Try not to be rocked by the whole storm in the comments bs, your videos are great don’t waste time worrying about people who are desperate to tell you they’ve been offended life’s too short. I love the SP I can tell the speed is infectious! I just turned 50 and I feel like I might get one eventually. I got my licence in July, I don’t know why I am telling you this! I am growing into a gsx-8S and loving it and that’s nowhere near as quick as an mt10!
I watch your videos even when they're about a bike in which I have no interest, because they are entertaining . This is another amusing video. Keep them coming.
Good man Tim,,,, Another great vid,,,, I have a 2016 MT 10 and absolutely Love it,,,, Puts a smile on my face every time i ride it,,,, You are Keeping it real as always
You’ve got the right idea, motorcycling above all else should be fun 😉. I’m lucky enough to have more than one bike, and am often asked why I have something as “impractical” as the SuperMoto stuffed in the garage 😳, always seems like a daft question to me…….because it’s fun 🤪!!!
Congrats on the new bike! Regarding the standard end can after a decat (even the excellent Leo Vince decat pipe) - it's actually quite raspy and too loud I found as it has little silencing volume to knock off high frequencies or deadening material. If you go for a larger volume (longer and fatter) aftermarket end pipe, not only does it get rid of the rasp, they also come with a removable baffle that allows trips to Germany and quiet track days again, taking it down to stock-ish volume. Something like the Leo Vince Factory S, Scorpion full length or longer fatter Arrow pipes.
An all round good video, nice to see you enjoying the bike. Spot on about autumn roads (so far) being better than summer, especially the summer we’ve had, where the idiots have clamoured for the limited warm, dry, days. Look forward to hearing about the bike with the link pipe on.
Looking forward to your Summer tour videos with your Dad . I took my wife to the voges on a Ninja 1000 sx, after watching your Mini tour videos , visited the Linge museum near Munster superb trip Many thanks.
Ah thank you - that's good to hear! I did a proper visit of the Linge trenches this year, will have a video at Xmas about them. Incredible, wasn't it? The French and German trenches were almost on top of each other :o
Nail, has made full contact with the head! I’ve been on adv bikes for years, mainly cos, I can’t sit on sports bike’s anymore. I have been struggling to work out what is missing. It’s clearly the reason why we ride in the first place. So my speed triple 1050 RS, has filled that missing void. If only I could do big tours on it. Top work mate.👍🏻
Interesting observation you made re SUVs and Adv bikes. I get where you are coming from, completely. "Goes OK for a...." Yep. I'm going back to bike with a 17 inch front as well.
lol I did the almost exact opposite - Had a 2017 FZ-09 for 6 years, and recently got the 2022 KTM 1290. For me, having all the room and the features on the KTM - completely changed the game for me at least compared to my "old" FZ-09. I still have it, and love getting on it to rip around from time to time. The torque is simply amazing. The aftermarket availability is amazing, and Yamaha has been rock solid engine-wise for years. There are fit and finish items you're noticing however and that's just Yamaha. For me the bikes are as different as night and day, but I do understand "riding more" because it's streetable. For me however my ADV bike is my "go anywhere" bike. Not the case with the FZ-09 where I feel like I may fly off at any moment due to road surfaces etc. Glad you're liking it though man. I considered one for a time as well.
I have the same jacket and i had an MT10sp and i’m called Tim, however I now own a Diavel V4 which you liked too. Small world and my boss is called Tim too.
Another excellent video Tim. Always enjoyable even when you are covering something i m not going to buy, i might buy this second genMT10 mind. I had a first gen SP but can only probably stretch to the standard model this time around 😂
Hey Tim, be careful with Vulcanet wipes, particularly on a Yamaha. I found that they had a tendency to scratch the paint work, because they end up moving the grit around and becoming a bit like sandpaper.
Use more than one. 😁 If cleaning a really dirty bike (often this is me), use one for paint, one for each wheel (then clean chain with them), and one minimum for the metals. Not found they scratch if you do that and they are great. Also wear gloves or you have no oils in your skin afterwards. Keep polishing. 🤣
@@bobcarter5548agreed. They don’t scratch your paint, this is a very misinformed view that I’ve seen quite a few times. I use about 4 wipes on a whole bike if it’s really covered in shit from normal roads and they’re very good.
another vote for the FZ1, but also the FJR. I rode a gen1 FZ1 for a decade and a gen2 for 3 years, I’d go gen 2 Fz1 over gen 1 by a small margin. if your buddy wants something a bit bigger, then the best used FJR you can find within his budget would be a great choice also.
