MT-01

2012 Yamaha MT-01 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 relies on a 1670 cc (101.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 150.3 Nm (110.9 lb-ft) at 3,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 53.9 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,750 rpm) and peak power (4,750 rpm), 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 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.94 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.