Completely agree. I've been riding for 28 years, 20 years of which were on 1000cc or similar sports bikes. But then I test rode one of the first MT-07's in 2014. Loved it, you can have fun actually revving it on roads whereas a GSXR1000 or S1000RR can't even let you use full revs in first gear without getting banned in the UK (let alone gears 2-6...). So I bought one and each year since I've test ridden more expensive bikes, adventure bikes, hyper nakeds etc and never found one as much fun at the MT-07. Even the soft suspension is a benefit these days on out potholed roads. So unless you're touring behind a fairing, check one out. Maybe one mile in a hundred I miss the 1000cc 180BHP power. But for the other 99 miles, it wins!

I bought one 3 months ago and went riding today. Loved every minute of it. I'm an experienced rider with 4 other bikes.

great review of a great bike , I have the 2018 model and no sign of rust anywhere it puts smiles on my face ever time I ride it .

Thumbs up for Michael, once again. A much younger rider with a previous-gen MT-07, on our weekend group, will make me and my 1290 Super Duke R work double-time just to keep up on tight mountain roads. Granted, he doesn't fear death yet and is faster than I am, but still, I have twice the bike in almost every number on the spec sheet!

Neevesy = Like 👍

92.000 KM on MT-07. No issues at all. My daughter will ride it from September. I will buy a new one or a Tracer 700. No Trident, sorry.

Bought my 2017 Mt07 for 5200, with only 2200 miles on it, with aftermarket exhaust, tail tidy kit and a few other mods already installed, have put about 1000miles on it and I absolutely love the bike. Its Flippin awesome.

I believe it’s the same engine that’s in my 2021 Tenere and if so, Max Fun is at hand! Smooth, deceptively fast, good on fuel mileage, etc.. etc..! In short you’ll Love it. I’m an old guy who’s been riding since age 4 and have ridden everything to include a Pro Stock Racer and the Yamaha 689cc twin is just a BLAST!

I absolutely love the Yamaha MT line and all of the platforms that sprung from it, absolutely a different world than anything I've ever ridden. They really are the most fun. -Owner of an XSR900 after trying it, the , The Thruxton R, CB1000, etc.

Great comparisons! Thx ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm 64 and have owned 24 bikes including two "10 second bikes". My most recent was a 2003 Honda Superhawk VTR1000F (10.91). I bought a new 2018 MT-07 in white and red almost three years ago. Paid $7,524 (US) OTD. It is my favorite bike. It's fast and handles and brakes very well. It is the best value in bikes today IMO. The only flaws are the position of the horn button and a seat which is overly firm. After an hour, I need to get off to walk around. Tried an Alaska Leather sheepskin seat cover and now can ride 1.5 hours. Looking at the Yamaha Comfort Seat which is $183 on RevZilla but out of stock. My bike has no mods and I like the semi-quiet factory exhaust. I usually change bikes every three years or so and the 2021 MT-09 deserves a look. I don't need more power, just want to try something new. Not getting any younger.

Agreed with everything said in the video,have owned mine for over 5 year from new now with 30000 miles, K-Tec suspension fitted not going anywhere soon....sorted !!!

Had mine from new 2016. Still love it. Can never think of any good reason to swap it out.

I had a 2016 Mt07. Loved it. Bought a 2009 Cb1000r. Gonna sell it because of the bloody fork seals. Changed them 3 times in 2months now. I had the Mt07 for 3 years. Wheelies all the time. Slamed it and so one. No problems at all. Gonna buy the new one.

Great review, enjoyed this segment

Hello Michael ! Patiently waiting the Tuono V4 factory review ! 😍 I want to know if it is the most flickable bike of the category. Especially in the chicanes and S-corners. It will help me for my purchase. Thanks ! 👍

I love my 2018 MT07 however was planning to change this Summer, however when it’s summed up like this I’m no longer sure!!!

