Yamaha MT-10 Extended Review 

I bought my MT10 new at launch and owned 2 years after my R1M , LOVED IT!!! ZERO issues in 2 years! As far as wind issues. I'm 6' tall, the little deflector in front of the gauge deflects it up over my shoulders and helmet great. A lot of money went into developing that. But also ducking behind the little screen blocks a TON of wind over 140mph! It's great! First thing I did was put frame sliders and spool sliders on, then within a week was a decat pipe to let it sing and 100% was the best mod, that sound is SO epic with no cat!!! The amount of air it brings in with that huge ass airbox and cat removed with the different tune and torque form the R1 it is SO throaty and LOUD! The Factory exhaust is SO quiet I'd get people turning into my lane on the highway daily until I swapped that. It's also NOT unbearable for touring with no cat. I did 1,200 mile trips with no bother of sound. For sure do the swap!!!

That thing needs an exhaust so bad. Sounds like an angry sewing machine.

Picked up a 2017 version today after eyeing off the MT10 for months. This review had a major role in that. The issue was finally forced yesterday when my 2004 R1 coolant pump started pissing everywhere. You might be pleased to know that the weird "std, A, B" is now "1, 2, 3", and works off the same semantics as as the TCS: 1 is "danger mode" - least dampened throttle and least TCS input, 3 is "safe mode" - softest throttle and most TCS input.

