@GregAndr yea even now especially in Europe with our smaller roads an mt07 is like the perfect size and still really fast like its loads of power really
I bought my MT07 new in 2017. I have used it locally in England and it great. I have toured the UK and its great. I have toured France and its great. I took a trip to Croatia and Slovenia in 2017 and it was great. When I tour I have a large amount of luggage and it performs and handles great. I regularly get 200 miles from a tank and its not empty at that time. I regularly get up to 70mpg if I stay within the speed limits when touring. This is a fantastic bike and has masses of torque which is great for real world riding. Hoped this helps people who are trying to decide.
I can't understand your comment. The guy said he loves the bike, he's not point pros and cons, he's just being sincere about the week points. I just bought a MT-07, I love the bike too, but all 5 points are true. There are plenty of vids about the good points.
I’ve been two up on my mt loads and you don’t notice a thing unless you’re going really slow, all rear seats are small these days... it’s got nothing on a sport bike rear seat 😂
@@user-ow9sf7fs1j Im so comfortable riding 2up my passengers always have to tell me to take it easy halfway through the ride because I forget that they're back there and they really have to hang on on acceleration
That should be at completely opposite side, lots of people driving same vehicle means lots of parts and maintenance options in the area. That's a great thing.
5 answers/ amendments for the 5 complaints; - buy an aftermarket comfort seat - even mega low scenario 35+ mpg is acceptable for the 3.7 tank size, which equates to 130 miles of fun. If you're going farther than that without stopping, youre on the wrong bike, which is your fault. - its a naked bike. Wind protection isn't even a valid complaint nor a concern. Know what bike you're buying because you are voiding your right to complain when you purchase one. - Almost no bike is unique in and of itself. It is how the rider dresses it which makes it unique- and therefore could easily become a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. - Buy an aftermarket rear shock. Use heavier fork oil to combat a springy front fork. However, neither of these are even an issue for casual riding, which negates the concern. If you bought this to race or track, you bought the wrong bike. Conclusion: its a near flawless bike for how its intended to be used.
Will G. For most people who ask me these questions all the time, it’s not that obvious. To people who are new to riding and new to motorcycles, they do not know these things. So I’m trying to make it obvious for those people.
75hp not being a lot? Man, the stock bike is equivalent to a 2,500lb car with 468hp. Of course it isn't a 160-180+ hp 999cc bike but its also cheap with 75hp and tons of torque. It can definitely handle a passenger with ease.
Did my first big road trip with my mt07 last month. 520+ miles each direction. After market windscreen, not too big, throttle lock, air hawk seat and universal saddle bags plus camping gear on top of passenger seat and bags. The air hawk seat was amazing. My ass pretty much didn’t get sore or uncomfortable. As far as fuel capacity, by the time I’d be getting low I’d want to get off and stretch my legs anyway
“Everybody has one, it’s not like a cool bike” - it is cool if everyone has one and if they don’t have it they want it. I think if everybody wants something, that “something” must be cool, if you’re following what I’m saying. This bike is like an iphone. And for suspension upgrades watch Dave Moss videos (fyi he does the same thing with the spacer and putting in thicker oil)
Sold my fz 07 and bought a cbr1000rr I wish I never had. Out of all the bikes I’ve rode and owned the fz was by far my favorite. It is the perfect one bike to own the power makes sense, it’s light, good seating position, good mileage, and wheelie machine.
I feel like #5 was the only complaint worth mentioning. The other are more pet peeves or obvious to me. You're talking about wind protection on a naked bike.. and popularity on a Yamaha. The suspension was prob the only legit complaint but it's a point beaten in by every RUclipsr for the past 5 years.
You nailed it He already admitted he doesn't know how to ride by his statement "during a lean if I hit a bump the bars go crazy " (more or less) he either is gripping the bars too tightly or placing weight on them when he shouldn't be.
I bought a 2014 mt07 for my first bike it's incredible handles real nice so much torque very forgiving to a first time like myself p.s taught myself to ride on RUclips
4 of them which are bullshit: no wind protection? it's a naked for a reason. Too popular? like who cares when you are looking for a good affordable bike. Too weak for passangers? bitch please i took passangers safely with a moped when i was a kid. Small gas tank? well a bike doesn't have a large gas tank anyway. Also, this keeps the bight light and easier to handle.
Taken mine on 1000 plus mile trips works fine for long trips. From iowa to Florida. With a little planning comfort seat with air hawk cushion set of cortex bags.
1 Corbin aftermarket seat 2my 2016 fz07 tuned full exhaust with new air intake gets 45mpg if I’m ripping on it 60mpg if if riding easy on a long trip 3wind resistance suck it up lean into it 4 don’t care the bike is awesome 5 true the suspension sucks. I plan on redoing my suspension eventually
I have a 2018 mt07 and I ride with a pillion all the time in fact i just came back from a 3 hour ride and both me and my pillion were comfortable and relaxed.... I think his first point may vary between what year you have
It’s funny when people say it only has 70hp and that’s not enough to double. Then you go to the “third world” countries and see a young family of five riding on a 50cc scooter. Or say it’s no good for touring and yet some people have travelled around the world on little 125cc bikes and had a blast.
Bought a showroom 2015 as my very first bike. Mods list is far too extensive to list but the most significant were exhaust, new bars, seat, Hordpower airbox with a PowerCommander V (with hord's custom map) and front/rear suspension....its truly an amazing ride.
I've been riding a 2017 mt-07 motocage and so far I'm not planning on changing it and if I do it might be for an mt10 ... I just can't find any bike that sounds as good as the 07.