When I was 11 years old I had an rd350 and it was wonderful as long as the carburetors were properly synced. It was beautiful, I miss that motorcycle so much.

Great video of a great ‘little’ bike. I noticed that the number plate ended FOC - Free of Charge?

Starboyz........blast from the past, they still a thing??!! Nice review, cheers for sharing 👍

Great review thanks Michael...👍

I passed my test on one and then had a new one for a week to decided if I wanted to buy one. Decided to get a Ducati 797 instead. Always wondered if I made the right decision there.

I have a 2016 Black FZ-07 with basically a straight pipe with a loop. Really fun bike, awesome sound, pretty comfortable. I can only hit about 115, it isn't tuned for the exhaust yet. I may turbo it in the future, depends on how the R7 does. I may get an R7 as well and turbo that one.

1) I wish it was more prominent in middleweight twin circuits but aftermarket parts seem to have lagged after the initial "FZ07R" was created. 2) I wish the XSR700 was easier to find.

I love the futuristic headlight

High praise indeed. Thanks 👍🏼

Great review. 👍👍

Awesome video❤️

Another great round up. Got to ride a new trident at the weekend when my thunderbird sport was being serviced. For me the throttle was too light and the engine buzzy. Recently sold my 19 plate mt07 and I much preferred my older Yam to the Trident: felt a nicer bike so I’m sure the new one will be even better. The best mod I made to the Yam were Pirelli angel gt2 and ebc pads, so much nicer than stock so I think the Michelin road 5 are a great choice. Good work Mr Neeves 👍🏻

How's the long distance highway speed comfort? Vibration? Butt/wrist/back pain??? Thank you!

Nice video... Let just say that in some areas the price of the latest version is few hundred more than the older version.. is it worth it to spend the extra dollar?

Did you use rev match when downshifting on this bike?

One of the funnest bikes I've ever ridden, probably shouldn't have sold my '16. Just fix the bouncy suspension and you'll be golden.

I know it's a great bike but don't like the headlight unfortunately

Can you do a full review on the 2021 rsv4

Intro beat an altered version off the new rippingtons cd?

Good review Neevesy, and I like the new haircut........

Awesome video 👌

I currently own 2 Harleys and have a 2022 MT07 on preorder, both my HD's have 666 somewhere on them so when you said if you have a little devil in you I knew I made the right decision about preordering

does anyone know what's the music plays in the beginning and in the end?

Star boys,local to my neck of the woods.greetings from Ohio.

Suspension the same?

Need a bigger garage.... Thanks for a great review.

Fantastic review

Your right front blinker is loose. I have had that happen to me a few times

Neevesy ..... How could you do it best everytime..... Another awesome review by the way.....👍

It will power wheelie in third gear or clutch up?

Opinions please. How capable, or tolerable, would this bike be with 80-20 adventure tires on good condition gravel roads?

by by FJR to MT-07 @60 years old n still have Fun ridding poker runs work n back

Neeves the King of motor bike review's. Mt07 is the best all around. I own 000002 fz07. Stock ecu 70bhp 47lb tq. Port and polish, with Akra full exhaust New ecu flash was 82 bhp 53lb torque. Upgrated K teck fork internals and ohlins rear shock. The only real contender i ride with KTM 890R. Every one else with liter bike's cant cut and dive and wiggle and tickle like this 689 budget Master piece. I have owned over 20 bikes and I'm considering 2021 mt09sp. !st time usa gets Sp model. I plan to Auction fz07 in Japan late next year. I"m told the Cross plane Asian fanatics will bid it up. Motorbike review Tier list: 1 Michael Neeves 2 Zach Courts 3 Adam Waheed 4 Ari Henning 5 Scott Warner 6 Missenden flyer 7 Lamb Chops 8 English biker Dan 9 Mark pulling Just an opinion from the last 5 year's i been watching.

my favourite mt07 is the one built by tigcraft aka dave pearce ... 136 kg 90hp.. brilliant..

