Introducing Monster Torque 01

Steeroid · 23rd November 2006, 18:43

Some of you are in the know, but for those who came in late, here's my pride and joy - the 2006 Yamaha MT01 (that should explain my Avtar and signature that many have asked me about):

The same pic and full specs are on my BHP Garage. More pics will follow later tonite as I plan to take the bike out anyway.

Bought it after hunting for a suitable bike that I could ride without too much stress on my back - hence sports bikes were off the list. Which is a pity because I've been looking forward to riding one of those on a regular basis - I'd ridden a friend's Suzuki TL1000s and was blown away by the experience. That was a regular hooligan, but there was no way I could crouch over the bars for any long period of time.

So it was to be a cruiser. Went around looking at V Maxs, Dragsters and the like. Even rode a colleague's Harley (Sporster 800 - nothing to write about), and THEN I saw the MT01 at the Yamaha showroom. Technically not a cruiser - its a cruiser engine in a semi-sports body. A Buell made by Yamaha, if you want. Yamaha calls this new line (MT series) the Torque Sports bikes because they're all about torque, not all-out top speed.

I believe in signs - I saw the bike, sat on it and it felt perfect. Then I saw a pic posted on TBHP after a couple of days about an MT01 in Mumbai. Then co-incidentally a French friend of ours decided to go back to Paris, and we found that he was trying to sell his MT01 when he put it up in the local classifieds! It was one of 2 sold in Dubai, allegedly.

Everything suddenly pointed to the MT01. I went over to his place, rode the bike. Then went back and rode it again, and then once again when a friend of mine who is a biker came down from the UK.

Finally we agreed on a price that made both of us very happy, and I took possession of the scratchless monster that had done all of 3,000 kms.

However, I wasnt lucky enough to ride it around since I hadnt bothered applying for a 2-wheeler license in Dubai - everything happened so fast and I was stuck with a bike that I wasnt allowed to ride around. Expected to get my license today, but missed my appointment yet again thanks to meetings and stuff.

In my anticipation, I went and bought all the gear required for the bike yesterday, which is when I met 2 very interesting Indian gentlemen who were preparing for the upcoming track-day. One rides a Gixxer and the other rides a Ninja. Turns out there is a pack of Indian Bikers in Dubai, a very close-knit community that includes a lady who rides a 1.5 litre monster. I hope to join that pack soon.

What made me post this here is the fact that 2 years (1.5, actually) on TBHP has changed my garage drastically. Dramatically.

That says a lot about this site.

Ride safe!

Sideways · 23rd November 2006, 18:49

Congrats Once again Santosh. Absolutely loved the bike the minute I saw it. Excellent choice, well done. Ride safe.

spdfreak · 23rd November 2006, 19:00

Congrats Steer! first the SS and now this. I envy your garage brother. This is the first post i read after the site was up. congrats once again and lookin forward to see the pics of your bike.

pdev29 · 23rd November 2006, 19:28

dude Congrats, Its real moster.
i envy you..
Ride Safe.

Steeroid · 23rd November 2006, 21:15

Some really bad pics taken from my flourescent parking lot.....photographers KINDLY excuse - these are all F8/F9/F10 and I wasnt using a tripod. Note elephant theme on the Tank and in between the cylinders...the overall theme for the bike is very elephantine.

Better pictures will follow in daylight.

speedzak · 23rd November 2006, 21:28

Oooooh!!! Aaaaaahhhh!!! Let the torqueey play!!

Amazing! When you bringing it down here??

naveendhyani · 23rd November 2006, 21:51

cool purchase man, congratulations on the new baby, or should i say BABE

satish_appasani · 23rd November 2006, 23:12

Wow Steeroid....Can we call you "King of Beasts"?

I envy you.

Nikhilb2008 · 23rd November 2006, 23:27

Congrats !! That sure is an awesome bike !!

iraghava · 23rd November 2006, 23:29

Congrats once again Steer!! Have fun riding her around & hopefully you'll get the license soon too!

nitrous · 24th November 2006, 00:23

Khader bhaaaai!
U've got taste....and btw, how did ur wife and ur physician let u acquire this torquey beast??

himanshugoswami · 24th November 2006, 09:06

That is one cool moster u got there mate. enjoy it to the fullest!!!!

Joz · 24th November 2006, 11:29

Steer, I am mighty pissed with you for not arranging a rendevous with the beast last week. Have you taken it on the roads as yet??

You sure do walk the torque in style. Awesome choice mate.

CaliforniaKnight · 24th November 2006, 13:12

oh steer finaly the secret monster is let out eh...anyways congrats yet again..and dont forget RIDE SAFE!!!!

maxbhp · 24th November 2006, 13:17

Nice Ride Steer , Engine looks really neat.