Went in trip with my 300 km trip with the 2 saddle bags from yamaha and with my gf in the back, yeah it was painful but doable. For my day to day trip is good, city riding is the best but for trips you got to use what u have!!
I HAVE A 2018 MT07. I INSTALLED THE BLACK WIDOW FULL EXHAUST AND I GET 150 MILES TO A FULL TANK OF GAS, WITH NO TUNE. I RARELY RIDE IN ECO MODE, I LOVE BEING A HOOLIGAN.😎. I WEIGH 220lbs. AND I DO AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT ON THE SUSPENSION AND HOW THE WIND DOES SHIFT THE BIKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY/HIGHWAY. I STILL LOVE THE BIKE BUT I’M CURRENTLY PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO A LITER OR CLOSE TO ONE, Z900, MT09, OR GSX-S1000F. I WILL STILL KEEP MY MT07.
I have an XSR 700 and I love it! I usually ride by myself and I don't do long trips so for me is the perfect bike. I highly recommend this motorcycle. either the MT07 or the XSR 700. If you do like long rides or ride with a passenger you should go with something bigger.
I got my fz07 stolen a couple weeks ago and replaced it with a FZ6 (FZ6 is a naked R6 basically, they didn't make it very long). I miss the torque the fz07 SO much. I swear that engine is the most fun you can have while staying under the speed limit
@@125conman if you could, that would be great. Currently rising a 2004 fz6 and looking to ?upgrade? to MT07, bit hesitant still because I believe they are a hot ticket to get stolen. Don't think anyone wants to bother with my fz06, good drive still though
All valid points but easily fixable. First upgrade should be the Yamaha comfort seat. Very grippy and thick padding. Will raise the seat height a little. Small gas tank but still better mileage compared to a super sport at least vs the older models. Sport or touring windscreen solves the lack of wind protection. It’s popular because it’s fun and everyone knows it. My hi-viz yellow FZ-07 is unique now since Yamaha discontinued this colour scheme after 2018. Stock suspension sucks especially if you’re heavy but easily fixed with aftermarket replacements. My suggestion would be to look for a used FZ-07 that’s been upgraded already.
I put the Puig Touring windscreen, being 6ft tall, it was a must. and honestly does change the look of the bike, makes it look bigger, wind protection now made a MASSIVE difference.
I'm super surprised that tune eats up the mpg like that. Have a 15' fz07 that doesn't have a tune but has a full two bros exhaust and cruising around 55mph I've been averaging 67-70mpg. Highway speeds I can make about 190 miles before a refill
Well I may be old and slow but on a long motorway run I've got over 65mpg and I've even got 40+mpg on a track day :) I've also got a Hagon rear shock and front progressive springs which lower the front by 10mm, still not perfect but a big improvement.
I have a 10-15 minute ride to work, a 20 minute ride to school and its so perfect for that. I even drive an hour and fifty minutes to visit my girlfriend ever couple weeks and its honestly not the worst.
Hey, i don’t have MT-07 yet.. But I will get one in around to weeks. I have seen most of your videos and I couldn’t find any thing like “What parts are change” like mirrors, exhaust, blinkers and stuff.. Do u have a list maybe? Best regards from Denmark🇩🇰
My dude, how did they get rid of the Jerky throttle on yours? I got exactly the same bike, it runs amazing and i love it; however the ON/OFF throttle at low speeds is really jerky. did this get settled with a tune or what exactly? I’m wanting to do some wheelies but with that throttle a bit jerky i’m scared. 🤭 Would love to hear back from you!
Hey, this is the best thing to eliminate that and it does a lot more for your money than other things. It's called 2 Wheel Dyno Works. It's simple, you just mail in your ECU and they flash tune it. I personally don't have it on my FZ-07, I got an EJK instead (doesn't eliminate the twitchy throttle) but many others on FZ-07 dot org swear by it, it's good stuff, trust me. 2wheeldynoworks.com/ GL!
My buddy has the large wind screen on his 16' fz07 nd he can be pushing 80 sitting up no problem on the freeway. I have to start ducking at about 55 on my 17' fz07 😅 I ride 365 days a year rain or shine and I have no regrets.
Yo yo could you let a brother know how you set up your license plate. Searched the internet and your the only fz before 2018 I’ve seen with that license plate setup. Lmk thanks
Riding a passenger sucks on any bike, full stop, but my 44 kilo (95 lb)Thai wife isn't too bad on the back for short rides and she says it's much better than the MT03 I had before the MT07. My 30 cm (13 in) high windscreen makes 120 to 130 kph (75-80 mph) comfortable, far better than nothing. I also have a rear rack for commuting and long trips of up to 2000 km (1200 mi). Same rig as I had on the MT03 and I'm 178 cm (5'10") and 68 kilos (150 lbs) 56 yrs old. The 07 is a great bike!
I don't care about all of these but it definitely made me stop to think about things. Guys are asking sticker for ther 4 to 6 year old FZ/MTs now with 6,000+ miles. I miss riding though... Suggestions? I'll be doing around town riding, not highway and I won't have a passenger. So there's that. Also, were you riding an FZ or MT? I heard the 2018 and newer MT has better suspension.
