The first copy of the motorcycle Yamaha MT 01 was released in 2005 and was intended for roads with asphalt covering. This creation was the result of the desire of designers to integrate a powerful engine with air cooling and a light aluminum frame into one. In addition to all, the developers have installed here the steering column and a whole set of pendants. Proceeding from all this, many may get the impression that the model is an exclusively sport bike.
First of all I would like to destroy this stereotype. The fact is that the size of the wheelbase in the Yamaha MT 01 is 1525 mm. The angle of the steering column is 250 mm. These parameters are not at all inherent in sports models. The motorcycle is driven by a 1.6-liter motor, over which rests a ribbed impressive twin, designed for air cooling. Without a doubt, this bike looks like a roadster. At the same time, it is necessary to note the successful design of its legs and seats, which provide a high level of comfort for both the driver and the passenger. Riding a Yamaha MT 01 will bring a lot of positive emotions not only to an experienced motorcyclist, but also to a beginner. The model uses a fuel tank with a capacity of 15 liters.
Now let's talk about the dashboard, in which the attention is drawn first of all to the tachometer, the maximum mark of which is seven thousand revolutions. The speed of the Yamaha MT01, as well as the mileage and time, are displayed on the LCD. At the same time, for some reason, there is no level controller for the remaining fuel, instead of which an outdated light bulb is used. Despite the fact that the exterior of the motorcycle is almost perfect, any biker will want to bring something to his design. Against the backdrop of such an exquisite design, the LED stops and light bulbs, which show the direction of the turn, are somehow very standard and just look.
The movement of the motorcycle differs smoothly, as well as complete obedience to the driver. In turns, the vehicle enters smoothly, and travels along the paved trajectory. During the drive test, the suspension itself works well. 150 Nm of torque are not so terrible when the awareness of their distribution comes. In turn, the long base Yamaha MT 01 eliminates the possibility of a motorcycle. And all this against the backdrop of an impressive exterior, which most closely resembles a courtyard style. It should also be noted that the fact that you do not feel the weight of the bike at all, which is 265 kilograms in the equipped condition. This engineers managed to achieve due to the location of all "centners" as close to the bottom.
There are also some unpleasant moments here. First of all, it concerns vibrations, which at first are very alarming. In parallel, they shake and mirror. In addition, the sleeves of the tailpipes that are drawn to the right side of the motorcycle are not covered with anything. Well, the last thing that can slightly spoil the overall impression is the silencers that are under the very "tail" of the motorcycle. However, despite everything, this bike is very popular all over the world, and the number of those who want to buy Yamaha MT 01 does not decrease from year to year.