EVERY year German aftermarket parts specialist LSL prepares a one-off build, based up on a new production machine, as a rolling showcase for its new parts. This year’s chosen model is the MT-09 from Yamaha, which the company has rebuilt as an ‘Urban Roadster’.
The most significant change to the bike has been the move to spoked wheels from Kineo to give the bike a retro look. Then the rider’s position has been revised by the use of a more contoured and higher seat, which is said to help prevent the rider sliding forward. Drag- style handlebars further help to improve rider comfort. To facilitate their fitment, LSL black anodized handlebar clamps are used and the bars themselves are fitted with LSL grips, LSL adjustable levers, bar-end mirrors and bar-end weights.
A further change to the rider contact points is the use of eight-way adjustable 2Slide rearsets, which are matched to LSL passenger pegs and, like the front brakes, fitted with anthracite coated stainless-steel brake hoses.
Additional mods include LSL Urbanline headlights, mini indicators, Neo LED taillight, aluminium licence-plate holder, crash bungs for the frame, forks and swingarm, and swingarm paddock stand bobbins.