Yamaha MT-10 versus Zero SR/F

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-10

Naked
Zero

Zero SR/F

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 16.449 €
RRP 25.757 €
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Pros:
  • Engine a force
  • Handiness
  • Stability
  • Routinely processed
Pros:
  • Performance
  • Processing
  • Comfort
  • Brake
  • Maintenance costs
Cons:
  • Pillion operation
Cons:
  • Price
  • Reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.405 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
212 kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Seat :
787 mm
Weight :
220 (max: 454 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Z-Force 75-10, AC motor
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Riemen, Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb
Aisles: 0

Performance

Maximum speed: 249 km/h
Performance: 166 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
7 l
Reach:
249 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach:
158 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Front suspension:
Showa upside-down fork 43 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa gas pressure shock absorber, spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable (travel 140 mm)
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc,four-piston radial calipers J. Juan ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper J. Juan ( 240 mm)

Pure fun device

What is it then?, we asked above. What she is not, comes here: a tourer. In fact, there is a version with a disc and suitcases, but it looks like the designer in charge has just been on holiday. The payload is at 170 kilos anyway meagre. On the other hand, it doesn't matter, because long-haul operations are an ordeal.

Among us, the Yamaha MT-10 is not a sales success compared to its sisters MT-07 and MT-09. Why? It can't be because it's too high for a bike of this class compared to 13,999.

The design certainly doesn't like everyone, but probably the reason lies elsewhere: Whoever buys a Yamaha is more likely to expect the well-behaved daughter from a good house. We, the league of enlightened gentlemen of Motorradtest.de, had bearish fun with the MT-10. Sometimes quite unreasonable!

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.

Price / Availability / Colors

  • Price: 13.999€
  • Used (3 years old): 9,000€
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue-silver

Digital motorcycling

Many of these sensations are eliminated by the digital form of motorcycling. The Zero is simply fast, sour fast. A spin on the throttle lever is enough, nothing more. If you like this, or for whom this immediate implementation is the attraction, the Zero is a clear purchase recommendation for you.

The question of each test is to find out whether the test object is good or bad. The Zero SR/F is not only a good motorcycle, but a very good motorcycle, under the restrictions of all batterielectric vehicles (expensive, short range). The Zero is a great motorcycle overall and in the sum of its high-quality components. However, one that digitally decouples the driver with what she does best – merciless passage without end.

And I've come to realize that so far, I've assumed that my definition of driving pleasure is largely about engine power – now I know that the way this performance is created is important to me.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: €20,490
  • Used (4 years old): 10,000 €
  • Years of construction: since 2012 (pre-model)
  • Availability of all Zeros: from 2007, few offers
  • Colours: red, blue-grey