If you want a long distance naked bike get a 2018+ gsxs 750. Drove 4 hours to pick it up and rode it back filled up about 45 minutes after leaving the dealer. And one more time before getting home. Averages about 160-180 miles per tank with a little over 3 gallons
All the 7 range are fantastic, they can keep up not just in performance but in other ways and are easily sorted if you find it's to tall,seat to hard all these are available from a world wide of aftermarket suppliers, and most of all are bomb proof❤
In my country there are between 15 and 20 million people , and in 2019 for example , there were 318 YAMAHA's registered , lets say 100 out of those are mt 07.. , from 2014 to now.. there are still UNDER 1k mt 07s from like 12-15k that were registered in my country since 2014 , so u can say they re still rare
If you're going to use an mt 07 as a second bike... Did you already have a nice road bike? Just getting Enduro or dual sports. It'll be cheaper and it will still wheelie all day plus you can rip dirt too
There is a comfortable seat for the r1 too but when I buy a naked in the first place I expect it to be comfortable out of the factory. I don't need to spend money to make my naked bike ridable for longer rides or commuting. What is the point to buy a naked bike if not the comfort aspect.
ShakeNBlake i was debating about witch one should i get between the MT07 or MT09 but what you said about the 38mpg instead of 57 like they say and the back seat for the passenger changed my mind. See if u can do a video in the Kawasaki Z900. It's supposedly better then the MT09.
The only 2 good things of an mt 07 is the engine, is very good and reliable. And it's a wheelie machine! The rest of the bike is just garbage unfortunately... Yamaha could make this bike even better but they don't want too..
It would cost more and less people would buy it. The ideia was to make a reliable (engine wise) motorcycle wich was cheap and extremely fun to ride. The rest of the bike is what you know, cheap plastics and a frame that rusts easily.
To what I see, your biggest concern should be "Left grip on the handle bar is useless"... I ride a 2016 FZ07 with 28,000 miles on it. No problem so far...
I like this review and the poor wind protection, seat comfort and fuel range are very important points. But I'm struggling to understand this low mpg figure. My 20-year-old TDM 850 does 250 miles on its full 20 litre tank - so 60 plus mpg. The important thing to note is that holding a steady speed is the key to good mpg with these engines. Actually the TDM also has a great fairing and pretty comfortable seat - and of course the 270 degree parallel twin engine that allowed the MT07 to come into existence. So maybe the little kid could learn a thing or two from its older brother!
Nah, this guys talking out his ass. I've daily ridden mine for 2 years, I constantly hoon it and I am, and have been, at 42mpg average the entire time I've owned the bike. I ride mine hard, this guy either doesn't utilize the torque by upshiftjng or is just fabricating figures I glug around at or below 3k and still have more than enough torque to do anything I've wanted to
I have a 2019 MT07 the only passenger complaints I get are about rear pegs. I get nearly 70 mpg in the UK and regularly get over 150 miles to a tank. It's a naked that's why I got it, I'm old school. Like I've been riding for over 35 years and it does what I want. That includes doing 300 mile days, the suspension ain't that bad and I'm over 6 foot and 17 stone. My only problem is build quality, you obviously have the wrong bike for what you want.
Dude! I don't understand how you say this 649cc Torque monster is low powered. Here in Jamaica we Legit ride 150 and 200cc bikes which we call (fast) haha. You guys are privileged man, take my word for it
@@Jafmanz even the best of the 125,s aprilia rs 125 has 34hp anymore and it will probably blow up before it made it too 100mph the mt-07 has 75hp. Would definitely beat any 125 top end. Look up some times. 125cc 6.9sec 0-60 15.3 1/4 mile. Mt-07 3.8sec 0-60 12.13sec 1/4 mile.
Can someone HELP a newbie, I’m looking to buy my first bike the mt-07 2017 variant w/abs, is there really a difference or any pros and cons with the 2020 variant?
Honestly my mt07 feels like it has enough juice to do pillion ok, but yeh without a backpack on my passengers do fall into that gap between me and the pillion seat
I had the 2019 MT07. I AGREE TOTALLY WITH YOUR COMPLAINTS! The seat sucks on that bike. I traded it in on an older Ninja 1000. I traded that in on my two week old 2020 Ninja 650. So much more comfy in the saddle than the 1000. I have the KRT ABS edition. I bought the factory tail trunk kit with backrest (she likes). TST plug n play integrated turn signal/tail light (easy install), factory touring screen (still needs a deflector, I'm 6'). This bike is in the top two of bikes I've owned that was flat out comfortable, smooth power band ( won't jerk gf's neck shifting), and the new Dunlops are now my favorite tire - replacing Purelli Angel ST. This Ninja inspires you to lean more than my Ninja 1000 could. Those tires make the bike feel weighted and planted in turns way better than my 1000. The display through the app let's you even check lean angles. I commute 50 miles round trip a day. The MT07, The Ninja 1000 , and the Ninja 650 I fill every three days and never see the low fuel light. It's basically a 65-70mph cruise. At fill up with 148 miles on it I put in 2.3 gallon with the Ninja 650. I like this bike and I'm an old timer in your eyes. It does beg for a slip-on! Akropovic megaphone. Have you tested a 2020 Ninja 650?
I have a 2017 FZ-07 ABS. It's made for romping around town. I live in Orlando, Florida so it's perfect for those streets. My commute is 10-20mins. Enough acceleration power when you need it. Enough power for the freeway. When i first got the bike i was accidentally pulling power wheelies because my first/previous bike was a 2012 Kawasaki 250R. Used to twisting that throttle all the way and banging through the gears.
Nice video man. Sad to see you get some hate from the mindless funboys. I just got mine and can confirm all the 5 points. The bike is fantastic, but all bikes have week points.
