Yamaha MT-10 & MT-10 SP / FZ-10 (2015+) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the Yamaha MT-10 and MT-10 SP, formerly known as the FZ-10 before it was universally renamed as the MT-10.
The MT-10 was first announced in 2015, and called the FZ-10 in the US. By 2018, Yamaha was calling it the Yamaha MT-10 in all markets. Nothing significant changed over the years other than some tuning to make it smoother down low, and some different colours, of course.
The Yamaha MT-10 is based on a 998cc liquid-cooled dual overhead cam 4-cylinder engine. It’s the same “crossplane crank” engine first seen in the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1, known for its off-beat firing order that gives it unique torque characteristics and sound. It’s tuned more for torque, but on Motorcycle.com’s dyno it still made 102 kW (139 hp) at 9900 rpm, and massive 105 Nm (77 lb-ft) of torque at 9300 rpm.
In 2016, Yamaha released the Yamaha MT-10 SP, which has the same mechanical spec but has Öhlins electronic front suspension and a full-colour display.
In 2022, Yamaha introduced a revised MT-10 with an IMU, quickshifter, and electronic suspension in the SP model. The fundamental maintenance schedule remains the same, though of course checking some of those items will be different depending on the model.
The MT-10 was sold alongside the MT-09 and MT-09 SP, Yamaha’s triple. They kind of compete — the MT-09 is the sporty naked, whereas the MT-10 is the “hyper” naked. Anyway, they both go fast, sound great, and are a hoot in different ways.
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Yamaha MT-10 Service Intervals
Like most modern liquid-cooled Yamaha sport motorcycles, service intervals for the Yamaha MT-10 (formerly the FZ-10) in the US are every 4000 miles or 6000 km, or 6 months.
At every service, you do an oil change, plus check for leaks and lubrication of moving parts.
Every two services, Yamaha recommends you change the oil filter and spark plug. And every 26600 miles, Yamaha suggests you inspect the valves of the MT-10.
The service intervals in Europe for the Yamaha MT-10 are a little different. Yamaha Europe recommends 10000 km or 6000 mile service intervals, and 40000 km service intervals for the valves.
You can see more about the difference between Europe and US service intervals for Yamaha motorcycles here.
See below for items you’ll need to do a service on your MT-10, plus the full maintenance schedule.
You should also keep the fluids up to date, regularly replacing the brake fluid and the coolant.
What you need to service the Yamaha MT-10/FZ-10
Luckily, you’re dealing with a naked bike, so it’s way easier to get to bits like the spark plugs and oil sump plug.
To service the MT-10, you do need a few motorcycle servicing basics, like a catch pan and so on.
Aside from that, you need the following parts/fluids/consumables for your Yamaha MT-10.
| Part | Yamaha MT-10/FZ-10 consumables |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | Use Yamalube 10W-40 or Yamalube 10W-50. The manual recommends “Yamalube” and it’s affordable… but if you want a high grade synthetic, Motul 7100 10W04- is a popular choice. Don’t over-torque the bolt (spec is 43 Nm/31 lb-ft for the oil drain bolt per the manual) — use a torque wrench if you don’t have experience with how much torque is enough. |
| Oil filter | Either get a stock oil filter (part 5GH-13440-50-00) or the Hiflofiltro HF204RC (better than K&N). Torque for the oil filter is 17 Nm/12 lb-ft. |
| Engine coolant | Yamaha recommends an ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors. Valvoline’s Zerex G05 meets the spec. |
| Spark Plugs | NGK LMAR9E-J should be used per the manual. Make sure it’s gapped correctly to 0.8-0.9mm (with a gapping tool) and torqued with a torque wrench to 13Nm/10 lb-ft. |
| Air filter | Yamaha part number 2CR-14451-00, or the Hiflofiltro alternative HFA4924. |
| Brake pads | Choose EBC for more bite and lower fade. You need two sets for the front and one for the rear. Front: EBC FA380HH (2 pairs). Rear: EBC FA174HH |
| Grease | You need both lithium soap-based grease and silicone grease to service the MT-10. |
| Chain maintenance | A well-liked and low-mess lubricant is Motul chain paste. |
Yamaha MT-10 Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha MT-10. The maintenance schedule here is the same as it is in the manual — just slightly modified to fit this screen (as best as possible).
A few items are either omitted or included with each one, so the maintenance schedules are shown separately below.
Other notes:
- After the end of the maintenance schedule, continue it in the pattern shown.
- Yamaha only wants you to change the oil, service the chain, and do simple greasing, recommending you get a dealer or mechanic to do the other service.
