Yamaha MT10 vs R1 - Is the Naked Bike Any Better?

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[joshuareed]

The only thing I'm hearing, as a beginner is "buy both right away."

[jonwelc]

"if you look to your right" camera pans to my left..

[Hpynos]

5:25: R1 and MT wheels are not the same. R1 wheels are magnesium, MT are cast aluminum. But you can bolt up the R1's wheels to the MT (I've done it). Lots of people also think that the MT has a detuned R1 engine. Not so...differences are cylinder head, conrods, compression ratios, cams, larger airbox, non-active velocity stacks and only one set of fuel injectors for the MT.

[chaseontwowheels]

I mean I'm biased so I'm gunna say the MT10 is better of course. Also, if you guys don't have a big enough set of balls to get on one of these bad boys we just did a baby version of this with the R3 and MT03 to help ya boys out on which to buy.

[mikeg]

Something the MT 10 has that the r1 doesn't. Fuel gauge.

[dmac]

Sold my MT 09 and bought a MT 10. Love it! Amazing power delivery, great handling, great sound. Each time I take it out it''s exciting. Best bike I have owned.

[TheGungunn]

Red lights: I'm about to end this man's whole career

[Adrian-fokv]

Your content is some of the best on YouTube tbh, always a joy watching a new video from Papa Yam

[robinsonrom]

The R1 is one of those bikes that I'd absolutely love to try out someday, but I have no desire at all to own one. I'm more into dual sports, but I think I'd totally want to own an MT10 if I was in the market.

[aarondrossart]

I feel like spite has gotten better at presenting. Just me?

[AntonioBarba_TheKaneB]

I did a test ride of the MT-10SP 2019. I'm still shaking from all the adrenaline! That bike is a beast and a joy to ride!

[FierceMotorworks]

It would be interesting to swap the fairings from the R1 onto the MT10 so you get the comfy seat, the brutal mid range, but also the better aero

[SquareWaveSymphonies]

I believe Spite's helmet's too big. There's an echo. XD

[Megaomar]

REALLY REALLY REAAALLY enjoying the upload consistency! Doing a great job keeping the videos separate and unique as well. Thanks for the content!!

[leanit]

The R1's suspension is absolutely brutal on rough roads with sharp edges like potholes, sink holes, and root bumps, even fully loosened up. It is like literally getting donkey punched in the nuts sometimes, almost debilitating if you hit a bad one you didn't see coming. The R1M's electronic suspension is a pretty noticeable improvement when set to its softer settings, but still pretty firm on those types of sharp bumps. However the R1 and R1M are overall more refined than the MT10, especially the fueling. I would take an R1 any time the speed is over 75 MPH, and the MT10 any other time. The sky high gearing on the R1 make it pretty silly to ride around town. On track the MT10 is fun, but the R1 is a lot funner, if not a bit scarier due to the extra speed. The R1 is insanely fast without feeling fast. The MT10 conveys a sense of speed, which is probably better from a survival stand point on public roads. The R1 aero is actually pretty good, keeping a lot of the wind off the hands and legs in cold weather, while on the MT10 you are going to get cold. The current gen R1's engine is SO smooth, all the way to redline, as is its shifting... just feels like a really top quality, highly refined combination. As good as the R1 sounds, the MT10 had more of it, and sounded even better. I hope to try the new gen 2022 MT10 very soon... hopefully it has been refined a bit in the fueling department to match the R1's level of smoothness.

[gmoney]

Brain: Wow the MT10 seems like it would be the more practical and better choice for everyday riding.
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Heart:
Looks like I'm going with a R1.

[heavyharris]

Spite has seen some real growth as a presenter this year, and I love the chemistry between you two (a real bromance has emerged.) I honestly feel like that Zack and Ari sized hole in my heart has been filled thanks to you both. Can't wait to see how far you guys go with it

[idropagearbabye]

I like the super nakes for the ease of maintenance it's like having a braless woman once you get the shirt off it's all hands on

[danielp-cryar]

Thank you! I've been waiting for your take on this. No one else has really addressed the details that I've wanted to know

[jpm]

I had an MT-09 back in 2016. Flashed the ECU, had the akrapovic full exhaust system, steering stabilizer…a beast! specifically after the flash. Yes, a lot of torque and better sitting position, you go from 0-100 in like 2 seconds, nevertheless in my case I’m ready for the R1 experience. I don’t think I’d get and MT-10, that is of course unless I never owned the MT-09 . To different experiences. You should post another video after both ECU’s on these bikes are flashed. That’s a game changer.