MT-01

2008 Yamaha MT-01 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2008 Yamaha MT-01 pairs a 1670 cc (101.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88.9 HP (64.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 53.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the MT-01 measures 243 kg (536 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,525 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2005 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.