Tank range is an issue with the MT09. I have done several long haul tours Sw France to N Ireland SW France to N Wales and in March this year Sw France to the Costa Blanca. If I behave myself I can get about 265 kms /165 miles to a tank but I am nearly on vapours. If hooning it in A mode do well to get 130kms /80 miles to a tank.
But to be honest that kind of range (165) suits me as Ian starting to get numb bum by then so stopping for a fill up is welcome.
My touring setup is two Shad soft panniers 45ltr and a givi tank lock bag think that is 15ltrs.
The bike is fun to ride but has to be said the rear suspension in stock is absoultely rubbish, front is not great either. I have had it setup and I can live with it.
Next long haul is back to Noth Wales again staying at the
www.oakleyarms.co.uk 16 of us from all over the UK and Ireland , me I am the long distance traveller. Looking forward to it, rollon September.