2021 Yamaha MT-10

2021 Yamaha MT-10

The very top of what MT offers in crossplane torque, distinct styling and agile handling, letting you dominate the darkness.

• Newest-Generation Crossplane Crankshaft Engine

At its heart is a potent 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine using the same Crossplane Crankshaft technology Yamaha developed for its renowned YZF-R1® superbike. Tuned for the MT-10™ specifically, it develops awesome torque at low and mid rpm along with arm-stretching power at the top end.

• High-Tech Digital Control

A suite of systems on the MT-10 runs through YCC-T®, a ride-by-wire throttle system delivering exceptionally precise control of the engine. With D-Mode, the rider can pick a preferred engine response with the flick of a switch. The Traction Control System (TCS) aids the rider in managing rear tire traction across various road conditions, and cruise control improves comfort when cruising the highway.

• Crossplane Crankshaft Engine Derived from the R1

Its potent 998cc inline 4-cylinder powerplant shares the Crossplane Crankshaft technology Yamaha developed in the renowned YZF-R1 superbike. With the crossplane design, inertial engine torque is nearly eliminated, giving a direct link between throttle and rear wheel for maximum traction and a linear feel of torque. With tuning aimed specifically at the high-performance street rider's needs, the MT- 10 engine produces awesome low- and mid-rpm torque plus arm-stretching power up top.

• Cutting-Edge Engine Design

The design of the MT-10 motor yields the ultimate in high-performing street sportbikes. Strong, lightweight forged pistons and carburized fracture-split connecting rods, moving within a closed-deck cylinder block of extreme rigidity, ensure engine reliability. To cut friction losses, the cylinders are slightly offset, and their plated bores provide excellent heat dissipation and cylinder sealing. Valve actuation by rocker arm takes advantage of each rocker arm's lever ratio, permitting larger valve lifts with lower camshaft lobes and reduced spring pressure, which further boosts power and efficiency.

• Stacked Transmission with a Compact Layout

In the 6-speed transmission, the crankshaft and the input and output shafts are "stacked" in a triangular arrangement, which centralizes mass, keeps the engine shorter from front to back, and allows optimal placement of the engine in the frame for outstanding handling.

• Deltabox® Aluminum Frame

Derived from the YZF-R1 superbike, the MT-10's aluminum Deltabox frame creates a light, responsive chassis built for agility, with an ultra-compact 55.1-inch wheelbase. Its strength-rigidity balance was developed just for the MT-10, and the engine functions as a stressed frame member for optimal cornering performance.

• KYB® Fork with Full Adjustability

Up front, the MT-10 carries an inverted 43mm KYB® fork with full adjustability and 4.7 inches of travel, delivering excellent front-end feel and road holding, plus a tuning range prepared for a wide variety of street conditions.

• Linkage-Style KYB® Shock

Out back, a four-way-adjustable, piggyback-style KYB® shock works with a rear bottom link pivot positioned strategically for optimal handling and excellent transfer of engine torque to the asphalt. As with the fork up front, the rear suspension on the MT-10 provides a wide adjustment range along with 4.7 inches of smooth, well-controlled wheel travel.