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Originally unveiled as a [[concept motorcycle]] at the 1999 [[Tokyo Motor Show]], strong public interest in the machine led Yamaha to develop a [[production model]] which was released in 2005. <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha MT-01 Motorcycle Headed for Europe |url=http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt_01_europe/index.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha Teases MT-01 V-Twin Motorcycle |url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt01_vtwin_concept/index.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) awarded the MT-01 the Open Category award at the 2004 annual Motorcycle Design Awards at INTERMOT. <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha MT-01 wins design award(Motorcycle Design Association) |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-135210694.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> Since its release, the MT-01 has remained largely unchanged. |
Originally unveiled as a [[concept motorcycle]] at the 1999 [[Tokyo Motor Show]], strong public interest in the machine led Yamaha to develop a [[production model]] which was released in 2005. <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha MT-01 Motorcycle Headed for Europe |url=http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt_01_europe/index.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha Teases MT-01 V-Twin Motorcycle |url=http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt01_vtwin_concept/index.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) awarded the MT-01 the Open Category award at the 2004 annual Motorcycle Design Awards at INTERMOT. <ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha MT-01 wins design award(Motorcycle Design Association) |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-135210694.html |date= |work= |publisher= |accessdate=19 September 2009}}</ref> Since its release, the MT-01 has remained largely unchanged. |
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'''In the main ridden by ex junkies, or failed fighter pilots looking for a rush, this bike is rarely seen with its front wheel on the ground, and has been likened to 'teeing your balls to a freight train'.''' |
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There are three tuning kits (Stage 1, 2, and 3) available for the MT-01: |
There are three tuning kits (Stage 1, 2, and 3) available for the MT-01: |
Revision as of 02:50, 23 September 2009
Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Production | 2005– |
Class | Power cruiser |
Engine | 1670 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-valve OHV V-twin Bore × Stroke: 97.0 × 113.0 mm 8.4:1 CR |
Top speed | 207 km/hr |
Power | 66.3 kW (88.9 hp) @ 4,750 rpm |
Torque | 150.3 N⋅m (110.9 lb⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swingarm (link suspension) |
Brakes | Front: dual 310 mm disc Rear: single 267 mm disc |
Rake, trail | 25°, 103 mm |
Wheelbase | 1525 mm |
Dimensions | L: 2,185 mm W: 800 mm H: 1,105 mm |
Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 in) |
Weight | 245 kg (540 lb) (dry) 265 kg (584 lb) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 15 L (4.0 US gal) |
Oil capacity | 5 L (1.3 US gal) |
The MT-01 is a motorcycle made by Yamaha since 2005, available in Australia, Europe, India and Japan. It has unusual features with a cruiser style 1670 cc V-twin motor but sportbike or naked bike style frame and suspension. The engine is derived from the Yamaha Warrior (XV1700) and modified to suit application in the MT-01, while the forks and brakes are derived from the 2004-2005 Yamaha R1. [1]
Originally unveiled as a concept motorcycle at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, strong public interest in the machine led Yamaha to develop a production model which was released in 2005. [2] [3] The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) awarded the MT-01 the Open Category award at the 2004 annual Motorcycle Design Awards at INTERMOT. [4] Since its release, the MT-01 has remained largely unchanged.
In the main ridden by ex junkies, or failed fighter pilots looking for a rush, this bike is rarely seen with its front wheel on the ground, and has been likened to 'teeing your balls to a freight train'.
There are three tuning kits (Stage 1, 2, and 3) available for the MT-01:
Stage 1: | Two Akrapovič mufflers, heat shields, and solo seat kit |
Stage 2: | Full Akrapovič exhaust system, heat shields, solo seat kit, and Stage 2 high performance ECU |
Stage 3: | As above, and a velocity stack kit, valve spring set, stronger diaphram clutch spring, gasket kit, high compression piston kit, high performance camshaft, and high performance ECU |
The tuning kits realise considerable performance increases from standard at each stage.
Mick Withers set the 'Sports Compact' group 5 Australian record for a twin-cylinder motorcycle on a Stage 3 Yamaha MT-01 at a time of 11.77-seconds for a standing 1/4 mile pass @ 113.57 mph at Compak Attak, Western Sydney International Dragway on the 18th of May 2008.[5]
For the 2009 model year, Yamaha released a SP (special production) version of the MT-01, upgraded with Öhlins suspension, Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires and specific red & white paint and black & red design seat.
References
- ^ "Yamaha MT-01". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Yamaha MT-01 Motorcycle Headed for Europe". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Yamaha Teases MT-01 V-Twin Motorcycle". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Yamaha MT-01 wins design award(Motorcycle Design Association)". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ^ "Sports Compact Group - Sports Bike Class". Retrieved 13 September 2009.
External links
- Manufacturer model information
- Roland Brown, Yamaha MT-01 review, Motorcyclist magazine, retrieved 2009-08-31