Here's a list of must do mods for MT10 buyers! I bought mine at the launch in 2017 (US) owned it 2 years, did 1,200 trips, tracked it, commuted daily in 110 degrees to below zero and snow in Utah, 2up riding, canyon carving , terror rides in a big group of sport bikes. Here's my mist buys in order. Ps 2 years NOT ONE ISSUE OR PROBLEM! First buy a set of frame sliders and spools Second DanMoto decat pipe ($140 as opposed to $375 termignoni that does the same thing same hp gains) the cat is extremely heavy and sheds TONs of weight removing! Removing the exhaust flap motor and cables removes a hair BUT, leaving them on the Ecu still thinks it working so there's no engine codes thrown, still operates the cables and u jsut tuck them to a perfect spot ontop of the swingarm there's a sink spot where they rest protected. U can also then swap the cat back on if needed easily. Word is re-routing the cables is near impossible. Do NOT waste $ on an end can, the end can IS Titanium (from the R1) u don't loose weight going aftermarket, and the exit diameter of internal pipe is a big as anything out there and t looks good. Get the sound of a full system for a $140 cat delete pipe u can install yourself. If wanting a hair more hp, Next buy a race filter for that huge ass intake. Then simply and easily remove the ecu and mail it to NelsTune , tell them u did a cat delete, race filter and your elevation and they'll flash it with the best map for your build, mail it back, takes 4 days total before u have it back, it smoothed the throttle. I gained 2mpg, with the filter , decat and tune I was at 178.5hp at the crank! That's better the superduke and Tuono 1100 power and cost u $140+$90+$350=$580!!! $580 for 18+hp can't get a slip on for that let alone 18whp!! With the added power to EBC replacement brake pads , makes a world of difference, don't waste the money on brembo systems my buddy with same bike did a Brembo full upgrade to his and said at the track he couldn't tell a difference in braking between mine and his, and cost a fortune less. If buying a 2016(Europe) or 2017 FZ10 US, buy the $210 US GYTR quickshifter!! Didn't come stock on 2017's but did 2018-up. It's the same one Yamaha uses by Factory so no voiding warranties and works seamlessly. If tracking , go to a dealer or pro shop and have them set the suspension settings to your weight and riding type , it's cheap and takes a lot of guess work out of it. It's all easily adjustable but infinite possibilities and combinations , jsut have a pro set it. Another only or hard canyon carving get a set of rearsets to raise a bit on track days. Next if u need it get the comfort seat if touring , it's nice and cheap. I never did it and was fine. I'm 6' 165lbs, thin with no ass and was fine in 1,200 mile trips. I personally liked my set of breakaway adjustable shortly levers over stock I really liked the supermoto hand guards , takes the sting out of winter riding and filtering saved my hand a time or two. If buying a wind screen there are several that don't get rid of the Factory flap and visor which looks cool and serves a purpose, go that route but at 6' tall the little 1 inch fin deflects the air over my shoulders and helmet well enough that I never bothered . U can tuck jsut like a sports bike and get good protection. Last thing I'd say, shop around!! In the US these were a lot more expensive than Europe. (9,999 Europe and $13,999 US) I shopped around pre launch and got mine in the US out of state from a Yamaha/Ktm dealer in California for $9,200!!!!! NEW!!! 4 miles! $3,700 BELOW MSRP NO DEALER FEES, NO RESTOCK FEES, NO BUILD FEES, and being in utah no taxes from that dealer! I paid $9,200 OUT THE DOOR + $175 to ship it enclosed trailer to Utah! Registered it in my dual residency state of Arizona where there's no taxes so it cost me $120 of registration fees plus the $9,375 and in the end added $10,075 TOTAL , COMPLETELY MODED tastefully with no warranty voiding mods!!! That's a crossplane 4 , R1 derived Supernaked ,..not base naked like a gsxs1000 or a cb1000r or z1000,..the MT10 is the ONLY Japanese Supernaked , that's straight from the proffesionals mouths, type in Supernaked comparison and you'll see the MT10 but none of the others and it wins some of the biggest shootouts in 2016-2017! Was bike of the year 2016 and 2017 in almost every publication and show. So a bike that runs with Superdukes and Tuono factories but is $8,500 LESS!!! That's nearly HALF THE PRICE of a new Superduke or Tuono Factory !! Does it have ohlins or brembos , no, does it come stock with 175hp? No (it's 160) BUT bone stock it out accelerates 0-60mph ANY productions bike on earth, even the superduke and Tuono, (0-60mph of 2.5 seconds) it has more torque than its R1 brother and gets it Much much lower in the revs, it's a Yamaha so most reliable brand on earth 6 years running, crossplane 4 has the longest mileage lifespan of the 1000's to date in testing by Mobile 1. It kept up with an beat in some tests the exotic hyoernakeds and did in in stock trim and at half the cost ! That was PRE-MT10 SP with electronic Ohlins etc, that says a lot! Yamaha has the largest dealer network on earth , parts are dirt cheap and so much being taken from the R1 there's ample parts available. Full 2 year Factory warranty . Dirt cheap to insure! MY R1M as a 40 year old was $165/month, MT10 $38. Now several years out it's the most overlooked bike and one of the best! Of 13 bikes , all superbikes I've owned, this Supernaked is the most versatile , reliable and fun bike I've had!!! If a beginner, go mt07 then go mt09 and then MT10 and when u get the MT10 leave it in standard mode and TC1 with wheelie control on till u got it. It has more torque than the R1, gets it low , shorter wheel base. Down 2 teeth , and retuned, upright with a flat bar,.= POWER wheelies 1-4th and 5th with flash. if experienced rider from superbikes, get it, do the mods, have a 179hp Supernaked R1 built to the hilt for $10,000 that's insanely reliable and will run head to head the hyper euro exotics that run $20,000+ out the door! Donit at half the cost! I've seen used 2017 fz10's modded with low mileage for sale for $7,500!!??? It's a no brainer! If making he change from superbikes to "more comfortable bike" buy for for $7,500,..you won't be disappointed! I personally am waiting for the next version, Ducatis 228hp v4 Streetfighter comming is changing the game. Aprilias Tuono is following in hp, BMWs single R, Ktm altering based on the rc8 and engender Kawasaki with the h2 supercharged naked version . Rumor has it yamaha is following with a big upgrade in power via some R1 cp4 internals , ecu goods, that will boost it to current R1 power 200+ for the MT10 , it already has the capability of 6 axis IMU, they jsut pulled it to save $ SO will have the IMU with corner ABs etc, brake upgrade, color TFT dash from the R1, and rumors of ohlins as standard. We know the SP will be insane but a lot of this gens tech trickling down to base model and a price tag much cheaper than $24,000 Ducatis. I'm getting a 2018 or used modded '17 to hold over and then next gen MT10 for 2021! I still laugh at the "BIG" RU-vid motovloggers and publications that urged people to NOT buy the MT10 it's first 2 years saying it was a "NEW" bike and "likely to have huge issues" lol as I said from day 1,..Yamaha has had the crossplane 4 down since 2009!!! It's proven, changing some Titanium internals to steel to save $ but moreso because the rev redline and top speed did NOT require Titanium for strength , we knew it would be an even more reliable powerpleant. It was also 85% R1 , also proven , there was no way it could fail and it didn't , one of yamahas greats! So thanks to those guys for saying that and shying some buyers away so I could get a $9,200 out the door new MT10! Lol If you've never rode one, do yourself a favor and try it before spending double or developing an opinion! Amazing bike! Comfortbly ride to the track with cruise, on tighter track layouts I ran better times than my R1M once i modded the FZ10, pulls out the hole like a freight train! Nimble as all get out, the ho increase and removal of governor with flash has you not far off superbikes on the straights , but your make up time on the rest the track. I wish we had gotten European pricing on the MT10 but u CAN find them that cheap , just look around. Don't pay full price! Locally there's still dealers with new 2017's ! That's what u want! They'll bargain , add a quickshifter on them and walk out the door with full warranty at a fraction of cost!

