2024 Yamaha MT-07 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S: A Practical In Depth Comparison!

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The MT 07 is a popular bike in the middleweight class, but how does the 2024 edition compare to the competition? That's what I discuss in this video!
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@mithrandirthegrey7644 Ай бұрын

I got my MT-07 6 days ago and I'm having a blast.

@JamesExcell-InterJex 3 ай бұрын

Well. I own an MT07. Aftermarket for it is insane. So overwhelming. And top 5 best sounding bikes out there.

@mithrandirthegrey7644 Ай бұрын

Indeed. Even the stock pipes sound great albeit a bit quiet.

@chrissunde1104 4 ай бұрын

Great comparison with valuable information.👍

@BlackArroToons 4 ай бұрын

Nice comparison! Thanks.

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Albert-my3yt 4 ай бұрын

I got the gsx8s. I wanted the mt07, but I waited 9 months for one to come in and it never did. I sat on the gsx8s and it felt great so I chanced it and fell in love with it. 3 months later an mt07 came in and I sat on it and road it and all and getting the gsx8s was the best choice iv ever made. It craps all over the mt07 in every way. 😊.

@gdvadventours5512 4 ай бұрын

I've seen a video of drag race between mt07 and 8s and despite almost 100cc bigger the 8s is just marginally faster.quarter mile difference is less than half a second and mt07 was actually faster in the first few seconds which translates to stop light to stoplight street race the 8s isn't too sure if it can shake the mt07.For smaller riders the Mt07 is still the King imo

@Albert-my3yt 4 ай бұрын

@gdvadventours5512 I know 0 to 100, my gsx8s will stomp a 600 and a 750 4 cylinder up to 100 mph. After a hundred, they take me, but till then, my gsx8s will embarrass the hell out of those bikes.

@gdvadventours5512 4 ай бұрын

@Albert-my3yt it's like you nail them for 3 seconds then inhale their dust for 7.5 seconds to the quarter mile 😆

@Albert-my3yt 4 ай бұрын

@@gdvadventours5512 word.

@trevor2830 4 ай бұрын

Pete is out here answering the million dollar questions lol😂 I never thought I would ever be comparing fenders and saying how much better the mt's fender is over the 8s 😆. Btw though I always thought the only thing I could pick at with this new 8 model is the short or small pillion space and you just proved not only this but also the debris or water coverage that short seat or long fender with or without may give. Also, Pete you can take it into consideration for the future vids and show us how those seats accommodate a passenger.

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

Most passenger seats in this class are pretty pathetic. Fine for a close friend around town, but not something I'd take someone out for long rides on. Also... Thanks for the comment... It made me laugh. 🤣

@Joke89ful 4 ай бұрын

MT07 , because of the sound and the feeling of the bike. I had to pass my exam on MT07 and fall in love with it. It is souch a easy bike to handle and to learn on. My idea is to use it for few years and get better in riding and after that who knows sell or keep we will see. But i order mine in few days. Akrapovic exaust of course ..😂

@Croth4r 4 ай бұрын

MT07 is amazing, in my school we had few different bikes like Suzuki Gladius, SV650 and Trident but MT07 was the best, total hooligan, total fun. I just wish it had a little bit better suspension and it would be perfect!

@Joke89ful 4 ай бұрын

I agree but it can be changed if I decide to keep it.@@Croth4r

@Croth4r 4 ай бұрын

@@Joke89ful Yeah i guess u're right, i also wonder how the hornet 750 rides compared to mt07, reviewers say its bonkers and stock can sounds nice

@sk8orhate55 4 ай бұрын

@@Joke89fulwhat about the sp? I’m 6’4 230 , I’m thinking about the mt09 sp or an xsr900 🤔. Also.. im not looking to squid. Just to get from point A to b and have a fun riding and looking bike to do it on that i won’t get bored of

@SWTVENOM Ай бұрын

@@sk8orhate55both are amazing bikes and fast when you want them to be!

@irdriel7760 4 ай бұрын

Just sitting on them, I thought the MT-07 was more comfortable and felt lighter. I'm 6'1" with a 33" inseam. The extra features and (imo) better looks of the 8S are definitely a draw. The MT-07 is a bit cheaper than the 8S, and the used ones are almost the same price as the new ones, which are factors in favor of the MT-07.

@jamesbeckwith780 Ай бұрын

I have a 2024 mt-07. Love it, putting on some goodies. I also have a 1981 Yamaha 650 Maxim. Love it 43 yo 8k non restored very nice condition and it rides great. So the old school is nice and so is the technology.

@mithrandirthegrey7644 Ай бұрын

12:00 you can change the MT07 dash to different modes - the touring mode will show the traditional style gauges. I prefer the street mode that you had turned on here. Also, the Quick Shifter shows up on the MT07 as well if you have it installed - you pay a couple hundred bucks for it.

