity of the frame in this bike feels a lot better in barrelling over crappy surfaces than it did on previous models I ’ ve ridden . Full colour in the screen . Fabulous switchable riding aids with a six-axis IMU deliver riding aids , same as in the R1 . TCS , SCS - Slide Control System and front wheel lift ( LIF ) are all switchable too . This is pretty handy to have in NZ ’ s changeable weather and roading surfaces . All-in-all a confidence-inspiring and comfortable bike with quick performance and looks to boot . But I ’ d own the next version ...
MT09 SP Great big suspension improvements , adjustable Ohlins and cruise control , light as hell at 190kg , and just a joy to play with . So much did I enjoy this beastie , that