I Bought the MT-07 over the Honda Hornet and Suzuki GSX-8S (2024)

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Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2022 Yamaha MT 07 abs new. After my First Ride review and first impression to see if it’s still worth owning in 2024 vs the Triumph Trident 660, Ktm 790 duke, Honda Hornet cb750 or 650, Kawasaki z650, Suzuki GSX-8S or GSX-8R. I’ve have had a Vstrom 650, Street triple 660, tracer 900 gt, triumph tiger 1050 abs and my wife’s SV650. I almost got a Tracer 9 gt plus + but for 3x the money and all the weight gain, all those electronics and over powered engine for Japanese roads, it’s not worth it. And there is just something about simple brakes, simple suspension, and cable throttle. I’ve add cruise control from MCcruise to have a bit of luxury. I wasn’t going to get a bigger, more expensive, less useable bike just for cruise control, I also like veridian cruise and will look at them for a ride by wire bike I’m concidering. The bike has a euro 5 ZARD exhaust muffler that is plenty loud without being as obnoxious as sc project or arrow and passes road inspection like leo vince to be street legal here in Japan. 車検okマフラーオーケー. I’ve added ebc double-h sintered break pads that were definitely worth it. It has kyb kayaba suspension for the rear shock and hyperpro street box with the progressive front fork spring for a slip easy install in cartridge kit on a budget. Adjustable levers, rear sets, handgrards, and bar end mirrors were nice littles add-ons. And basic amazon case covers, axle sliders, dayton frame sliders, and custom tayler 33 reflective rim tape all in black and gold for protection. And of course my micro mini blinkers and siquential leds in the Rear with a nice tail tidy that was much cheaper than a brand like Yoshura or akrapovic. I’ve aslo had a bagster comfort seat, that I had to sell and now like the oem comfortseat but would love the Corbin or sargent seats
This may still be the best light weight naked bike for the money.
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This makes a great daily rider as well as touring, there is a lot they don’t tell you when looking at big first rides and reviews. Do you need upside down forks? Do you need traction control and power modes on a bike of this size? Do midsized small motorcycles tour well with the best mods for your bike? Riding a motorbike at night or all day doesn’t have to be a crazy expensive top of the line touring luxury, budget works great and will save money for you to get your favorite mods. For stunts, track days, and a brutal sounding engine with plenty of torque, this is hard to beat. All the features you need for dank wheelies, stoppies, and even drifting. A very usable stunt bike.

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@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

February 2024, the Honda hornet isn’t yet for sale in Japan, no signs it even will. So, still no regrets.

@ChamarSenja Жыл бұрын

I choose GSX-8S over Mt-07 and Hornet 750

@Motor_Cackle Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t the motorcycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Only the second person to read it! Thanks

@joaofury3 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider I got some hand guard protectors like yours and it came also with those extenders to mount but looking at yours when you ride they don't move at all what have you done to have such a stable handguards? Any custom part?

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

If it's the same as ming, I used the extenders to make them fit the bike and my hands. Made sure all the nuts and bolts were tight. And used loctite Nothing else special

@joaofury3 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider thank you

@gili7333 10 ай бұрын

Love you’re comments about electronics eventually giving in before anything else, so true, and realistically how much do you really need them or use them after initial purchase, a very wise head on young shoulders you are sir, respect!

@user-fg3he3gr2z Жыл бұрын

Congratulation mate, your new bike looks absolutely beautiful with the tasteful mods. Last year i bought my very first bike (a 2019 Suzuki SV650) thanks to your review and I couldn´t be more happy with it. I can´t wait for my first ever Motorcycle season this year and i also hope, that you will have an awesome season too. Ride safe and greetings from germany^^

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Thansk, and I'm happy you're satisfied with your sv. Tokyo lets me ride most the year, but I know how cold Germany can be. Ride safe!