"I don't get anywhere near that advertised fuel economy!" but then "I've also got an exhaust and tune on it." I think I see the problem. :P Mine's stock and I easily hit 140 miles on a tank before it starts flashing at me. And maybe it's just me, but I need a break after two hours so that range isn't a huge deal IMO. If it was a couch-on-wheels Road Glide or Gold Wing, then I might be a little upset.
Yesterday I rode a 350 km trip with the same screen that you have. The seat gets to your butt after around 60 km's, but with enough stops and a travel speed of 90-100 km/h, this bike isn't the worst going to a longer distance trip. You could easily do 500 km's per day if you really wanted to.
I had this bike in riding schoo' and had lessons from 8am until exam coming back at 2pm. I'm not a light person. Didn t have a problem with the seat. Not at all. 😊
I'm still deciding between this and the sv650x to replace my fz6r, just for an upgrade... I really want a 690 Duke for that thumper gas mileage but I want Japanese reliability more... I have no problem riding naked long distance, I commute to and from work a good 40 miles up the turnpike one way every day, sometimes a 3 hour trip to Gainesville, but my bike is a bit heavier so IDK. It's stripped naked btw, before anyone gets on that "you've got the world's shittiest windscreen to protect u" thought lol.
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1. ,, Terrible for passengers, because it has just 70hp
Dude, I ride passengers on a 50cc moped. Are you joking 😂.
yea lol
Yea literally I've taken passengers on my mt125 and it is fine
Bro that's low
Mine has 9hps 😂
@GregAndr yea even now especially in Europe with our smaller roads an mt07 is like the perfect size and still really fast like its loads of power really
@GregAndr yea just stupid the US call these bikes like "small" but they aren't rlly
think twice- “i want an mt07” “i want an mt07”
Yes
😂 same to you bro
Getting my second fz07 tomorrow 🤣
I wanted it and i bought it lol and i dont see my self selling it
I bought my MT07 new in 2017. I have used it locally in England and it great. I have toured the UK and its great. I have toured France and its great. I took a trip to Croatia and Slovenia in 2017 and it was great. When I tour I have a large amount of luggage and it performs and handles great. I regularly get 200 miles from a tank and its not empty at that time. I regularly get up to 70mpg if I stay within the speed limits when touring. This is a fantastic bike and has masses of torque which is great for real world riding. Hoped this helps people who are trying to decide.
Your comment has better review than this vid.
I really like this channel, but I agree with you! If it’s tuned then the mfg rec. MPG don’t really come into play anymore
Is it a good beginners bike?
@@2000chevy4x4 mine has an akra and easily does 70+ mpg so to get 35 mpg he must ride like a complete muppet
I can't understand your comment. The guy said he loves the bike, he's not point pros and cons, he's just being sincere about the week points. I just bought a MT-07, I love the bike too, but all 5 points are true. There are plenty of vids about the good points.
Are you a MT-07 fan?
Like if you are
H.Deen do you think its better mt07 or cb650r?
@@giovannimecenero5765 MT-07 hands down. If you're looking to buy one I think the MT-07 is best for me at least. But you may have different reasons.
MT-07 Brothers don't forget about us xsr700 riders.
I absolutely love my 2019 MT07 Its my first Yamaha and wont be my last .
One dislike from ShakeNblake :D
75hp not enough for 2up riding???? my cbr300 handles my gf like she's not even there and my cbr has 20 something hp
same, having an extra person on the back bogs a bike down, but people two-up 125cc bikes all the time lmao
I’ve been two up on my mt loads and you don’t notice a thing unless you’re going really slow, all rear seats are small these days... it’s got nothing on a sport bike rear seat 😂
@@user-ow9sf7fs1j Im so comfortable riding 2up my passengers always have to tell me to take it easy halfway through the ride because I forget that they're back there and they really have to hang on on acceleration
Your girlfriend must be the one on the throttle..
A horse that had 1HP can handle two people
Who cares if everyone has them, that’s the whole point lol
I do, that's why I said it.
@@ShakeNBlake509 but if you find another 07 rider to ride with y'all can be double07... Ha... Get it?
That should be at completely opposite side, lots of people driving same vehicle means lots of parts and maintenance options in the area. That's a great thing.
he wants something uniqe
i would love one tho but i cant have one for 5 years
It’s more fun having a group of people on the same/similar bikes to ride with
5 answers/ amendments for the 5 complaints;
- buy an aftermarket comfort seat
- even mega low scenario 35+ mpg is acceptable for the 3.7 tank size, which equates to 130 miles of fun. If you're going farther than that without stopping, youre on the wrong bike, which is your fault.
- its a naked bike. Wind protection isn't even a valid complaint nor a concern. Know what bike you're buying because you are voiding your right to complain when you purchase one.
- Almost no bike is unique in and of itself. It is how the rider dresses it which makes it unique- and therefore could easily become a one-of-a-kind motorcycle.
- Buy an aftermarket rear shock. Use heavier fork oil to combat a springy front fork. However, neither of these are even an issue for casual riding, which negates the concern. If you bought this to race or track, you bought the wrong bike.
Conclusion: its a near flawless bike for how its intended to be used.
I have to go near death acceleration and braking to even get into low 45mpg. So far getting constant 55+ mpg on ambitious riding
Will G. For most people who ask me these questions all the time, it’s not that obvious. To people who are new to riding and new to motorcycles, they do not know these things. So I’m trying to make it obvious for those people.
Sound like an Apple fan
Even spirited casual riding tests the shit outta the suspension. Who buys a motorcycle and then doesn’t take it quickly around corners?
