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Yamaha MT-01 (2005-current)

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New price	£12,849
Used price range	View Yamaha MT-01 bikes for sale to see current asking prices
Engine size	1670 cc
Power	90 bhp
Top speed	131 mph
Insurance group	16 of 17

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MCN overall verdict

The Yamaha MT-01 has radical, straight-from-show-concept-bike styling allied to monstrous road presence which gives this motorcycle a kick-in-the-teeth visual appeal like no other. Build and detailing is fabulous and the thunderous engine sounds like no other. Shame performance is merely average yet the price stratospheric, then.

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The Yamaha MT-01 is powered by a huge, slow-revving push-rod V-twin is derived from that of Road Warrior custom motorcycle. It’s big, lumpy, massively torquey and, with the optional Akrapovic pipes, sounds absolutely awesome. Oddest of all, though, is how slow the Yamaha MT-01 revs. It takes off at 1500rpm and it’s all over by 5000rpm. Brisk rather than quick due to its weight, but uniquely endearing.

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Despite the Yamaha MT-01's top-quality suspension (multi-adjustable front and rear), brakes (same as the R1) and cycle parts, the MT-01 can’t hide its weight and size and so is more lumbering roadster than naked sports. Minimalist styling means it lacks comfort for long hauls, too. Roomy though for bigger riders.

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If lack of performance and practicality defies the £9K price tag, the Yamaha MT-01’s equipment goes some way to compensate. Top quality suspension front and rear is accompanied by superior brakes, fabulous switchgear, clocks, headlamp, mirrors etc and later versions of the Yamaha MT-01 came complete with a £1000 Akrapovic system, too.

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In a nutshell: the Yamaha MT-01 is superb and so far so good. It was intended as a flagship model so build quality of the MT-01 is among Yamaha’s best ever. There's fantastic attention to detail, too. No reliability issues yet, but the Yamaha MT-01’s finickity metal finishes demand laborious cleaning. Due to massive vibes, nuts and bolts need to be regularly checked, too.

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The Yamaha MT-01's £9K price tag is a lot of money seemingly justified by its build quality, style and materials. In reality, however, few were prepared to pay that for a motorcycle so difficuly to pigeon hole and yet so average in terms of practicality and performance – which is why it’s since depreciated massively. Year-old, 1100-milers can already be had for less than £5500. Find a Yamaha MT-01 for sale

Insurance group: 16 of 17

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2005: Yamaha MT-01 launched.

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Specifications

Top speed	131 mph
1/4-mile acceleration	11.9 secs
Max power	90 bhp
Max torque	110 ft-lb
Weight	240 kg
Seat height	825 mm
Fuel capacity	15 litres
Average fuel consumption	38 mpg
Tank range	116 miles
Annual road tax
Insurance group	16 of 17

Engine size	1670 cc
Engine specification	8v V-twin, 5 gears
Frame	Steel spine
Front suspension adjustment	Preload, compression, rebound
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload, compression, rebound
Front brakes	Twin 320mm discs
Rear brake	267mm disc
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	190/50 x 17

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Test rode this bike, It has amazing acceleration, very addictive, I just wanted to accelerate for the noise, speed etc, then deccelerate for the pops and bangs, very vibey but you get used to it, good on fast A and B roads, good on motorways up to 90, not so good in town at 30, comfortable upright riding position. Twist the throttle and hang on! Strengths: Acceleration, Comfort. Weaknesses: Air box covers in Aluminium, Vibration, Town riding.

16 September 2006

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Clunesie says

MT-01

Can anyone suggest any dealers that might be letting these bad boys go for as little as £6300 as suggested by Morbit101 below??Id have one tomorrow at that price!!!

mobit101 says:

Lower Price

The review criticizes the £9k price tag, but in reality there are dealers selling MT-01's for £6299 (with a 24 month warranty).

Posted 357 days ago (02 September

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24 August 2009 17:17

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ROBBIE61says

Grrrrr! 'Frickin' GRRRRR!!

I love the MT01 and at today's discounted new and used prices its an absolute gem. Hats off to Yamaha for a bold move and a shame they have been burnt in the process. No I don't own one -It's not quite what I'm looking for (yet) but this is one under-rated machine. Needs the zorsts' to really shine. Why the f*ck a company as technically capable as Yamaha couldn't design it with a slightly bigger fuel tank is beyond me.

06 February 2009 15:13

mobit101 says

Lower Price

The review criticizes the £9k price tag, but in reality there are dealers selling MT-01's for £6299 (with a 24 month warranty).

02 September 2008 01:30

glesgamansays

MT01

I've had my MT01 for 10 months,its a great machine,all the performance anyone will ever need,I took mine over the " Pass of the cattle road " from Lochcarron to Aultbea,one of the most twisty and steepest roads in Scotland,never used more than 2,500 RPM,no R1 could do that.

09 July 2008 00:04

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deadfatelvis says

lugggage

Deckard , luggage... we micro packed , tankbag from aldi £14.99 , and 18L backpack worn by pillion , no panniers!!! , filtered through lots and lots of traffic with ease - there are expensive luggage options out there ,but we had a fantastic time without

27 July 2007 23:51

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