Ive been saying for a long time that i wouldnt be intersted in another bike unless they put the crossplane crank engine int a road going frame....... bugger :lol . Its fugly though
I want one,, love the thou power, got used to it now,,need a modern,plastic pieces , odd shaped bike..,i saw the pic on facebook,,it could be something special
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(17-11-15, 05:54 PM)bri h link Wrote: Ive been saying for a long time that i wouldnt be intersted in another bike unless they put the crossplane crank engine int a road going frame....... bugger :lol . Its fugly though
Fugly is being kind.
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2 MT10 threads eh.........it must be good!.....anyway im on this one now coz its in general so should go further.
I reckon it is a modern day mt01.......aj jay reckons no.....he reckons it will be lighter than the gen1 thou & the gen 2 thou........and the tracer.
Comparing like for like though would not include the gen 1 or the gen 2 S models as they are semi faired bikes so it is against the gen 2 fz1 naked......and the mt09 naked......what say ye........i say the mt10 will be heavier than both and wont handle like the MT09 does.......plus it could end up with too much top end as usual in a quest for big stats.....like the gen 2 does.
Must be honest ive never bothered my arse to look into what a cross plne engine is........whats the benefit then.......is it torque & power in one or somethin???
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike
power torque agility The MT-10 is the one you’ve been waiting for. It’s by far the most powerful MT ever created. And the time has come for you to enter the next level of darkness.
You’ve done a lot of riding. So you know exactly what you want. Serious power with corner-carving precision. And natural ergonomics that mean you can ride anywhere on any road. Ride the Ray of Darkness with the MT-10.
Driven by a 998cc crossplane engine tuned for extra low to mid range torque - and rolling on a lightweight ultra-short wheelbase aluminium Deltabox chassis with a natural riding position - the MT-10 gives you ultimate power with class leading agility and total control.
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Call me old if you want but I remember unfaired bikes that you could afford to crash, not saying you should but when/if you went down you'd get away with a new engine badge a handlebar grip, possibly a brake or clutch lever and a few mins polishing the scratches out of your exhaust can. Now low side that and the repair bill would probably clear the debt of a third world country. That of course is if you could actually manage to describe which parts you want..........Could I have a side pannel for a etc etc ..........which one sir......Errrrrr.
(17-11-15, 08:52 PM)dazza link Wrote: Would like to see a yellow and black speed block version and I would consider selling your left bollock to some unscrupulous Nigerians Slim. :lol
I love the yellow/black speed block scheme but don't think it would work on that shaped tank. Liking the blue jobby though.
(17-11-15, 09:10 PM)chaz link Wrote: I hope the oil cooler has a good stone guard fitted?
That'll be made from softasshitus so should be fine :thumbup
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(17-11-15, 05:54 PM)bri h link Wrote: Ive been saying for a long time that i wouldnt be intersted in another bike unless they put the crossplane crank engine int a road going frame....... bugger :lol . Its fugly though
Fugly is a understatement here Bri :lol
Otherwise seems good idea to me lets hope they will do faired version at some point
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