Yamaha MT-10
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I didn't know it was a massive step up. I read that it all it was was a quickshifter as standard and a new throttle map?
Soldato
£13,400 though...
I don't keep track of everyones bikes, jeez...He has an s1000r so knows exactly what they look like..
£13,400 though...
Yes, although I've test ridden neither - I'd go out on a limb and say the SP is not £3,000 worth of more bike. Happy to be proven wrong though!
Soldato
I've ridden the Mt-10, and it's a fantastic engine. All you get on the SP is the colour dash and the electronic ohlins - which isn't worth £3k more and you don't really need the electronic stuff on the MT10 - it's not a touring bike, it's not a commuter, it's a hyperactive jack russell pumped full of steroids which will kick you in the balls then do a burnout in your front room 
Nearly £14k puts you in the range of some of the big boys. A 2017 KTM 1290 Superduke is £13,999. No contest IMO.
As an £8-9k almost new bike then a standard MT-10 is a bargain however.
Nearly £14k puts you in the range of some of the big boys. A 2017 KTM 1290 Superduke is £13,999. No contest IMO.
As an £8-9k almost new bike then a standard MT-10 is a bargain however.
Soldato
Good point! Given the choice I'd take the KTM.
The MT10's do look and sound fun though
It's not, all the reviews have said it's not worth the extra cash.
I really enjoyed test riding the mt10, and I almost bought one instead of my Tuono.
Man of Honour
You say that but over on PH there was someone in BN's new bike thread talking about how they tour on it and it's more than capable.
Soldato
True, saw that post too, but you can tour (or commute) on a panigale, doesn't make that a touring bike
I know they're selling a 'touring pack' for them though.
Still, if you wanted to do a 3000 mile 2 up tour of the Alps the mt10 would do it, but it wouldn't be the obvious choice.
The MT10 is an excellent touring bike except for its fuel range.
It has the comfort, cruise control and luggage to make touring great. Plus it handles a lot better than the adventure style bikes to make use of the great roads in the Alps.
That fuel range is a real issue though as it's worse than even my Tuono!
It has the comfort, cruise control and luggage to make touring great. Plus it handles a lot better than the adventure style bikes to make use of the great roads in the Alps.
That fuel range is a real issue though as it's worse than even my Tuono!
Wow, there is literally no MT-10 demo bike in any Yamaha dealer within the M25. Not sure about what colour I like. I'd love the grey if it weren't for the health and safety wheels. Black is boring and makes the bike look unremarkable and the blue is tacky and makes it look like a happy meal toy.
Soldato
Dealers are probably waiting for the 2017 demo bikes, it's got a quickshifter now and I think some other tiny changes. They'll have loads in when spring finally gets here.