@duanestiles4821 4 ай бұрын

Looks like you are at the same position almost is xactly the same position both look like winners to me Peter you have one of the best job of altime bro great great job keep up the good work

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

Haha. It is a fun gig. Thanks for your kind words, and thanks for watching.

@Dan-56 4 ай бұрын

My pick would be the Suzuki. More up to date front end and brakes, quick shifter standard, better dash layout and position. (Did anyone at Yamaha consider how you will access the ignition switch if you mount a small windshield ?!?!)

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

It is an odd position for an ignition switch. I didn't think about the drawback of that position if you wanted a windshield. Interesting point.

@samwiselord 4 ай бұрын

Good review! So the only thing better on the MT07 are the tyres 🫠😂

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

Price. Comfort for some, but yeah. It was the class standard for MANY years, and in 2024 there are certainly options with better components... The real question is, do those better components actually make any difference at all in the smiles per mile category. Never buy a bike from a spec sheet, buy a bike that you love. If it's the MT-07, you'll join tens of thousands of satisfied riders.

@JohnnieV 4 ай бұрын

Yea. Spend the few hundred more & get the GSX-8S

@user-rl8kr1uj6c Ай бұрын

I really like the MT07 and it's fun to ride but Yamaha have been relying on the cult following to sell it lately and it is too far behind the competition in features now. For 2025 Yamaha desperately needs to update the MT07 with at least upside down forks and the R7 slipper clutch.

@FighthillGaming 4 ай бұрын

When is 8R😊 review coming?

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

As soon as I can get my hands on it! That's definitely a bike that I want to see up close!

@IamBluefire 4 ай бұрын

I’m excited for the 8R review, as always great job Pete!

@s11039858 4 ай бұрын

8S 👍

@brendanflegle3326 4 ай бұрын

Gsx for sure

@knifetoucher 2 ай бұрын

Handle bar on the mt07 looks a bit higher

@BrasilSPnewS 4 ай бұрын

❤

@italianstallion701 4 ай бұрын

Prior to me watching the video I’ll guess: Suzuki better on paper in every way apart from tyres? Yet I’ll also bet people will go for the Yamaha, because it’s just more fun, simple as that.

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

You sir, win the internet! Never buy a bike from a spec sheet. But also, always read the spec sheet. 🤣👍

@italianstallion701 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterLoweOneVery true, great comparison video!

@airgunbubba2505 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterLoweOneSpecs are important but what is more important is how the bike transfers those specs to the rider and to the pavement. Personally the torque and playfulness of the MT07 is what interests me...that and the sound of that 270 cross plane parallel twin. *chef's kiss*

@Scott-ti2eh 2 ай бұрын

I would recommend getting your inseam measured if you’re going to be reviewing bikes. Don’t worry, it’s not painful.

@PeterLoweOne 2 ай бұрын

Are you offering?

@erik10fg Ай бұрын

How talla are You in CM?

@florme6494 19 күн бұрын

Around 183cm for a 6 foot person.

@BrasilSPnewS 4 ай бұрын

🙂

@orrinkilby9224 4 ай бұрын

GSX

@richardcasey7521 Ай бұрын

I bought the Suzuki.

@paulconnell1309 4 ай бұрын

GSX any day!

@stephenoclarke8703 3 ай бұрын

Insurance, factor in the fact that MT07 are the most stolen in this category

@PeterLoweOne 3 ай бұрын

Theft rates can vary per location, and may not hold true everywhere. I don't think you'll see a huge variation where I live.

@bigdc7172 4 ай бұрын

@rebellucy6200 4 ай бұрын

The MT07 will hold its resale value MUCH better than a Suzuki.

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

You think? I'm not so sure about that. It may have been true historically, but I would think the type of features that the rest of the class has may change some of that.

@rebellucy6200 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterLoweOne we can only go by history to determine long term value.

@ScottRedmond-mz9ko 4 ай бұрын

All the Japanese manufactures are making machines which last forever if you care for them. Do you know people whose Suzukis have fallen apart? I’ve rarely heard of such a problem on any bike let alone Japanese bikes..

@Big_Tyrone138 4 ай бұрын

The Suzuki has a higher resell value because the MT is probably gonna get stolen before the owner can sell it.

@sk8orhate55 4 ай бұрын

Where do you get this info from 😂😂. You’re wrong

@MKBENTOT 4 ай бұрын

If they update the mt07 then it can compete again but with the new mt09 they might not bother with big upgrades

@PeterLoweOne 4 ай бұрын

This is part of why I like to review every bike that I can, every year. Even if a great bike doesn't change, the market around it might change which puts that once great bike in a new perspective.

@mithrandirthegrey7644 Ай бұрын

MT09 does not compete with the MT07. It's in a different class. MT07 caters to new riders or city riders whereas the 09 tends to cater to more experienced riders who want a bigger bike.

@MKBENTOT Ай бұрын

@@mithrandirthegrey7644 I meant the mt07 in its current state doesn’t stack up well with the gsx8s