Cost-of-living crisis supernaked? 2023 Yamaha MT-10 first ride 

It does sound incredibly good that I was tempted to buy one just for the noise. I think it sounds even better than a V4

I've just ridden the current non mt10 non sp and I thought the brakes were fine. That bike put a smile on my face that lasted for a couple of days. I definetly will buy one soon.

Was testing one today.. Loved it even the standard base model is amazing. Brakes on the one I had out weren't that bad and I'm coming from a S1000R lol. The noise and overall grin was immense. One thing is first gear.... literally could do a day out in just first😂😂. Feels amazing and I'm sold. Definitely will be having one when I can afford it lol.

Great review Tim! I just chuckle all the way through your videos, love your style 😂 I currently have an MT09 and looking at upgrading to the MT10-SP (as soon as I’m gainfully employed again!). Also handy as the Yamaha dealer is my next door neighbour!

Cost of living bonus depends where you are, of course. Where I live a 23 MT10SP is AU$28500 - for equivalent money you can get a ZH2 (and have a couple of grand in your back pocket), an S1000R Sport, Speed Triple RS, or stretch a little ($300) and get a Super Duke R. I know your test ride is on the big standard MT10, but the upgrade is good value. Where I live, MT10 is not the same value proposition and an S1000R or SDR looks might good value, comparatively.

Brembo Sintered pads Tim or even the EBC ones are a major improvement. I have a 2022 MT-10 SP and it is the tits. I too am a major tart and can confirm that the suspension is everything you want.

❤ MT10 ❤I’m sure Yamaha use wooden blocks for brake pads, change them and the brakes are a whole lot better.

That bike and engine is mega! Had owned 2018 mt10 and a 2020 R1. Will buy this bike again probably😂. Looking forward to moore of your content. Keep it up👊🫶

I brought the SP because of the suspension, also the steering damper is also wired into that system. This makes landing the front wheel at Any Speed safe.. I have also added the comfort seat 👍

Apparently the braided lines on the SP is what fixes the brakes, I would consider getting that one if you really want one. The semi-active suspension is meant to be a game changer.

Check out deals on the mt10. I recently picked up a new 2022 (identical to the 2023) for £12.5 with £1k of genuine Yamaha accessories thrown in. That's a big jump to a new SP in cost. The standard mt10 has fully adjustable suspension and most competent riders well find their sweet spot for how and where they ride. As others have said change the pads. It really clears up the lack of initial bite and wooden feel from the standard pads.

I've got one like that, just had it's 600 mile service this morning, yes the brakes are a bit vague, but, Yamaha puts a coating on the discs when the bikes are brand new, but the more you ride it the better the brakes become, although most owners, upgrade the pads to sinter pads, which sorts it out, but they are never going to be brembos, the the biggest problem with the brakes is all the RU-vidrs banging on about it 🤦😅 , I love my bike, was out blasting around the Scottish Highlands yesterday (local stomping grounds) brilliant bike...💪💪

Recommend I bought the SP model and the reason why I bought it because the crossplane CP4 engine sound never gets boring.

I bought the XSR 900 6 months ago and have already covered 14000km made up of almost B roads riding. I think I’m ready to upgrade to the mt 10.

I currently ride a 2023 MT09SP and thinking of upgrading to the MT10, done 16500km (allot of city/touring and even track days) from may till now. The brakes on the 09 are very weak in my humble opinion (it's the only thing i don't like about this bike). Switched to EBC HH pads, braking is better, but still weak. Before i will sell the bike, i will replace the brake master cylinder with a Brembo RCS/braided lines and if that is not enough i will put some Brembo GP4 RS calippers. All the people i know that ridden the MT10 said they love the engine, but the brakes aren't on par with it.

god i miss my mt09..... i so wish id never sold it but i wanted a crf to do some laning on..... when i go back to the MT platform it will be literally a coin flip between the 09 and the 10. the triple engine is pure magic.

The mt engines are great fun. The 900 tracer delivers power in a very fun wat. It feels like it has way more power than it does. You should ride one, you would be a bit tall for it however.

I love Yamaha bikes; I had one, but sold it back in Feb 2022. I just wish Yamaha would employ an Italian to do the styling on some of their bikes. Saying that, I do like the look of the MT-10, but it's no Tuono, which is absolutely gorgeous, and comes fitted with a half-fairing. 👍

These are great bikes but you're right to call out the brakes. On my SP I replaced the pads with EBC sintered and it makes a big difference, putting them back in the 'acceptable' category. Even so, they still don't quite have the feel of the best Brembo set-ups.

OMG! You referred to a Ducati 1198. Just so happens I traded in an 1198s ony MT10 True compatison! MT10 will be better every day rider. My 1198s was like a fine piece of china,beautiful to look at Too nice of condition to ride every day😢. So far I love my 2020T20! P.S good video & save your $$$$ on the SP version.

Lovely bike ..I’m slightly scared of it

The new MT-10 SP Lego kit looks so good. What a sick bike.

On my 22 mt10 after brakes was bedded in i thought they was no more worse than my previous z900 and they was very good brakes

Fantastic looking and sounding bike. I wonder if anybody you pass by ever come across your videos and think hmm... i swear this is me.