Tim, good to see you're loving the MT10 - it's such an awesome and IMO, underrated bike! How about a 2nd hand KTM 790R for your mate Matt? Great bike, a mate just got one for 4k. A lot of bike for the money, easy to get on with, good for a 1st timer but will be perfectly good enough to keep forever (though obvs, I doubt that would ever happen!  ). I really quite fancy a 790/890R as a second bike to keep some of the miles down on the MT10.... I'd steer away from any older Trumpets, TBH, reliability not very good (and the Sprint ST has terrible suspension, problems with Reg/Recs/stators and sprag clutches - I have a mate that had one and all of those issues (more than one in France  :( ) Totally agree about the current weather and autumn riding! Went out for the day last Sunday and couldn't beleilve the lack of bikes out there (which was ace!   ). Have taken tomorrow, Tues and Weds off just to ride, make the most of the current weather!!
I think your mate got a stonking deal! 790s of any kind sadly seem to be north of £4k. If I was going down that route I'd probably be eying up a 990 SMT - I loved the new one when I rode it a few months ago, but don't have £12,500 going spare...
I have been looking at those for a while as it happens! The sixth gen, specifically, even though everyone says the VTEC system was a bit crap before the mid-life update.
Totally agree with you on this I've just sold my gs1250 which I loved and ive just purchased a aprilla tuono factory 2019 its so focused but still comfortable , only problem I have is no where to put luggage but I think it's worth it , did I mention the sound oh my goodness stuff the luggage 😂
Owned a MT10SP for 6 years just sold, but decat go for Leovince as has a resonator and then akrapovic with baffle other wise your ears will bleed. Recommend Andy at Junction 33 in Galgate Lancashire he has done hundreds of MT10s and does a postal ecu service or custom Dyno one.
i had a choice to make beteween the MT-10 or the Rocket GT coming off kawasaki GTR 1400 for the last 4 years it was time for me to go cruiser mode again but with a little muscle, so i went and bought the Rocket with the intention to buy a MT-10 in a couple of years, thx for the review, and ride safe mate and yes im subcribing to your channel you give great reviews im just starting to look at all you videos.
Totally relate on your lust for THE SPORTY SPORT SPORT vs SUV Sport. There is a difference. Sport bikes and Super nakeds are where it's at for on road fun and excitement. RE the suspension - how is mode A3 on super bumpy shitty country roads? comfortable? do you get launched out of your seat still on fast bump absorptions? The MT10SP is on my shortlist for next bike and very curious as the roads around me are veeeerrrry inconsistent in quality and generally quite textured and bumpy. You're awesome too!
A3 is softer but there's still only so much it can do over big yumps - it'll still kick you out of your seat at times. But there is a really noticeable improvement in ride quality between A2 and A3, I love it. Normally I just leave a bike in one mode but on this one I'm switching between A2 for fast cornering and A3 for general pottering.
Tracer 9GT+ is a very good bike, but not nearly as thrilling as the MT10... but then it's a lot more of an all-rounder. I've got a T9GT+ review coming soon.
I reckon so! I've done bigger miles on less comfy things so I've got plans to take it touring next year. I reckon a set of soft panniers will do me, along with my rucksack. I've already worked out my sat-nav mounting for it too…
Certainly can! I've been round most of Europe on mine, it's great at everything!! (as long as you have the comfort seat!!!! ;) :D ) (plus Yamaha heated grips for whatever the weather does... ;) )
Aprilia SL1000 Falco. For runner or the Tuono. Bro of the RSV Mille. Can get Aprilia pannier set too. Read the motorbike reviews when it came out. Totally underrated. And hence cheap.
I've got a 2001 one for sale in red. Full pannier set. Aprilia carbon exhausts , rsv swingarm. Etcetera. 12k odo. Rfs and low milage? I live in the Philippines now. Let me know if your interested. 👍
Nakeds are the pinnacle of fun and practicality nowadays can’t see me changing from the naked class in a good while I came from a tiger 800 and have the same feelings as you can’t wait get out on the thing adv bikes are way to big to go for a hoon As for a bike for your mate fjr1300?
They were out today in full force... a bunch of knobs without numberplates on R1s/MT10s (sigh) basically stopping traffic coming out of Brighton on a 70mph dual carriageway so they could dick around for a camera.
@@mattrobinson368have got the XSR700 XTribute, the CP2 such a great fun motor I actually prefer it to the more serious CP3 and it sounds better, there I said it 😂
Hey it’s super, and it’s naked….seems like a no brainer. Mine is black, new, and it’s also super. So there. My other bikes are jealous. It’s a win-win. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
Just be aware with vulcanet wipes, it's not designed as a complete wash, it's mostly for bug cleaning, just be aware of adding scratches to the paintwork....
You can use Vulcanet for complete washes, I’ve been doing it for years on all manner of bikes and they’ve never scratched my paint. Also, they have a rust inhibitor which seems to me to be a little OTT for “mostly bug cleaning.” Obviously there’s places you can’t get to so power washing those areas works well in conjunction with the wipes.
Definitely do the link pipe. I'd go straight through though rather than resonated, as the end can is already quite large. I did the end can and link pipe on my Tuono, as that's combined. On my s1000r I had to do the headers, as there's no mid section.