- The break-in service is excluded (dealers usually do it), and it’s just inspecting fluids and changing the oil and filter.
- Don’t clean the air filter with compressed air. The risk of damaging it (and your engine) is too high.
- Regularly check the brake fluid levels. Replenish as necessary
Yamaha MT-10 Maintenance Schedule — US manual
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha MT-10 from the US manual.
| mi x 1000 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | Every |
| Change engine oil(warm engine first) with Yamalube 10W-50 or Motul 7100 10W-50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace oil filter (Hiflofiltro HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Replace air filter (YA-1015) | 24000 mi / 37000 km | |||||
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK LMAR9E-J) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold | 26600 mi / 42000 km | |||||
| Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. (EBC FA380HH, two pairs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. (EBC FA174HH) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check brake hoses for cracks or damage, and for correct routing and clamping. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace brake hoses. | 4 years | |||||
| Change brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4) and internal parts of brake master cylinder and calipers. | 2 years | |||||
| Check cooling system hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Change coolant (Valvoline Zerex G05) | ✓ | |||||
| Check wheel runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check tire tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check swingarm pivot bearing operation and for excessive play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Moderately repack swingarm pivot bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | 32000 mi / 50000 km | |||||
| Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Moderately repack steering bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | ✓ | 16000 mi / 25000 km | ||||
| Check steering damper operation and for oil leakage. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check all chassis fittings and fasteners. Tighten/replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate brake lever with silicone grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate brake pedal, shift pedal, and clutch lever with lithium soap-based grease lightly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check sidestand pivot, and lubricate lightly with lithium soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check sidestand switch operation and replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check rear suspension link pivot operation. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check EXUP operation, cable free play and pulley position. | 12000 mi / 19000 km | |||||
| Check front and rear brake switch operation. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate control cables (Protect All Cable Life) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| * Check throttle operations and free play. Adjust as necessary. * Lubricate cable and grip housing. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check crankcase breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Adjust fuel injection synchronization. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check exhaust system for leakage. Tighten and/or replace gasket(s) if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check evap emission control system for damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check air induction cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. Replace any damaged parts if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check lights, signals and switches. Adjust headlight beam. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Yamaha MT-10 Maintenance Schedule — Europe/APAC
Below is the maintenance schedule for the MT-10 from the Europe/APAC manual in km.
Notice that there is more to it than the miles being converted to km, which is why they are in separate tables.
After 40000 km, keep following the schedule in the pattern shown.
| km x 1000 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | Every |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dealers] Perform diagnostic system check with Yamaha dealer tools, and check error codes. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change engine oil(warm engine first) with Yamalube 10W-50 or Motul 7100 10W-50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace oil filter (Hiflofiltro HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK LMAR9E-J) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold | 40000 km / 24000 mi | ||||
| Replace air filter (YA-1015) | 40000 km / 24000 mi | ||||
| Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. (EBC FA380HH, two pairs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. (EBC FA174HH) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check brake hoses for cracks or damage, and for correct routing and clamping. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace brake hoses. | 4 years | ||||
| Change brake fluid (manual recommends DOT 4) and internal parts of brake master cylinder and calipers. | 2 years | ||||
| Check cooling system hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change coolant (Valvoline Zerex G05) | 3 years | ||||
| Check wheel runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check tire tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary. Check tire air pressure and correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check swingarm pivot bearing operation and for excessive play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate swingarm pivot bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | 50000 km / 30000 mi | ||||
| Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Moderately repack steering bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check steering damper operation and for oil leakage. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check all chassis fittings and fasteners. Tighten/replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Lubricate brake lever with silicone grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Lubricate brake pedal, shift pedal, and clutch lever with lithium soap-based grease lightly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check sidestand pivot, and lubricate lightly with lithium soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check sidestand switch operation and replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Yea |
| Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check rear suspension link pivot operation. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check EXUP operation, cable free play and pulley position. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check front and rear brake switch operation. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Lubricate control cables (Protect All Cable Life) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| * Check throttle operations and free play. Adjust as necessary. * Lubricate cable and grip housing. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| * Check lights, signals and switches. * Adjust headlight beam. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check and adjust engine idle speed. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Adjust fuel injection synchronization. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check exhaust system for leakage. Tighten and/or replace gasket(s) if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check evap emission control system for damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check air induction cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. Replace any damaged parts if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
Maintaining Your Chain on the Yamaha Yamaha MT-10 / MT-10 SP
It’s important to maintain your chain on the Yamaha MT-10 / MT-10 SP, as on any chain-driven motorcycle.
