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2027Yamaha MT-10

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The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 returns unchanged apart from new colours, keeping the R1-derived 998cc crossplane inline four making 166 hp and 112 Nm, with an 835 mm seat and a 17-litre tank.

Capacity
998.0 ccm
Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
212.0 kg
Seat height
835 mm
Power
165.9 HP (121.1 kW) @ 11500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 92Agility 87Comfort 55Off-road 5Touring 40Road manners 93
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering92%
City riding65%
Daily riding60%
Touring40%
Two-up40%
Track85%
Best for
Built primarily for aggressive road riding and canyon carving, blending litre-class engine performance with naked-bike ergonomics.
Built for
It delivers a raw, visceral riding experience with strong midrange torque, sharp handling, and an aggressive engine note that rewards confident throttle inputs.
Not ideal for
It is not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, or those wanting a plush, long-distance touring machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 Yamaha MT-10, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

US owner complaints

None filed for 2027 · 2 across all years

No US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the Yamaha MT-10 have filed 2.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.

Bike Reliability

How the score works →
79
out of 100Good

The Yamaha MT-10 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 89.7% of the time, 6.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 79% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

89.7%Passed first time
2.9%Failed outright
7.4%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
487Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
89.7%
10-20k
91.2%
20-30k
81.8%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
20162022
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 90 Excellent 695
2 Yamaha MT-09 SP 88 Excellent 3,341
3 Yamaha MT-09 85 Excellent 10,249
4 Yamaha XSR900 80 Excellent 6,986
5 Yamaha MT-10 79 Good 487
6 MV Agusta Brutale 800 59 Average 2,527

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
998.0 ccm
Power
165.9 HP (121.1 kW) @ 11500 RPM
Torque
112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type
In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
6.80 litres/100 km (14.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.7825 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression
12.0:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
TCI
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Performance
0-60 mph
3.10 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
3.20 seconds
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1405 mm
Overall length
2100 mm
Overall width
800 mm
Overall height
1165 mm
Seat height
835 mm
Wet weight
212.0 kg
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres
Ground clearance
135 mm
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Diamond
Front suspension
43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear suspension
KYB® piggyback shock, fully adjustable
Front wheel travel
119 mm
Rear wheel travel
119 mm
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
102 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. 4-piston.
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
190/55-ZR17
Maintenance
Oil capacity
4.90 litres

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20162019202220242027
Capacity 998 cc 998 cc 998 cc 998 cc 998 cc
Seat height 815 mm 815 mm 835 mm 835 mm 835 mm
Fuel capacity 17 L 17 L 17 L 17 L 17 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 75 Good Too few tests 93 Excellent Too new Too new

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha MT-10?

The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha MT-10 have?

The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 has a Power of 165.9 HP (121.1 kW) @ 11500 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha MT-10 have?

The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha MT-10?

The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 has a Torque of 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM.

How much does the Yamaha MT-10 weigh?

The 2027 Yamaha MT-10 has a Wet weight of 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds).

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