@JazeebAbdul97 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations mate!!! Just sold my 14’R6, been sad ever since lol. I am looking to buy an MT-09 in the future, hopefully if everything goes well. Love your channel btw!❤

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

R6 is a pretty crazy bike forhe road. Mt09 is a fun bike but still plenty of power

@KazurinRyuu Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new bike and baby! Regarding brake pads, you can never go wrong with EBC Sintered pads. I had them on my ZX6R and it performed flawlessly on street and track. They were significantly better than the stock ones for sure, both on the initial bite and modulation.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Yes, those are what I get recommended the most,but in Japan the cost is more than double a quality Nissan set. I'd have to import the ebc. But we will see

@veljkovic92 Жыл бұрын

Once again you gave me such a great product to look at. These handguards look great and will do amazing job for cold weather... :)

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Just added cruise control last night, so tracer has nothing over the mt. Video coming soon😅

@veljkovic92 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider yeah, MT does everything, with some additions... I'll add heated grips as well, cruise control (if your implementation is good 😊), those Yamaha plus blinkers for additional visibility (wondering what do you think of those), touring windshield from Yamaha (probably AliExpress copy, as I have Puig high one but it creates some turbulent wind on my helmet), Zard exhaust is on the way, some yellow stickers, Yamaha comfort seat (wondering what you think about that as well). I ride lots with my gf and she likes her comfort...it's just, for long trips, we need more comfort from the seat.

@rigetskenderaj7014 Ай бұрын

No traction control,no riding mode,no quick shifter.For me as new rider I will never by a motorcycle without traction control,Suzuki and Honda has all of them features

@stimpyman007 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got the same issue, sold my mt09 after owning it for 8 years and now I want something more relax . Was also thinking of a mt07 but I wait for the gsx 8s . Just love the bike has all the electronics for the price but also like the Yamaha for it looks and quality. Thanks for the video

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Either bike will be great. Mt07 is light weight. Suzuki has all the feature, pick what matters more

@xlimester Жыл бұрын

My first dream bike was an MT-07 and I'm so glad that it's improved so much since then. Have fun and don't wheelie too much! :)

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I pretty much have to start in 2nd to avoid wheels😂😂😂

@garyrayner6330 Жыл бұрын

Good video. I have a tuned 2021 mt09 and wife has 2015 mt07 with flash and full exhaust. The sound of the 07 is so insane with a exhaust and with a flash and quick shifter the bike is unbelievable fun on the road; hard to beat the character of the cp2.

@michael37570 Жыл бұрын

Wow, loved your review! Great to see the Japanese countryside and that road, amazing, there's no traffic on it, its like riding on a carpet, wish our roads in the UK could be more like this.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

When it's good it's good. But last summer an earth quake made the left lane fall of the side of the mountain 2km before where I was filming. Japan has to make it good or that would be a daily issue😅

@ribbonrides886 Жыл бұрын

congrats on the new bike and on the baby situation. looking forward to getting inspired by your mods.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Thanks, plenty to come

@dorstefan Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new acquisition. Ride safe.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’ll do my best

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting you do all the mods at day 5 like that. I enjoy the process but I can see that being appealing

@kusogaijin Жыл бұрын

Great Review ! I'm in Gunma and planing to get a MT-7 for my daily commute (36km), it's just the perfect bike i guess. Ride safe.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I'm sure gunma is a more relaxing commute than tokyo. But I use it as my daily and it's great

@m109rjohno Жыл бұрын

Had mc cruise on my mt09 tracer was great will be getting it for my mt07 also.

