I think 14 minutes discussing specifications (which we can all read online) and only 4 on how they feel to ride (which we can't read online) is out of balance.

I chose my MT07 for a major reason: reliability.

I test rode both. I brought the triumph. The Yamaha was good but I felt like I was riding a plastic toy. The triumph was just so solid and felt cool.

MT07 sounds better but trident looks better in my opinion.

The reliable Yamaha all day long!!!!

MT07 all day everyday.

Mt07 sounds better for sure.

The trident just looks so much better. I can't get over the fact that the MT07 looks "meh". I know it's completely subjective but still...

I like more the sound of the MT 07.

The MT is a WKD drinking hooligan. The Trident is a whiskey drinking gentleman. Both like to have some fun but in their own way.

Had the MT for 4 years , moved to Trident this March, done 4000 miles . It’s that good.

I have done a lot of touring on my MT07 with the furthest being Croatia and Slovenia from North Devon. It is a great country lane Sunday ride bike as well. I regularly get 80+ MPG if I stay within the speed limits. I think it was a mega good deal at £6300 in May 2017. 18,000 enjoyable miles.

Only rode the Trident recently and overall I liked it. I agree with you about the brakes - they do the job, but I would have liked a bit more power. The initial throttle opening is a bit soft for me (I know this bike is aimed at riders who probably haven't been riding as long as I have), but once above 4000 rpm, it was fantastic. Sounds brilliant too. The MT-07 feels agricultural in comparison, especially at low revs, but like the Trident, sounds brilliant on full chat. As you eluded to, it will probably come down to looks and price - personally I like both and the price of the Trident is pretty competitive, if a tad more than the Yamaha. Great video as usual Bob, keep up the great work.

It was a wonderful experience watching this video. This is the most honest comparison ever. Way to go Bob! Cheers!

I like the CP2 and Yamaha build a nice reliable bike. But I'd go for the Triumph personally, because aside from preferring its looks and triple feel/sound. It also has traction control, a slipper-clutch, rider modes, and 10k service intervals; which are a lot of key advantages, for very little extra money.

Thanks for the review, you did an excellent job. I own a 2021 MT-07, same model and color you tested; I changed the exhaust, air filter, and flashed the ECU; now it's like riding a totally different bike, super fun.

Great, honest and humble review Bob. Thank you. 👍😎🇦🇺

Yamaha MT07 if riding a bike is suppose to be fun, then Yamaha wins. Reliability the Yamaha wins. Design and rider modes, the Trident wins

I feel like the XSR-700 is the more comparable bike to the Trident given the body styling similarities, but besides the body it's the same bike as the MT, soooo... im splitting hairs with that lol. Great review man, im loving your videos. And I love your triumph. The more I see it the more I kinda want to get one.

I have a Yamaha XSR 700 which is the cafe version of the MT 07. It is a great bike! I am extremely satisfied with it.