Sir, how tall are you? On this bike you look good. I have a feeling on my height of 6ft I might look bad on the bike..

Best reviews!!!!!

Whats up with those heated grips???

💯 hooligan approved!!! 💯 HE WANTED TO SAY!!!!

I swapped my XSR 900 for a KTM Duke 690 R. Thought about the MT 07/XSR 700, but I haven’t looked back...150 kgs and 70 hp from the big thumper. I might test ride the mt07 back to back with the KTM Duke 790.

Cracking little bikes for sure ... I had a 2018 from new for bout 18 months and loved it. Traded it in against a new 790 Duke and find the Duke to be a comprehensively better machine .. but then it should be as it was more expensive. MT07s are great, basic, easy to ride, no faffing about and plenty of fun .. a good slice of easily accessible biking. The 790 in comparison is a little more 'serious' with all it's trick electronics and settings etc etc .. but, in my opinion, also more fun to ride :) One thing I do miss from the MT though is the sound .. with a decat and decent end can on them they sound properly brutal .. very deep, sharp, loud and aggressive .... nicer sound than the 790 makes for sure ;)

Isn't the tuono 660 a rival for the MT 07?

Great review. Best bike ever! (for money)

The headlight looks much better than the fz09. How could they do that?

I did my DAS course on a MT07 and loved riding it to bits. But I would never buy one. Why? Because of the styling, and this facelift hasn't changed my mind. That said Neevesy, yet another great review! Thank you!

Loved my XSR700, but traded up to a Velocity Moto 900LC based on the XSR900 and wow, as good as that CP2 engine is the CP3 is better all over. Not knocking the 700, but try the 900 as well. Both great bikes.

Thanks.

And if you want a bit more styling, go for the XSR700.

How is this bike on the highway?

I bought one 2017 with 2500 miles $5000. Best money I ever spent

Could they not have ditched the late 90s tail design?

A simple and honest bike, which manages to be a lot of fun and a blast to ride on PUBLIC ROADS. I am a 2020 MT 07 owner, A2 restricted, and be sure that in 2022 i'm going to buy the new model, with the full power... Call me crazy, but the MT07 feels like home for me, all the bike i need

I want one. And im planning on getting one, but ive heard their suspension is super sus. and i dont want to buy a bike that i NEED to change.

Hello MCN I am not sure if the basic model comes with a screen, heated grips, engine sliders etc. I guess these were added for the demo bike. Great review! Thank you.

I own a 2019. Rear and front suspension struggle on the (rather bumpy) roads of my country even in soft configuration. I guess, its propably a rought test for every brands. I did somes enhances , adjustable front suspension and set rear to soft and i fell more save (happy) on long ride, on hightway. Sometimes i thing of change it and go back to 4 cyl, 1000cc (YAM FZ01 like), but guess what ? I'am affraid to miss it or loose sort of fun factor on twisty roads.

what is your helmet? It is so nice, i can't find it on arai website

This is the sort of bike real world reviews I like. 3rd gear mingers sound fun. Still makes me smile that £7000 is cheap. But I am old. Good 2nd hand one seems like a plan & save for a tasty rear shock/tyres/pads. Sorted.

I got a 2016 with an akrapovic carbon and don’t need anything else the only way I would get rid of it is if I buy an ftr1200

Sv650 still wins price/quality at least in my country. Mt07 too plastic and the swing arm rust is a safety concern on any bike with more than 3 years. My sv650 is 16 years old and no rust on frame, engine or swing arm. Still, I only wish more brands would make this twin middleweights because they are the best real world use motorbikes money can buy

So, XSR700 with a Kenny Roberts Aniversary Speedblock paint job and a decent exhaust wins the class, all day long... I'd prolly put the SV650 above the Trident too, and i like Triumphs...

I think these will be a future classic in the same way bikes like the CB750, SV650 such are. Nothing special on paper, but when you ride them they can provide damn near the same fun as the super bikes of their day.

