Yamaha MT-07

My second motorcycle – i couldn’t wait to provide my review on this little beast because Yamaha and the MT07 is just a sublime naked motorcycle in its own right. i’ve had this motorcycle for over a year and five months and is an upgrade from the CBR300RR. i am 1m63 and i can handle the size the MT07 is. first and foremost, i have the model which does not have the… Read more

ABS feature hence i am completely relying on my raw skills to brake and the brake system are fairly strong.

off the mark, this motorcycle is quick so do not go full throttle unless you are more lunatic than the model implies. from first to second gear, it is amazing that it would put a huge grin on your face, it just takes off and have you ahead of the traffic without any problems. from second to third gear, you are in the clear for safety to overtake experienced other fast riders but do not treat it like a motor racing bike, if you do, the mt09 2018 would be your best bet to have. it has an excellent handling in the cbd and narrow traffic, and allows filtering easier compared to other mid-range motorcycle (i have not tried the others) but the size is the most decent i could find. the seat is very comfortable for both the short and long distance because it is narrow at the waist and Yamaha knows this would cater for riders like myself.

the geometry of the engine and motorcycle is just brilliant hence the power and handling with the adrenaline WILL give an awesome riding experience with every each single ride. when chucking corners or deep corners, do not feel afraid of falling over because the torque handles very well for safety.

overall, i would recommend this motorcycle to all riders including experienced riders and riders who are extremely above par. it is just a fantastic little companion to be with and to work on to put aftermarket parts (i have a few things in my sight already). if you have craftmanship skills, this beast would love to be pampered.

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Definite possibility – If you have read any of my other reviews you will know that I am a returning rider who currently owns a Honda CBR300R and I am in the process of going through options for upgrading from the 300cc to something a bit more powerful and better for some longer trips. I ventured into the local Yamaha Dealer (BayCity Moto Hervey Bay) and saw the MT07… Read more

Tracer and was instantly impressed, as I plan to do some long trips and I hate the wind blowing the bike and sometimes me around I thought this looked like a good option. After a bit of a look around I organized a test ride on this brand spanking new Tracer and I have to say that I was very impressed.

I took the bike for my usual ride through various speed zones and the acceleration was something to behold as it surprised me, it cruised effortlessly at the 100kmph mark and the screen took the majority of the wind blast. I do wish though that I had raised the screen, as it is adjustable, prior to the ride to see if it would divert the wind even further. At 6 foot 3 the bike was a perfect size, too much smaller and you would definitely struggle to flat foot it and if you like the upright riding position then this bike would definitely suit.

Of the bikes I have had the opportunity to test ride, this is easily the pick of them so far but I did have reservations afterwards, the 12k plus price tag has deterred me a bit and I am not sure whether my back would handle 6 hour rides (I need to go 3 hours each way one day a week next year) in the upright position. Comfort for these sort of trips are imperative and it, like other bikes, possibly just feel different because they are different from what I am used to.

Personally, I am going to keep testing the bikes on my list, this is currently in first position of the 3 I have been able to test so far and if you are looking to upgrade whilst on your RE license then I would have no hesitation in recommending this bike. Acceleration is great, handling is great, it looks fantastic and if you get the opportunity to test ride one then do it as you have to test ride these to make sure they are comfortable and they are for you.

Thanks again to Bay City Moto at Hervey Bay as the opportunity to test ride this bike was greatly appreciated.

best mid range naked – Have owned a big litre Yamaha among other bikes and the MT-07 is the best for around town and a squirt through the hills, sounds good too with an Akro. A lot of comments about handling on the earlier models, mine is the 2019 model and the handling is good. Good narrow bike for lane splitting, super torquey, economical with still got a lot to offer… Read more

at highway speeds. Highly recommended and still puts a smile on my face. Surprises bigger bikes off the line with its power to weight and torque, you just have to lean forward.

Awesome Motorcycle! – I stand behind what other people are saying. Fantastic motorcycle, I’m normally a Honda fan but decided to buy the MT-07 HO over the Honda and I’m certainly glad I did. It’s smooth, powerful, comfortable and affordable. There are plenty of after market parts available so you can customise as much or little as you like. I normally get buyers… Read more

remorse but not for this purchase. I love it, have not regretted a minute of ownership. Owned it for about 6 months.

amazing bike – this bike is amazing for a learner approved bike. super quick and easy to ride. you would not even need to upgrade when getting opens. they look really nice also. they are a bit pricey but worth the tag. plus its always nice getting through the traffic quick and spending little on fuel.  Show details

Love! – I have had my my-07 for 2 months now. I think it’s a really good bike for the price point. I use to commute and it’s very comfortable with the wide wing seat that allows you a few different riding positions (I’m 6 foot) and is way more power then I will even need.  Show details