Thing is the end can is straight through on the MT10 so it'd just be obnoxiously loud if I went straight through for the link pipe. And given some of the noise/riding I've seen from MT10 riders today (a sunny Sunday) I'm starting to think I want to not be one of them…
@@timrodierides both my Tuono and s1000r are also "straight through", but the way they work is, that longer the end can is, the more they reduce the sound by expansion into the absorption material. A shortie end can would be obnoxiously loud (tried one on my s1000r and took it straight off!) but a longer muffler would actually be ok... either way, getting rid of the cat will be great! 👍
Etiquette question for my motorcycling friends…. When in the queue for Le Shuttle passport checks, do you sit in the queue, or go to the front and wedge your front wheel in? I waited ages last trip. Eventually I was just a few cars back, when a group of motorcyclists rode past, stopped a car moving forward and plonked six bikes in the queue at the front. It added a good 15mims to the wait. I wasn’t particularly happy, but am not sure if this is the norm, or taking the piss as I was inclined to think on that day. What do you think?
No, that ain't right imo..I'd have queued as normal....filtering to the front of traffic is different as you don't add any more time to the cars etc behind when you move forward...
@@chr11sf There were other bikes in the queues moving forward with the cars. I remember thinking it must be especially annoying for them. Then that happened and I was annoyed 🙄 Cheers 👍🏻
@@timrodierides Much as I thought then. Moderately decent motorcyclists wait, as it’s a service queue, not a ‘traffic jam’ as they were treating it. Next time I’ll get out and punch them right in the helmet 🤣 (I mean roll my eyes and tut loudly)
FZ1’s (2007 and upwards) and even VFR 800’s can be picked up in decent shape for around 3000 quid. Excellent sport touring bikes with plenty of naughty character and fine handling, considering the weight and era of production. Used to own both. Going for the new MT 10 now. Funny thing is you really don’t even have to ride them fast (all the time) to have fun, because they sound good in all registers! My test ride was actually the closest thing ever to falling in love.
Bad news on the “almost 40” thing. I recently purchased a 2020 MT with a full Akro system and remap to replace my since new ZX-14, and it’s my all time funnest & noisiest bike! And I’m 63😬…
I will grow up one day🙄. A warning though. Had our lovely GS out yesterday as I had to do some shopping, and it felt quite..well..mushy and boring. That’s the problem with riding bikes like the MT. Most other bikes just feel dull by comparison. Enjoy the new bike!
I’d be aware of Yamaha comfort seats , I got one for a tracer it was crap ..better to send it away for memory foam and medical gel upgrade ..I’d recommend Tom Hurley custom seats ..top job and not as expensive as you would image in fact prob less than Yamahas option
Thing is I can't stand the look of 'custom' seats. When I take power the people who have their bike name stitched into their seat will be first against the wall ;)
Well you see you can use the original cover . You don’t need the fancy stitching ..in fact you and yer arse are the only ones to know . And if you want extra padding he can match the original if need be
…For touring? I still prefer to go, even on solo riding, on a nice big adventure bike, no chain maintenance, touring tyres, superior comfort. This MT-10 SP in a nice bike for the twisty rides. It’s a bike to have a lot of fun riding. It’s an adult rider’s toy! 👌🏻
I’ve never rode a MT10 and thought it needed anymore power. It’s a great bike. It was between the MT10 or the KTM SDR. I. chose the KTM due to the current offers and the 4year warranty. However, MT10 is still on a wish list. I’ve never been into adventure bikes. I find them big and heavy, especially moving around the garage.
The only thing I forgot to mention is there's a noticeable dip in the power with the MT10 which is a bit annoying at times. Minor thing but I reckon a remap would smooth it out. Lots of KTM bargains to be had at the moment!
@@timrodierides I think it’s the mapping of Euro 5 on the new gen MT10. Your right, a remap would sort out any issues and probably transform it into even a better bike than it already is.
The Tuono's a bit faster and the engine feels more aggressive. Tuono's front end feel is better, but the riding position is also a lot more cramped for tall people. Tuono's electronics don't feel quite as seamless (even I could notice them kicking in on the road quite abruptly and I'm an oaf). For track the Tuono's undoubtedly a sharper bike to ride, for the road I'm quite happy with the MT-10!
The fun happens at higher speeds! It’s still wanting to wheelie everywhere but it picks the front up at more like 60mph than 30. It’s a lot less focused, insofar as I could happily do big miles on the Yamaha whereas the Hyper isn’t much fun on a motorway. A bit more grown up generally. You definitely perch on top of the Ducati whereas you sit in the Yamaha. The Yamaha sounds better and more interesting.
