No need to import; MT-01 was sold in Canada from 2006 to 2009.
I read all your answers; thanks!
I want a japanese bike even if I'm looking for a second ride; reliability and low maintenance cost are the clues.
I also want something else than a inline 4. In my head, a triple is to close to a 4.
V-max surely is thrilling but I always saw it as a big barge. Very powerful but nothing else to please me.
KLR 650 is a good suggestion but I'm a street rider without interest for off road.
MT-01 is still my top choice. MT-07 should also be quite fun but noticeably less HP and torque and about the same price because it is much newer.
Please continue suggestions; maybe I'll read about a thrilling suggestion I didn't think about.
MT01 would be my choice. Ive had several Yamahas and you can't go wrong.
One of my faves is the 81 920r v-twin, but that's an oldie now and wouldn't meet your criteria. I get a thrill out of riding old simple bikes, you can't reasonably compare them to any late model, the thrill is different.
MT01 has a 15L fuel tank fyi so fuel range isn’t too good. Just something to consider.
They didn’t sell well and Blackfoot out west had massive discounts on new ones that were a year or so old still in the floor. Coworker and I almost bought a pair but the dismal range prevented that sale.
MT01 has a 15L fuel tank fyi so fuel range isn’t too good. Just something to consider.
They didn’t sell well and Blackfoot out west had massive discounts on new ones that were a year or so old still in the floor. Coworker and I almost bought a pair but the dismal range prevented that sale.
There's a lot about these bikes that I've always liked. If it wasn't 4hrs away, it might in the garge right now. The only thing two things that turn me off is the fuel range and limited luggage, so it would be a bike used for day rides and local stuff only. I recall reading that if you are nice, you can get slightly over 200km out of a tank, otherwise plan your route wisely.
There's a lot about these bikes that I've always liked. If it wasn't 4hrs away, it might in the garge right now. The only thing two things that turn me off is the fuel range and limited luggage, so it would be a bike used for day rides and local stuff only. I recall reading that if you are nice, you can get slightly over 200km out of a tank, otherwise plan your route wisely.
Much to my amazement I got 260km to a tank last summer riding at the speed limit. Luggage for away trips is not an issue, it holds lots and like I said earlier it's a blast to ride in the smokey mountains. I have only had to use my extra fuel tank once...when you get accustomed to the fuel range it not an issue..just plan fuel stops...
The ZRX is another one I’ve been looking at a lot. There are a couple for sale in the $6k-$7k range but I don’t know enough about these bikes to know if that’s reasonable given the current market or out to lunch.
Also really like the z900rs, but like your ZRX better - ‘‘‘tis a beautiful bike!
The ZRX is another one I’ve been looking at a lot. There are a couple for sale in the $6k-$7k range but I don’t know enough about these bikes to know if that’s reasonable given the current market or out to lunch.
Also really like the z900rs, but like your ZRX better - ‘‘‘tis a beautiful bike!
Thanks!
I think that is a very nice bike and I’ve sat on them before cuz a buddy used to own one. The riding position is definitely more forward leaning than what I’m looking for.
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