@mrazza6182 Жыл бұрын

man I love this bike, nearly had it for a year now

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

So far I'm happy, but being vay maximalist with mods😅

@Mr450pro Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the bike🎉 I was in love with the mt07, but ended up with a little 125cc. It’s my first bike and I’m sure I would kill my self on it or getting a lot of speeding tickets and end up getting the bike taken from me. So I chose the smaller bike although I just love the mt07

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Grow into the 125, then look at a 500 or the mt. First bike isn't a last bike😁

@jaredalbin5658 Жыл бұрын

"not as lumpy as the SV650" - can you explain that a little more? I have an SV650 and I'm looking for my next bike.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

With v twins the engine pulses forward and back in direction of cylinders, one towards the roders crotch, the other away. With this parameter twin it's up and down, always up and away from the riders. The vowing causes a forward backward sensation, sv and vstrom are the smoothest I kn9w, and it's better in higher rpm, not bad down low. The way 270° Cranston work is that nothing is stopped all the way down, or up at the same time, and the momentum is pulsing forward with the bike. I prefer the feeling of the sv when riding Sporty, but 270° twins rev a bit better, weigh less, and are very smooth for long trips. (My rides being between 6-14hr days)

@gerardothompson2796 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on becoming a father in the future and to the new bike! MT-07 was the top choice for naked bikes for me, until I heard about the suspension, which part of me shouldn't of listened and just test rode the bike. I ended up with the BMW F900R later on.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I put up a video in December about how social media is ruining bikes. Pro riders say it’s not a super bike and KZfaqrs agree to sound smart and get views. Suspension isn’t perfect but it’s not bad. I’m not saying I got a knee down, but I “speculate” that one could😅

@underworldringside 11 ай бұрын

Suspension is fine on the new model

@gerardothompson2796 11 ай бұрын

@@underworldringside Yeah exactly why I shouldn't of listened to what people said. I heard it improved so much more.

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

Do you know the suspension test?

@deceivedonegaming6105 Жыл бұрын

i loved the ending man hahahaha u show the real deal and the real deal only hahah i love it

@kristian3472 Жыл бұрын

I had a contract for a 2023 mt-07... cancelled it immediately after trying the hornet. I rode the hornet and the MT-07 back-to-back on the same day, and I was shocked at how much more fun i had on the hornet, and how much more confidence it gave me. And as a bonus, it ended up being cheaper because of all the mods i felt the MT needed.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

If I didn't have an employee discount, including all the parts I added, yes I'd have done the same. But... Hornet is not available in Japan and honda says only that it may be coming. Japanese like inline 4s, so cb sells well.... sad times

@underworldringside 11 ай бұрын

Hornet is shitttt on the Asian roads. Not interested

@KairyuRider 11 ай бұрын

I've heard the hornets suspension has trouble keeping up with the power more than the yamaha does. Hut hornet isn't available in japan with the Suzuki is heavy. So still mt07 unless you trust 790dukes reliability

@alejandrog553 9 ай бұрын

Did you Drive the Suzuki? Many people says its great on the road

@tg8150 Жыл бұрын

Had a FZ-07, loved it but eventually always found myself wanting more. Bought a ‘22 MT-09, so much better. Like riding an 07, but tons more power.

@tingtong1196 Жыл бұрын

Great choice

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

So far so good😁

@1971510 Жыл бұрын

I like the mirrors.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Video coming soon

@acidNURB Жыл бұрын

I enjoy a '18 sv650 partialy thx to your videos. I hope you'll enjoy this mt07 as well! Ride safe! Do you mind if I ask you what mirrors are you using, are they good? do you think they'll work on the sv? Greetings from Barcelona!!!

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I've made a mirror video that will be coming soon. They are adjustable mirrors off Amazon, universal fit for m10 mounts

@acidNURB Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider Perfect then! can't wait to see it! Thx!!

@DoctorStrange01 10 ай бұрын

First few seconds of this video kinda makes everything clear :D Many reviews are out by now. I don't think i've seen one where someone's saying they would pick MT-07 over GSX-8S, except from purely financial reasons. MT-07 is barebones and cheap in comparison to Suzuki and the GSX-8S is not a spreadsheet bike, everyone's saying you don't feel the weight. Would go for the Suzuki any time of the day, but then again i'm not biased and i don't care about brands.

