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Good review, Radar
Definitely a great deal – 160bhp for £10K is outstanding.
Sounds like the Tracer on steroids….
Good review, Radar
Definitely a great deal – 160bhp for £10K is outstanding.
Sounds like the Tracer on steroids….
Good way of putting it. Logically this is the bike I should ride rather than the MV
Good review, Radar
Definitely a great deal – 160bhp for £10K is outstanding.
Sounds like the Tracer on steroids….
Good way of putting it. Logically this is the bike I should ride rather than the MV
But can you compare Yamaha with MV?
The GS1200 beats the Explorer in every review I’ve ever read, but I still prefer the big Triumph. Logic loses out to bias every time!Good review, Radar
Definitely a great deal – 160bhp for £10K is outstanding.
Sounds like the Tracer on steroids….
Good way of putting it. Logically this is the bike I should ride rather than the MV
But can you compare Yamaha with MV?
The GS1200 beats the Explorer in every review I’ve ever read, but I still prefer the big Triumph. Logic loses out to bias every time!On paper the two bikes seem to have a lot in common, in reality they don’t oddly…the MV just feels more exclusive and is even more bonkers to ride. This doesn’t stop the Yamaha being a superb bike. Logically I should run a MT-10 or perhaps a MT-09 Tracer
Well, i finally got my turn on Saturday. I’m in love all over again!
I’ll start by saying i agree pretty much with everything Radar has said above, a spot on assessment of this two wheeled thug. The throttle twist action is very light, highlighting the jerky/instantaneous throttle response in “turbo-nutter-bastard” mode.
The engine is the cross-plane unit found in the R1 but the cam lobes have been re-profiled and the crankshaft is slightly heavier to hone down the power delivery. For those of you who haven’t ridden the 2009 and later cross-plane engined R1, in turbo-nutter-bastard mode, you need to be awake! Just even think about opening the taps and it’s already gone, the power comes in like a bitchslap and before you’ve realised what is going on, you’re already way past the speed limit!
Whilst this is really great fun, it would make the MT-10 almost unrideable. So, to keep things still crazy enough to have you giggling like a possessed school boy, but still keep it rubber side down, Yam have made the changes to the engine.
Don’t be disheartened though, you still get 165BHP & 112Nm (83ft-lb) to play with….. this is more than enough to power wheelie in 4th…… as i found out!!
The brakes to keep this grunt in check are more than man enough for the job, but like Radar said, some Brembo HH sintered pads & braided hoses will give a better bite.
Handling wise, this thing is a jet fighter! It’s very easy to throw around, you’ll find your limits way before you find the bikes limit! It’s light, very well balanced and very stable. I only wish i’d been able to put my leathers on (i’m still carrying my winter coat from last year so i can’t get them over my not so pert bottom…. GUTTED!), it would have been knee down all over the place!!How good is the MT-10?? Well i’ll put it to you this way, if you’ve got a BMW S1000R, SELL IT!! You’ve got the wrong bike!!
P.S. The blue/black is the best paint job on it!
P.P.S. The MT-09 has now been scrubbed from the “must test ride” list on account of testing the MT-10!The MT-10 is a mightily impressive bike, I am still toying with the idea getting rid of the MV and Duke and getting one.
Don’t totally rule out an MT-09…have a try….this what I thought of it…https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tasty-triple-review-and-pics/
A rode it’s sensible brother too
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tracer-review-and-pictures/
and it’s little brother
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-07-review-and-pics-test-ride-a-yamaha-buy-a-harley/
and it’s cool retro cousin
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-xsr900-cool-cafe-racer-or-slick-modern-speed-machine/
Yamaha are doing great things right now after a few years in the doldrums
I quite like these, although not a fan of the colour (once you go black, you never look back!)
Is a possible replacement for my Ducati Sport Classic Biposto
I quite like these, although not a fan of the colour (once you go black, you never look back!)
Is a possible replacement for my Ducati Sport Classic Biposto
Have you tracked one down to test ride yet? My local dealer still has a demo I think
There is one in Southampton and another in Maidstone, but both are a bit of a treck. Will wait until next year now as I am pumping all my available credit into the Guzzi
There is one in Southampton and another in Maidstone, but both are a bit of a treck. Will wait until next year now as I am pumping all my available credit into the Guzzi
Fair enough, I suppose selling your Duke will ease up funds too. Let is know what you think when you do blag a go on one
will def do so, am rather excited to have a shot on one when I get the chance!
In a logical world I should buy one, a natural progression from my old FZ1S
The MT-10 is a mightily impressive bike, I am still toying with the idea getting rid of the MV and Duke and getting one.
Don’t totally rule out an MT-09…have a try….this what I thought of it…https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tasty-triple-review-and-pics/
A rode it’s sensible brother too
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tracer-review-and-pictures/
and it’s little brother
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-07-review-and-pics-test-ride-a-yamaha-buy-a-harley/
and it’s cool retro cousin
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-xsr900-cool-cafe-racer-or-slick-modern-speed-machine/
Yamaha are doing great things right now after a few years in the doldrums
Now you see it’s not that i dislike the MT09 at all, it’s a brilliant bike, i absolutely adore them! They look fantastic and sound gorgeous, especially with the Akra zorst fitted! I’d recommend one to anybody. A mate of mine from Brum was looking at get the 07…. i stopped him in his tracks and pointed him in the direction of the 09. He hasn’t looked back!
BUT, once you’ve ridden the 10 how can you go back? Buy the 09 having ridden the 10 and you’ll always from that day on, (until you upgrade to the 10 at least) kicking yourself for plumbing for 2nd best! The 10 really is a thug in an Armani suit and that’s exactly what i love about it. Now i just need to find the £26k to buy the fully spec’d 10 AND the BMW R1200R!!
The MT-10 is a mightily impressive bike, I am still toying with the idea getting rid of the MV and Duke and getting one.
Don’t totally rule out an MT-09…have a try….this what I thought of it…https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tasty-triple-review-and-pics/
A rode it’s sensible brother too
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-09-tracer-review-and-pictures/
and it’s little brother
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-mt-07-review-and-pics-test-ride-a-yamaha-buy-a-harley/
and it’s cool retro cousin
https://bikemeet.net/forums/topic/yamaha-xsr900-cool-cafe-racer-or-slick-modern-speed-machine/
Yamaha are doing great things right now after a few years in the doldrums
Now you see it’s not that i dislike the MT09 at all, it’s a brilliant bike, i absolutely adore them! They look fantastic and sound gorgeous, especially with the Akra zorst fitted! I’d recommend one to anybody. A mate of mine from Brum was looking at get the 07…. i stopped him in his tracks and pointed him in the direction of the 09. He hasn’t looked back!
BUT, once you’ve ridden the 10 how can you go back? Buy the 09 having ridden the 10 and you’ll always from that day on, (until you upgrade to the 10 at least) kicking yourself for plumbing for 2nd best! The 10 really is a thug in an Armani suit and that’s exactly what i love about it. Now i just need to find the £26k to buy the fully spec’d 10 AND the BMW R1200R!!
I loved the raw power of my FZ1S, my MV1090 is just bonkers too. I know what you are saying about the MT-09, but it remains a corking bike. Must try and get a go on a R1200R too
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