Best Bike ever made – I had this bike few months ago and let me tell you this was one of the best bike i have ridden, Smooth on road, perfect road grip and the speed.. just amazing. You can get the bike.. ride it for few years and again sell it.. the resale value is really good as it is a YAMAHA engine  Show details

Love my baby:) – My dream bike:) Very comfortable position while riding. Reaaally quick start I put Titanium Acropovich exhaust and customized the look of the bike, and now - its simply masterpiece! Every detail works like a clock Japanese engine wins of course over all Never let me down:) Highly recommend A bit quick for learners tho  Show details

Very easy to ride – I brought this bike about 2 months ago upgraded from a LAMS approved perfect stepping stone for me as a female rider , light and easy to maneuver, perfect for those long trips, fuel efficient loud , I love the colours silver and purple, so easy to take corners as it doesn't have the fairings, can see your Blind Side very easily.  Show details

Nice body – Yamaha usually only makes the top quality bikes and with the MT-07 they have proved me right it gives me an amazing fuel efficiency and it's really smooth to drive looking at the immensely high speeds it can reach. It is honestly a pleasure to drive it every day. Love it.  Show details

Nice looking – Nice looking..very fast smooth bike...Well priced $10000 on road....Seat will need repadding with a thicker foam..not a hugh cost..Will become uncomfortable in time. Being picky though...Learner approved who should take caution. Be aware services due are not cheap...$300 to $400 so I'm told as yet to hit 1000km service...Hard to go wrong with a Yamaha...Cheers  Show details

MT owner – I purchased my MT 07 new in February and have been very happy with performance, handling and fit and finish. I feel for the price of the bike it is great value, would recommend the bike to anyone looking for an entry level street bike or LAMS approved road bike.  Show details

Love it – Loved it from the beginning. Looks good, goes great and very reliable. Modified throttle stop in order to get full throttle and that makes a huge difference in drivability. A little vibration due to the cross plane engine, but who cares when you're enjoying the freedom. Rear shock is a little soft for my weight & height, 6'1" 100kg and no I'm not obese like all the doctor's charts claim.  Show details

This is perfect – taking it off the lot was hard going from the XVS650 16 classic but after a few days i quickly fell in love with it haha unfortunately I'm not getting enough mileage out of of it as I would like to hopefully I fix that with a few weeks as it's a beautiful ride and the freedom is unbelievable  Show details

Awesome ride! – Purchased the bike as a commuter (coming from a sports bike). Has been a great improvement for the long ride (> 45 min each way) and the ride position is perfect. Was a bit worried coming from a higher powered sports bike to a 2-cylinder parallel twin, but the power and torque are amazing. Can be improved even more with an after-market exhaust… Read more

but that will be down the track.

Plenty of power in any gear, engine is very quiet, and breezes through traffic with very smooth steering.

Great bike and I highly recommend it!!

Yabloody hoo!!!!! – I'm 68 yrs old had more bikes than i can remember and been riding 55 yrs. 1Ltr sports, nakeds,2 stroke screamers, big tourers, you get the picture. The mt07ho is perfect just about the best fun bike I've ever had. Got a yoshi exh. system great! a mate said to me, rowdy little bugger init. Given he rides a REALLY noisy Harley, praise indeed. Its… Read more

very very light,fast enough, and wheelies like a mad thing (I,m 68 not dead!) Ifyou don't want to buy one don't ride one! cause you will, you've been warned. John.

Too Good – Hadn't ridden a bike at least 20+ years. Didn't even test ride one. Brought New with 2 Brothers Exhaust. So much fun. Sounds Deadly goes great . Can't wait for a track day hopefully Mallala. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this bike. Forgot to mention hhow much Low Down Grunt it has ...Well Done Yamaha. Too Good.  Show details

Great Advanced Learner`s Bike – I`ve just bought one of these to use in my motorcycle training business [replacing the old Honda NC700] Changed to this bike as it`s about 35kg lighter, & slimmer. You can really notice the difference. What a beast. Hard to believe it`s LAMS legal. You need to be a confident rider if you`re thinking of buying this bike. Great fun to ride.… Read more ·  2

Really punchy down low, & it does`t run out of puff at the speed limit.

I think earlier models had fuelling issues, but no dramas with this one.

Suspension is a bit soft, but bearable, unless ridden hard

I`m running on adjustment 6, of the 9, on the rear. And, as I`m doing a lot of hard braking, I`ve added RaceTech emulators to the front forks. Really improved the ride. And that`s all that`s really needed.

Seat is little hard initially, but you get used to it. ABS brakes are good. Handlebars are rubber mounted, which is a bit strange at first, but then you don`t notice it. Comes with good tyres. Tacho is hard to read, but that may be my older eyes.

