In 2014, Yamaha released a new standard that was an instant hit – the FZ-09 offered an impressive amount of performance for the price, immediately being named Best Middleweight by Cycle World in 2014 and then Best Standard in 2015.
As Cycle World put said, the FZ (which was later renamed to MT to sync up with the Masters of Torque designation in other markets) “epitomizes sporting all-rounder, serving as a fine commuter, back-road scratcher, or even a trackday mount…you’d be hard-pressed to find a greater performance-per-dollar value on two wheels. And its three-cylinder powerplant might be the most spirited and fun street engine we have ever sampled, a great helping of its 108 horses and 62 pound-feet delivered right now any time you twist the throttle. It’s a bike that does it all and will make you smile every time you ride.”
A significant update came in 2017, giving the MT-09 significantly improved suspension front and rear (compression damping was upped by 83%!), a new subframe, more comfortable seat, standard ABS and traction control, slipper/power-assist clutch, and a quickshifter.
Manufactured in January of 2018, this example is VIN: JYARN53Y2JA000824. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new from Central Coast Yamaha on July 11, 2018. “I was age 79 when I bought the Yamaha and am a mature rider: no wheelies, no street racing, no track time. The bike has always been garaged.”
The odometer shows 4,725 miles.
Maintenance:
Oil and filter changes were performed at:
7/31/18, 564 miles
9/8/19, 2,721 miles
Modifications:
Tinted windscreen.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Bridgestone tires from 2017.
The sale includes two keys, the tool kit, and owner’s manual.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Triumph is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in July 2022.
Per the California DMV website, it would cost $166 to make registration current through July 2023.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