What great roads for a test ride. Your review was very thorough and I enjoyed your video. I have a MT-10 I find it to be a real fun machine.

A new BGV video AND he's reviewing one of the bikes that I'm most interested in purchasing in the new year. Very happy.

This video rocks. You didn't need to say a word...your responses to riding said it all. Good stuff!

I'm completely in lust with this bike, checks all the boxes, yes please and thank you

What a sweet location for a test ride. So much better than the test rides I’ve done in the flipping city with cars and stop lights everywhere.

Still loving my ''17 model after 4 years of ownership. Brakes can be fixed, reliability has been great, and you forget about its minor faults as soon as you twist the throttle!

I took one of these out on a demo last night and I agree ... Jizz machine !

Can confirm MT-10 is ok on a rainy morning in November, also works well at Donnington Park. Like the R1 the MT drinks petrol. The charger is really useful. Had to replace the fins at the back because my short 5ft 10 inch frame manged to kick them off. They are cheap though if a little bit of a pain to replace.

Can’t wait to see what the new MT10 looks like. I almost traded in my 2019 CB1000R for a 2021 MT10 but the guy told me a new version might be coming out in 2022. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽. I’m really excited for 2022. I’ve got my bike paid off and $5,000 saved up. I’ll put 2k twords the down payment with my trade in and have like $80 monthly payments and put the rest of the money twords a tune and exhaust system. I’m so excited for 2022 I can’t stop watching MT10 videos.

Haha, really enjoyed this one Baron. A good mix of good ol' Baron humor and content. And the video just makes me wanna hop on the first plane and escape this bloody Dutch weather to rent and ride a bike in Spain.

Wow, it's almost worth going to Spain just for the freedom you get on road tests, on those beautifully windy roads. haha

Been waiting for this one for a looong time. Thanks!

So that's what roads look like when they are made of actual tarmac and not from potholes and bare patches.

I've gone off your videos recently, I have missed a few. Saying that, I really enjoyed this video and honest review on the bike. Maybe I just needed a Baron-break.

Love your work Baron! You are an entertainment legend!

Nice vid Baron. I almost went for one of these before buying my Multistrada... Keep up the good work fella.

Great to hear you laughing again - i'm giggling along like a numpty

Great vid! You're right about coffee, it should be for women and Americans only.

Finally a review with some useful points!

baronvonfaffle

Great video Baron, awesome roads and very detailed review. Thanks for nice work R.i.P.\m/ Ride in peace

Great first impression vid BvG!

