Road, Track, and Touring

Following the success of the revised Yamaha MT-10, launched earlier this year, Yamaha introduce the SP version, equipped with the very latest next-generation Öhlins electronically controlled suspension, the first production bike to feature the new system

Story: Adam Child ‘Chad’

YAMAHA MT-10 SP BACK IN 2016, YAMAHA INTRODUCED THE pinnacle of their MT empire, the MT-10, and, later, the premium MT-10 SP. Transforming a crossplane R1 into a torque-rich sports naked bike was an obvious move. It was an instant success: fun, muscular, easy to ride, and full of character other Japanese “hyper nakeds” seemed to lack. It was reasonably priced too. In recent years, however, the MT-10 has begun to show its age, especially in terms of technology and rider aids. It was always on the thirsty side, too, and, by modern standards, the brakes were lacking. It was time for an update, which is why for 2022 Yamaha introduced a new MT-10 earlier this year. The unique-sounding engine was never a weak point but Yamaha did give the…

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