@roadstrom Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my MT07 and I'm a very experienced rider 43 years I've Ridden most bikes known to man there just an excellent easy to live with bike. It love's wheelies 😆😂😏

@hirootto2771 Жыл бұрын

Hello, great video ! Your sayings on the other videos made me try the sv650 and luckily a brand new 2022 one was on sale with 10% of :D I love that bike it's amazing for the beginners, but would you say that the mt07 is better for a more experienced driver ? One last question, why did you go for a 07 and not a 09 ? Thanks from france :)

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Not better the the sv just different. Depends on what you want. Everything I said about the new tracer 9 applies to the mt9. I road that too and it still vibrations a bit,feels like a computer, and it's power to weight is to obnoxious for the street. Tracer made me ride too fast, mt09 will only be faster

@hirootto2771 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRiderOk i see, thanks for the answer and drive safe :)

@brandoncabral925 Жыл бұрын

Could the salt on the road be related to the rust on the sv650? 4:47

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

No, never rode sv on salted roads

@Brabobiker. Жыл бұрын

Hi, which bagster seat year did you buy? Do the older model seats fit the new 2022 model? I have the same bike and also looking for a new seat.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Yes, mine is also 2022. I'll have a video coming soon about it. But so far it's not that comfortable after 700km

@stevegaines-vq3bd 3 ай бұрын

the first day I brought my 2022 MT07 home i switched to a 950.oo Corbin seat & sissy bar.....It's a lot thicker than the stock seat & it looks cool AF...i ordered it as i had to wait 3 1/2 months for the MT07 too arrive in Ohio...

@KairyuRider 3 ай бұрын

I've been tempted by that seat many time. Stock is not awesome anything over 2hr

@MG-nf4cx Жыл бұрын

Loved the content. About your comment on the llooks on the Honda hornet, yeah. I agree. Its a bit out there. But the MT series has been out there for a while and it hasn’t won any beauty pageants yet😂. So i guess they kinda grow on their owners after a while 😅. About the discount you mentioned you got as a yamaha employee, i would say good call there 🎉. But in the open market where folk like me are not privy to such perks, the honda factory price just makes it too attracting to ignore. Here in the Germany atleast they have priced it at 7890€. Vs mt 07 @ 8374€ and gsx-8s @ 8900€. An offering like that from one of the big 3 that are big on reliability that undercuts the other two so much is just difficult to ignore. But i dnno man. I am considering an upgrade myself, i dont know which to choose. If i take the hornet i feel like the money i save, i buy some stuff later on when parts become available slowly. Also, as time passes, prices only go up. Also, congrats on soon to become a dad. 🎉🎉

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

If I wasn't in such a challenging financial situation and didn't have the employee discount, I'd probably be waiting for the red and white honda and buying a universal round headlight. But the biggest thing for me was the aftermarket cruise I put on my mt last week which won't be a thing for the honda or suzuki in the forseable future. Because the oem thinks they will trick us into buying a bigger bike we won't like just for cruise.

@rushiiiop Жыл бұрын

I have the mt07 since 2019 and I can't get rid of it, in those 3 years i bought 3 more bikes benelli 500, ktm 990 adv and a t700 and the mt07 is the bike I ride the most, I guess motorcycle with windscreens is not my thing I still haven't try sports bikes so... oh little tip for the seat, I have an air mesh seat cover from komine on my mt07 for summer and it makes the ride so much comfy

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I got a comfort seat. Hope it works out but I'll see what the summer brings seeing how warm the winter is so far

@rushiiiop Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider it keeps your bum cheeks a little more fresh

@kamsa1243 Жыл бұрын

I mean sheesh, if I had that employee discount I'd also get it over any other bike lol.

@paulconnell1309 Жыл бұрын

Like the idea of this bike, not sure about the upright seating position and suspension. Then again you can't ride most bikes to the limit off a track. Yep the quick shifter is an add on.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Then you have the r7😁

@Taitea_____ 5 ай бұрын

whts the name of the brand of those sick view mirrors???

