Yamaha Announces New MT for 2021: But Which One?
The manufacturer Yamaha has just announced on these social media the launch of a new roadster from the "MT" (Master of Torque) line. It should be noted that bikers have been waiting for this announcement for months now because the big engines in the lineup have changed very little or not at all since their release. For example, the MT-10 hasn't undergone any changes since 2016 (other than the launch of the SP version), but last year the R1 received some new features. Therefore, everything suggested that Yamaha will offer new products in 2021..
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It is on social networks that the manufacturer Yamaha decided to communicate this through teasing.... This short video serves as a trailer for the actual presentation of this new MT motorcycle at a press conference or trade show.
The most curious will watch this video looking for clues or opinions about the new TM. Unfortunately, this teaser is not missing any shapes or clues letting you know what this new MT motorcycle will be like :
Our analysis: a new TM in 2021, but which one?
Yamaha has already worked on the small displacement MT line. So MT 125 was revised and a new model has appeared on the market from 2020. MT 03... Therefore, Yamaha has little chance or interest in proposing new models.
About ла MT 07, the most popular roadster in France, this model was improved in 2018. But its popularity and competition in this segment make it an ideal candidate for radical change. Regardless, the current version is very popular and it would be surprising if Yamaha completely revamped it.
For MT-09 and M-10, the logic is not the same. First of all, the MT-09 is closely following the development of the MT-10: for example, these two bikes have the same SP version.
For MT-10, the competition in this market has grown dramatically since launch of Ducati Streetfighter V4 or Kawasaki Z H2. These two new bikes are monsters of power and turn the MT-10 into a simple sport roadster. I must say that these MT-40, SFV10 and Z H4 share more than 2 horses. Not to mention, BMW released a new version of the S1000RR in 2019 and a new S1000R is expected in 2021.
Therefore, Yamaha must respond with a new MT-10: more powerful, lighter and above all respecting new standards. Despite everything, the MT-10 has a very atypical appearance, which contains all its charm. We hope Yamaha knows how to innovate while retaining the soul of this sporty roadster.
We accept So let's think this teaser refers to the new MT-10.... Yamaha is very interested in updating the 1000cc sports roadster market. See Likewise, this new generation will coincide with the recent improvements to the R1 sports bike.
Well, that opinion must certainly be driven by our desire to see a new MT-10 much more powerful and able to withstand the new bikes on the market. What do you think Yamaha has in store for us in 2021 for the MT line?