Use a good-quality chain lubricant like Motul chain paste, or a Motul chain care kit which comes with a couple of handy tools like brushes to maintain the chain.
Yamaha recommends you follow the following chain maintenance schedule every 500 mi / 800 km (in the Europe manual they say 600 mi / 1000km) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain, or riding in wet areas.
| Chain maintenance item |
|---|
| Check drive chain lubrication condition, lubricating if necessary (Motul chain paste) |
| Check drive chain slack, alignment, and condition, adjusting / replacing if necessary |
Naturally, if you track your Yamaha MT-10, then attend to your chain more often.
Checking chain slack
To check chain slack, measure the free vertical movement of the chain in front of the chain guide.
Make sure the bike is in neutral, on a level surface, on its sidestand, with no load.
Push the chain up and down with something like a screwdriver and measure the total deflection of the chain.
Target chain tension (total deflection) for the Yamaha MT-10: 20-40mm (1.57 – 1.77 in)
To adjust the chain slack, follow the procedure below.
- Loosen the axle nut and the lock nuts on either side of the wheel.
- Turn the adjuster nuts to tighten (or loosen) the chain. Keep checking the chain tension to see if it has come within spec (see above).
- Keep an eye on the reference marks on either side of the axle. Make sure that the adjustment is to the same point, to keep the chain aligned.
- When you’re done, tighten the axle nut to 90 Nm / 66 lb-ft, and tighten the adjuster lock nuts.
- Once everything is tight, re-check the chain slack again to make sure it’s still within spec.
About the Yamaha MT-10/FZ-10
The Yamaha MT-10 is an upright streetfighter/standard version of the Yamaha YZF-R1 with a detuned engine, simpler riding gear, and a lot more front-end poise.
The MT-10 from 2016-2020 is a distinct evolution from the long-standing 2006-2015 Yamaha FZ-1. It still is a standard/sport bike with a 998cc inline four-cylinder fuel-injected engine, but the FZ-10/MT-10 takes the “crossplane crank” engine from the 2009-onward YZF-R1.
The MT-10 models all share Yamaha’s crossplane crank 998cc engine. Like the FZ-1 before it, the inline-four in the MT-10 is tuned for lower down torque and with lower max power — topping out at a claimed 120kW or 160 hp, with dyno runs about 14% down on this peak. The compression ratio is also lower than the R1 at 12:1, but you’ll still have to use premium fuel.
The Yamaha MT-10 comes standard with ABS and traction control, and also with cruise control, which isn’t available on any of the Yamaha YZF-R1 models. It’s also pretty unique in the “Streetfighter” segment in general, and definitely was at the time of introduction of the Yamaha MT-10.
From 2022, Yamaha kept the base engine intact, but significantly upgraded many of the components in the Yamaha MT-10. They gave both the base model and the SP a TFT display, a six-axis IMU, and a quickshifter. But the SP from 2022 also gets Öhlins semi-active suspension, a significant upgrade.
It’s easier to describe the Yamaha MT-10 generations and model variants by talking about their components. Below is a quick overview of the spec differences of the MT-10.
| Yamaha MT-10 model | MT-10 Gen 1 | MT-10 SP Gen 1 | MT-10 Gen 2 | MT-10 SP Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years available | 2016-2021 | 2017-2021 | 2022+ | 2022+ |
| Suspension | KYB, fully adjustable | Öhlins, fully adjustable | KYB, fully adjustable | Öhlins Semi-active |
| Display | LCD | TFT | TFT | TFT |
| Ride aids | ABS, TC, Cruise | ABS, TC, Cruise | ABS, TC, Cruise, 6-axis IMU | ABS, TC, Cruise, 6-axis IMU |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
There’s also a “tourer” spec in some markets, with some bags and other accessories for long-distance travel on the Yamaha MT-10.
The engine and brakes remain constant between all models and generations of the SP, and the maintenance schedule and all parts are the same.
There’s a lot that’s special about the Yamaha MT-10. For those who want the glory of the crossplane crank (CP4) motor but who don’t want to ride a superbike all day, the MT-10 is the perfect weapon of choice.
Aside from the more comfortable riding position, the Yamaha MT-10 has always had an easier engine to manage (with more low-down torque and more accessible gearing) and even cruise control for those longer trips. It’s a bike on which bags and a taller screen look less out of place.
And from 2022, the MT-10 is really in the future of tech, with a full IMU and even electronic suspension in the SP model.
Reference: Manual for the Yamaha MT-10
The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2019 Yamaha MT-10, but it’s identical to the schedule for other years, including those named FZ-10.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.
We also referenced the European manual which is in km, and which has different maintenance schedule intervals.