@@timrodierides thanks Tim most appreciated. I have a Multistrada V4 at the moment which I enjoy but I absolutely love the look of the Hyper. Well done on the MT10. Fuel range would put me off. Enjoy
Nice bike, nice video, I use the limiter more than the cc, Mark is a male name, her parents took the piss, decat might be against laws or rules and I wouldn't make it public, don't let your friend buy a harley, and yes, social media can have that effect on people, some even end up with hurt feelings or worse.
Stfu Tim, you make the best videos. Sometimes methinks maybe I should've gotten empty ten ass pee or something instead of multi v4 peepee which is great fun when pushed hard, but not all that exciting/engaging otherwise thanks to how dialed in it is + wind protection and body position. Tuono wasn't comfy enough; s1000xr was boring and characterless, too easy to ride, and had no sensation of speed; sf was too fast and too naked, also suffered from being too good and not really being all that much fun unless going too fast for the road; superduke was too naked and didn't like the engine, Evo also lacked feel from the suspension, rode nicely though.
I hate autumn on the bike. Roads are in a bad condition in area's. Think you are getting better weather down south. I hear Yamaha OEM heated grips are a thing. Mate if you didn't decat it and tune it I'm un subbing. Cmon lol.
Haha yeah the weather down here's still pretty good. Had a bit of rain the past few days but it's 20C again. A fair bit of crap in the roads now though :(
@timrodierides just had a shot on a standard 23 plate and wow.... The SP must be phenomenal if the standard one is that fun. First gear is mad😂. Sure I ran it out till about 90 didn't even sound like it was trying haha. This bike with some tasteful mods and a tune is definitely up there in the top 3 for sure. The SP must be insanely good.
Try not to be rocked by the whole storm in the comments bs, your videos are great don’t waste time worrying about people who are desperate to tell you they’ve been offended life’s too short. I love the SP I can tell the speed is infectious! I just turned 50 and I feel like I might get one eventually. I got my licence in July, I don’t know why I am telling you this! I am growing into a gsx-8S and loving it and that’s nowhere near as quick as an mt10!
Oh yes link pipe and remap! Looking forward to seeing and hearing that! 😎👌
I'm on the case (slowly)
I watch your videos even when they're about a bike in which I have no interest, because they are entertaining . This is another amusing video. Keep them coming.
Ah thank you - you're far too kind!
Good man Tim,,,, Another great vid,,,, I have a 2016 MT 10 and absolutely Love it,,,, Puts a smile on my face every time i ride it,,,, You are Keeping it real as always
MT10s, new and old, FTWs!!!! ;) :) :D :D
You’ve got the right idea, motorcycling above all else should be fun 😉. I’m lucky enough to have more than one bike, and am often asked why I have something as “impractical” as the SuperMoto stuffed in the garage 😳, always seems like a daft question to me…….because it’s fun 🤪!!!
Well said
Rodie ramblings are my favorite. Great looking bike
Thank you kind sir
Man I love that bike. Great video and great discussion on it! You got a sub from me. Keep up the videos man!
Thank you! Really appreciate it :)
Congrats on the new bike! Regarding the standard end can after a decat (even the excellent Leo Vince decat pipe) - it's actually quite raspy and too loud I found as it has little silencing volume to knock off high frequencies or deadening material. If you go for a larger volume (longer and fatter) aftermarket end pipe, not only does it get rid of the rasp, they also come with a removable baffle that allows trips to Germany and quiet track days again, taking it down to stock-ish volume. Something like the Leo Vince Factory S, Scorpion full length or longer fatter Arrow pipes.
Thanks for the advice Pete! Yeah I definitely don't want it too loud… but do want to remap it. Will investigate the Arrow pipe, it looks pretty!
An all round good video, nice to see you enjoying the bike. Spot on about autumn roads (so far) being better than summer, especially the summer we’ve had, where the idiots have clamoured for the limited warm, dry, days.
Look forward to hearing about the bike with the link pipe on.
Thank you Brian!
YES! Decat it. The sound will be even more glorious. You'll also probably get 145-150 to the wheel after the tune and decat.
Glad you're enjoying the new bike. By the way, you're awesome too 😎
No you are! Thanks BigDave :) Appreciate it
I have Leo Vince and it’s very nice and loud enough. Straight through can be a little drone’y at times on mt10’s.
Looking forward to your Summer tour videos with your Dad . I took my wife to the voges on a Ninja 1000 sx, after watching your Mini tour videos , visited the Linge museum near Munster superb trip Many thanks.
Ah thank you - that's good to hear! I did a proper visit of the Linge trenches this year, will have a video at Xmas about them. Incredible, wasn't it? The French and German trenches were almost on top of each other :o
Nail, has made full contact with the head! I’ve been on adv bikes for years, mainly cos, I can’t sit on sports bike’s anymore. I have been struggling to work out what is missing. It’s clearly the reason why we ride in the first place. So my speed triple 1050 RS, has filled that missing void. If only I could do big tours on it. Top work mate.👍🏻
Thank you sir, too kind. I think Triumph's lost its way moving on from that 1050 engine...
