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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.

'''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:
There are three tuning kits (Stage 1, 2, and 3) available for the MT-01:

Revision as of 02:50, 23 September 2009

Yamaha MT-01
ManufacturerYamaha
Production2005–
ClassPower cruiser
Engine1670 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-valve OHV V-twin
Bore × Stroke: 97.0 × 113.0 mm
8.4:1 CR
Top speed207 km/hr
Power66.3 kW (88.9 hp) @ 4,750 rpm
Torque150.3 N⋅m (110.9 lb⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm
Transmission5-speed, wet clutch, chain drive
SuspensionFront: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swingarm (link suspension)
BrakesFront: dual 310 mm disc
Rear: single 267 mm disc
Rake, trail25°, 103 mm
Wheelbase1525 mm
DimensionsL: 2,185 mm
W: 800 mm
H: 1,105 mm
Seat height825 mm (32.5 in)
Weight245 kg (540 lb) (dry)
265 kg (584 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L (4.0 US gal)
Oil capacity5 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

  1. ^ "Yamaha MT-01". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Yamaha MT-01 Motorcycle Headed for Europe". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Yamaha Teases MT-01 V-Twin Motorcycle". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  4. ^ "Yamaha MT-01 wins design award(Motorcycle Design Association)". Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Sports Compact Group - Sports Bike Class". Retrieved 13 September 2009.
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