That's what Yamaha's Shinichiro Nishimura says about this bike, and he should know. Nishimura is one of the engineers who shaped the original MT-01 prototype that stole the 1999 Tokyo Show.

What you’re looking at here is their take on the mighty Yamaha MT-01 with its colossal 1,670cc V-twin powerhouse. Dubbed the Blue Falcon, this menacing custom marvel started out as a regular ...

First introduced in 2005 with the MT-01, the series has grown to include multiple models catering to different segments of riders. The highlights of Yamaha's MT lineup include its minimalist ...

Its handling is impressive, too. Through tight bends and fast, sweeping curves the MT-01 reveals the virtues of Yamaha's racing pedigree. The huge, inverted front forks hold the front wheel as if ...

You only truly learn what a bike is about when you live with it for a while, as I did recently with Yamaha's immensely muscular 1670cc MT-01 V-twin. On the world launch, held here in Cape Town ...

Yamaha’s MT models are a family of naked motorbikes almost as well known and loved as the YZF sportsbike moniker. Although debuting on the 2005 MT-01 oddball, the ‘Masters of Torque’ moniker ...

Like any other automaker, Yamaha's motorcycle lineup has evolved over the years. Some models, like the powerful V-MAX and legendary YZF-R6 sport bike, didn't survive the evolutionary process.

Our 2007 Yamaha MT-01 looks great finished in purple.With just 22,921 miles from new this is in fantastic condition and a credit to its former keepers.The bike comes complete with one key ...