"Jack of all trades, a master of none, but better than a master of one."

70 year old, 56 years of riding I love my FZ 07. Light, quick, well made, great design, PR3s stock. My FZ 09 is faster but this is the business for an old guy.

''I had a Grom, so yeah I have owned pretty fast bikes''

*Did you know jake is a certified mechanic?*

You need a sticker on your bike saying "never go full motard"

So, you are kinda saying the area's they cheeped out on, are more or less good areas to cheep out on because they are easier for us to replace them. Ill take that :)

Dude I just rode mine home today!! I watched a ton of your videos. And then said I gotta try one myself. I had a o5 636 when I was 17 and got out of the ridding scene. But my friend bought a fz 07 and I heard him take off and was watching KZfaq since. Now I'm back hoonin!!

Just bought a 2015 fz07 in red as my first bike and I'm in love with it, your videos have inspired me to get into riding and also helped my choose this bike as my first. Ride safe brother

I love when you get into how tuning is very important :D good stuff bro. Great video :)

Just sold my R6 and bought a 2016 FZ07. Iv rode sport bikes for many years and like you I had a R1 and R6 but this bike literally changed my life. It’s possibly the best bike iv ever owned and ride! Also I’m happy you make so many awesome videos about this bike for me to follow along to with mine!

14:59 "unless your dan and you wreck it" hahaha

I'm buying a MT-07 in a few days, came across your channel. From one rider to another .. this is great stuff. I've been tracking for nearly a decade, but it's time to put those up and putz around, can't wait to do it.

I've got the 06 SV650 and this is the only bike I would even consider in it's place. The engines in these things are so much fun!

I've owned my Fz07 for 2 years, have 15k miles. Absolutely love it! You nailed it with the review.

I love my fz 07 it is my first bike and has taught me so much. I learned to wrench on it and my upcoming mod is a quickshifter so much fun will be had this riding season.

Great review, nice to hear your genuine feelings about the bike, I have the tracer mt 07, and love it, just the right amount of power for me, where you can rev the motor through the gears and have fun without having to much power.

Thanks man, I got encouraged to get the motorcycle license and then the fz07 because of you. Having the 10k checkup this Monday. Greatest decision in a long time.

I definitely agree with all your points. I’ve put 10k miles on my 2016 fz07 and it’s been great. The plastic does rattle a little and suspension isn’t great but does the job. With cruising and eco friendly I can do 150 miles on a tank which is hard to do when living in California twisty roads. I haven’t test ridden other fz07 but after tuning my bike it woke it up for sure. I have gotten bored of the road so I might be trading it in for a dual sport some time in the future.

Nice review! My "swiss army knife" of a bike is my nc700x! Love this thing. And I use it a ton. I deliver on it full time and ride it more after that. Got the dct and it runs super smooth. Really good down low pow and decent highway power. I love that it can do many things pretty good, and not just one thing amazingly.

I got my M license last month and plan on getting an fz07 next semester. The excitement builds.

Ive been waiting for a while for someone to slate dan for his crash!!😂 great video man!

Thanks for valuable insights. From in-depth research, replacing the rear shock will immensely improve its handling performance (90% of its issues) for both rear & front. Öhlins STX Street ($600) or K-Tech Razor-R Lite ($500) are highly recommended.

Very good review. Enjoyed it a lot. I feel like you really covered most of the important points that someone would look at when buying a bike.

I thought the whole youtube not sending videos to people's subcription boxes a thing of the past until I saw this video and realized I havent watched a video of yours for a couple months at least. And I've been keeping up with all the videos in my sub box. That's crazy

I watched all the ads for you Jakie boiiiiiiii

mine gets delivered in March. Cant wait!

After owning the fz 07 for 6 months...this video hits the nail on the head. I will add the seat sucks it is hard on rides for more than a hour and makes my ass hurts. He hits pretty much every strengths and weaknesses of this bike.

Just reached 1 year of ownership and 16k miles. Love this thing. Toss on some Q3+'s and it will change the feel a lot.

One of the best bike reviews I've watched in awhile. Subbed

Really honest review, gave me a lot of inside knowledge i might want to know before buying this bike.

