Yamaha MT-07 (FZ-07) Review - A Great but Flawed Motorcycle

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[crashdrc]

“Ive owned an r3 and a fz09 and I feel like this bike is between those two” yeah it pretty much is thanks yam.

[MisterMcgregor]

Hey Papa Noob, I've been riding 23 years and still get excited every time i swing a leg over my MT-07! I've ridden all kinds of bikes from choppers to sports but this just does it for me. And saying fitting a full exhaust system to this changes the bike is a huge understatement, just last night i fitted a full Akrapovic to it and now its a whole nother monster. Praise be to lord Yam Amen

[ridingwithjon]

You need to upgrade that chair to a leather upholstered wing chair. And smoke a cigar.

[LlyleHunter]

A 700cc naked bike from Yamaha, manufacturer of the most reliable motorcycles on the market for under $5000.
No brainer!

[mgl]

I used to have an FZ07, and if anyone is wondering, my ex was 5'2"and she was on her toes but other than backing it up had no problem with handling the bike at stops.

[dvldg]

The FZ-07 is a great bike. I have been riding mine for over 2 years and I am still happy with it!

[dankmemesandbrokendreams]

The next giveaway bike should 💯% be a turbo busa

[coptorzz]

Little tip for any FZ/MT 07 owners if you like riding hard ask your mechanic for thicker oil in your front suspension ! It makes a big difference in the twisties ! Love the videos Yammie

[mariox]

I went from a ZX-10R for years to a 2018 MT-07. No regrets, this bike is pure fun and comfort!

[macy]

THIS THING SOUNDS AMAZING OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT.... Never turns it on... Lol wtf man

[joejoe]

So what your saying is forget the FZ-07 for a beginner bike and go straight to the Turbo Busa!!! Busa bro!!!

[seanbetancourt]

I got mine with 13 miles 10 months ago, now at 2, 456 and definitely agree with your opinions on it. They're made for around town but definitely lack a bit in the "sporty" riding category

[JonsMotoGarage]

My thoughts exactly the first time I mobbed around on one of these bikes. In some cases, it's funner to ride a "slow" bike fast, than a fast bike slow. Also, I think this is the perfect bike if you wanna learn dank woolies and you're getting bored on the Honda Grom. Wicked easy getting that front wheel up in the air, but not as gnarly/harsh as the fz09. Ride safe, bromano!

[dandymcgee]

I love this bike. Had it for over a year, best purchase I've ever made. Ride it on the highway to commute to work every day, super comfortable at 75 mph. Can crank the throttle and hit 100 easily if you need to get around someone (it's a 4-lane highway so there's plenty of room in my case). Would def recommend as a starter bike for someone who's responsible and used to 2 wheels (I rode a lot of dirt bikes as a kid), or as an intermediate bike to someone with less experience on 2 wheels or with a manual transmission.

[colebaranek]

"A good motorcyclist works with what they got, "
... me dragging the bars through the dirt on my KLX110.🤣

[bicycleninja]

On my Fz-07, I added a national cycle touring windshield made for a harley, a windshield spoiler, a quad lock mounted on the windshield, a top case rack with metal plate, a large givi top case mounted a bit back on the metal plate, bungee cords, and an airhawk seat cushion. It's a very functional vehicle. Most people think of motorcycles as a recreational vehicle. For me, it's basic transportation.

[Real_MisterSir]

The one thing I would do with the FZ/MT-07 if I were a Yamaha employee, would be to make a supersport version of it. I would keep the entire platform and engine, maybe slightly tweak it for higher top-end, give it a stiffer suspension, more focused seating position, and a full fairing set. Keep everything else the way it is. An entry level supersport like that would be incredible considering how light it is and how much potential the frame and engine has. I honestly don't know why there is not an R/07 already. I'd get one in a heartbeat.

[michaelt]

Beginner rider here. It was between the MT 07 or MT 09 for me. I knew I was going to have it for a long time so I was leaning heavy on the 09 but went against it in the end and got the 07. Completely happy with my choice! I love my 2018 MT07. Actually installed the Yoshi full exhaust on it a month ago and it's a completely different beast now. If you have any mods in mind, please let me know.

[adziuaoeu]

I love mine. You did a good job with the description. My primary use was to make short trips around town for which it is great. A good addition for tripping is a windshield (I got a big MRA and I can recommend it). Without windshield the pressure on my chest gets annoying beyond 100kph, the windshield shifts that feeling to 130kph.

Being inexperienced as I was, I though I can put a few sliders around and take it to the track too. I went for a track course on a gokart track and the first rounds were great, but I was quickly disappointed. Not so much with the wobbly suspension -- looking at Schaaf channel here, I thought, well... it's just gonna be more challenging. The biggest problems were: I could not fit behind the bars in the right position and the engine breaking was too hard on MT-07. I ended up renting the Ninja 300 and it was much better fit, although still too small. It unlocked the learning process, especially since I could push the limit and low sided it a few times.

[jeremiahlapinski]

It’s a beautiful machine! I hope I have a shot at it here soon. You do a great job at reviewing motorcycles, and all your content can be very informative and fun to watch and you always get me to laugh at your lil jokes. Been here from the start, keep up the growth you are a great person and have done great with this channel. Best wishes as you continue to expand your content.. thank you Yammi.

Ps. Nice kicks