mechanically... both bikes are exactly the same. just the difference in accesories and color.

so depends on whether or not u think the extra accesories is worth it. and whether or not u like the color the SEs come in.

Hmmm... 2 hours++ kot instead of 3... sorry, my bad
I don't use any stabilisation nor GPS/Bluetooth/Wifi, and shot at 1080p25 (usually).

Yup. MT09 and the Tracer 900.

MT09:
- I kinda like all the ride modes, traction control (on the newer version only IINM), QS, etc.
- I was waiting for the double headlamp (2018). But it took a looonnnnggg time.
- Why I got the Z900 instead:
1. Kenot tahan dy (waiting too long).
2. Yamaha is like snail with their big bikes compared to their mopeds in Malaysia.
3. You can find a LOT of Kawa service center (in KL at least).
4. At that time, not sure what is the price for the newer MT09 (price could be higher due to a lot of tech stuffs).
5. A lot of people (online) said it was jerky, like an on-off throttle. I don't ride fast ALL the time.
6. No regrets purchasing Z900 even tho no high tech stuffs (which I can add on later, especially the QS).
7. The community seems friendly/family-like enough. Mostly are newcomers and upgraders from 250 like me. So, no one person with the mindset of "I am in the scene for 30 years, you MUST heed my advise or you'll die riding."

Tracer 900:
- Felt way too big for me when I sat on it. I thought to myself, how am I gonna cilok thru jam with this huge handlebar.

Yup. MT09 and the Tracer 900.

MT09:
- I kinda like all the ride modes, traction control (on the newer version only IINM), QS, etc.
- I was waiting for the double headlamp (2018). But it took a looonnnnggg time.
- Why I got the Z900 instead:
1. Kenot tahan dy (waiting too long).
2. Yamaha is like snail with their big bikes compared to their mopeds in Malaysia.
3. You can find a LOT of Kawa service center (in KL at least).
4. At that time, not sure what is the price for the newer MT09 (price could be higher due to a lot of tech stuffs).
5. A lot of people (online) said it was jerky, like an on-off throttle. I don't ride fast ALL the time.
6. No regrets purchasing Z900 even tho no high tech stuffs (which I can add on later, especially the QS).
7. The community seems friendly/family-like enough. Mostly are newcomers and upgraders from 250 like me. So, no one person with the mindset of "I am in the scene for 30 years, you MUST heed my advise or you'll die riding."

Tracer 900:
- Felt way too big for me when I sat on it. I thought to myself, how am I gonna cilok thru jam with this huge handlebar.

I was considering this also, but I end up getting z9

It CAN slip, only if you crack it open on slippery road (like from 10% throttle to full throttle). I also had thought previously, oh my, how am I able to control the 125 horses on slippery road without traction control. So far, no problemo. The throttle is sooooo smooth that it does not need TC.

Actually, if you want TC, you can get the Z900RS. It is equipped with KTRC.