@KairyuRider 5 ай бұрын

Check the description or the mirror video in the mt07 play list. Lots of good stuff in there.

@thickraspberry8962 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the bike man, mt07 is a beautiful machine, i have a question: im planning on visiting japan for holiday around winter time and was wondering if its worth renting and riding a motorbike around or will the weather conditions be to severe?

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I ride all you but I'm saying I ride at -2c for work. By japan, do you mean tokyo? And what month? December was still 10c some day in the mountains, but last 2 weeks have been brutal othere tha a random 14 in the city yesterday

@thickraspberry8962 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider yeah mostly tokyo, and yeah around December time possibly slightly before late november.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

@@thickraspberry8962 then wait and see how the weather is when you get here

@jsoumagne05 Жыл бұрын

Dad joke, can't type it better

@MrJCKL Жыл бұрын

What did the ocean say to the beach?" "Nothing, it just waved. 9:12

@theblytonian3906 Жыл бұрын

Disclosure states why. Understandable if you're a Yamaha fanboy. Yamaha are excellence at everything they do. I currently own many of their musical instruments, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboard, and would have bought their acoustic drum kit had the Stage Birch Custom supply been available during COVID. I ended up with Pearl. So I like all the brands having have owned multiple examples of all four Japanese brands over the years, plus Europeans. But of those three, although I think they are all decent, I lean towards Suzuki's GSX-8S. Self disclosure,. Over the years I have found myself a Suzuki fanboy through my purpose and purchase pattern. Having been reen riding contiguously and survived doing so for almost 50 years now (1974 through 2023), I am currently considering a new bike in this class. Gonna' ride them all before I choose though. Kind of a back to the future choice for me though really. I still own a couple of Suzuki rapiers, but now need something less single purposed. Parallel twins are it for this decade -which will be my motocyling finale. Started on a parallel twin. Will end on a parallel twin.

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

How’s your Japanese mastery quest?

@chronyxHD 11 ай бұрын

what do you think about the sv650 vs mt 07? does the sv650 feel bigger aswell? im 188cm

@KairyuRider 11 ай бұрын

I have an sv playlist you can look at. I kind of like the feeling the sv gives me a bit more. But the MT is definitely lighter. The MT is more up right. I think the MT is more roomy for a bigger rider but neither is a touring bike. The sv feels better made and the MT feels cheap. The biggest differences would be A,the sv is a better sport bike while MT is a more holagan bike, but with. Few mods MT. Is still a sport bike. B, maybe it's because the sv let's me push it harder, but I can over heat the sv brakes faster than the MT. But better brake pads are not expensive and some thing I'm doing tot he MT anyways

@chronyxHD 11 ай бұрын

@@KairyuRider Nice, thanks man

@peterlincoln3067 Жыл бұрын

Hey dude great video. Where did you get those mirrors? They are way better than the stock MT07 mirrors.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I have a video about them

@peterlincoln3067 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider thanks for that. I just ordered them. I didnt want bar ends as they get damaged too easily. I been looking for alternatives for ages, these look the gear. I ordered the plugs as well to keep the water out.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I believe mine came with plugs. Either way, hope you like them

@user-mq6wk3rs9v Жыл бұрын

Hornet 750 is probably the most powerful Japanese mid-weight 2-cylinder bike ATM. It's only 6 kilos heavier than the MT07. But MT07 has always been a good pick.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I'm back and forth on the hornet. When I started riding only 13 years ago, mid was 600-650. Honda and suzuki are trying to win with a 750 and 800... by that logic in 5 years we will all say the mt09 is the best middle bike. And beginners told not to go for a 650 because they can't hold up. As of right now, a 2020mt09sp is cheaper used than the hornet, why not say that's the best middle bike?😅