I love how you don't try to make it sound like is the best bike in the world just because you own it. Pretty cool tho,the fz is definitely mi next bike,love you jakey

I still want one from riding yours

Nice review! Owned my 2017 FZ-07 from March to August of last year and put a little over 3k miles on it. Agree with all your points - and I'll reiterate that the seat was awful! Riding for half a day up I-5 through the central valley made my butt and leg muscles scream (I'm 5'10"). Getting a taller custom seat helped, and then swapping it out for a bigger bike (XSR900) helped too. If you happen to be between this vs. some of the others in its class (Ninja 650, etc.) this motor is 100% worth it, because the crossplane crankshaft gives it character and an exhaust note that is unmatched (except for maybe say a Monster, for more money) Love my XSR's power, but I miss that FZ-07 growl :/ Thanks for all your BSOS vids - they helped me get the most out of my FZ-07 while I had it!

I’m considering picking up one of these as my first street bike at the end of winter so I’m doing my research now

Wow with as many videos as you put out I thought you’d have more miles! I’ve had mine for a year and have 16,000 miles now. Bought mine after your exhaust video. sold me immediately.

Jake TheGardenSnake I put a Traxton Dynamics fork spring kit on my FZ and it improved the bike hadeling tremendously. Food for thought just based on how many times your front end comes crashing down from those wheelies you love so much. Thanks for the tip on the duct tape for the passenger seat...I've been fucking with that for 3 years now.

I really like the MT/FZ-07 it's the bike I done my test on, loved riding it, probably would have bought one if I could.

"If you've got some control, you absolutely can buy this bike and use it as a beginner." Yep... that's what I did. The first time in my life I ever sat on a motorcycle is when I was taking delivery of my brand-new FZ-07 from the dealer. Rode it home with my learner's permit, and then got my license two weeks later. At the end of the 6-month riding season, Miku has just about 1700 mi on her. I keep anxiously waiting a long enough thaw to bring her out again... :D

Good to hear. I just bought one and pick it up tomorrow!

I have a CBR 1000 RR FIREBLADE that I've been riding for 8 years.Love the bike and the power and speed and everything.I was in the market for a cheaper naked bike last year to commute with and just have some fun with and bought the kawasaki er6n.I'm also 6 foot tall and fit the bike perfectly,Great bike having a blast on it.These nakeds are actually awesome bikes and pack a nice punch hence the name "Streetfighters".

bought last years mt07 based partly on your review to replace my crashed gixxer 750...im loving the mt07...much different bike but oodles of fun and super EASY to get along with..will add a windshield as highway wind is annoying by the ocean

I have a 2016 fz-07 as well, love it. I haven't had any wiggle with the back seat / trunk cover stock.

Best mt07 review on yt. U gave lots of info that u cant find on the bikes spec sheet

Awesome video Jake. I own one as well. I have also owned sport bikes and find this FZ a blast around town. Miss the top end on the freeway though. The FZ is also not as hot to sit on in traffic as a 4 cylinder super sport. Also I bought a Gilles tooling dash relocation bracket from TST. Took a while to come in from overseas but puts the dash in front of the bars where it should be.

ON your last point, I absolutely agree. Ive had both expensive and mid range cars, and universally the mid range cars left a better impression in the long term. Not worrying about getting dinged in the parking garage or hauling ass over pot holes or how much its gonna cost to replace this or that is a blessing. I got a supermoto right now and I beat the hell out of that thing with no regrets. If I had grabbed the R6 i was planning on, I think I would have been so much more conservative on the road that it would have kept me from really enjoying the bike to its full potential.

I have had my fz07 for a year and 4 months. After 10,600 miles on the clock it is rock solid. +1 on the rear seat it is so loose from the factory. You can turn this bike into whatever you want with the bars. Solid. Cheap. Don't regret getting mine. Will be handed down as the girlfriends first bike.

I bought a Seat Concepts seat for my MT 07 a few weeks ago, and it almost totally eliminates that slope in the seat you were talking about, it also dishes out the rear of the seat too to make the seat overall more flat than stock

I got my FZ 07 at right around the same time as you. You're definitely right when you say its a fun bike. Mine is my only source of transportation. I ride it everyday, with just over 10 grand on the odometer now. I still have a blast every single time I through my leg over that thing.

Great video man, I started off on a Cbr600RR but I think I want to buy an FZ-07 looks like a lot of fun. Keep up with the great content!

Great review man!

Pretty much my thoughts as well. I've had mine for about a year and a half, been riding for about ten years now. Great bike for the price and more than enough to get stupid! I ended up getting some fork work done (carts swap from a gsxr) and couldn't be happier with the front end.

I love the motorcycle community when it's understood 130 mph is low speed.