Well said!
75hp not being a lot? Man, the stock bike is equivalent to a 2,500lb car with 468hp. Of course it isn't a 160-180+ hp 999cc bike but its also cheap with 75hp and tons of torque. It can definitely handle a passenger with ease.
Did my first big road trip with my mt07 last month. 520+ miles each direction. After market windscreen, not too big, throttle lock, air hawk seat and universal saddle bags plus camping gear on top of passenger seat and bags. The air hawk seat was amazing. My ass pretty much didn’t get sore or uncomfortable. As far as fuel capacity, by the time I’d be getting low I’d want to get off and stretch my legs anyway
Link to windscreen please? Im trading my seadoo in for a mt 07 soon and im making a mods list lol.
Yeah don't listen to this kid, you'll love the MT.
“Everybody has one, it’s not like a cool bike” - it is cool if everyone has one and if they don’t have it they want it. I think if everybody wants something, that “something” must be cool, if you’re following what I’m saying. This bike is like an iphone. And for suspension upgrades watch Dave Moss videos (fyi he does the same thing with the spacer and putting in thicker oil)
Sold my fz 07 and bought a cbr1000rr I wish I never had. Out of all the bikes I’ve rode and owned the fz was by far my favorite. It is the perfect one bike to own the power makes sense, it’s light, good seating position, good mileage, and wheelie machine.
100%
Im boutta switch from my RR to the fz07 lol
@@popdatclutch3010 I've got a cbr500r and plan to get one next year
@@tvbuu yeaaaa im keeping my rr lol
Bad wind protection? On a naked bike? Wow. Next thing you tell me is it only has two wheels :0
I just bought a 2020 mt 07 - I honestly LOVE that machine
Heck ya
Your 1st bike?
Haha I got mine two days ago! So far I’ve absolutely loved it
I love it too. Rode 150 miles with 1 stop to gas up. It's not that bad. TBH
I’m about to get the 2020 to!!
I feel like #5 was the only complaint worth mentioning. The other are more pet peeves or obvious to me. You're talking about wind protection on a naked bike.. and popularity on a Yamaha. The suspension was prob the only legit complaint but it's a point beaten in by every RUclipsr for the past 5 years.
I agree
You can adjust up the rear shock and you’ll be fine
You nailed it
He already admitted he doesn't know how to ride by his statement "during a lean if I hit a bump the bars go crazy " (more or less) he either is gripping the bars too tightly or placing weight on them when he shouldn't be.
I bought a 2014 mt07 for my first bike it's incredible handles real nice so much torque very forgiving to a first time like myself p.s taught myself to ride on RUclips
Wicked. I’m stuck deciding between this bike and a adv 750 for first big bike- it’s a difficult decision
Nice!
@@wayofwade8400 what you riding right now for a smaller bike?
I have a 2015 FZ07 I bought in 2017 and still have it today in 2022. It's an absolute BLAST to ride
8:23 list of all 5 reasons
Thanks for saving us the time :D
4 of them which are bullshit:
no wind protection? it's a naked for a reason.
Too popular? like who cares when you are looking for a good affordable bike.
Too weak for passangers? bitch please i took passangers safely with a moped when i was a kid.
Small gas tank? well a bike doesn't have a large gas tank anyway. Also, this keeps the bight light and easier to handle.
@@Glanthor88 why are you being a meanie weanie bo beanie!!!
Taken mine on 1000 plus mile trips works fine for long trips. From iowa to Florida. With a little planning comfort seat with air hawk cushion set of cortex bags.
I am madly in-love with this bike
Thanks for the info. Things I didn't think about or know about.
When I was 19 I almost bought a Yamaha Phaser ,fast forward 54 now and I just purchased a fz-07.I absolutely love this bike!!
Thanks for the tips 👍👍👍
very good informational video Thank you.
Will be doing a 2000 mile trip from LONDON TO SICILY next year during summer :)
1 Corbin aftermarket seat
2my 2016 fz07 tuned full exhaust with new air intake gets 45mpg if I’m ripping on it 60mpg if if riding easy on a long trip
3wind resistance suck it up lean into it
4 don’t care the bike is awesome
5 true the suspension sucks. I plan on redoing my suspension eventually
Dude I love you, no homo
Exactly, this is what I'm gonna do
This was helpful for me. I plan to commute to class, I'd like for my wife to ride as passenger, and I'd take highway sometimes. Thoughts on rebel 500?
I have a 2018 mt07 and I ride with a pillion all the time in fact i just came back from a 3 hour ride and both me and my pillion were comfortable and relaxed.... I think his first point may vary between what year you have
You can try yamaha mt 07 preload adjusters , and bellray suspencion forch oil
It’s funny when people say it only has 70hp and that’s not enough to double. Then you go to the “third world” countries and see a young family of five riding on a 50cc scooter. Or say it’s no good for touring and yet some people have travelled around the world on little 125cc bikes and had a blast.
Bought a showroom 2015 as my very first bike. Mods list is far too extensive to list but the most significant were exhaust, new bars, seat, Hordpower airbox with a PowerCommander V (with hord's custom map) and front/rear suspension....its truly an amazing ride.
I've been riding a 2017 mt-07 motocage and so far I'm not planning on changing it and if I do it might be for an mt10 ... I just can't find any bike that sounds as good as the 07.
Went in trip with my 300 km trip with the 2 saddle bags from yamaha and with my gf in the back, yeah it was painful but doable.
For my day to day trip is good, city riding is the best but for trips you got to use what u have!!