P&H Crawley have brand new SP’s for £14900 ! I’ve swapped my Ducati Multistrada 1260 to mt10sp previous model and no regrets whatsoever.

Seen 150mph (displayed) on my 22MT10 recently. No engine mods, standard (4, yes 4 cat) exhaust system with an Akra silencer. That's quite fast enough thanks.

EBC HH pads. Huge improvement.

I keep coming back to reviews of this bike…everyone says the same, awesome machine. 😊 sub’d

The bike is a lot of fun, and I guess that the SP version would be my pic. But by the other hand I’m not prepared to say good bye to my R nine T scrambler that I would have to swap for this…and I’m still in love with it. The brakes, hope they are better on the SP version…The looks of the MT-10, that insect front face with the pirate optic, is everything that I am against…but the engine, and the sound is addicting. The handling is supreme!! I’m very unsure about this to make a ponderous decision. And it is going to cost some money too…Man, it’s hard to decide.

Swap the pads for brembos it’s night and day difference!

Tim, glad to find you've finally tested my bike... ;) :D I wonder if you have noticed yet that the front end is setup on the hard/direct side, but the rear is under-sprung and under-damped? (if, you weigh, like I do, more than say 80kgs...). It's a very odd state of affairs, and a very odd mismatch. That is one of my few criticisms of the bike, which I like you, love to bits! :D Personally, I like the fact the front brake doesn't have the super-sharp bite that has become en-vogue in the industry, I find you can better modulate it under heavy braking without upsetting the front with dive when pushing on - possibly an unfashionable opinion these days...? ;) (as you already said, the power is there, if you pull the lever hard enough! ;) ) Also, IMO, the comfort seat is a must, the standard one feels like a plank around the hour mark... You really should ride the SP as from friends who have that variant, they have solved the rear suspension issue, I myself solved it manually with an MCT custom modified rear shock setup (uprated spring for my weight and damping by Darren @ MCT to match), based upon the near identical R1 shock (best VFM upgrade you can do to the bike). If you want to have a go of mine, you know where to find me :) ( I need to have a go of the new SP too, which I'll do soon as I'm seeing my mate in a few weeks...). Enjoy the time you have with the bike! :D

Apologies if you mentioned this in the video, but will you be jumping on the SP for a bit of a comparison? I think I just decided what my next bike is going to be...

Samurai sword eh? Think you ll find thats the Katana, Kiru. Lol.

I am in US and I never hear R1s called anything but R1...I mean unless it is the M that is worth mentioning "R1M"....where did you even get that idea? From dealer ads maybe?

Enjoyed that Tim! 👌

Hey Tim! which has more bottom end? This or Superduke? Which one is more fun?

Tim, is the SP really worth over two grand more ? Braided lines and EBC pads don't cost much, and also, unless you regularly take a pillion, after even basic suspension has been set up for a rider's weight, hardly anyone alters it. Haven't touched mine for about 15 years ! I did have Maxton respring a standard shock back then for my own weight though, as well as having a jackup kit for better turn in. I do like the SP's paint job though. Very smart. Fair enough if an SP was the biking equivalent of the Captain in Das Boot's request to Johann the Ghost mechanic for more power to the diesels, but there is no more available. SP should stand for Same Power. VFM mate, value for money ? Ah, acronyms, the province of the easily swayed, perhaps. Perhaps not, dunno. I simply abhor seeing people get shafted, especially by Huw Edwards. OK, that was uncalled for.

Fastest bike stock 2023 amazing 😊

Ok so how does it compare to the Diavel V4 Tim?

Going to braided lines. Because they're linked. You need 7 new lines. So £280 from HEL.

Wow you don’t see a Renault Wind every day 😮

Hey Timmywimmy! Mainly pads - I use SBS street pads as they have more initial bite than EBC pads, which is the other issue aside from woodeness with OEM Yamaha ones - more bite, more feel - double win. ABS is actually not badly executed on the front.

Who tf authorised that front headlight-eyebrows combo?

Come to where I live…no idiot free days. Ha. 👍🤪🇨🇦

These have never made sense to me. I have a zx10r with riser bar that can kill this bike. Why not just get an R1 and do the same conversion?

I like your videos Tim but that hurtful comment toward Wall-E was.... hard to hear :( Poor Wall-E

Only difference with SP is suspension

Yamaha built great bikes, but those brakes are awefull. Compared to the Brembo mcs with the M50 (or Stylema) setups

I need you to dial it down some. I am beginning to enjoy your content as much as the wonderful Mr. Fly.

I didn’t realise the morons restricted their activity to the weekends. And if this is scary then what does that make the Streetfighter? It’s okay.. brakes are lame and wooden.

He wants to be Clarkson soooo bad lol

Bmw s1000r is a better bike than mt10 sp for the money

Ahh the empty 10 if you can suffer the fuel stops very good bike and of course you have to go for the sp model for the gold forks and paint job to look down on everyone else on a stock one I’ve recently bought a 2023 mt09 sp and enjoying the transition from a adventure bike with a triumph badge 🥱 as I’m watching the steering lock cropped up I’ve just come out of a tight drive and felt like Austin powers doing a 3000 point turn