All in all a great bike

Best Bigginer < Middleweight Bike – My understanding is this is the Fastest Lams bike on the market and it lives up to that easily, riding with my friends they cant keep up maxed out when i feel like im cruising, white and black is best colour as it makes the bike look a little bigger and defined i suggest an exhaust to complete the picture but as i am drawn to a more sport like… Read more

look i am considering the 2016 honda cbr500r but my dream bike is by far the 2012 Honda CBR600RR

Personal opinion as well as all other reviews youll find CBR's are the most comfortable to ride

Very nice, happy with purchase – I had some specific requirements for a new bike: 1) faster than my previous bike 2) upright seating position cause my back and wrists can't take a supersport 3) good on fuel, this was going to be my daily commuter AND weekend toy so I wanted good fuel as well as good performance 4) I'm only a little guy so I wanted a light, flickable bike … Read more

This thing fits the bill perfectly. I rode stacks of bike, I researched even more. I would have been happy with half a dozen bikes but this one kept drawing me back and gave me the bigger smile. I'm not a speed demon and I'm still sharpening my corning skills so ultra fast speeds didn't concern me. Exhaust is too quiet and will be replaced. The engine braking is pretty strong so you need to account for that when dropping back a gear for a corner. Torque is great, I can rip it in top gear and the thing just pushes hard. It's lighter than most bikes, and feels even lighter than light bikes.

How is this lams approved? Lol – Ok so after researching every lams bike on the market (obviously a beginner) I wanted something that wouldn't murder me but I wouldn't out grow straight away, Im pretty sure this thing will do the job quite nicely! Feels great to ride with the upright seating ergonomics, even on long trips. The torque is incredible, mess up a gear change and… Read more

it will find torque to get you out of trouble. My only criticism about the ride is the front almost feels too light which I've found in quickly taking off can result in wheelies! Im fitting some drag bars shortly so that should add some feel keep some weight forward.

One must do modification is throw out that awfully quite exhaust and fit a Akrapovic titanium system, if I were you I'd remove the baffle too. Sounds absolutely awesome trust me you also will be saying "this is a lams bike?"

So it really is a good bike in stock form but to get the most out of these things I suggest:

-exhaust, not just for the awesome sound but so if people can't see you they'll hear you

-tail tidy, save some weight and look much better

-bar end mirrors, stock mirrors are terrible

You will not be disappointed if you buy one! Il update my review in the next 6 months, peace :)

Update:

So after riding this thing non stop over summer I had an absolute ball but there was room for improvement. Rear shock is terrible and has been replaced by an R6 shock. Makes a massive difference coming out of corners and taking off wot. Air box its gone and im running pods straight off the throttle bodys, I think it pulls a tad harder.

Next on the list is braided brake lines, aftermarket rear sets and a tune :)

I love my MT07 – Best bike I ever have. Very light, fast enough and the price is good. There is couple of issues with most special on the water pipes which getting very faded, however this may be changed under warranty as if bad paint. I fave load of fun on this bike, I'm not beginner, I'm riding now for about 20 years. I do not need bigger bike as this one if fast. I'm not racer. http://www.mt07.co.uk

Simple & awesome! – This is an awesome motorcycle. No fancy gizmos, just pure riding pleasure. The riding position is great, has decent power, superb handling, good economy and its value for money - what else can you ask for? Well, maybe a better suspension would make it really perfect! The stock exhaust is OK, but I have an Akrapovic fitted!

Great value, Superb Ride ! – Got the LAM's version so my wife can ride this aswell as she presently has restricted Licence. What a ride, lovely machine and one you could easily ride all day with NO sore bum afterwards. Value for money for sure, great sound and a pleasure to own. 3.9 laters per 100 k's, a great commuter and fun bike in one !

Simple and brilliant – In the world of Motorcycles, as in Cars, complexity of the machine is a direction that we all seem powerless to avoid. I test rode the MT07 because I love simplicity, I don't want to change forks or shocks....Pipes maybe...but that's it! This bike impressed me beyond my expectations, it has such a managable torque curve and is super smooth, plus… Read more

it handles well. It was like a good movie, lingering with me long after the ride.

I am after the HO version as I have my open license.

I want a bike long term, that's fun, fast, easy to ride and above all....simple, this is the one for me.

Take it for a ride and prepare to be blown away.

Engine stalling – Engine stalling after first service, rough idling and roughly reving throughout the rev range - first service the same day - Yamaha have been pretty good so far (touch wood) I would not feel comfortable riding this bike - Yamaha is collecting tomorrow to take to service garage. Mt07 2015 abs purchased in October

H-O Version Review – I have just completed 1000 kms and had the first service done on my 689cc full power version. Almost everything is perfect apart from the appalling rear shock which is way underdamped, especially in rebound and the archaic rod-holder front forks which are far too harsh over square-edged bumps - i.e. just about every road in SEQ. Great engine,… Read more

reasonably slick gearbox, good brakes, excellent handling on smooth roads, nimble, light and fast enough for anybody but a speed freak.

