Yamaha MT-10: Is Yamaha Bringing Its Fastest-Ever Naked to the U.S. Market?

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Maybe, but not this model year. Yamaha has finished introducing its 2016 models, and the new naked featuring the R1 engine is not among them. The Yamaha press department is officially saying “no comment” when asked if the MT-10 will eventually make its way to the U.S.

In the meantime, the bike will be in European showrooms in a couple months, with full pricing and specifications released earlier this week. Those specs are mouthwatering -160 housepower in a 460 pound (claimed wet weight) chassis. Not your typical “detuned” naked, although Yamaha brought peak horsepower down from the R1 a bit, and delivers it at lower rpm (11,500 rpm). If you want all the specs, take a look at Yamaha’s European web site. Here is a summary of the bike from Yamaha’s promotional material.

Ray of Darkness

Power. Torque. Agility. The MT-10 is the one you’ve been waiting for. It’s by far the most powerful MT ever created. And the time has come for you to enter the next level of darkness.

You’ve done a lot of riding. So you know exactly what you want. Serious power with corner-carving precision. And natural ergonomics that mean you can ride anywhere on any road. Ride the Ray of Darkness with the MT-10.

Driven by a 998cc crossplane engine tuned for extra low to mid range torque – and rolling on a lightweight ultra-short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox chassis with a natural riding position – the MT-10 gives you ultimate power with class leading agility and total control.

Details

  • 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
  • Assist and slipper (A&S) clutch
  • 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

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Source: www.motorcycledaily.com