YAMAHA MT-10 SP
PRICE: $21,499 (plus on-road charges)
WARRANTY: Two years,
unlimited distance
SERVICING INTERVALS: Every
10,000km or 12 months
ENGINE: Liquid-cooled in-line four
cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
per cylinder
BORE x STROKE: 79 x 50.9mm
DISPLACEMENT: 998cc
COMPRESSION: 12.0:1
POWER: 118kW @ 11,500rpm
TORQUE: 111Nm @ 9000rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, wet
multi-plate slipper clutch,
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SUSPENSION: Front, 43mm inverted
fork, electronically adjustable, travel
120mm. Rear, monoshock, electronically
adjustable, travel 120mm.
DIMENSIONS: Seat height 825mm,
weight 210kg (wet), fuel capacity
17 litres, wheelbase 1400mm
TYRES: Front, 120/70ZR17. Rear,
190/55/ZR17
FRAME:Aluminium Deltabox
BRAKES: Front, twin 320mm discs
with radial mount four-piston ABS
calipers. Rear, 220mm disc,
single-piston ABS caliper.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 8.22 litres
per 100km, premium unleaded
THEORETICAL RANGE: 206km
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is feature packed for the price.
Accessories are extensive and will
cover just about anyone’s taste.
From performance pieces and bling
to touring accessories, Yamaha has
thought of it.
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