Yamaha MT 10 vs Norton Superlight SS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MT 10stacks up against the Norton Superlight SS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT 10Norton Superlight SS
Model year20262020
Price$14,999$46,666
Engine998 cc650 cc
Horsepower170 hp
Weight211 kg160 kg
Seat height835 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain4-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. Full floating Brembo discs. Radially mounted twin Brembo monoblock callipers with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brembo twin piston rear calliper with ABS. Brembo master cylinder.
Tires120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22 / 190/55 ZR17 Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport™ S22

Yamaha MT 10 vs Norton Superlight SS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT 10 and the Norton Superlight SS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT 10 brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Norton Superlight SS counters with 170 hp at 160 kg. On price, the Yamaha MT 10 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: