KTMphil
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Yamaha proudly proclaim that the new MT-10 is the “most remarkable naked bike to be developed by Yamaha so far”, and there’s no doubting the naked R1’s aggressive impact goes far beyond any previous Yamaha naked. The Ten puts the firm into an completely new segment of the market, and the bike in its crosshairs is BMW’s S1000R.
[h=2]2016 Yamaha MT-10 highlights[/h]
Based heavily on the YZF-R1S – the American-market budget-orientated version of the UK’s fully-blown R1 – the MT gets the same main chassis, swingarm, suspension, electronics package (minus the IMU), wheels and basic engine architecture – retuned for more mid-range responsiveness.
With the fairings stripped away it takes on a menacing stance, further heightened by the wide bars, mantis-like face, and minimalist new tail unit. Add in a liberal dose of Dark Side gothic colours offset by flashes of gaudy fluro yellow, blue, or just the vaguest sniff of red, and it all makes for a brutish offering.
We mustn’t ignore the significance of this being an MT-range bike, either. The ever-increasing family of naked funsters is underpinned by a commitment to performance and affordability, and with the first element pretty much guaranteed – it’s an R1 with no fairing and fat bars! – it just leaves the price point. Yamaha won’t confirm prices right now, but we believe the MT-10 will arrive in dealers in April at around £9999 – which could make this one of the hottest properties of 2016.
[h=2]MT-10 in detail[/h]Engine
The 998cc CP4 motor is at the heart of the R1 range, but gets some significant changes for the MT-10 to boost mid range torque, including: newly designed intake, exhaust and fuelling systems, as well as an optimised crank balance, and the R1S’ steel conrods (instead of titanium). No power figures have been released, but we expect 165-170bhp.
Rider modes
Yamaha’s D-MODE offers the rider a choice of three riding modes. 'Standard' Mode gives a smooth engine character throughout the rev range, ‘A’ Mode is essentially full-fat mode, while ‘B’ Mode softens everything off – ideal for rainy days and slippery urban streets.
More here:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/november/yamaha-mt-10-2016/
[h=2]2016 Yamaha MT-10 highlights[/h]
- YZF-R1 derived 998cc CP4 crossplane engine
- 165bhp | 75ftlb | 199kg (est)
- Switchable 3-mode Traction Control System
- YZF-R1 derived chassis and suspension
- Slipper clutch and cruise control
- Full LCD dash
Based heavily on the YZF-R1S – the American-market budget-orientated version of the UK’s fully-blown R1 – the MT gets the same main chassis, swingarm, suspension, electronics package (minus the IMU), wheels and basic engine architecture – retuned for more mid-range responsiveness.
With the fairings stripped away it takes on a menacing stance, further heightened by the wide bars, mantis-like face, and minimalist new tail unit. Add in a liberal dose of Dark Side gothic colours offset by flashes of gaudy fluro yellow, blue, or just the vaguest sniff of red, and it all makes for a brutish offering.
We mustn’t ignore the significance of this being an MT-range bike, either. The ever-increasing family of naked funsters is underpinned by a commitment to performance and affordability, and with the first element pretty much guaranteed – it’s an R1 with no fairing and fat bars! – it just leaves the price point. Yamaha won’t confirm prices right now, but we believe the MT-10 will arrive in dealers in April at around £9999 – which could make this one of the hottest properties of 2016.
[h=2]MT-10 in detail[/h]Engine
The 998cc CP4 motor is at the heart of the R1 range, but gets some significant changes for the MT-10 to boost mid range torque, including: newly designed intake, exhaust and fuelling systems, as well as an optimised crank balance, and the R1S’ steel conrods (instead of titanium). No power figures have been released, but we expect 165-170bhp.
Rider modes
Yamaha’s D-MODE offers the rider a choice of three riding modes. 'Standard' Mode gives a smooth engine character throughout the rev range, ‘A’ Mode is essentially full-fat mode, while ‘B’ Mode softens everything off – ideal for rainy days and slippery urban streets.
More here:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/november/yamaha-mt-10-2016/
