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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 hope to be there mate, still unsure as to work. It’d be ace if I could get there on the Guzzi but I’ll get the Ducati on the road soon so can use that if the V7 is having the frame and seat sorted then.
Where are you riding from Pete?? Are you still in Pompey?? If so, fancy riding up together?? I’m aiming to be there providing i’m not working….
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!P.P.S. I also need to test:
Yam MT-10
Yam MT-09
Kwak Z1000
Trumpet Speed Trip
And just for shits and giggles, GSXR 750.I know it’s a good bike but, i’m not going to bother with the FZ1 or FZ8. The MT’s are better spec’d!
I think you’d really Enjoy the R1200R Radar!
I wouldn’t rule it out, it really is a fantastic bike!!
The KTM is a no go for me SES…… i couldn’t put my feet on the deck when i was sat on it! :o DOH!!
Cheers all!
Well i just got back 1/2 hour ago. I took the S1000R, RNineT out and for comparison purposes, i took the R1200R out again.
I have never ridden a a bike that was as easy to flick around as the S1000R! Seriously sublime handling, it goes really good too, but then that should come as no surprise given where the engine originates from! Loaded up with toys and nice kit it goes beyond the terms of “well spec’d” bike, heated grips, cruise control, electronic damping control, ABS, quickshifter amongst others. I really enjoyed it, and if the money was no object, i’d definitely buy one……..
BUT
It didn’t give me the warm and fuzzies like the R1200R does. The S1000R has got more power, roughly the same torque, but the delivery from the 1170 boxer is just absolutely silky, it digs in and gives you a good shove when you open the taps.
Both handle like they’re on rails but the character from the R1200R wins it for me. Not bad for a bike i didn’t even know existed until a week ago!
I’ll be doing the maths and possibly slapping the ££££ down in the not to distant future on the R1200R.
The RnineT looks brilliantly awesome, it’s doesn’t ride that way though! There’s slightly too much torque (it’s got the same 1170 boxer as the R1200R GS1200R) for the bikes light weight, it bucks every time you open the gas after and up shift, it can be quite unnerving if you’re not expecting it.
Both Stu and myself were gutted by this, it’s a lovely bike. A smaller engine in that bike would do wonders for it.
Cheers Matt, It’s been a while hasn’t it?
It’s never good to drop your bike, it’s even worse when it’s the side stand rolling/folding and dropping it for you!
The S2R is another i’ve been keeping a little eye on Radar, if i could find one with sensible mileage, i really wouldn’t mind getting my hands on an S4RS. Best spec’d Monester ever made, just a shame they were only made 2006-07!
The S1000R is being tested next weekend gents! I might even have a go on the Nine T too.
The list is long and distinguished. Also on the list:
MT-09, GSXS when it goes on sale in Mid June, Z1000, FZ1/FZ1S, Monster 821 and anything else that catches my eye in the mean time!
Hi mate!
See my post in members bikes!
Gutted to hear you had a senior moment Radar, that’s not like you!
Hi Speedy! Going well here thanks, I read that you saw the guys off to the ferry. Didn’t think they’d need a tour guide that soon
So what are you riding these days then?
Hi ID! Great to hear all is well! Showed the guys the scenic route from mine to the ferry.
I’m riding a K6 GSXR 600 with a few extras on it now. Had it for nearly 5 years now. I think you saw it at Gixs’ house warming. I’ve added a few more bits since then though. I’ll get some up-to-date pics up soon!
Great meeting you and many thanks for the nice scenic route to the ferry
Lol did he get you all lost?
We used to call Speedy, SatNav! LolI had one, single, solitary brain fart! Got some more routes to show you anyway hun….. hurry up and get yourself sorted will ya, I WANT TO RIDE WITH YOU AGAIN!!!
Great to meet you too SES, i’m aiming to get up there on the bike soon!!
Any time you guys fancy heading south, you know where i am!!
Firstly, i have to say, It’s been a while since i last read one of your post ride reports Radar mate! Oh, how i’ve missed them!
Secondly, was great to have you guys stop off for a brew or two and to shoot some shit! As per the norm though, it had been far too long since we last rode together, i am going to have to do something about that! I’m off ina couple of weeks with every intention of bringing the bike north with me….
Thirdly, Great to see you all had a great time on the continent, gutted i couldn’t come with you!! I will make it one day!!
Waved them off on at the ferry port an hour and a half ago! All well, took them the scenic route from my place to the ferry!!
Enjoy you four! Don’t do anything i wouldn’t!