I took mine on a 1000 mile road trip last summer and it was great! Fuel tank size didn’t bother me too much because we always fill up often since alot of petrol/gas stations are shut up North pf Scotland. Only down side to me with it was the seat. End up with a sore arse after a few hours, thank god I can stand up on the pegs 😂

Fz10 feels the same on tank size best I got was 148 miles was all interstate cruise set at 88Mph middle of night never had to slow down, though worst was 62 with either WOT or heavy braking. Can’t really have fun on back roads on the 10, if it was not for the frequent 300 mile trips I would of got the 9. Little more sport not as much weight. Tested a 7 left me wanting more. Great vid

excellent real world review seldom seen on the net.Thank you

I've had my '15 since September '14. 22k miles. I just this last month had my first real problem. Leaking front fork seal. 5 year warranty ftw though. Also had them fix the dash because 6th gear wasn't showing up on the dash anymore. Also covered under warranty lol. Love this bike. Mine is 100% stock btw. It's not my only bike though, so thats why it's still stock. Not enough money to mod everything lol.

While it bugged me for the first year and a bit of owning the bike, the loose rear seat actually came in handy when I put my soft saddlebags on, the extra space let me run the straps under and when its locked down neither the seat or my bags are going anywhere.

Thanks for being the funniest guy doing motorcycle videos!

That buttplug sticker creepin in on the toolbox. Lmao never noticed that one before.

Very good honest review, I rode one and for the money it's incredible. Rather this than 690 duke for me..

I got one partially because of your channel. I love it. So versatile. And that sound...my pants are wet

Nice review . All season tires come on it sounds like a ez fix for something to improve it. Thinking of buying one for a lot of the reasons u mentioned.

Thank you 🙏🏽 . I got my eye on one just like that ...

Drove 2800 miles with my MT07 last year, no problem at all, I have the comfort seat, witch is super comfortable to ride for hours on.

when the sumo daddy uploads, I must listen in.

Production quality is 👌👌👌

i got my 2017 fz07 in glacier blue as my first bike and holy fuck is it so much fun. The dash isn’t complicated or filled with bullshit. So many aftermarket parts... 90% of the 2017 model is compatible with 2015-2016 and its a looker.

Agree with everything you said in this review as an experienced rider I will say this is probably the best bang for your buck. Just bought a new 2019 and it’s fun to ride unfortunately it looks like it’s leaking coolant and possibly at the clutch which could mean coolant in the oil and the entire motor is ruined. For a bike with 1 mile on it I will say I’m pretty disappointed but we’ll see what the dealer says when I have them look at it tomorrow.

I still love my FZ07. One thing i like, not having to choke it to start it. Its been setting all winter, I started it right up a few days ago. No problems. My other bike, the battery is dead and i have to choke it to get it to start. VTX 1300r Big Monster. But needs to be on a battery tender all the time. If i started out on a FZ07, i would be dead. My FZ07 can go around 150 miles on a full tank. My 1300 Honda can only go 100 miles on a tank of gas, and i has a bigger tank. The FZ07 has around a 3 gallon tank, and my 1300 Honda has a 4 gallon tank. So the FZ07 does pretty good for having a small gas tank.

I had a FZ 07 for 2 years and i absolutely loved it. I had to sell it to buy a new car because of weather. I'm toying with the idea of moving up to the fz09 next time but man i don't know. the fz-07 was just so much fun

Great review Jake. The problem with the FZ07 at high speeds is that of course it isn't really designed to do that transmission wise etc, but the main thing that people don't consider but is a massive factor is that there is no aerodynamics, no fairing, no downforce. This is one of the main reasons that it feels unplanted post 100mph, it feels that way because it IS unplanted. As long as you are going straight on a reasonably decent road you can go to 115 with ease, but not much more, depending on the bike and mods, but honestly, this bike is a monster at legal speeds and up to 100 mph. Almost any naked bike is going to feel like shit post 100 MPH even if the motor and tranny can do it better. You are on two wheels, you need a fairing. You need air effects to go to the mid to high 100's and be safe and stable doing it. I agree that the suspension is adequate. It is not a 5K suspension, but I live in California and I have had no problem in a wide variety of smooth/rough fast/slow, straight curvy. I am very athletic when I ride. I don't just sit on top and expect the bike to do everything for me. This is not a flying lazy boy and I expect most sports bike riders, realize you need to post a bit (put weight on the pegs, raise your lazy ass) when you are roughing it or going thru twisties. Also I disagree that you need to do a muffler mod on this bike. The stock is well designed and will serve you well. What sounds good in the garage becomes annoying at highway speeds or at 4 a.m. in the morning. I don't need my bike to sound powerful, I just need it to BE powerful. But ur right, if you mod it you need to tune it. But I get it. No hate, just saying guys, you don't need to do that. I did not and I am glad every day that I did not and I have the no speeding tickets to prove it. I agree that it could be a smidge bigger and I'm only 5'8" just a wee bit longer so I don't feel bunched up when I decide to lean in and hug the tank and do some more aggressive postured riding. But the seat does allow for you to put yourself back or forward as needed and elbows can bend, so it works. I do feel just slightly bunched up tho and if it was made custom for me, it would be about 2 inches longer of a wheelbase. Databyter