@@timrodierides absolutely, no longer the friendly, fierce roadster it should be. Bloody shame.👍🏻
Test rode one of these recently. Great bike--now I want one :)
Do it do it do it. They're brill
Interesting observation you made re SUVs and Adv bikes. I get where you are coming from, completely. "Goes OK for a...." Yep. I'm going back to bike with a 17 inch front as well.
lol I did the almost exact opposite - Had a 2017 FZ-09 for 6 years, and recently got the 2022 KTM 1290. For me, having all the room and the features on the KTM - completely changed the game for me at least compared to my "old" FZ-09. I still have it, and love getting on it to rip around from time to time. The torque is simply amazing. The aftermarket availability is amazing, and Yamaha has been rock solid engine-wise for years. There are fit and finish items you're noticing however and that's just Yamaha.
For me the bikes are as different as night and day, but I do understand "riding more" because it's streetable. For me however my ADV bike is my "go anywhere" bike. Not the case with the FZ-09 where I feel like I may fly off at any moment due to road surfaces etc.
Glad you're liking it though man. I considered one for a time as well.
Wow 6years your was committed to that bike.
It really is just that great of a bike@@512460
My mate had an MT10, fitted with a Delkavic 300mm S/S can (50mm exit)..........
Awesome noise!! 😁👍
Pardon?! ;)
I have the same jacket and i had an MT10sp and i’m called Tim, however I now own a Diavel V4 which you liked too. Small world and my boss is called Tim too.
That’s too much of a coincidence… maybe you are me?!
Another excellent video Tim. Always enjoyable even when you are covering something i m not going to buy, i might buy this second genMT10 mind. I had a first gen SP but can only probably stretch to the standard model this time around 😂
You’re awesome. Forgot the car weirdos. 😉
Thank you :) I'll try!
Hey Tim, be careful with Vulcanet wipes, particularly on a Yamaha. I found that they had a tendency to scratch the paint work, because they end up moving the grit around and becoming a bit like sandpaper.
Thank you! That's sort of what I try to do, within reasonable limits
Use more than one. 😁 If cleaning a really dirty bike (often this is me), use one for paint, one for each wheel (then clean chain with them), and one minimum for the metals. Not found they scratch if you do that and they are great. Also wear gloves or you have no oils in your skin afterwards. Keep polishing. 🤣
@@bobcarter5548agreed. They don’t scratch your paint, this is a very misinformed view that I’ve seen quite a few times. I use about 4 wipes on a whole bike if it’s really covered in shit from normal roads and they’re very good.
another vote for the FZ1, but also the FJR.
I rode a gen1 FZ1 for a decade and a gen2 for 3 years, I’d go gen 2 Fz1 over gen 1 by a small margin.
if your buddy wants something a bit bigger, then the best used FJR you can find within his budget would be a great choice also.
Tim, good to see you're loving the MT10 - it's such an awesome and IMO, underrated bike! How about a 2nd hand KTM 790R for your mate Matt? Great bike, a mate just
got one for 4k. A lot of bike for the money, easy to get on with, good for a 1st timer but will be perfectly good enough to keep forever (though obvs, I doubt that would ever happen!  ). I really quite fancy a 790/890R as a second bike to keep some of the miles down on the MT10.... I'd steer away from any older Trumpets, TBH, reliability not very good (and the Sprint ST has terrible suspension, problems with Reg/Recs/stators and sprag clutches - I have a mate that had one and all of those issues (more than one in France  :( ) Totally agree about the current weather and autumn riding! Went out for the day last Sunday and couldn't beleilve the lack of bikes out there (which was ace!   ). Have taken tomorrow, Tues and Weds off just to ride, make the most of the current weather!!
I think your mate got a stonking deal! 790s of any kind sadly seem to be north of £4k. If I was going down that route I'd probably be eying up a 990 SMT - I loved the new one when I rode it a few months ago, but don't have £12,500 going spare...
@@mattrobinson368 A fair time ago, I was SERIOUSLY considering the 990 SMT! ;) :)
Sounds great the mt10
It's dangerously addictive
Your friend should get Honda VFR800, really underrated and 4k gets you Reay nice one
Or maybe a KTM790 Duke, brand new for 6k, total bargain
I have been looking at those for a while as it happens! The sixth gen, specifically, even though everyone says the VTEC system was a bit crap before the mid-life update.
Totally agree with you on this I've just sold my gs1250 which I loved and ive just purchased a aprilla tuono factory 2019 its so focused but still comfortable , only problem I have is no where to put luggage but I think it's worth it , did I mention the sound oh my goodness stuff the luggage 😂
Owned a MT10SP for 6 years just sold, but decat go for Leovince as has a resonator and then akrapovic with baffle other wise your ears will bleed. Recommend Andy at Junction 33 in Galgate Lancashire he has done hundreds of MT10s and does a postal ecu service or custom Dyno one.