Awesome review Baron, You make that bike look awesome.

That's a billy bargain for 10K!

Somethings in my ear.....Pictured him getting one of those things put into his ear from The Beastmaster 1982 movie. That scene gave me the willies as a kid.

Uncontrolled giggling must = a great bike. I'm thinking of the MT10 SP later on this year. Rode one last year and they're so fast but easy.

I had one of these 2 years, same color, best and most fun bike I've EVER owned! Oh and most reliable and problem free, oh and a 100% must,...put a Cat delete y-pipe on it and it sounds like a Moto GP bike no joke! It's unreal! That cat makes it so quiet and crap! It's the only Japanese Supernaked , competes with the superduke and tuono and literally half the price! $18k for a superduke and tuono factory , $9,250 I paid for mine new! I sold it after 2 glorious years a month ago and am buying another one I loved it that much! If ya want Tuono Factory performance, put EBC brake pads, have the suspension set by a professional to more of a track feel (it's fully adjustable) put a Y-pipe and race filter and then do a NelsTune reflash and you get 182 hp out of it! Cheap upgrades that will run nose to nose with the ultimate supernakeds, at half the price!

Damn it, I realy love my B-King and I could not think of selling it, BUT there are so many good looking, powerfull nakeds out there now and the MT-10 is definately my favourit besides the 2017 Superduke R...... good review, will have to test ride it as well! Thanks man!

When i think of the Quadcopter footage i could have got of you lads in some of the places you pointed out.Really like the look of that bike. You sound like RU-vid isn't shit anymore.

Great review, awesome roads!

But that SOUND!!! Priceless.😂

You make me want to buy this bike just to do wheelies , and i'm not good at wheelies. That bike does it so effortlessly, and I don't need another bike but , Damn!!

I appreciate the review man. Thank you.

This review was almost as much about the amazing Spanish roads as the bike itself.

KTM !!!!! 1290 SuperDuke is LIFE

Fantastic ride out, had me smiling like Skeletor. Nice one.

Another great review! That thing looks awesome! They did the launch for the MT-10 in the USA 🇺🇸 at the Tail of the Dragon 🐉 🐉 🐉 318 turns in 11.6 miles No side roads I’m local chhaaa! I had the most moded MT-07 at the time, it was epic at the Dragon 🐉 now I run a Suzuki GSX-S1000 Also I run HyperPro suspension

The Baron on a Wednesday evening! Just when I finished my work for the day! Double bloody Noice!!

9:55 I just need to warm my feet by sliding them on the floor at speed. . lol

So far I love my MT10 but the throttle is jerky but you get use to it like you said.

It's nice to see manufacturers putting some development time and money into nakeds. The new bike seems good and a huge leap forwards from Yamaha, but if you parked it next to a Monster 1200 it would be, in effect, invisible.

😂😂 exactly what I thought when I rode it at the MCN Fest earlier this year! brilliant fun!

Great footage BARON!!! Amazing thumbnail I can't stop laughing 😂 I have

I'd give the left nut and buy 2017 1290 Duke , You only live once

Oh fuck yes, I hate coffee as well. Sign me up for a child's beverage any day!

How did I nearly miss this new BvG video?!

I run into the head shake on my FZ10 as well. I'm thinking it may be something that can be worked out with adjusting the suspension. You and I are over 6 ft and more than likely the same weight, so after I have mine adjusted, I'll shoot you an update.

Instantly dropped what i was doing to watch this.

That bike is so fit! It looks like an angry Transformer! That looks like Tenerife island?

Love the video Baron

In the north we have good roads too hahaha you said you were going to navarra this spring right? Try them, Baron!

You've lost your touch Von, you've lost your touch, we miss you.

test riding one tomorrow.. is it as good as they say..? better than an s1000r.. going to try both this weekend, will try and post both reviews ! always good Mr BVG

That Transformer face would be a pain to clean if you lived where there are a lot of bugs.

excellent review. Funny too!

