Yamaha Spruces Up The MT-10 For 2022, Ready To Take On The Ducati Streetfighter V4?
The latest MT-10 makes more power, gets better electronics, and even comes in a new SP variant
The Yamaha YZF-R1 has been one of the finest litre-class bikes in the world, with the latest feather in its cap being the 2021 World SBK championship. Owing to its popularity and success, Yamaha introduced its naked iteration, the MT-10, back in 2016, boasting the same engine.
And now, the Japanese giant has now updated the MT-10 for 2022, with a host of changes.
Sharper Than Ever
The bike now gets a revised fascia with new LED DRLs
The first change for 2022 comes to the MT-10’s design. It was already a pretty brawny naked motorcycle as is, yet Yamaha has given it bigger air intakes near the tank along with a new fascia, comprising wing-shaped LED DRLs and updated LED headlights.
There’s also a new livery with cyan coloured alloy wheels
Additionally, Yamaha claims the tank and seat have been made narrower. This should help the rider grip the tank better.
The tail lamp has also become smaller and sleeker, mainly to keep the rear in line with the overall sharper design.
Tech, Tech & More Tech
Along with the engine, you also get a new 4.2-inch TFT display, borrowed from the YZF-R1
The next update for 2022 comes on the tech side of things. The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 switches to a new 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster, same as the YZF-R1. And with the TFT comes an extensive electronics package which includes:
- Wheelie control
- Traction control
- Slide control
- Lean-sensitive ABS
- Ride modes
If all this isn’t enough, you also get a quickshifter as standard now.
More Power = More Fun
The bike uses the same 998cc, inline-four engine as before, but makes 6PS and 1Nm more than before
The Yamaha MT-10 is powered by the same 998cc, inline-four motor from the 2021 model. However, the engineers have given the bike a new airbox, a titanium exhaust, and a new engine map. As a result, the Yamaha MT-10 now makes 166PS and 112Nm, 6PS and 1Nm more than before. Additionally, Yamaha claims the mid-range punch and the top speed has also improved with this update.
The MT-10 SP
For 2022, Yamaha has also unveiled a top-spec MT-10 SP variant
As part of the 2022 updates, Yamaha has also taken the wraps off the MT-10 SP, a more sophisticated variant of the MT-10.
The key difference between the MT-10 SP and the MT-10 is the suspension. The former uses the YZF-R1 M-derived Ohlins semi-active suspension, while the latter gets manually adjustable KYB suspension. For further distinction, the MT-10 SP gets a three-piece engine cowl to direct more air to the oil cooler, along with braided brake lines to avoid brake fade.
Pricing
The Yamaha MT-10 is priced at 15,449 Euros (Rs 13.29 lakh), whereas the MT-10 SP is priced at around 18,049 Euros (Rs 15.47 lakh).
The Yamaha MT-10, if priced right, could sell like hot cakes in India. Sadly, though, Yamaha is currently focusing on smaller bikes, meaning the MT-10 probably won’t be coming here anytime soon.
In international markets, the Yamaha MT-10 goes against the Suzuki GSX-S1000, the KTM 1290 Super Duke, and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS. And before you say that we’re forgetting the Ducati Streetfighter V4, it makes a lot more power than the MT-10 and, likewise, has a much higher asking price.
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