VOLUME 58 ISSUE 48 NOVEMBER 30, 2021 P61
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amaha has debuted a
heavily revised MT-10 and
for 2022 and for the first
time, we'll get the MT-10 SP in
the North American market.
Focusing on the base model
MT-10, the motor is the CP4 unit
derived from the 2022 Yamaha
YZF-R1 but features steel con-
rods and a new exhaust for better
mid-range torque compared to
the superbike's needs for top-end
power. Yamaha USA isn't releasing
power and torque figures but the
European models will come with
a claimed 163 hp and 82 lb-ft of
torque—whether the U.S version
produces that remains to be seen.
The now Euro-5 compliant
motor sits in the same Deltabox
chassis as previously, and par-
ticular attention has been paid
to the sound the rider will hear
via acoustic tuning of the intake
system via different length intake
tubes as well as "acoustic ampli-
fier grilles" on the gas tank that
direct the sound to the rider.
The MT gets a new face that
features twin-eye mono-focus LED
headlights and LED position lights
situated above the headlights.
The electronics are all new and
mimic those found in the R1. A
six-axis IMU is fitted and monitors
the traction, slide, lift (wheelie),
and brake control (BC) systems,
and there are three different
stages for engine-brake control
as well. You can also adjust all
these modes independently of
each other via the Yamaha Ride
Control feature by way of four dif-
ferent riding modes.
The brakes get a new Brembo
radial master cylinder, and the
suspension is conventionally ad-
justed 43mm KYB forks up front
and a KYB monoshock, both fully
adjustable.
Looking at the MT-10 SP, the
main difference is the Ohlins fork
and shock feature semi-active
adjustment, like the R1M. The
system offers six modes (three
auto and three manual), with ad-
justment done via the dash. The
SP also gets a lower fairing and
steel braided brake lines.
The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP
will be available in the Liquid
Metal/Raven color scheme
from dealers in May 2022 for
an MSRP of $16,899, while
the base model comes in Cyan
Storm or Matte Raven Black and
will be available from dealers
in March 2022 for an MSRP of
$13,999.
2022
YAMAHA
MT-10
AND
MT-10 SP
Happy days! We
finally get the MT-
10 SP in the U.S.
for 2022.
