The Yamaha MT-10 was launched in 2017 as a successor to the older FZ/Fazer series street naked sport bikes. It uses the same engine that is used in the YZF-R1 but has been re-tuned from 160 HP to 198 HP. This retuning allows the engine to have a low to mid range power band, with peak torque at 82 lbs-ft.

For the 2021 model year, the MT-10 has many technical changes including a redesigned intake, exhaust, and fuel injection system to make it more efficient and powerful for street use. Some parts also got picked from the Yamaha Racing program, including the multifunction TFT screen and adjustable suspension. Lastly, the MT-10 comes with the expected dual zone ABS, Yamaha QuickShift, and throttle-by-wire that its R1 cousin uses.

R1-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine
The potent 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine features the same Crossplane Crankshaft technology developed in Yamahas renowned YZF-R1 superbike. The crossplane design nearly eliminates inertial engine torque to provide a direct connection between the throttle and rear wheel for maximum traction and linear torque feeling. Tuned specifically for the needs of the high-performance street rider, the MT- 10 engine develops awesome low- and mid-rpm torque with arm-stretching top-end power.
Ultra-Modern Engine Design
The MT-10 motors engine design creates the ultimate high-performing street sportbike. Engine reliability is ensured with strong, lightweight forged pistons and carburized fracture-split connecting rods that move through an extremely rigid, closed-deck cylinder block. The engines cylinders are slightly offset to reduce friction losses, with plated bores for excellent heat dissipation and cylinder sealing. The rocker-arm valve actuation utilizes the lever ratio of each rocker arm to allow for larger valve lifts while using lower camshaft lobes and reduced spring pressure, further boosting power and efficiency.
Compact Stacked Transmission
The 6-speed transmission stacks the crankshaft, input and output shafts in a triangular layout to centralize mass and keep the engine shorter front-to-back, with optimal engine placement in the frame for outstanding handling.
Oversized Intake System
A large 12-liter airbox improves rideability, especially when transferring from acceleration to deceleration or vice versa. The 12-hole fuel injectors are angled to optimize combustion chamber filling for improved power and torque characteristics.
High-Capacity Cooling System
A large curved radiator keeps engine heat in check while a compact air-cooled oil cooler ensures stable oil temperatures in any condition. Simplified pipe and hose routing minimizes the need for additional parts and saves weight.
Lightweight Exhaust System
The MT-10s stainless steel and titanium exhaust system features a compact midship exhaust chamber for mass centralization and excellent handling. The exhaust flow is regulated by Yamahas Exhaust Ultimate Power valve (EXUP®) system to provide optimal exhaust back-pressure across the entire rpm range, further improving efficiency.
Advanced Clutch
Yamahas assist and slipper clutch is used to give the rider smoother, more confident downshifts when entering corners aggressively as well as a lighter pull effort at the lever, all while easily handling the torque of the MT-10s high-output, inline-four motor.