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?
£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!
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.
It does not Clovis. However, it does have to be a reasonable distance from me.
Yes, I've seen those! I think the mechanic bloke is great with his explanations of things. Made me understand more about bikes in general, not just the MT-10.
So I got to test ride one and beforehand was thinking I'd probably put an offer in, but I just didn't get on with the bike and couldn't justify spending the money on it.
The engine didn't make me giddy like it has for other people, there wasn't as much low end power as I thought there'd be. Of course, it's as rapid as anything when you open it up. The bike I tested had a full aftermarket system and I forgot to ask if the throttle had been remapped after the install as it felt too snatchy and out of place. It wasn't as assured on the road as the S1000R, which is pinpoint sharp, although is a bit more comfortable despite the fact my bum started aching after about 30 minutes so would probably have to buy the comfort seat.
Given the price, build quality and lack of supply in the market, I wouldn't be surprised if this is or is close to being a loss-leader to get people into or back into the Yamaha brand. It certainly has my attention and I wouldn't mind giving the remapped 2017 version a go.
Looks and sounds great. There's not many bikes where heads will turn for the sound and stay there for the looks afterwards. I felt like a celebrity riding it!
The engine didn't make me giddy like it has for other people, there wasn't as much low end power as I thought there'd be. Of course, it's as rapid as anything when you open it up. The bike I tested had a full aftermarket system and I forgot to ask if the throttle had been remapped after the install as it felt too snatchy and out of place. It wasn't as assured on the road as the S1000R, which is pinpoint sharp, although is a bit more comfortable despite the fact my bum started aching after about 30 minutes so would probably have to buy the comfort seat.
Given the price, build quality and lack of supply in the market, I wouldn't be surprised if this is or is close to being a loss-leader to get people into or back into the Yamaha brand. It certainly has my attention and I wouldn't mind giving the remapped 2017 version a go.
Looks and sounds great. There's not many bikes where heads will turn for the sound and stay there for the looks afterwards. I felt like a celebrity riding it!