@sattvicvelo3506 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these at a YSP dealer late last year - he told me they'd flat out refuse to service it if I put an aftermarket exhaust (with no CAT) on it - strangest thing ever. I know it's illegal in Japan / grey area and that it will fail Shaken, but still I imagine most just put them on and put on a CAT exhaust for shaken? Would like your thoughts on this? Needless to say I'll go to another YSP dealer in the network when the time comes. Just odd - sounds so much better with aftermarket exhaust on it.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I know we service bikes with legal exhausts. But without the cat you've lowered the back pressure so much it's possible to damage the engine. We don't want responsibility for it breaking in our shop. And we service many bikes a day in a closed space so if they don't have a cat, we will slowly poison ourselves while running it in that tight space. As of this your police can stop you for an illegal exhaust and mechanics can't legally put them on or take them off a shaken bike. We can only do road legal survice and track bikes with no plate or shaken

@sattvicvelo3506 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply mate. I haven’t been able to find many legal aftermarket exhausts for the MT07 - Akrapovic has one but it’s rather pricey and still sounds dull. Would like to hear your suggestions on legal alternatives 🙏🙏 which one did you order? The aftermarket exhausts are very popular overseas / also used as preference when on track bike MT07s. As long as you get a tune I Would not expect it to harm the engine. They sell them for track use as well via YSP - why would they do that if it broke the engine?

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

@@sattvicvelo3506 I don't know, but I have a video coming this Wednesday about exhausts

@dev8546 5 ай бұрын

Hope your loving your MT. I see you have the SV too. Two great bikes under one roof you should be having an amazing time :). But which is best out of the two?

@KairyuRider 5 ай бұрын

Touring-mt, but sv is ok with good seat Sport riding-sv Tourque-mt Revs better- sv Wheelies, mt Sv feels better made, mt is plastic For me, mccruise makes cruise for Mt, not sv. If there was cruise for sv, we would have kept sv. But my wife was pregnant so we sold the sv. Will buy another bike in the spring (we hope)

@dev8546 5 ай бұрын

@@KairyuRider thank you so much. Respect! Reply was in great detail. One last question fuel consumption between both in terms of per litre wouldl be great when you have the time. Thank you much appreciated.

@KairyuRider 5 ай бұрын

@dev8546 very similar. My mt Tends to be 24km/l on average but I ride hard and fast. And has a pipe(See my zard video) Sv got 27 average. Stock pipes. Even when riding hard it alwasdis better by atleast 2km/l If my goal was best fuel, sv got 36km/l at 70kmh. Mt can get 34.5km/l. In city, sv got 20, mt gets 18.6 But remember mt has a pipe. That could effect it. But if this is a top priority for you, euro 5 sv, stock exhaust will be best

@dev8546 5 ай бұрын

@@KairyuRider cool mate very clear now. Here in nz mt 07 full power is 5 k more than the sv full power. So Sv is a good choice.

@KairyuRider 5 ай бұрын

@dev8546 you'll never be disappointed in an sv. Plus, if you wanna do an exhaust, mt needs a full system, which is expensive. Sv, you can just change the end can with something cheap off Amazon for sound. Keep the stock headers and cat.

@nicolojavier Жыл бұрын

what an ending!

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

It has happened more than 1 time😅 But great for suspende building!

@renevp2 Жыл бұрын

Have you considered the Tracer 7? I only see you mentioning the 9 and the flaws and size it has, but the Tracer 7 is basically the MT07 but taller, still slim and more confortable, its going to be my next bike as im very tall. Good video!

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I have a video on all the Japanese bikes not sold in Japan. Tracer 7 is a French model, only in Europe and a few common wealth countries

@renevp2 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider Ouch! I know it isnt available in the US, but didnt know the Tracer 7 wasn't sold in Japan! And neither that is is a french model (Im getting one in Spain). Such a shame, I think it could fit very well in so many other markets, to not feel oneself limited to a Tracer 9 when somebody looks for a more confortable version of a naked bike. Will have a look at that video! (I follow you since the Sv650 videos, as back then I was considering one) Edit. Yeah, Ive seen your opinions on the Tracer 7, I too think it is the perfect bike for so many markets...