I HAVE A 2018 MT07. I INSTALLED THE BLACK WIDOW FULL EXHAUST AND I GET 150 MILES TO A FULL TANK OF GAS, WITH NO TUNE. I RARELY RIDE IN ECO MODE, I LOVE BEING A HOOLIGAN.😎. I WEIGH 220lbs. AND I DO AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT ON THE SUSPENSION AND HOW THE WIND DOES SHIFT THE BIKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY/HIGHWAY. I STILL LOVE THE BIKE BUT I’M CURRENTLY PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO A LITER OR CLOSE TO ONE, Z900, MT09, OR GSX-S1000F. I WILL STILL KEEP MY MT07.
William Spiller wow, I wish mine did that well and I don’t weigh close to that
I have an XSR 700 and I love it! I usually ride by myself and I don't do long trips so for me is the perfect bike. I highly recommend this motorcycle. either the MT07 or the XSR 700.
If you do like long rides or ride with a passenger you should go with something bigger.
I got my fz07 stolen a couple weeks ago and replaced it with a FZ6 (FZ6 is a naked R6 basically, they didn't make it very long). I miss the torque the fz07 SO much. I swear that engine is the most fun you can have while staying under the speed limit
I liked your comment because I had an fz6 and I'm thinking about getting an mt07.. did you notice a big difference?
@@thomasmyers6000 they're totally different. Both great bikes, but way different. I can elaborate further If you'd like.
@@125conman if you could, that would be great. Currently rising a 2004 fz6 and looking to ?upgrade? to MT07, bit hesitant still because I believe they are a hot ticket to get stolen. Don't think anyone wants to bother with my fz06, good drive still though
All valid points but easily fixable. First upgrade should be the Yamaha comfort seat. Very grippy and thick padding. Will raise the seat height a little. Small gas tank but still better mileage compared to a super sport at least vs the older models. Sport or touring windscreen solves the lack of wind protection. It’s popular because it’s fun and everyone knows it. My hi-viz yellow FZ-07 is unique now since Yamaha discontinued this colour scheme after 2018. Stock suspension sucks especially if you’re heavy but easily fixed with aftermarket replacements. My suggestion would be to look for a used FZ-07 that’s been upgraded already.
I put the Puig Touring windscreen, being 6ft tall, it was a must. and honestly does change the look of the bike, makes it look bigger, wind protection now made a MASSIVE difference.
I'm super surprised that tune eats up the mpg like that. Have a 15' fz07 that doesn't have a tune but has a full two bros exhaust and cruising around 55mph I've been averaging 67-70mpg. Highway speeds I can make about 190 miles before a refill
Well I may be old and slow but on a long motorway run I've got over 65mpg and I've even got 40+mpg on a track day :) I've also got a Hagon rear shock and front progressive springs which lower the front by 10mm, still not perfect but a big improvement.
I installed aftermarket front fork preload adjusters, BIG improvement, progressive springs and heavier fork oil are my next upgrade
I have a 10-15 minute ride to work, a 20 minute ride to school and its so perfect for that. I even drive an hour and fifty minutes to visit my girlfriend ever couple weeks and its honestly not the worst.
Just bought the Mt09 SP! :)
I have a National Cycle V Stream medium windshield. It takes the wind off your chest with no head buffeting and changes the whole ride.
I have the same, it's very good, I can tour on this bike
A lot of the issues were solved on the R7. But obviously the R7 is Supersport styled rather than naked. But the SP model fixed most of the issues
Have to agree with you on the passenger aspect but still love my fz07 will stay no matter what other bikes I get
Hey, i don’t have MT-07 yet.. But I will get one in around to weeks. I have seen most of your videos and I couldn’t find any thing like “What parts are change” like mirrors, exhaust, blinkers and stuff.. Do u have a list maybe?
Best regards from Denmark🇩🇰
My dude, how did they get rid of the Jerky throttle on yours? I got exactly the same bike, it runs amazing and i love it; however the ON/OFF throttle at low speeds is really jerky. did this get settled with a tune or what exactly? I’m wanting to do some wheelies but with that throttle a bit jerky i’m scared. 🤭 Would love to hear back from you!
Hey, this is the best thing to eliminate that and it does a lot more for your money than other things. It's called 2 Wheel Dyno Works. It's simple, you just mail in your ECU and they flash tune it. I personally don't have it on my FZ-07, I got an EJK instead (doesn't eliminate the twitchy throttle) but many others on FZ-07 dot org swear by it, it's good stuff, trust me. 2wheeldynoworks.com/ GL!
My buddy has the large wind screen on his 16' fz07 nd he can be pushing 80 sitting up no problem on the freeway. I have to start ducking at about 55 on my 17' fz07 😅 I ride 365 days a year rain or shine and I have no regrets.
I love my FZ. Just enough power to find some trouble and just enough power to stay out of trouble.
You should look into the Ohlins fork. I have it on my 16 FZ07 and makes a difference in the ride
what about the rear sus?
@@lassepfeffer8252 KTech Razor RR. Thank me later.
Yo yo could you let a brother know how you set up your license plate. Searched the internet and your the only fz before 2018 I’ve seen with that license plate setup. Lmk thanks
What I got from this video: If you like big girls…don’t get this bike
Got it…. 😂😂
Fat bottomed girls make the rockin world go round .
