Yamaha MT-01 (2003)

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The Yamaha MT-01 Prototype was released in 2003, with a four-stroke 48-degree V-twin cylinder engine and a capacity of 1670cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.36:1 and a dry sump lubrication system, fueled by twin-bore fuel injection. It is equipped with NGK DPR7EA-9 spark plugs and Digital TCI ignition. The motorcycle is capable of reaching a max power output of 66.3 kW / 90 hp at 4750 rpm and a max torque of 150.1 Nm / 110.7 lb-ft at 3750rpm. The transmission is 5-speed and utilizes a wet, multiple-disc clutch with a final chain drive. The motorcycle’s newly designed aluminium CF die-cast sports frame and R1-type die-cast aluminium subframe offer a degree of stability and durability. The suspension features an inverted telescopic fork and a swingarm with a fully-adjustable single shock absorber. The motorcycle’s brakes consist of two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a single 267mm disc with one-piston caliper on the rear. With a ground clearance of 140 mm and a dry weight of 240 kg, the bike has a seat height of 825 mm, a wheelbase of 1525 mm, a height of 825 mm, a length of 2185 mm, and a width of 790 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 15 litres or 3.2 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha MT-01 Prototype

Year: 2003


Engine: Four stroke, 48 degrees V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1670 cc / 101.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 113 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.36:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Engine Oil: SAE20W40
Induction: Twin-bore fuel injection (FI)
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR7EA-9
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 66.3 kW / 90 hp @ 4750 rpm
Max Torque: 150.1Nm / 110.7lb-ft @ 3750rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Newly designed aluminium CF die-cast sports frame, R1-type die-cast aluminium subframe
Front Suspension: inverted telescopic fork;
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with fully adjustable single shock;
Rear Wheel Travel: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 267 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR18
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 103 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions: Height 825 mm / 32.5 in Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase: 1525 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.5 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 240 kg / 529.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.2 gal

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