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

@renevp2 ya, in my "why I bought the tracer" video 2 years back, tracer 7 in my perfect bike, better suspension and cruise are both things I can ad,( as I did to this mt07) but I'm not going to pay a premium and import it.... When I lived in Spain I was really keen to get it. But not in Spain now😅

@MIKEOH321 11 ай бұрын

Which side mirrors do you have?

@KairyuRider 11 ай бұрын

I have a video in the mt07 play list

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

7:35 is that how you say Michelin Japan?😂

@djangosel715 Жыл бұрын

Honda should produce street touring bike SF800 SA with 4 cylinders etc

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

A cb650r with cruise control and a comfortable comfort seat would be my everything. But I won’t hold my breath

@farmoboy83 Жыл бұрын

what happened to the sv650?

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Still have it for now, my wife’s bike. But being pregnant we will see.

@farmoboy83 Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider just asked because mt07 and sv650 are very similar bikes even though with different character.

@jordanjoestar8839 Жыл бұрын

The 8S isn't even out yet... It will feature more power, tech and options than the MT07. I've ridden the MT07 a lot, but that new 8S is on my radar big time. OEM quick shifter, color TFT, luggage options, flat plane motor, classic suzuki comfort and in my opinion looks better. This is coming from somebody that works where we sell Yamaha, Honda, Indian, BMW, Kawasaki and more. I've spend hundreds of miles on the MT07/09 and love them, but in the twin market the 8S is going to do well and I'd most likely take it over the ugly and somewhat cheaply made 07.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

No doubt it will have a better fit an finish. Yamahas are more than just a little cheaply made. Yamaha weighs significantly less and no tech. No tech is good or bad, depends on the rider. But abs literally saved my life I'm my ride home yesterday so.... some tech 😅

@ktkace Жыл бұрын

only looking at 1st gen mt07 as the 2/3rd gen ergos dont fit me well.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Really? I ride them all at work back to back and don't notice a difference other than extra seat pad in newer bikes.

@markmendoza3571 9 ай бұрын

whose better as all around bike? SV650 or MT07

@KairyuRider 9 ай бұрын

Very close. Sv is a better sport bike but only by a little. Mt is much better for wheelies and slightly morcomfortably for touring. Mt has a wider seat and my wife agrees that helps with comfort

@markmendoza3571 9 ай бұрын

how about on twisties? who is more flickable? my concern on sv650 is it weighs more than MT07. I have an R3 and planning to upgrade a middleweight motorcycle.

@KairyuRider 9 ай бұрын

@@markmendoza3571 you don't notice the weight difference much on the road. They are both very flickable. If you are asking about easy to get a knee down, sv. Mt pegs scratch a bit sooner, but then you've already leaned past 50°. stock I would go with sv. But my mt is now far from stock

@markmendoza3571 9 ай бұрын

@@KairyuRider thanks a lot! Ride safe!

@MotoEnz Жыл бұрын

New Subs here Love your video and the quality hope i can ride a motorcycle in Japan too 🙏 🇵🇭❤️🇯🇵

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks. Get a plane ticket and an international license😁

@MotoEnz Жыл бұрын

@@KairyuRider thats one of my bucket list next to being in Japan. Ride safe Brother 💪

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

Man I don’t think we’ve ever had more diverging taste then your assesment of those cheap clear polycarbonate hand guards. The cheap doesn’t bother me…just embrace the aesthetic of functionality Edit: ok so I’ll give you this, it looks much better from on the bike, from the front it looks….yea

@NVK85 Жыл бұрын

You lost 14 kgs? oO That is a lot!

@Fee.1 Жыл бұрын

4:09 wow nice Elise

@alexandervishnyakov9547 Жыл бұрын

Honda CB750 will be much better than MT07, brakes, engine, suspension. For same price

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

The reviews I've seen say mt has more low end tourque and everything else is comparable. But both will be great bikes I'm sure

@Motoboo_Marine Жыл бұрын

I just wish the hornet looked better. All it needed was a round headlight.

