Yamaha MT-01

"It carves through turns and bellows on to straights, and when the twisty road turns to traffic filled city streets the MT-01 rider will still be lovin'it long after super-sports pilots have got bored" As quoted by MCN!

The new Yamaha MT-01 demonstrates a unique, innovative design approach adopting the latest technologies and opening up a whole new genre in the motorcycle industry.

The MT01 is a highly original, highly technical power machine with amazingly light handling and an instant throttle response in all road and weather conditions. A marriage between art and science, the MT 01 combines extreme torque power in a huge air-cooled four stroke V twin engine and dual megaphone exhaust pipes, situated directly under the seat, with sleek clear lines and a stunning chassis design. This is the MT-01 show-stealer torque sports cruiser motorbike in the reality.

Dominated by its enormous, polished 1600cc fuel-injected engine, the chassis of the MT 01 was deliberately designed with minimal fuss in order to take second place to the massive pulsating engine. The MT 01 engine is an awesome piece of equipment; not only beautiful to look at, it generates the incredible thrust of a top sports machine with maximum torque performance housed within the cleverly designed engineering masterpiece that is the MT 01 chassis.

A true beast of a motorbike, the MT01 provides the kick of raw brute power with sports-like handling and manoeuvrability. Its upside forks, radial brakes and swingarm design ensures the MT-01 delivers optimal power without effecting the light handling and agility of the bike.

The MT01 experience is drawn from the Japanese concept of Kodo, meaning pulse or 'soulbeat'. Riding the new Yamaha MT-01 provides you with the ultimate in sensory input, feeling every shudder of the engine, each strike of the pistons and the full throb of the twin titanium exhausts as they thunder out the power.

The breath-taking acceleration and geometry of the MT-01 makes for a unique motorcycling experience allowing the rider to skim close to the road surface, enjoying the tightest of lines, while accelerating forward through the straight with pulse-racing power and speed. The Yamaha MT 01 is pleasurable at all velocities, including slower riding, although its primary design is focused around raw power and maximum torque.

Reading a Yamaha MT-01 review will introduce you to sports torque; a new genre encompassing the best of all possible worlds combining massive, instant power with grace, lightness of touch and the speed capabilities of true sports racing.

And if that's not enough, you can officially upgrade your Yamaha MT-01 in three stages, both for looks and styling and to boost performance to another level. Taking your MT 01 a stage further, you can add the full titanium Akrapovic exhaust system to increase power and lighten the load even more. This will also give the motorbike a race sound to match its awesome race performance.

The new Yamaha MT-01 is a winner whichever way you look at it. A genre leader, a brute with a strong, beating heart, the MT 01 is ever ready to bound into action at a moment's notice. Put your seat upon this unashamed brute and you'll be ready to consume the open road in a roar of power and earth-shattering display of might that is very definitely right.

• 1670cc V-twin produces pulsating soul grabbing kodo beat
• Max torque of 150 Nm at a stunning 3,750 rpm
• Aluminium chassis inspired by the latest supersport technology
• Twin upswept mufflers emit superbly throaty exhaust notes
• YZF-R1 derived truss-style swingarm for superb handling
• Optimal wheelbase and geometry offers light, stable handling
• Digital fuel injection features twin-bore downdraft injectors
• Forged pistons/ceramic coated cylinders for peak performance
• Performance braking from radial brakes and radial master cylinder
• Horizontally mounted rear shock lowers centre of gravity
• Anti theft immobiliser fitted as standard

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