Which Bike staff member, Ade, takes out the Yamaha MT-10. Now, his previous ride on a Super Duke R never even really made the final cut he was so scared – how about this one?
Yamaha MT-10
Cost: £11499 / $12999 (SP £14299 not for sale in USA)
Colours: UK – Tech Black, Yamaha Blue and Night Fluro (USA NO Black)
Type: 998cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Power: 118.0 kW / 158Hp @ 11,500 rpm
Torque: 111.0 Nm (11.3 kg-m) @ 9,000 rpm
Seat Height: 825mm
Wet Weight: 210Kg
Engine Type: Torque-rich, 4-cylinder ‘CP4’ crossplane engine
YZF-R1-derived engine, chassis and suspension
Tuned for strong, linear low to mid-range torque
YCC-T, D-MODE and Traction Control System
A&S clutch and Quick Shifter System (QSS)
Lightweight aluminium Deltabox main frame
Short 1400mm wheelbase for class-leading agility
Dynamic mass-forward silhouette
Upright riding position with forward lean
High specification ABS brakes with radial calipers
Fully adjustable high specification suspension
Multi-function LCD instruments