Yamaha has updated its liter-class MT-10, its top-of-the-range Masters of Torque-series naked bike, for 2022. It’s now even more a streetbike designed for sport-riding enthusiasts who want their superbike-level performance in a comfortable upright ergonomics package.

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The new styling is of course what’s noticed first, and we like the updated shape of the body panels in general and the front end in particular, where the LED running lights give it a sort of Transformer-ish look. The MT-10 certainly follows the motif of Yamaha’s YZF lineup, a feel that extends from styling to its sporting character and now, even its sound.

New air exit vents atop the 4.5-gallon fuel tank direct the motor’s induction roar back towards the rider, giving the engine note a surround-sound feel and more sonic presence than a YZF-R1 superbike. The engine and exhaust notes are in another league and give the European naked bike competition a serious run for their money. Good job, Yamaha Motor.

And as for the motor, it’s Yamaha’s tried-and-true 998cc inline four from the 2015-generation YZF-R1. The engine benefits from the Tuning Fork brand’s crossplane engine technology, giving the bike feel between that of an old-school V-twin sportbike and a high-revving inline four, with a character and sound that’s exclusive to Yamaha...

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Photography: Joseph Agustin
Video/edit: Adam Waheed

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