Baron. the headlight thing with only lighting one light is apparently because a motor bike with 2 lights at the front can looks like a car in the distance at night. then some idiot trying to overtake pulls out into your path. that's what I heard, true or not I don't know.

Why can't all reviews be like this!

Were you expecting the twisties before you rocked up to the demo day?

Great video my friend : ) Very entertaining and informative all at the same time! : P

This review made go and try one, so I bought one...in black though. I hate those yellow rims :D

Great video. Looks like a nice bike. Random but I noticed At 16:30 the display looks like it's off.

Very nice bike, I would love to have one...

God damnit! Has anyone seen the 2017 MT09? Yamaha are ruining all their bike by getting rid of the headlights!

Hell yeah talk ing about radical izm

I've got a Crossplane R1 which has the choppy throttle issue. However, its only really when you ride in town and you soon get used to it and ride round it. Only a very minor issue really as the rest of the bike is superb. Compared to some of the other bikes I have owned if that's the biggest issue you can find, its not bad really....Same with the brakes, stick some braided hoses on?

Are you going to do a meetup

Have you ridden an MT-07 Baron? Thinking of getting one next year, would like to know if that too qualifies as a jizz machine, particuarly when restricted to 46.6bhp

Baron, would you test ride an MV Agusta Brutale Dragster RR and give us your thoughts!

10 seconds into the video and already subbed, liked and belled XD LOVE IT

"..not everyone, is as much of a penis, as I am" hahahah

"Punctured Rad" Alan Partridge eat your heart out......

Awesome Video mate😊

The guy in front of him is killing me. Weird body positioning in the corners and constantly over the center line.

I think this will win me over any KTM product- based on the fact that KTM's are not reliable enough (yet). Yamaha on the other hand, offers almost everything the Super Duke does with enough $$$$ left over and $ saved on repairs...

Odd, A mode is the quickest on a 09, A for animal and B is for bimble!

possible to upload in 60fps? would look sooo much better. cheers for the vid well done!

So overall its a good bike :D nice vid as well!

When I bought my Tracer, the dealer said only 1 light is on cos both on looks like a car further away and can make cars pull out on you. Sounds like BS to me. Bike mechanic I know says it's easy enough to wire it so both are on whilst retaining the full beam flash but I'm not that bothered.

You seem to burp a lot, it might be a good idea to ask your GP to test you for H.Pylori. I don't wan't to see my favorite motovlogger getting ill.

damn my grandparents have a villa there, the memories

Looks like it power wheelies at will, was the wind no good at 140 kmh or 140 mph

the question then, for every day everything bike....This or the S1000XR?

I can't help but feel bad for you, drinking my ridiculously delicious coffee as you tell me it's not good. #merica

Think id take an mt09sp over the mt10 been told there good but bad on fuel

Awesome bike but i'd go for the SuperDuke any day

For perfect bike...get some steel braided brake lines with better pads, ECU flash and slip-on exhaust, gel seat and medium wind screen, and then finish with some side bags...done son! Going to wait for all black one or 2018 colors, fuck that gray and yellow wheels bullshit💩

Dammit Baron I got finals to study for!!!

The Baron enjoyed himself some weird Spanish meat and his bottom was sore. Make of it what you will.

@BaronVonGrumble Do you think he brakes are something Braided Lines and a change of pads could improve or are we talking new calipers?

So, did you find it better that the S1000r? (Seems you're on the fence and bear in mind when you rode the S1000 it was wetter than an otters pocket!) - I test rode both and bough the Bimmer, 'felt' faster and a little more 'hooliganish'!

"Thanks to Yamaha for creating a really good root" So is that an Aussie way of saying the bike is a jizz machine?

JIZZM-TASTIC

"I'm a penis." Self loathing works as well after a one night stand, as it does after a Yamaha press launch. Did they serve mimosas in Yamaha logo glasses? As for the bike, typical Japanese fair - an uninspiringly good value.

Please ride the Tuono Baron 🙏

This or the Duke?!

Yes, but would you buy one used ?