This futuristic-looking Yamaha MT-10 SP was assembled over almost eight hours and some 1,497 customized individual components by master Danish crafter L. Ego. While the first impression may look a bit plastic-y, the sum of the parts is a truly custom motorcycle for any age bracket. Although over age 18 is recommended, we believe even younger enthusiasts could partake in this ride with proper supervision, knowledge and patience.
Throw your tiny leg over the seat, and the three-speed transmission mates up perfectly with the all-new four-cylinder engine—which amazingly—requires no oil. The gold drive chain, considered ostentatious by some, delivers quiet and efficient power to the beefy rear rubber. Up front, the signature Öhlins, or Fauxlins perhaps more fittingly, offer both sport and comfort whether cruising hard kitchen tile or soft bedroom carpet.
At only 17.5″ long (44 cm), the naked Yamaha sport bike has a ridiculously small turning radius, and carves up corners like bikes 1:10 its scale. Some riders commented that the rubber both front and rear felt a little too stiff, but our editors unanimously agreed that a bike of this nature wouldn’t see much street use anyway.
All of this technology and customization does come at a price, though, and the Yamaha MT-10 SP by L. Ego is tagged with an eye-watering $239.99 MSRP. Most of the eye-watering is caused by the sadness endured as your mother instructs you to put it back on the shelf, and opt for the far less expensive Land Rover Classic Defender.
Diehard builders may submit that competitive sets come in as low as $9.95, but we’d argue the complexity and detail of this build justify the higher ask. All things considered, the price is a bargain and couldn’t be duplicated in an assembly of spare parts on any kitchen table or countertop. Look for this mini motorcycle to be an instant collector classic on Lego.com available August 1, 2023. [Lego]
