Mort Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 I bit the bullet and swapped my R1 for an new MT10. I loved the R1 but it killed me on long trips and I dont seem to get the track days in to justify it. The MT10 is a very different animal and after 20+ years of sports bikes its taking a bit of getting used to. It has super-fast handling made faster by the wide bars and the throttle response is tricky. It has more torque than the R1 and is deceptively quick up to 100mph. I have a load of kit on order to convert the bike in to a bit of tourer. Should arrive this week. I want to see some of NZ on this bike without missing out on the odd trackday.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Feck, that looks slow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 It looks feckin evil! I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I don't really have much interest in bikes, but that looks awesome! Unlike the Harley I saw parked in town yesterday wearing full Repsol racing colours, wtf was that all about? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Dude - that is brilliant, kind of pisses on my incoming MT09 thread I was about to post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I've spent a lot of time looking at the MT10 and watching reviews etc. The throttle is the biggest put off and the new touring pack (screen, seat, gps mount, rails/soft panniers etc) is a big attraction. I'love the grey/flouro but with my cash it'd be the black one Still pondering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The throttle is an issue (for me at least). Most of the issue is me getting used to it. (I'm sure a trash at a track will help). I have spent a lot of time on careful ergo, throttle slack, suspension setup and taking every chance to ride I can (even after dark). It is improving. It's quite a weapon even after owning R1s etc. More kit arriving this week. Going for this kind of look. I didnt order the Yamaha panniers (very pricey and I have other ideas anyway.). A new "comfort" seat is on the way (very necessary) with a quickshifter, screen, tailrack, handguards and some other bits. Already fitted an Akrapovic titanium exhaust (sounds nice without being obnoxious) Hoping to get a big ride in with a mate before summer fizzles out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 The Touring model is appealing at it's only £850 more . They now come with quickshifters as stock. The Akra is a £750ish option but the OEM sounds nice too. Ponder ponder... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 What a weapon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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