@kevinmoore6640 Жыл бұрын

It's also not a 650 class bike... mt09 would destroy the 750🤷‍♂️

@John900C Жыл бұрын

So did you hear about the guy who ate daffodils thinking they were leeks? He was seriously ill and is now in hospital, but they say he will be out in Spring. Interesting review btw but I think Suzuki have messed up with the 8S. It's too big, too expensive, less fun to ride and too similar to the competition to sell in such a crowded market segment.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

If you ad the quick shifter to the honda and adjustable suspended, you get pretty close to the suzuki in price where those are standard. Plus suzuki makes some intense low end torque compared to the rest. The real disappointment is that the ktm750 is back and seeing some issues on the launch of the 890 adv, ktm has done nothing for reliability. If ktm took 1 years RND and put it into reliability, we would all uy nothing else.... Bit of I didn't have the employee discount. Honda is probably the winner. But not in looks

@RyaNewGame Жыл бұрын

I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me 🤔

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Hahahah

@RyaNewGame Жыл бұрын

I really wanna know if I got someone confused, I won't tell 'em😂

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

@@RyaNewGame so far your the first

@stevegaines-vq3bd 3 ай бұрын

i tried to buy Yamaha heated grips for my 2022 MT07 & Yamaha told me NO....we can't get them....sorry....so i ordered Koso heated grips...

@KairyuRider 3 ай бұрын

What I got was better than the oem from yamaha

@brandoncabral925 Жыл бұрын

Why did the golfer take an extra pair of socks… in case he got a hole in one.

@ABunchOfBusas Жыл бұрын

Suzuki is the best in the world 🗺

@filoIII Жыл бұрын

You don't like handling, ey??

@InuranusBrokoff Жыл бұрын

Ooops.

@aritradas7154 9 ай бұрын

from what you said the honda cb650r would have been a more suitable bike for you

@KairyuRider 9 ай бұрын

More money, worce fuel economy. And no employee discount. But yes, it's always a tempting choice in the back of my head. But very expensive in Japan

@tomg6284 Жыл бұрын

Hi, nice vid. Why won't the tracer 7 come to the USA? Enjoy the baby, get some sleep after the birth good luck.

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Tracer 7 won't come to japan either. Yamaha France makes that bike like they did the original tenere and xsr 700. And the can be some "quality issues" in the French factory. Yamaha will only sell bike made in Japan to the none eu market. We had to wait for the tenere because they had to see it succeed, then biuld a factory here. The tracer 7 will likely eat into mt07 sales so they don't wanna invest. Tracer 7 has always been the perfect bike for me, but I have a video about japanese bikes not sold in Japan if you wanna go see that

@realnachewa Жыл бұрын

The build up quality for MT07 is a big disappointment

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

Yes. No doubt it is a plastic bike and plastic doesn't age well over metal. And not very inspiring in a crash

@Nate.H Жыл бұрын

Those shirobai have a way of coming out of nowhere. Glad you didn't get a ticket!

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

I didn't see him at all till... I did😅 And I did get a ticket😥 ¥12,000 But he stopped in in a 40km before it dropped to 30km so that it was only a fine. So I'll say it's a win

@hulkhulk5141 Жыл бұрын

I’m going hornet 🐝 I think?

@KairyuRider Жыл бұрын

If I didn't have an employee discount and didn't care about aftermarket cruise control, I would probably have too.

@ruirm33 Жыл бұрын

Zuki better

@shadowdove3250 10 ай бұрын

All three are extremely ugly, it's a shame. They need to get rid of that front light insect look. These bikes are probably the worst looking, but with the best engines. Shame.

@KairyuRider 10 ай бұрын

Cb650r is getting a revamp end of the year. Or universal led headlight are very cheap, atleast here in japan.