Always the best bike reviews..hope to see the CP2 engine on a sports configuration..😁😁😁

i have the same bike but model. ice fluo 2020 ,.. and the bike is sooo fun to drive ,..good power ,..good sound ,.. ,.. yes ,. is the best bike for the money ( 7300 euros )

I'm on the verge of trading up from a Honda 500. Thanks for the review. While soft, the suspension and chassis still allow you to push on through winding roads? How would the MT compare with the GSX S750? I guess the Suzuki will feel tamer and smoother in town but it has the extra ponies of you push the needle up the tach. Possibly better suspension? Same price where I live.

Would you recommend this model for a first time rider? I never drove a motorcycle before and I am just about to start learning. I plan to ride on an open road where it would be so much safer than on regular roads. Thank you in advance.

Yes

I rode an older one of these and an SV as a learner while in my 40s. Liked both for different reasons but disliked them for the same reason, styling. The headlight on the gladius and mt put me right off. MT felt easier to ride, fast and comfy with spot on fuelling. The SV took a bit to get used to as it felt a bit more raw, firmer and faster. Some more clutch finesse pulling away. I preferred the v twin though, made me smile wider.

straight pipes need for this bike as the stock exhaust is heavy an only on there for noise an emission standards to get into the country cheaper

Same missle ignition jacket.

Test rode one, hated it felt loose n cheap . Seemed unfinished and skimped on build quality. Got something much better . Happy as. Over hyped if u ask me . Missed the mark could have been better if they put the money I to it. Hopefully this new model is better.

It would actually look better if they did an RD colour scheme, battleship grey looks best on battleships.

The front forks can't be adjusted, but if you set the rear to the hardest settings it reduces the rocking fore and aft.

Well said. However if you’re like me and 90 kilos / 6’2” without gear that extra weight really shows how poor the suspension is when pushed. A smaller lighter rider? No problem.

Had the original one. Stonking bike. 👍

Half way through this video I thought ..... What about an MT-07 v V-Strom 650 test? :) The Suzuki has been described as the best all round bike in the world by a certain happy cheeky geezer from Crete. Any thoughts ???

Is it any good for a 6.2 tall and 265 pounds heavy rider?

I can get either this or the MT 09. I am an experienced rider. Bottom line which is more fun? I can’t demo either here in the states.

basically same specs as SV650.Like SV650 styling and engine more

I had an 2018 MT-07 from new, put about 8.5k miles on it before I part-exed it for an MT-09 SP last summer. The 07 is a great bike if you want something you can commute on and also have a lot of fun around the country backroads of an evening/weekend, albeit a bit carefully given the bouncy suspension. CP3 engine over CP2 for me all day though

What about the tuono 660? Isn't aprilia competing in a similar ballpark?

Have they fixed the swing arm that rusts along the welds yet ?

I just don't understand the decision for old school forks. Even the mt125 gets inverted forks. The whole range does bar the mt07. Whats the deal? Not a deal breaker just strange.

I had my 2016 fz-07 stolen after a year of ownership (put 10k miles on it during that year). I went out and got a mt-09 with my insurance money shortly afterwards.... the mt-09 is great but most of my riding is around town, the MT-09 is just SO powerful. if you cough and let your throttle hand roll back slightly you'll suddenly be doing a wheelie at 100 mph. Def thinking about downgrading back to a mt-07 or street triple in the near future. Edit: forgot to add i think the mt-07 sounds better than the mt-09. Triples have a great sound, but i think i prefer the twin of the mt-07.

I had an original, way back in 2014 and it was great fun. But here's the problem. That was a long time ago and the suspension has been a weak point from day one. (well that and the dodgy paint finish of course). So somebody please explain to me why, oh why, oh why did they waste money on a funny new headlight and "styling" tweaks when they could have made a bike with a great engine... a great bike.