Thank you! My plan was a Leovince decat with the resonator and to just use the stock end can... reckon that'll still be too loud?
@@timrodieridesHi Tim, yes I did that first and the stock end can is just too loud. Definitely the Akra with akra baffle and it’s perfection.
Ah interesting. I need to find £1200 then :D@@MOTOUK1
Correct, 24 seconds in and i was sold, video over... oh hang on the rest was ok as well..:-)
i had a choice to make beteween the MT-10 or the Rocket GT coming off kawasaki GTR 1400 for the last 4 years it was time for me to go cruiser mode again but with a little muscle, so i went and bought the Rocket with the intention to buy a MT-10 in a couple of years, thx for the review, and ride safe mate and yes im subcribing to your channel you give great reviews im just starting to look at all you videos.
Suzuki Bandit 1200S, very comfortable do everything bike that still is pretty quick.
Totally relate on your lust for THE SPORTY SPORT SPORT vs SUV Sport. There is a difference.
Sport bikes and Super nakeds are where it's at for on road fun and excitement.
RE the suspension - how is mode A3 on super bumpy shitty country roads? comfortable? do you get launched out of your seat still on fast bump absorptions? The MT10SP is on my shortlist for next bike and very curious as the roads around me are veeeerrrry inconsistent in quality and generally quite textured and bumpy.
You're awesome too!
A3 is softer but there's still only so much it can do over big yumps - it'll still kick you out of your seat at times. But there is a really noticeable improvement in ride quality between A2 and A3, I love it. Normally I just leave a bike in one mode but on this one I'm switching between A2 for fast cornering and A3 for general pottering.
I'm trying to make up my mind. One minute I want the mt10 sp and the next, I want the tracer 9gt plus.
Tracer 9GT+ is a very good bike, but not nearly as thrilling as the MT10... but then it's a lot more of an all-rounder. I've got a T9GT+ review coming soon.
Glad your loving your new bike, question for you recon you can do decent touring on her? Cheers
I reckon so! I've done bigger miles on less comfy things so I've got plans to take it touring next year. I reckon a set of soft panniers will do me, along with my rucksack. I've already worked out my sat-nav mounting for it too…
Certainly can! I've been round most of Europe on mine, it's great at everything!! (as long as you have the comfort seat!!!! ;) :D ) (plus Yamaha heated grips for whatever the weather does... ;) )
Aprilia SL1000 Falco.
For runner or the Tuono. Bro of the RSV Mille.
Can get Aprilia pannier set too.
Read the motorbike reviews when it came out.
Totally underrated. And hence cheap.
Ooo good shout!
Ridiculous value and a bit obscure - that's going on the list!
I've got a 2001 one for sale in red.
Full pannier set. Aprilia carbon exhausts , rsv swingarm. Etcetera. 12k odo. Rfs and low milage? I live in the Philippines now.
Let me know if your interested. 👍
Please see above.@@mattrobinson368
You can call me whatever you’d like, I love your vids 🎉
Danke!
Sports tourer wise maybe: Kawasaki Z1000sx, VFR800, GSX-S 1000 but they all need an exhaust swap 😁😁
Yes, the indicators are a total menace. Half the new bikes in dealerships and bike meets have them hanging out. When will yamaha address this.
Nakeds are the pinnacle of fun and practicality nowadays can’t see me changing from the naked class in a good while I came from a tiger 800 and have the same feelings as you can’t wait get out on the thing adv bikes are way to big to go for a hoon
As for a bike for your mate fjr1300?
Summer knobheads 🤣🤣 I have to agree 🤣🤣
They were out today in full force... a bunch of knobs without numberplates on R1s/MT10s (sigh) basically stopping traffic coming out of Brighton on a 70mph dual carriageway so they could dick around for a camera.
If he likes retro try the Honda CB1100RS has a great character IL4, best heard on a set of slip ons, a little heavy but a good tourer
I do like the look of those! But sadly they still seem to be much more than this £3000 budget Tim seems to have decided I have...
@@mattrobinson368he’s like the bike gastapo 😂 a MT09 in reach, XSR900 maybe another grand 🤔 💡
@@mattrobinson368have got the XSR700 XTribute, the CP2 such a great fun motor I actually prefer it to the more serious CP3 and it sounds better, there I said it 😂
Hey it’s super, and it’s naked….seems like a no brainer. Mine is black, new, and it’s also super. So there. My other bikes are jealous. It’s a win-win. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
Congrats!
You’re awesome too, Tim …
Dawwww thanks
Just be aware with vulcanet wipes, it's not designed as a complete wash, it's mostly for bug cleaning, just be aware of adding scratches to the paintwork....
Yep, I've been rinsing dusty crap off before using them.
