Engineering:Yamaha MT-01
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Production | 2005–2012 |
| Class | Muscle bike |
| Engine | 1,670 cc (102 cu in) air-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve OHV V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 97.0 mm × 113.0 mm (3.82 in × 4.45 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.36:1 |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| Power | 66.3 kW (88.9 hp) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Torque | 150.3 N⋅m (110.9 lb⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Brakes | Front: dual 310 mm disc Rear: single 267 mm disc |
| Rake, trail | 25° / 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,185 mm (86.0 in) W: 800 mm (31 in) H: 1,105 mm (43.5 in) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 in) |
| Weight | 245 kg (540 lb) (dry) 265 kg (584 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 5 L (5.3 US qt) |
The Yamaha MT-01 is a MT series motorcycle made by Yamaha from 2005 to 2012, available in Australia, New Zealand,[1] Europe, India, Japan and parts of North America.[2] But Yamaha Motor Corp. USA declined to import it to the United States, citing a small market for this style of motorcycle.[3] It has unconventional features with a cruiser-style 1,670 cc (102 cu in) air-cooled, overhead valve V-twin engine but sportbike or naked bike style frame and suspension. The engine is derived from the Yamaha Warrior XV1700 and modified to suit application in the MT-01, while the forks and brakes are derived from the 2004 to 2005 Yamaha R1.[4]
Originally unveiled as a concept motorcycle at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, strong public interest in the machine led Yamaha to develop a production model, which was released in 2005.[5][6] The Motorcycle Design Association (MDA) awarded the MT-01 the Open Category award at the 2004 annual Motorcycle Design Awards at INTERMOT.[7] During its production, the MT-01 remained largely unchanged.
Yamaha offered three different tuning kits developed with Akrapovič (named Stage 1, 2, and 3) for the MT-01, which provide performance increases from standard at each stage.[8]
- Stage 1: Two Akrapovič mufflers, heat shields, and solo seat kit, street-legal.
- Stage 2: Full Akrapovič exhaust system, heat shields, solo seat kit, and Stage 2 high performance ECU, track-use only.
- Stage 3: As above, and a velocity stack kit, valve spring set, stronger diaphragm clutch spring, gasket kit, high compression piston kit, high performance camshaft, and high performance ECU, track-use only.
Mick Withers set the 'Sports Compact' group 5 Australian record for a twin-cylinder motorcycle on a Stage 3 Yamaha MT-01 at a time of 11.77 seconds for a standing quarter mile pass @ 113.57 mph (182.77 km/h) at Compak Attak, Western Sydney International Dragway on 18 May 2008.[9]
For the 2009 model year, Yamaha released a SP (special production) version of the MT-01,[10] upgraded with Öhlins suspension, Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires and specific color scheme of red and white paint with a black and red seat.[citation needed]
Gallery
Yamaha MT-01 - 2006 model - rear view
Closeup of MT-01 engine
Yamaha MT-01 - 2006 model - handlebar view
Yamaha MT-01 - 2006 model - front Left
Yamaha MT-01 SP special limited-edition version
Yamaha MT-01 custom
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References
- ↑ "Yamaha NZ brochure". Feb 2, 2018. https://www.yamaha-motor.co.nz/sites/yamaha-motor/files/brochures/2011-yamaha-motor-new-zealand-road-brochure.pdf.
- ↑ MT-01 test ride, Canada Moto Guide, January 5, 2007, https://canadamotoguide.com/2007/01/05/test-ride-yamaha-mt-01/
- ↑ "2005 Yamaha MT-01 - Motorcycle USA" (in en-US). Motorcycle USA. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2005/09/article/2005-yamaha-mt-01/.
- ↑ "Yamaha MT-01". http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha-MT-01-2005-current/.
- ↑ "Yamaha MT-01 Motorcycle Headed for Europe". http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt_01_europe/index.html.
- ↑ "Yamaha Teases MT-01 V-Twin Motorcycle". http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/yamaha_mt01_vtwin_concept/index.html.
- ↑ "Yamaha MT-01 wins design award(Motorcycle Design Association)". Powersports Business. 2004-10-18. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-135210694.html.
- ↑ Kerr, Ian (September 4, 2005). "2005 Yamaha MT-01". http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2005/09/article/2005-yamaha-mt-01/.
- ↑ "Sports Compact Group - Sports Bike Class". http://www.sportcompact.net.au/raceclasses/sportsbike/index.php.
- ↑ "Yamaha release new higher specification MT-01 SP". http://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-release-new-higher-specification-mt-01-sp/.
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