The naked bike, the MT-10, is getting an update. But it’s not just an update of its look. Yamaha already sold the existing version as valid until 2021 in some markets.
Nevertheless, one gets the feeling the Japanese manufacturer doesn’t want to be too far behind with this newest version also meeting Euro 5.
The Yamaha MT-10 has received a mid-life refresh and increased its output. The R1 base technology, the MT-10, is built, and the inline four-cylinder engine is retained.
Euro 5 powerplant
However, the new Euro 5 standard for homologation is required. In a nutshell, this lowering of permissible limits of emissions from 80 mg/km to 60 mg/km results in a slight loss of output.
Adapted from the R1, the inline 4 uses forged aluminium pistons, increased flywheel mass on the crankshaft and a tuned fuel injection system.
Its exhaust system and intake have been remade with a new airbox, while its exhaust now uses manifolds and a titanium silencer.
Performance specs
Still, with 122.0 kW (165.9 hp) at 11,500 rpm and 112.0 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm, it remains a naked performance ranger with an unmistakable character. It does mean the power has gone up from 160 hp to 165.9 hp ( 118 to 122 kW).
At the same time, Yamaha also updated the torque by one NM from 111 Nm to 112 Nm. While we don’t see any changes in rpms 11,500 rpm and 9,000 rpm compared to the outgoing model.
However, it is essential to note that with these changes, the top speed of the new MT-10 goes up by 5kms from 245 to 250 km/h.
The MT-10 engine was also completely overhauled: new airbox, crankshaft and fuel injection system with improved enlarged intake and exhaust systems. The adjustable speed limiter is intended to support road-going riders in complying with speed limits.
It claims to be the most extreme Yamaha sportbike engineered, and the streetfighter concept has evolved with this bike.
Visual change/ Electronics
We see the new double LED headlights on the front, and they get the low and high beams. What more the new LED daytime running lights looks cool too. Further, the new LED rear unit comes shrunk.
However, we see the redesigned fuel tank and comfortable seat offering a more relaxed stance to the rider. The 320 mm four-piston brake units arrive from R1 and get an upgrade by a Brembo radial pump. Yamaha engineers have also improved the electronics in the new MT-10.
Yamaha has made the quickshifter with blipper function as standard.
MT-10 SP
Yamaha’s SP gets an update at EICMA 2021. The SP is exhibited in the Icon Performance scheme, inspired by its older faired sibling, the R1M. Further, the SP has a small three-part engine cowling that directly directs the air towards the oil cooler via tail units. And SP also arrives with the semi-active Öhlins suspension.
Updated electronics
The new 4.2-inch TFT display arrives from the R1 and has the control switch on both handlebars.
The MT-10 also gets a new electronic throttle grip with four selectable driving modes. The MT-10 has a six-axis IMU with five lean angle-sensitive traction control levels.
Electronics also has adjustable and switchable anti-wheelie control, switchable drift control and adjustable engine drag torque control. With everything in place, the weight goes up from 201 to 212 kilograms, while the SP has 214 kgs.
Availability and price
The new Yamaha offers the MT-10 in three shades Cyan Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black and has the KYB suspensions on the rear and front.
Further, we also see that the Bridgestone S22 tires support the suspensions. On the other hand, the SP gets the Icon performance shade. In Europe, it arrives from February 2022 and retails at 15,449 Euros which is close to INR 13,21,241, while the SP costs 18,049 euros which is close to INR 15,43,601.
However, we are unsure when Yamaha plans to bring these versions to India.
via Yamaha Europe