Riding a passenger sucks on any bike, full stop, but my 44 kilo (95 lb)Thai wife isn't too bad on the back for short rides and she says it's much better than the MT03 I had before the MT07. My 30 cm (13 in) high windscreen makes 120 to 130 kph (75-80 mph) comfortable, far better than nothing. I also have a rear rack for commuting and long trips of up to 2000 km (1200 mi). Same rig as I had on the MT03 and I'm 178 cm (5'10") and 68 kilos (150 lbs) 56 yrs old. The 07 is a great bike!
nice vid! link to a great rear suspension upgrade for a guy at 100kg? :)
Get a hordpower intake and a tune that will add 7-10 hp did it to mine and it woke it up
Hey! And what do you think about the new 2020 model? Nice vid :D
Haven't ridden one yet. Would love to though
I changed my passenger seat out for a cowl instead
Should we choose YAMAHA XSR 700 will be a reasonable choice for long trips, right?
So what would you buy instead? Please advise. I am 6 feet, 210, 30 inch inseam, and if my knee is bent too much it gets sore after a while.
Get a cruiser. You probably don't want a sportbike.
I'm really only use to 600cc sport bikes how does it compare power wise?
I don't care about all of these but it definitely made me stop to think about things. Guys are asking sticker for ther 4 to 6 year old FZ/MTs now with 6,000+ miles. I miss riding though... Suggestions? I'll be doing around town riding, not highway and I won't have a passenger. So there's that. Also, were you riding an FZ or MT? I heard the 2018 and newer MT has better suspension.
If you want a long distance naked bike get a 2018+ gsxs 750. Drove 4 hours to pick it up and rode it back filled up about 45 minutes after leaving the dealer. And one more time before getting home. Averages about 160-180 miles per tank with a little over 3 gallons
All the 7 range are fantastic, they can keep up not just in performance but in other ways and are easily sorted if you find it's to tall,seat to hard all these are available from a world wide of aftermarket suppliers, and most of all are bomb proof❤
Did you put on the American flag stickers or did it come like that???
Dope I’m from Tacoma wa, but live in Vegas. Just got a 2020 mt 07
In my country there are between 15 and 20 million people , and in 2019 for example , there were 318 YAMAHA's registered , lets say 100 out of those are mt 07.. , from 2014 to now.. there are still UNDER 1k mt 07s from like 12-15k that were registered in my country since 2014 , so u can say they re still rare
If you're going to use an mt 07 as a second bike... Did you already have a nice road bike? Just getting Enduro or dual sports. It'll be cheaper and it will still wheelie all day plus you can rip dirt too
Medical lake resident here bro !! We gotta rip this next season
This Saturday getting one. R6/mt09/ and now Mt07
I’d reccomend the fz-09
There’s a comfort seat for the both seats you can get if you plan on riding with a passenger
There is a comfortable seat for the r1 too but when I buy a naked in the first place I expect it to be comfortable out of the factory. I don't need to spend money to make my naked bike ridable for longer rides or commuting. What is the point to buy a naked bike if not the comfort aspect.
@@Fearless154 It's a 'naked' bike because it is naked. It comes without the extra's like a seat or wind screen which touring bikes have.
I have a 2017 and I get around 58 mpg.
I used to get 60 mpg consistently out of my FZ07 when I had it.
Good input on the MT-07
Thank you
ShakeNBlake i was debating about witch one should i get between the MT07 or MT09 but what you said about the 38mpg instead of 57 like they say and the back seat for the passenger changed my mind. See if u can do a video in the Kawasaki Z900. It's supposedly better then the MT09.
Edwin El Phanta I have done a review video on the z900. It’s a great bike, I don’t know how a passenger would do on it though
ShakeNBlake yeah i saw it that was the 2019 the 2020 its different 😬
The only 2 good things of an mt 07 is the engine, is very good and reliable. And it's a wheelie machine! The rest of the bike is just garbage unfortunately... Yamaha could make this bike even better but they don't want too..
It would cost more and less people would buy it. The ideia was to make a reliable (engine wise) motorcycle wich was cheap and extremely fun to ride. The rest of the bike is what you know, cheap plastics and a frame that rusts easily.
Me 150 pounds had my brother 200 pounds as a passaenger and this bike is doing really well actually, bit unstable with extra weight.
I live in Spokane and want to get the mt07 we should go ride once I get one
I want to buy a MT07 2016 with 40 Thousands Kilometers, your thought? Thanks all Brothers
To what I see, your biggest concern should be "Left grip on the handle bar is useless"... I ride a 2016 FZ07 with 28,000 miles on it. No problem so far...
I like this review and the poor wind protection, seat comfort and fuel range are very important points.
But I'm struggling to understand this low mpg figure.
My 20-year-old TDM 850 does 250 miles on its full 20 litre tank - so 60 plus mpg. The important thing to note is that holding a steady speed is the key to good mpg with these engines.
Actually the TDM also has a great fairing and pretty comfortable seat - and of course the 270 degree parallel twin engine that allowed the MT07 to come into existence. So maybe the little kid could learn a thing or two from its older brother!
Nah, this guys talking out his ass. I've daily ridden mine for 2 years, I constantly hoon it and I am, and have been, at 42mpg average the entire time I've owned the bike. I ride mine hard, this guy either doesn't utilize the torque by upshiftjng or is just fabricating figures
I glug around at or below 3k and still have more than enough torque to do anything I've wanted to
got this bike, the best bike ever for everyday commuting
Mine did fine with me and my wife and she didn’t mind the seat. The part about her sliding off the seat while braking is true.
