Yamaha Mt-10 Review

Used Buyer Review

The MT-10 is genuinely one of the most exciting naked bikes you can buy used, but it demands respect. That crossplane CP4 engine — borrowed straight from the R1 — delivers a brutally addictive powerband that'll have you grinning like an idiot on any road. First-gen bikes (2016-2021) are bargains right now, and the chassis is still sharp enough to embarrass sportbikes half its age. Just budget for suspension upgrades if you're riding hard — stock units are mediocre for the performance on offer. Check the service history obsessively. These engines love to rev but they need regular oil changes, and chain/sprocket wear is aggressive if the previous owner was enthusiastic. Electronics are generally reliable, but the original quickshifter on early models was notoriously clunky — later revisions sorted it. Examine the frame sliders and bodywork for crash damage, because MT-10 owners aren't always the cautious type.