Love it but – I have the aussie version 655cc love the bike but when the bike gets hot your at the light set with clutch all the way in and blip the throttle it will just die on you and stall. VERY dangerous as it is always on take off at the lights and have nearly been rear ended on several occasions. I know i'm not stalling it because the clutch is all the… Read more

way in. Seems like a common problem with the engine stalling. I brought this bike brand new and don't feel comfortable riding it anymore. BTW i am at about 10,000 km so not a "tight" engine problem more likely fuel mapping. Yamaha needs to do something about this dangerous problem. Other than worrying if i'm going to get rear ended every time i take off its a good bike.

Change the exhaust – Great bike! I've put an akrapovic exhaust pipe on it and now I can't stop revving the crap out of it. And also it feels like a safe bike for all the girls out there! The higher your guts the faster it goes. 5 out of 4 I give it

MT-07 Kicks as a LAMS – Being new to riding, the MT-07 is an excellent bike to learn on. It's a brilliant bike for inner-city riding, commenting and short trips. I'd say it's a keeper once you have your full license as well. I've done 2,121 Km's on it to date and have no complaints what so ever. My only real criticism is that the front end is somewhat light and can… Read more

get a little loose if you're riding over uneven ground on a turn. This may be more a reflection of my riding capability, but if it was a little more heavy I doubt you'd get that feeling.

The bike has buckets of torque and you need to match your revs to gear options on the down shift or you will learn that the engine breaking is extremely powerful. It pulls away from anything on the city road. Navigating inner CBD traffic is easy & provides heaps of confidence being light and capable of tight turns at low speeds. I'm only short (@ 5ft 4'=163 cm's & 69 kg) so I can't comment on the challenges the wheel-seat hight can bring to taller riders. For a shorter and new rider it offers confidence in having your feet touch the ground with security.

Taken it on a highway run (2 hrs in duration) but the biggest issue is the wind factor even with the wind shield not the engine. I was sitting between 110km-130km comfortably in 6th gear. Would I do this again? No. I'd leave highway riding to a 1,000cc or true touring bike. The MT-07 is built & designed for inner-city riding which it does extremely well. It's a great bike for commuting to & from work and it just owns the traffic conditions.

The power delivery is extremely quick and gets you out of potential troubles fast. Moving from zero to 100km's is easy & quick. Deceptively so as a matter of fact. You hit 60 Kph in 2nd easily (when pushing the revs which it loves) so moving from 2nd through to 4th and 100 Kph or more is fast without any labor to the engine which is built extremely well. To be honest I've only been in 4th gear & above on highway sections or longer stretches of roads. It's a reflection of the torque inherent in the bike.

I've only made 4 modifications. First and most importantly was to replacing the stock exhaust system with the Akrapovic full titanium race exhaust. It was expensive ($1,400.00) but well worth every cent. I highly recommend new owners make this modification. I've kept the baffles out. It is loud but not obnoxiously loud like say a Harley. (No offence to any Harley owner). Traffic presence is the key here and it delivers without question. The 2nd mod was to change mirrors to bar ends. It's a cosmetic touch. 3rd was a tail tidy and 4th was installing a wind visor (went for the Puig sport version). That's it. No more need to spend money on it.

The MT-07 offers plenty of enjoyment to a novice rider (like myself) and I'm sure it would offer plenty of opportunity for more experienced riders as well. If you had the cash you'd keep this and move up in class if you were so inclined to do so but if you wanted to keep it the MT-07 will keep a smile on your face every day.

Great LAMS bike, not quite perfect – This was my second LAMS bike and the increase in power from my VTR 250 is huge - you just can't go back. Riding ergonomics are great but the seat is uncomfortable. I upgraded to the 'comfort' seat but that is only marginally better, although much better looking with the red stitching. Handling is great and the bike is very light. You need to… Read more

watch your downshifts and match your revs appropriately. If your revs are too high high the back end will kick out. Could have done with a slipper clutch, but maybe thats a reflection of my riding skills.

In any event I would highly recommend this bike, she's a sweet ride.

Great bike, highly recommend – Hi everyone, I gave this bike a bad review without giving it time for me to give it a fair go, now after 200kms of riding it, I have to say in all fairness that it's an awesome machine. It is so rider friendly and plenty of power, wow, I really love this, yamaha have done a great job in providing the best lams bike out there, sorry about my previous bad review, I take it all back.thx yamaha, u guys rock.