23rd November 2006, 18:43	#1
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Introducing Monster Torque 01 Some of you are in the know, but for those who came in late, here's my pride and joy - the 2006 Yamaha MT01 (that should explain my Avtar and signature that many have asked me about): The same pic and full specs are on my BHP Garage. More pics will follow later tonite as I plan to take the bike out anyway. Bought it after hunting for a suitable bike that I could ride without too much stress on my back - hence sports bikes were off the list. Which is a pity because I've been looking forward to riding one of those on a regular basis - I'd ridden a friend's Suzuki TL1000s and was blown away by the experience. That was a regular hooligan, but there was no way I could crouch over the bars for any long period of time. So it was to be a cruiser. Went around looking at V Maxs, Dragsters and the like. Even rode a colleague's Harley (Sporster 800 - nothing to write about), and THEN I saw the MT01 at the Yamaha showroom. Technically not a cruiser - its a cruiser engine in a semi-sports body. A Buell made by Yamaha, if you want. Yamaha calls this new line (MT series) the Torque Sports bikes because they're all about torque, not all-out top speed. I believe in signs - I saw the bike, sat on it and it felt perfect. Then I saw a pic posted on TBHP after a couple of days about an MT01 in Mumbai. Then co-incidentally a French friend of ours decided to go back to Paris, and we found that he was trying to sell his MT01 when he put it up in the local classifieds! It was one of 2 sold in Dubai, allegedly. Everything suddenly pointed to the MT01. I went over to his place, rode the bike. Then went back and rode it again, and then once again when a friend of mine who is a biker came down from the UK. Finally we agreed on a price that made both of us very happy, and I took possession of the scratchless monster that had done all of 3,000 kms. However, I wasnt lucky enough to ride it around since I hadnt bothered applying for a 2-wheeler license in Dubai - everything happened so fast and I was stuck with a bike that I wasnt allowed to ride around. Expected to get my license today, but missed my appointment yet again thanks to meetings and stuff. In my anticipation, I went and bought all the gear required for the bike yesterday, which is when I met 2 very interesting Indian gentlemen who were preparing for the upcoming track-day. One rides a Gixxer and the other rides a Ninja. Turns out there is a pack of Indian Bikers in Dubai, a very close-knit community that includes a lady who rides a 1.5 litre monster. I hope to join that pack soon. What made me post this here is the fact that 2 years (1.5, actually) on TBHP has changed my garage drastically. Dramatically. That says a lot about this site. Ride safe! Last edited by Steeroid : 23rd November 2006 at 18:46.
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23rd November 2006, 18:49	#2
Sideways BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Madras - India Posts: 641 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Congrats Once again Santosh. Absolutely loved the bike the minute I saw it. Excellent choice, well done. Ride safe.
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23rd November 2006, 19:00	#3
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Congrats Steer! first the SS and now this. I envy your garage brother. This is the first post i read after the site was up. congrats once again and lookin forward to see the pics of your bike.
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23rd November 2006, 19:28	#4
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	dude Congrats, Its real moster. i envy you.. Ride Safe.
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23rd November 2006, 21:15	#5
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Some really bad pics taken from my flourescent parking lot.....photographers KINDLY excuse - these are all F8/F9/F10 and I wasnt using a tripod. Note elephant theme on the Tank and in between the cylinders...the overall theme for the bike is very elephantine. Better pictures will follow in daylight.
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23rd November 2006, 21:28	#6
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Oooooh!!! Aaaaaahhhh!!! Let the torqueey play!! Amazing! When you bringing it down here??
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23rd November 2006, 21:51	#7
naveendhyani BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 542 Thanked: 9 Times	cool purchase man, congratulations on the new baby, or should i say BABE
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23rd November 2006, 23:12	#8
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Wow Steeroid....Can we call you "King of Beasts"? I envy you.
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23rd November 2006, 23:27	#9
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Congrats !! That sure is an awesome bike !!
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23rd November 2006, 23:29	#10
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Congrats once again Steer!! Have fun riding her around & hopefully you'll get the license soon too!
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24th November 2006, 00:23	#11
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Khader bhaaaai! U've got taste....and btw, how did ur wife and ur physician let u acquire this torquey beast??
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24th November 2006, 09:06	#12
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	That is one cool moster u got there mate. enjoy it to the fullest!!!!
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24th November 2006, 11:29	#13
Joz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 247 Thanked: 2 Times	Steer, I am mighty pissed with you for not arranging a rendevous with the beast last week. Have you taken it on the roads as yet?? You sure do walk the torque in style. Awesome choice mate.
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24th November 2006, 13:12	#14
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	oh steer finaly the secret monster is let out eh...anyways congrats yet again..and dont forget RIDE SAFE!!!!
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24th November 2006, 13:17	#15
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Nice Ride Steer , Engine looks really neat.
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