Yamaha MT 10 sp | First ride review from KNOX

[@1MrBryn]

I have zero need for this, but damned do I want one.

[@KnoxArmour]

Haha, yes, probably a lot of people in your boat! Aaron KNOX

[@dmac7660]

I have owned an MT10 for 4 years. When I think maybe I should consider something else I take it out and get that hit of exhilaration and remember why I love it. It's a keeper.

[@beanburnham01]

They need to make a MT-10 tracer. Might replace my multistrada

[@dg8062]

Even old gen mt10 a great bike that you can get for pretty cheap. I found a '18 late last summer with 1k mi, practically unused for $9800.

[@danjuteau7368]

I bought a new SP 2 weeks ago and it is incredible.

[@MrYfz45005]

Grew up in Yamaha Shop since 1968 rode them all believe me, I currently ride a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 all tricked out with Matris suspension and I just Love it. Ride safely .. 😎😎.

[@Platoon01979]

Yamaha didi it these last couple of years ...they are making the best bikes at ok prices! Buying mt-09 Sp next month ... so stoked!

[@dg8062]

Old gen still a great bike!

[@willl7780]

nice man

[@KnoxArmour]

Enjoy your MT09-sp, amazing bike! Aaron KNOX

[@DaleMt09sp]

I bought one a few weeks back brand new great bikes

[@konstantinos_iliadis]

God knows how much I’ve prayed for this engine to appear to a more sport touring chassis …

[@stevecade857]

The MT10 will do it all as a sports tourer. Being a naked it's a blank canvas. Touring screen, bar risers and some luggage and you have one fast and sporty sports tourer with its cp4 engine being its heart and sole.

[@Carvetii]

i have the 2018 MT10 SP and its an awesome bike it can do anything from touring to scratching with the best of them I have been riding for 32 years and 90 % of my bikes have been Yamaha's there just brilliant.

[@RadarsRadicalRides]

Exactly. And even if it's an MT07 a few hundred quid ( far less than some shitty exhaust ) will turn it into a giant killer. It works all the way up as the engines are the beating hearts with bullet proof reliability.

[@DaleMt09sp]

Bought it’s baby brother the mt09 sp brand new a few weeks back cracking bike

[@willl7780]

man yamaha has been coming on strong the last few years...kinda the bike to beat in a lot of ways...i have an older speed triple but i want a sport bike also...realy gonna have to look at the r1 seriously ...i have allways been a pretty die hard triumph/ honda guy but man these yamahas look great

[@KnoxArmour]

Agree. R1 is awesome too! Aaron KNOX

[@bogdancristianalexe2560]

Hi, did your bike pull to right? Thanks!

[@tomdwyer5695]

I’ve got the triump speed 1200rs very tempted to trade it in for this for the sound alone😄

[@KnoxArmour]

Agree it sounds amazing, especially on full gas! Aaron KNOX

[@Dius765RS]

Horrible brakes mate, u already have the better bike...

[@LeeTillbury]

​@@Dius765RSUnbiased opinion there dude??😂

[@chirag4]

sell that Speed Triple 1200 RS and get the MT10 instead, ... it sounds bad, agricultural ... !! .... I installed a Full system Titanium AKRA on my Trident 660 & Gen 3 Hayabusa, and a Termignoni slip-on on my 2023 XDiavel

[@willl7780]

blasphemy lol...

[@Dius765RS]

The SP should have come with Brembo calipers, as standard. The braking feels wooden & almost analogue by comparison to its competitors...

[@alexpryce555]

Yamaha always fall short on braking

[@KnoxArmour]

Not sure its so much the calipers or hardware, more of an electronic ABS interference. When you turn the ABS off, they are generally much much better. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@SSS-mp8th]

I went for the ZH2 SE instead but the MT 10 is a great bike.

[@willl7780]

oh man..lol..HP for days lol...ive been drooling on that bike for a minute..we live in a great age for motorcycles...

[@KnoxArmour]

Zh2 is incredible too with the most unbelievable engine! Aaron KNOX

[@petrolhead.corner]

But MT-10 sounds,looks and handles better hands down(sure I’m biased but also it’s the truth😅)

[@Steve-motorcycles]

❤ MT10SP

[@KnoxArmour]

Was blown away by it 😳 👏 Aaron Knox

[@Steve-motorcycles]

I don’t think I would ever get tired of that engine. It now has all the other components to match. Yamaha brakes are so much improved by simply changing the pads. I’m sure the stock pads are made out of wood 😂

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Just missed out on a used one at a decent price. New ones are marked up considerably here in the states. 👍🇨🇦🤪

[@stevecade857]

You can save £4K and get the standard mt10 with fully adjustable suspension. Still dialling mine in to my preferred sweet spot. I'm sure sure the SP is great but £4k is a big chuck of change.

[@KnoxArmour]

Great point. And with £4k, you could get full aftermarket suspension which will be better than the OEM Ohlins on the MT10sp. Aaron KNOX

[@stevecade857]

@@KnoxArmour At my early point in ownership I have no complaints with the standard suspension. With its adjustability and a little knowledge and effort most riders could find settings that suit them. Rider weight being, above or below the manufacturers expected average, the point requiring an upgrade imho. The SP does have braided brake lines which would be at least a £200 upgrade for the standard model. Hoping my £40 EBC sintered pad upgrade negates the slightly wooden feel the brake have. They're powerful enough, just lack initial bite and feel.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

One thing Yamaha and Suzuki can't seem to get right is their brakes. Why don't they just go with Brembo M50's with stainless lines and be done with it?

