Powerhouse - Yamaha MT01

**zadok** · 5th June 2005, 21:01

I see Yamaha are releasing a muscle bike. MT01. Very similar to the V-Max of a few years ago.
1670cc! Tank only holds 15L!
Who would like one of these babies!?

**James Deuce** · 5th June 2005, 21:06

They've been on sale for two months.

Cajun's already ridden one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...highlight=MT01

I wouldn't say no, but after reading his review, and some others in the mainstream motorcycle press I don't think I'd be happy with it as my only bike.

**zadok** · 5th June 2005, 21:12

Originally Posted by Jim2

Cajun's already ridden one:

Sorry, I must remember to check if there has already been a similar thread already posted.

**Marknz** · 5th June 2005, 21:14

Saw one at Manfield a couple of weeks ago during a classic race meeting. Really good looking muscle bike and I'd love to get my leg over one for a tester. Have to admit though that it did take me two hours to realise the change was on the "wrong" side.

The proud owner told me it was completely different to his sports bike, a Cagiva if I remember correctly, but then I guess they're not supposed to compete with them. Would probably make a very good and comfortable touring bike if only you remembered to stop for fuel at every servo you came across.

**James Deuce** · 5th June 2005, 21:16

Originally Posted by zadok

Sorry, I must remember to check if there has already been a similar thread already posted.

She's right - thought you might have been interested to see what Cajun thought

Good point though

**Coyote** · 5th June 2005, 21:19

I saw one at manfeild in the process of being tipped over

Guy backed into it and it goes crashing into the gravel, very sad site

**zadok** · 5th June 2005, 21:21

Thanks Jim2. Yes, I was interested in the review. Very surprised that he thought the VTR had more pulling power...but there you go.

**Marknz** · 5th June 2005, 21:22

fack, that could have been the same one...

**Ghost Lemur** · 5th June 2005, 22:00

Will be interesting to see what everyone thinks of the MT-03 when they're finally available.

Gotta say if I collected bikes, an MT-01 would certainly have a place.