Great review. So much more comprehensive than 90% of the moto ‘journalist’ who go to press launches 👍

Great review of actual impressions instead of copying other journalist findings, like too many already do. And touching on the stuff that actually matters.

Great review, do more!

As a first Gen FZ1 owner and Yamaha fan my heart wants this but the little practical voice on my shoulder tells me the Tracer would be better for the marriage. I only ever ride 2 up usually with a bit of luggage now. Or on the track with a race bike 😊.

Thanks for the walkthrough! Just FYI - they were able to crack the MT10 ECU. Hit up 2WDW if you're in the US.

I'm not intent on proving you wrong, that's not who I am but there were two things you mentioned that I thought you got incorrect. One was you said the R1 had magnesium wheels. I thought for sure the base model R1 would have aluminum wheels and the R1M might have magnesium wheels. I went and looked it up and sure enough, you were right. I was so surprised. Second one I believe you got incorrect though is the premise behind the cross plane crankshaft firing order and its effect and purpose. I believe the power pulses are closer together keeping the power in a more successive input minimizing tire, suspension and chassis deflection and upset, than when further apart causing more deflection upsetting the tire carcass, chassis and suspension. A more linear power input. One of the main benefits also is saving tire rubber. Thanks man, what you think ?

After break in, I found the fork rebound was quite slow and therefore rough riding. I took 4 clicks out on the rebound and the ride on rough road improved considerably while still staying controlled. The fork's compression was good as delivered, as was the sag at about 40mm.

I've had 2 mt09's, currently a 3rd gen '21. I found a screaming deal on a '18 mt10 and bought it. 1st gen mt10's were EASY to flash and get considerably more power out of, must have changed things considerably with new ecu.

Good; deeper insight than the other "test rides". 1) That horrible NOSE must GO. Not only does it look like a ridiculous, out-dated child's toy, but no on-coming traffic will ever see that tiny, cyclops headlight.. most especially DEER. 2) The paint is .. well, Toilet Puke 3) There is ZERO internal storage on this bike, not even for a basic toolkit (which Yamaha does not provide). As a many-year Sport-Tourer, there is NO WAY I would head anywhere without a proper toolkit AND credible Flat-Fix Kit. TOTAL: This is one bike that is CRYING for a "GT" model.

Very informative in-depth review. It seems like a lot of these negative details you bring up are pretty nitpicky- and that’s not a criticism… what I mean to ask is, with the EU5 restrictions and the throttle mapping change when the bike is leaned over…. I’m not a racer and I’ve only been biking for about 6 months now. You think average Joe commuter like me will really take issue with these power restrictions?

Think I found my new bike, was thinking of the cb100r black. But this looks like a Dimond

To me, the power output feels like my former R1 and R1M, just with the top end lopped off. It really doesn't feel particularly fat in the midrange compared to the R1s. I mean, it is a liter bike, and has plenty of juice, but it just doesn't feel like it was really fattened up in mid range when it was "tuned for torque". It starts waking up at 7,000 RPM. I would like to try a MT10 with the current R1 engine as it is delivered in the R1. It would be interesting to plot a 2022 R1 and MT 10 dyno results on the same chart for comparison.

Good review from a knowledgeable rider. I have a 1st gen MT10 and the steering damper is definitely electronically controlled - I can see the wires.

Great review. Was wondering if I want this bike, and you answered alot questions that I didn't even think about asking. I may save my money and just keep my modified 1st gen and pick up another bike :). Can't have too many bikes.

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Why would you say this would be a chore to derestrict can you elaborate on that a little?

Id own that bike if it didnt get such trash mpg. I own a gen 1 fz1 now that foesnt do much better but .... I dunno i just figure in 2022 you could be doing better than 30mpg

Nice walkthrough, try to limit your ‘uhm’s’ next time 😉

They aren't rims, they are wheels. The rim is a part of the wheel 🤦....

get your info right. it has the same frame as the r1.