You can use Vulcanet for complete washes, I’ve been doing it for years on all manner of bikes and they’ve never scratched my paint. Also, they have a rust inhibitor which seems to me to be a little OTT for “mostly bug cleaning.” Obviously there’s places you can’t get to so power washing those areas works well in conjunction with the wipes.
Definitely do the link pipe. I'd go straight through though rather than resonated, as the end can is already quite large. I did the end can and link pipe on my Tuono, as that's combined. On my s1000r I had to do the headers, as there's no mid section.
Thing is the end can is straight through on the MT10 so it'd just be obnoxiously loud if I went straight through for the link pipe. And given some of the noise/riding I've seen from MT10 riders today (a sunny Sunday) I'm starting to think I want to not be one of them…
@@timrodierides both my Tuono and s1000r are also "straight through", but the way they work is, that longer the end can is, the more they reduce the sound by expansion into the absorption material. A shortie end can would be obnoxiously loud (tried one on my s1000r and took it straight off!) but a longer muffler would actually be ok... either way, getting rid of the cat will be great! 👍
Another great video mate, you have quickly become my favourite reviewer!!!!
For between £3500 to £4500 you can get a Suzuki Hayabusa, that's a no brainer 😅😅👍👍
You naughty boy.
Etiquette question for my motorcycling friends….
When in the queue for Le Shuttle passport checks, do you sit in the queue, or go to the front and wedge your front wheel in?
I waited ages last trip. Eventually I was just a few cars back, when a group of motorcyclists rode past, stopped a car moving forward and plonked six bikes in the queue at the front.
It added a good 15mims to the wait. I wasn’t particularly happy, but am not sure if this is the norm, or taking the piss as I was inclined to think on that day.
What do you think?
No, that ain't right imo..I'd have queued as normal....filtering to the front of traffic is different as you don't add any more time to the cars etc behind when you move forward...
@@chr11sf
There were other bikes in the queues moving forward with the cars. I remember thinking it must be especially annoying for them. Then that happened and I was annoyed 🙄
Cheers 👍🏻
I always want to filter at the Eurotunnel queue... but I don't because it's just rude.
@@timrodierides
Much as I thought then.
Moderately decent motorcyclists wait, as it’s a service queue, not
a ‘traffic jam’ as they were treating it.
Next time I’ll get out and punch them right in the helmet 🤣
(I mean roll my eyes and tut loudly)
Jolly good old man 🤣
Thanks! I feel old these days
Kevy-Js, wow, you are the new Shakespeare 😅
Was that nice enough?
I'd have taken a Shakespearean insult! But thanks, all the cool kids wear kevvy Js
Maybe a kawasaki zx12 for your friend. I did like mine back in the day.
FZ1’s (2007 and upwards) and even VFR 800’s can be picked up in decent shape for around 3000 quid. Excellent sport touring bikes with plenty of naughty character and fine handling, considering the weight and era of production. Used to own both. Going for the new MT 10 now. Funny thing is you really don’t even have to ride them fast (all the time) to have fun, because they sound good in all registers! My test ride was actually the closest thing ever to falling in love.
I "fell" for the MT10 within 10 mins on the test ride - still had it for a whole afternoon, though.... just to be sure! ;) :) :D
Bad news on the “almost 40” thing. I recently purchased a 2020 MT with a full Akro system and remap to replace my since new ZX-14, and it’s my all time funnest & noisiest bike! And I’m 63😬…
63's barely getting started!
I will grow up one day🙄. A warning though. Had our lovely GS out yesterday as I had to do some shopping, and it felt quite..well..mushy and boring. That’s the problem with riding bikes like the MT. Most other bikes just feel dull by comparison. Enjoy the new bike!
Is this more fun than a Ducati 950 S?
For Matt - zzr1400? Z1000sx? Would love a blackbird personally…
Also, have you seen the MT-10 Lego set?!!
I have and I'm not buying it!
They make them like that so it doesn't snap off if hit so that doesn't seem a bad thing lol.
Yeah but they're pretty sensitive at the same time!
I’d be aware of Yamaha comfort seats , I got one for a tracer it was crap ..better to send it away for memory foam and medical gel upgrade ..I’d recommend Tom Hurley custom seats ..top job and not as expensive as you would image in fact prob less than Yamahas option
Thing is I can't stand the look of 'custom' seats. When I take power the people who have their bike name stitched into their seat will be first against the wall ;)
Well you see you can use the original cover . You don’t need the fancy stitching ..in fact you and yer arse are the only ones to know . And if you want extra padding he can match the original if need be
…For touring? I still prefer to go, even on solo riding, on a nice big adventure bike, no chain maintenance, touring tyres, superior comfort.
This MT-10 SP in a nice bike for the twisty rides. It’s a bike to have a lot of fun riding. It’s an adult rider’s toy! 👌🏻
"Ride the bike you want to ride once you've got there".... is my advice... So MT10 for touring it is, then... ;) :) :D
@@mattmutane5502thanks, it’s a valid perspective too 😉👍🏻
3-4 grand? Fz1 fazer i’d say
I’ve never rode a MT10 and thought it needed anymore power. It’s a great bike. It was between the MT10 or the KTM SDR. I. chose the KTM due to the current offers and the 4year warranty. However, MT10 is still on a wish list.