[@andresdelrio7721]

Which belly pan is that one that you have installed?

[@RadarsRadicalRides]

Stock

[@JDeezle21]

This would be a nice partner to your Suzuki GSX-R750 in the garage...😊 ❤

[@KnoxArmour]

Thats what I'm thinking!! 😉 Aaron KNOX

[@chirag4]

@@KnoxArmour would you rather not have the 1290 Superduke Evo R or ZH2 SE instead of MT10 ?

[@rideswithhoover9789]

First bike to get the Ohlins ec2 I’ve had 5 Yamahas they all had the same issue with fueling. Is this one the same.

[@KnoxArmour]

Ive ridden the 2016 R1 and the fuelling on that was fairly snatchy... I found the fuelling on this MT10 to be excellent and didnt feel any issues really. That being said, Im sure all Euro 5 bikes from almost every manufacturer would benefit from a remap from a performance/smoothness point of view. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

The standard pipe looks OK as well compared to some of the competition which often look horrid. The previous MT10 was quite juicy I was told. I wonder if this one needs a bit less quenching its thirst after you have let the 165 horses have a bit of a galloping. Some might say "irrelevant".

[@KnoxArmour]

Dont think they're particularly good on fuel to be honest. Aaron KNOX

[@stevecade857]

@@KnoxArmour Running my std MT10 in so I'm keeping revs under 6,000 rpm with very short and occasional times above but below 7,000 rpm and the bike is showing 44 mpg. I expect that to only get worse as the engine is such fun in its character and sound.

[@epyc_ryze]

I have a 2022 MT10 an you can ride it with 6 liters per 100km, I even get it to 5,8 liters per 100km on the first 1000km. But of course, it also gets higher if you want.^^

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

@@epyc_ryze thanks for the info. These numbers are very reasonable for a powerful 1 litre bike 👍

[@andrewdugdale7043]

How does kt compare (real world) to the Tuono , streetfighter & 1290 superduke R?

[@KnoxArmour]

I would say real world road riding the MT10 is hard to beat. However, both the superduke R and Streetfighter are sensational... in the end, I guess they are all called supernakeds for a reason and give an incredible amount of excitement. Aaron KNOX

[@pauloakes5718]

It’s ugly but I see the point and I’d love it!

[@THEelduderino]

Interesting… I always considered the MT-10 a beast that is an outstanding value, built around an impressive, proven engine. I’m surprised you would call the electronics, wether sport bike or naked, “market leading” considering the Panigale & Streetfighter exists? Much more $$$, but not better? Also brakes, regardless of ABS intervention, I can’t believe they wouldn’t be better w/ Brembo Stylema, best brakes I’ve ever ridden. Again, more $$$, but, if $$$ not an issue & simple comparing. Great, great value here, but would be spanked by Streetfighter, & Multi V4S may even hang

[@KnoxArmour]

Thanks for comment. Definitely, the Yamaha electronics on R1 and MT-10 I would class as market leading. They are incredibly sophisticated, and while it was virtually impossible to put them through their paces on the road on this test, I have done so on track with the R1 and they are simply incredible. In terms of the brakes, you are right, the Streetfighter brake set up is miles in advance of the MT-10, but again, while I think some of the improvement comes from the hardware, I believe the ABS set up on modern Yamaha's is really the big issue. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@THEelduderino]

@@KnoxArmour great feedback, at $17K US, compelling reason to find a Yamaha demo day

[@petrolhead.corner]

No way a Multi V4S will keep up with an MT-10, the Streetfighter has a Panigale V4 engine which feels gutless before 7-8k rpm but the MT-10 has a broad spread of power which is arguably much better for the street. Talking about performance I agree the Streetfighter would spank it but there are aftermarket mods available for the MT-10 like a turbocharger which would reliably boost its power to 230-240hp at the rear wheel. That’s not possible with the Streetfighter V4, it’s engine will be more prone to breakdowns. I know I’m being biased but this is also the truth

[@Charlie-fc1mh]

You say the bike has 165 hp? Did you put it on a dyno or are you just repeating what someone else is saying? The reason I ask is I've seen one on the dyno and it was only around 136.5 hp. That's at the rear wheel.

[@KnoxArmour]

Thats the manufacturer stated power at the crank. Dyno at the rear wheel will always differ to the manufacturer quoted power output and varies massively dyno to dyno. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

[@iamthemobey]

I'd love to hear your views on the tuono v4

[@KnoxArmour]

Haven't ridden one, but would love to! Aaron KNOX

[@nickbrown3232]

Just put my money down, none left so long wait ahead.

[@markmcadams5375]

Not related but why do the cars in I think your in Britain, park right in the lane of traffic 😳😂👍

[@RadarsRadicalRides]

you can park either side. Not an issue.

[@helgejohan3604]

Ugly mean bike😂 but rather have Superduke 1290✊🔥

[@RadarsRadicalRides]

That's what garage queens say

[@dineshsingh-gb6un]

Jubtuk muje nujrose dekhke khusi nahi hoti video me me pass nahi karunga

[@RadarsRadicalRides]

Well said!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Great engine. Don't like its appearance. origianl username:1990