Just taken an mt09 for a spin.

[stevierst]

Christ knows why they've put a mode selector on a 800cc bike that only makes 110hp, if you can't cope with that much then why buy the bike in the first place?

If you aint ridden it, dont knock it! The torque delivery in A mode is incredibly sharp power delivery no matter how careful you are! Not exactly what I would call safe if you ride in all weathers. B mode is very different, and ideal for wet/slippery conditions.
And it's not really about the horsepower on this bike, it's all about the torque. Why are the Brits so obsessed with horsepower??? :