Last year, Yamaha shocked us all when it discontinued the venerable YZF-R1 across the pond. It’s only available as a “track bike” now, meaning you can forget about owning one and riding it on the road. While we are still digesting that, it appears there’s more bad news coming our way. Reputed sources from Europe suggest Yamaha’s flagship MT is also getting the boot soon.
Yamaha MT-10 To Be Discontinued For 2026
According to reports, the MT-10 won’t be part of Yamaha’s 2026 lineup in Europe. As always, the driving force here is tightening emission norms, as the liter-class CP4 engine doesn’t meet Euro5+ norms. Another key factor is the lackluster sales. With the world favoring light, middleweight nakeds like the MT-09, bikes like the MT-10 rarely do decent numbers. So investing in R&D to make the CP4 mill meet new emission norms is probably not a great financial move.
Finally, Yamaha has sort of dug its own grave, too. The MT-10 has remained largely unchanged since its debut in late 2015. The engine output, features, underpinnings, and even the dimensions are all comparable between the MY16 and MY25 bikes. In the meantime, the competition has become fiercer than ever. Ducati and BMW have overhauled their liter-class nakeds, and so has Triumph with its new Speed Triple.
The MT-10 Might Remain On Sale In America For Some Years, Though
With no European emission norms followed here, America repeatedly gets motorcycles that are discontinued overseas. The CBR1000RR, GSX-R750, and Ninja H2 are all examples of that. So we think the MT-10 will remain on sale here, too. The fact that the YZF-R1 remains on sale in America supports our suspicion as well. After all, both bikes have the same engines, albeit in different tunes.
Speaking of which, the MT-10 boasts a 998cc, inline-four engine with a MotoGP-derived crossplane crankshaft. It is good for 163 horsepower and 82 pound-feet via a six-speed transmission. The power is monitored by a handful of electronics, such as:
- Slide Control System (SCS)
- Front wheel Lift Control System (LIF)
- Engine Brake Management (EBM)
- Brake Control (BC) System with lean-sensitive ABS
- Quickshifter
- Traction control
The MSRP for the 2025 model currently sits at $14,799–$300 more than the 2024 model. So even if the MT does stay on sale in the US, it might continue to get more expensive each year. Oh, and lest we forget, there’s an MT-09 SP, too. It brings carbon fiber goodies and Ohlins suspension to elevate the package, but costs over $17,000.
2025 Yamaha MT-10 Specifications
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Engine |
998cc, inline-four |
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Power |
163 HP |
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Torque |
82 LB-FT |
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Transmission |
Six-speed |
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Chassis |
Diamond (aluminum) |
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Suspension |
USD forks/monoshock |
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Weight |
467 pounds |
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