Xsr700 is the way to go, had mine since June put nearly 3,000 miles very comfortable, very snappy love it, do wish the top range was closer to 150 than 120 (speed only condoned/attempted on closed courses)

Your air compressor handle looks like it's part of your bike... I thought u bolted on your stock licenses plate holder back on lol...

Great review!!! All questions answered

Great review, I have noticed the same thing with my Akrapovic axhaust. I need to fkash my ecu.

Great review. Lots of helpful info.

the intro just earned u a subscriber

Quality review. Good job Jake

In 2015 I looked really hard at fz07s, but ended up with a Duke 690 instead. I never had a regret until I found out you could flash tune fzs.

I rode tripped my fz07 from northern cali to phoenix az, about 800 miles. my knees and ass didnt really appreciate it. but it wasnt terrible. averaged a little over 200 miles on a tank, but mine was completely stock. I agree with all your points though, for the price point its easy the best bike out there. a versys 650 would probably be a better commuter, but the motors no where near as fun.

Never change your a.d.d video editing Jake! 🤣 love it

I've got a 2016 FZ-07 and LOVE it...it's my first sport bike (I had a Harley for a short time and sold it). I've put over 5k on the FZ in the past year and it keeps getting better!

My bike is better, because it's mine.

“Smoke day every weed.” -Mr Miyagi

I think they are a great all round bike. I have had the chance to ride 07, 09 ,10 and the 07 tracer. The 07 and 09 I think are just more fun. The FZ/MT10 is a rocket, the 07 was so much fun on a lot of levels without that I'm on a rocket feeling. Great review, I've been tempted for so long to down size and could easily live with the FZ/MT-07. Cheers

I think that's the perfect summary, it's many bikes in one.

It's a great looking bike too ! I've always been a Yamaha fan RD400 RD350 RZ500 RAIDER

I would like to add the only bike I had been on was a Kawasaki ninja 250 new in 09 road it as a primary mode of transportation for over 2 years then sold it end of 2011 beginning of 2012 and for the first time since then I got on a mt07 beginning of 2018 and found the bike to have higher torque than the 250 had obviously but after about 15 minutes or so on that bike it was so much fun and helped build my confidence of going to a bigger engine size cause I was wanting an R6 but honestly as soon as I can pick one I’m pretty sure I’m going with the mt07 for what I can do with a bike right now this bike will cover it all!

Awesome video, thanks for the realistic insight!

This was a good comprehensive review.

i just got a 2015 mt 07 and like that it has low rpm torq so you can have fun driving away from a light and then just cruise a sport bike you need to ref it to get the power

“Unless you’re Dan and wreck it” lmao too good.

I got the mt-09 tracer for my first bike and it feel amazing and even though it's 900cc it's feels perfect for a first bike

Thanks!! Was looking for a review like this... Am planning to get the 2018 MT-07 when it comes out... March? We shall see!! :) apparently better suspension, more seat.. Etc

Thanks for this. I'm 37 and looking for my own bike. I'm 6'2" and hoping the MT-07 isn't too small for me. I'm used to dirt bikes so it might feel extra small.

Just bought one Friday, and i've been enjoying watching your videos. I sub'd!

The famous trunk gap, first time i tried to close my brand new MT-07 i wondered for about 10 min thinking it wasn't locked xD

I would like to try one. I love my Tuono and can't stay off it, 6,500 miles in a little over 5 months. But it did take me a while to get used to the engine braking and being able to keep it at balance point. Plus I'm always into triple digit speeds by the time I sit it down. Happens without even trying. I think something like the fzo7 would be a perfect little 2nd bike to play on and something maybe my fiance could ride.

Cheers Jake ,great review

The ixil exhaust (dual pipe) sounds so good on the mt-07