I’ve never been into adventure bikes. I find them big and heavy, especially moving around the garage.
The only thing I forgot to mention is there's a noticeable dip in the power with the MT10 which is a bit annoying at times. Minor thing but I reckon a remap would smooth it out. Lots of KTM bargains to be had at the moment!
@@timrodierides I think it’s the mapping of Euro 5 on the new gen MT10. Your right, a remap would sort out any issues and probably transform it into even a better bike than it already is.
My dream bike. I'm still riding my 2009FZ1 96 thousand miles going strong. Some day.
Matt - VFR?
Have you considered getting MT09 SP??
No, I've just bought an MT10! I have got an MT09 SP joining me for a few weeks soon though
You're awesome too Tim! Although the bike is sexier, sorry.
I'm not going to argue… thank you!
How does this compare to the Tuono?
The Tuono's a bit faster and the engine feels more aggressive. Tuono's front end feel is better, but the riding position is also a lot more cramped for tall people. Tuono's electronics don't feel quite as seamless (even I could notice them kicking in on the road quite abruptly and I'm an oaf). For track the Tuono's undoubtedly a sharper bike to ride, for the road I'm quite happy with the MT-10!
How does it compare to your previous Hypermotard SP for fun factor ?
The fun happens at higher speeds! It’s still wanting to wheelie everywhere but it picks the front up at more like 60mph than 30. It’s a lot less focused, insofar as I could happily do big miles on the Yamaha whereas the Hyper isn’t much fun on a motorway. A bit more grown up generally. You definitely perch on top of the Ducati whereas you sit in the Yamaha. The Yamaha sounds better and more interesting.
@@timrodierides thanks Tim most appreciated. I have a Multistrada V4 at the moment which I enjoy but I absolutely love the look of the Hyper. Well done on the MT10. Fuel range would put me off. Enjoy
i only ride nakeds and i was given an adventure bike as a loaner. i did not enjoy it at all
Nice bike, nice video, I use the limiter more than the cc, Mark is a male name, her parents took the piss, decat might be against laws or rules and I wouldn't make it public, don't let your friend buy a harley, and yes, social media can have that effect on people, some even end up with hurt feelings or worse.
Needs a tail tidy though haha
Not worried about running in RPM then?
Nope. It's got 1300 miles on it and had its first service before I bought it!
KTM 990smt ticks all boxes.
I'd love to have a go on one of those one day!
@@timrodierides you'll have to make it soon, they won't survive much longer.
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Stfu Tim, you make the best videos.
Sometimes methinks maybe I should've gotten empty ten ass pee or something instead of multi v4 peepee which is great fun when pushed hard, but not all that exciting/engaging otherwise thanks to how dialed in it is + wind protection and body position. Tuono wasn't comfy enough; s1000xr was boring and characterless, too easy to ride, and had no sensation of speed; sf was too fast and too naked, also suffered from being too good and not really being all that much fun unless going too fast for the road; superduke was too naked and didn't like the engine, Evo also lacked feel from the suspension, rode nicely though.
For your friend: Yamaha FJR1300
Noted! The bloke I bought my MT10 off has one of those…
XSR900 🤔 💡
Can you get one for £4k yet? I need to ride one…
You’re only 38?? 😮 Long paper round as a kid? 😂
Believe me, I looked older when I was 29 and wasn't shaving my head! I basically had a combover
@@timrodierides no offence meant by the way. Love your videos dude
@@LickyDischarge none at all taken! If I can’t take the piss out of myself I don’t stand a chance on YT 😂
A 2010 Kawasaki Z1000SX (10:36).
I'm a fair weather rider because I have a car. So why ride in rubbish weather. When I can be sheltered and warm in a car.
No brainer for me
I won't go for a ride if it's already raining either! Not unless there's sunshine up ahead, or I'm on tour and I can smell a strudel in the distance
Fz1
I hate autumn on the bike. Roads are in a bad condition in area's.
Think you are getting better weather down south.
I hear Yamaha OEM heated grips are a thing.
Mate if you didn't decat it and tune it I'm un subbing. Cmon lol.
Haha yeah the weather down here's still pretty good. Had a bit of rain the past few days but it's 20C again. A fair bit of crap in the roads now though :(
@timrodierides just had a shot on a standard 23 plate and wow....
The SP must be phenomenal if the standard one is that fun. First gear is mad😂. Sure I ran it out till about 90 didn't even sound like it was trying haha.
This bike with some tasteful mods and a tune is definitely up there in the top 3 for sure. The SP must be insanely good.
Don't get the Leo it looks awful.
Even the link pipe? I just can't go straight-through