2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP Liquid Metal/Raven The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP in Liquid Metal/Raven is the top-tier flagship model of Yamaha’s Hyper Naked motorcycle lineup. Heavily revised for the 2022 model year, it adapts race-bred engineering from the YZF-R1M superbike into an aggressive, comfortable, and tech-heavy streetfighter packaging. Visual Design & Aesthetics The exclusive Liquid Metal/Raven paint job is directly inspired by Yamaha’s flagship YZF-R1M superbike. This premium aesthetic bundle stands apart from the standard MT-10 with several high-end cosmetic finishes: - Polished Aluminum Swingarm: Features a clear-coated, brushed aluminum finish instead of standard paint. - Exclusive Lower Fairing: A color-matched, 3-piece belly pan sub-cowl that sharpens the lines and directs airflow to the oil cooler. - Premium Accents: Highlighted by a striking gold drive chain and blacked-out components. Key Mechanical Upgrades While the baseline 2022 MT-10 received major electronic and body updates, the SP version justifies its premium position via two major performance modifications: Öhlins Gen-2 Semi-Active Electronic Suspension: The 2022 MT-10 SP was the first production motorcycle in the world to feature Öhlins' next-generation system utilizing spool valve damping. Controlled directly via the dashboard menus, it features 6 modes: - Three Semi-Active Modes: A-1 (Sport), A-2 (Intermediate), and A-3 (Tour) which continuously read the road via the IMU to adapt damping on the fly. - Three Manual Presets: M-1, M-2, and M-3 for locked-in, custom rider configurations. Steel Braided Brake Lines: Equipped standard on the front and rear systems. These lines eliminate expansion under heavy heat load, resulting in a noticeably firmer lever feel and better fade resistance than the standard model's rubber lines. Engine Performance & Electronics At its heart sits the famous 998cc CP4 crossplane inline-four engine, directly derived from the R1 superbike architecture. - Power Output: Generates a claimed 158.2 horsepower @ 11,500 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque @ 9,000 rpm, explicitly tuned for an incredibly beefy mid-range pull between 4,000 and 8,000 rpm. - Acoustic Sound Amplification: The 2022 body redesign integrated enlarged functional air intakes molded with custom acoustic chambers to amplify the crossplane engine's distinct growl directly toward the rider. - R1 Electronics Suite: Managed by a 6-axis IMU, the rider tech package includes lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, lift (wheelie) control, engine brake control, and a standard up/down Quick Shift System (QSS). - Rider Interface: All settings are mapped through a new 4.2-inch full-color TFT display paired with a refined, smooth Accelerator Position Sensor with Grip (APSG) ride-by-wire throttle.