I have a 2019 MT07 the only passenger complaints I get are about rear pegs. I get nearly 70 mpg in the UK and regularly get over 150 miles to a tank. It's a naked that's why I got it, I'm old school. Like I've been riding for over 35 years and it does what I want. That includes doing 300 mile days, the suspension ain't that bad and I'm over 6 foot and 17 stone. My only problem is build quality, you obviously have the wrong bike for what you want.
70mpg wow 🤯
Stock exhaust and stock ECU?
At what speed and gear do you cruise?
Dude! I don't understand how you say this 649cc Torque monster is low powered. Here in Jamaica we Legit ride 150 and 200cc bikes which we call (fast) haha. You guys are privileged man, take my word for it
Paradise Biker you’re right my dude, I didn’t think about that. We are blessed to be able to even enjoy these beautiful machines
here in the UK there are a few125's that will make mt-07 look slow 0-100mph.
all are 2 strokes, late 80.s early 90;s.
@@Jafmanz even the best of the 125,s aprilia rs 125 has 34hp anymore and it will probably blow up before it made it too 100mph the mt-07 has 75hp. Would definitely beat any 125 top end. Look up some times. 125cc 6.9sec 0-60 15.3 1/4 mile. Mt-07 3.8sec 0-60 12.13sec 1/4 mile.
Soo nice😍😍
I have a2017 .
Excellent bike
Can someone HELP a newbie, I’m looking to buy my first bike the mt-07 2017 variant w/abs, is there really a difference or any pros and cons with the 2020 variant?
myxgerms no difference at all. Buy a used one and save some money
I just bought one today as my first bike!
Have you sorted out the static sag on the preload?
I had my seat reupholstered 50mm higher.
This guy must be new to bikes
Sounds like a good excuse to own two bikes. I own six and only two are fast and the rest are pretty old, but I ride and love them.
Hey! I'm from Spokane! Currently live in CDA. How'd neighbor!
Honestly my mt07 feels like it has enough juice to do pillion ok, but yeh without a backpack on my passengers do fall into that gap between me and the pillion seat
I had the 2019 MT07. I AGREE TOTALLY WITH YOUR COMPLAINTS! The seat sucks on that bike. I traded it in on an older Ninja 1000. I traded that in on my two week old 2020 Ninja 650. So much more comfy in the saddle than the 1000. I have the KRT ABS edition. I bought the factory tail trunk kit with backrest (she likes). TST plug n play integrated turn signal/tail light (easy install), factory touring screen (still needs a deflector, I'm 6'). This bike is in the top two of bikes I've owned that was flat out comfortable, smooth power band ( won't jerk gf's neck shifting), and the new Dunlops are now my favorite tire - replacing Purelli Angel ST. This Ninja inspires you to lean more than my Ninja 1000 could. Those tires make the bike feel weighted and planted in turns way better than my 1000. The display through the app let's you even check lean angles. I commute 50 miles round trip a day. The MT07, The Ninja 1000 , and the Ninja 650 I fill every three days and never see the low fuel light. It's basically a 65-70mph cruise. At fill up with 148 miles on it I put in 2.3 gallon with the Ninja 650. I like this bike and I'm an old timer in your eyes. It does beg for a slip-on! Akropovic megaphone.
Have you tested a 2020 Ninja 650?
I have a 2017 FZ-07 ABS. It's made for romping around town. I live in Orlando, Florida so it's perfect for those streets. My commute is 10-20mins. Enough acceleration power when you need it. Enough power for the freeway. When i first got the bike i was accidentally pulling power wheelies because my first/previous bike was a 2012 Kawasaki 250R. Used to twisting that throttle all the way and banging through the gears.
Nice video man. Sad to see you get some hate from the mindless funboys. I just got mine and can confirm all the 5 points. The bike is fantastic, but all bikes have week points.
I get 58 to 62mpg on my 2015 fz07. It is stock with the original exhaust. I don't ride crazy but I also don't baby it and ride too slowly.
Have it Dynode and a power commander I went from 56 to 70 MPG
On any given day and bike you would probably want to hold the bar with both hands. On a windy day on the MT7 you probably want to get a grip.
What bars are they ?
"I don't get anywhere near that advertised fuel economy!"
but then
"I've also got an exhaust and tune on it."
I think I see the problem. :P Mine's stock and I easily hit 140 miles on a tank before it starts flashing at me. And maybe it's just me, but I need a break after two hours so that range isn't a huge deal IMO. If it was a couch-on-wheels Road Glide or Gold Wing, then I might be a little upset.
Ok...mine is not stock and i hit round 180miles.
if i drive with my leather suit i can drive through for 4 hours without a break easily
couch on wheels. That's good lol.
Yesterday I rode a 350 km trip with the same screen that you have. The seat gets to your butt after around 60 km's, but with enough stops and a travel speed of 90-100 km/h, this bike isn't the worst going to a longer distance trip. You could easily do 500 km's per day if you really wanted to.
I had this bike in riding schoo' and had lessons from 8am until exam coming back at 2pm. I'm not a light person. Didn t have a problem with the seat. Not at all. 😊
I'm still deciding between this and the sv650x to replace my fz6r, just for an upgrade... I really want a 690 Duke for that thumper gas mileage but I want Japanese reliability more...
I have no problem riding naked long distance, I commute to and from work a good 40 miles up the turnpike one way every day, sometimes a 3 hour trip to Gainesville, but my bike is a bit heavier so IDK. It's stripped naked btw, before anyone gets on that "you've got the world's shittiest windscreen to protect u" thought lol.
buy a ninja 650 en enjoy life at the fullest =) ...confort, wind protection, bulletproof reliability