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MT 10...It is no exaggeration to say that the competition between the most powerful naked bikes has never been so fierce, and there is no question of brands imitating each other - there are as many manufacturers as there are habits. Practically everyone has their own recipe, KTM with the 1300 V2-equipped Super Duke, Aprilia with the 1100 cm3 V4 Tuono, Triumph with the 1200 in-line three-cylinder Speed ​​Triple is a real experience bomb, but the inline four-cylinder 1000s, i.e. the BMW S 1000 R and the supercharged Kawasaki Z H2, are not exactly average either. The MT-10 is also one of the in-line four-cylinder 1000s, but there is no question that it is a classic inline-four, as it comes with an improved version of the CP4 engine, which is closely related to the R1 superbike.

From the beginning, the uneven ignition sequence makes the CP4 one of the four-cylinders boasting the most characterful sound, but Yamaha has added another shovel to this. The acoustic experience is enhanced by the new amplifier grills, which are placed on both sides of the front of the 17-liter fuel tank. But not only the progress was made in the field of sound experience, with the revision of the injectors and the intake line, as well as the completely new titanium exhaust system provided at the base price, the peak power increased to 166 horsepower, which means that the MT-10 is Yamaha's most powerful naked engine to date.

Befitting the performance, the braking system is also serious, as the model was equipped with a newly developed Brembo radial master brake cylinder. Yamaha promises progress not so much in terms of braking performance, but rather in terms of brake feel and controllability. The quick-shifter (QSS) and the speed limiter, which were previously available as optional extras, are included in the standard price of the model, as is the 4.2-inch, color TFT display instrument unit familiar from the R1, which is an important step forward. 

And those who would not be satisfied with the KYB fork with a tube diameter of 43 mm of the basic model can choose the SP version, in which Öhlins' next-generation, electronically controlled, SP (spool valve) suspension drives the front wheel. In the menu, you can choose between 3 manual and 3 semi-active settings, with the latter, the system adjusts the level of springing and damping to the current conditions, which it can then continuously change. 

At the same time, the aggressive exterior is basic for both versions! Due to the completely redesigned headstock, the bold color combinations, and the technology that is clearly visible due to the few covers, Yamaha's new product is one of the most spectacular bare machines, and the price also shows that it is one of the top machines in the category. HUF 5,898,000(local currency) for the basic model, while at least HUF 6,798,000 for the SP version must be left at the dealership.

Yamaha MT-10

Displacement: 998 cm3

Cylinders/valves: S4/16

Max. output: 122 kW (166 HP) 11,500/min

Max. torque: 112 Nm 9000/min

Gearbox: six-speed

Wheelbase: 1405 mm

Fuel tank: 17 l

Tires front/rear: 120/70 R17/190/55 R17

Loaded weight: 212 kg

Base price: HUF 5,898,000(local currency)

Source: Auto-Motor (Hungary)