1. ,, Terrible for passengers, because it has just 70hp Dude, I ride passengers on a 50cc moped. Are you joking 😂.

think twice- “i want an mt07” “i want an mt07”

I bought my MT07 new in 2017. I have used it locally in England and it great. I have toured the UK and its great. I have toured France and its great. I took a trip to Croatia and Slovenia in 2017 and it was great. When I tour I have a large amount of luggage and it performs and handles great. I regularly get 200 miles from a tank and its not empty at that time. I regularly get up to 70mpg if I stay within the speed limits when touring. This is a fantastic bike and has masses of torque which is great for real world riding. Hoped this helps people who are trying to decide.

Are you a MT-07 fan? Like if you are

75hp not enough for 2up riding???? my cbr300 handles my gf like she's not even there and my cbr has 20 something hp

Who cares if everyone has them, that’s the whole point lol

Did my first big road trip with my mt07 last month. 520+ miles each direction. After market windscreen, not too big, throttle lock, air hawk seat and universal saddle bags plus camping gear on top of passenger seat and bags. The air hawk seat was amazing. My ass pretty much didn’t get sore or uncomfortable. As far as fuel capacity, by the time I’d be getting low I’d want to get off and stretch my legs anyway

75hp not being a lot? Man, the stock bike is equivalent to a 2,500lb car with 468hp. Of course it isn't a 160-180+ hp 999cc bike but its also cheap with 75hp and tons of torque. It can definitely handle a passenger with ease.

5 answers/ amendments for the 5 complaints; - buy an aftermarket comfort seat - even mega low scenario 35+ mpg is acceptable for the 3.7 tank size, which equates to 130 miles of fun. If you're going farther than that without stopping, youre on the wrong bike, which is your fault. - its a naked bike. Wind protection isn't even a valid complaint nor a concern. Know what bike you're buying because you are voiding your right to complain when you purchase one. - Almost no bike is unique in and of itself. It is how the rider dresses it which makes it unique- and therefore could easily become a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. - Buy an aftermarket rear shock. Use heavier fork oil to combat a springy front fork. However, neither of these are even an issue for casual riding, which negates the concern. If you bought this to race or track, you bought the wrong bike. Conclusion: its a near flawless bike for how its intended to be used.

“Everybody has one, it’s not like a cool bike” - it is cool if everyone has one and if they don’t have it they want it. I think if everybody wants something, that “something” must be cool, if you’re following what I’m saying. This bike is like an iphone. And for suspension upgrades watch Dave Moss videos (fyi he does the same thing with the spacer and putting in thicker oil)

Sold my fz 07 and bought a cbr1000rr I wish I never had. Out of all the bikes I’ve rode and owned the fz was by far my favorite. It is the perfect one bike to own the power makes sense, it’s light, good seating position, good mileage, and wheelie machine.

I just bought a 2020 mt 07 - I honestly LOVE that machine

Bad wind protection? On a naked bike? Wow. Next thing you tell me is it only has two wheels :0

I bought a 2014 mt07 for my first bike it's incredible handles real nice so much torque very forgiving to a first time like myself p.s taught myself to ride on KZfaq

I have a 2015 FZ07 I bought in 2017 and still have it today in 2022. It's an absolute BLAST to ride

When I was 19 I almost bought a Yamaha Phaser ,fast forward 54 now and I just purchased a fz-07.I absolutely love this bike!!

I feel like #5 was the only complaint worth mentioning. The other are more pet peeves or obvious to me. You're talking about wind protection on a naked bike.. and popularity on a Yamaha. The suspension was prob the only legit complaint but it's a point beaten in by every KZfaqr for the past 5 years.

I am madly in-love with this bike

1 Corbin aftermarket seat 2my 2016 fz07 tuned full exhaust with new air intake gets 45mpg if I’m ripping on it 60mpg if if riding easy on a long trip 3wind resistance suck it up lean into it 4 don’t care the bike is awesome 5 true the suspension sucks. I plan on redoing my suspension eventually

Taken mine on 1000 plus mile trips works fine for long trips. From iowa to Florida. With a little planning comfort seat with air hawk cushion set of cortex bags.

8:23 list of all 5 reasons

I have a 10-15 minute ride to work, a 20 minute ride to school and its so perfect for that. I even drive an hour and fifty minutes to visit my girlfriend ever couple weeks and its honestly not the worst.

I HAVE A 2018 MT07. I INSTALLED THE BLACK WIDOW FULL EXHAUST AND I GET 150 MILES TO A FULL TANK OF GAS, WITH NO TUNE. I RARELY RIDE IN ECO MODE, I LOVE BEING A HOOLIGAN.😎. I WEIGH 220lbs. AND I DO AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT ON THE SUSPENSION AND HOW THE WIND DOES SHIFT THE BIKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY/HIGHWAY. I STILL LOVE THE BIKE BUT I’M CURRENTLY PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO A LITER OR CLOSE TO ONE, Z900, MT09, OR GSX-S1000F. I WILL STILL KEEP MY MT07.

Thanks for the info. Things I didn't think about or know about.

I love my FZ. Just enough power to find some trouble and just enough power to stay out of trouble.

I have an XSR 700 and I love it! I usually ride by myself and I don't do long trips so for me is the perfect bike. I highly recommend this motorcycle. either the MT07 or the XSR 700. If you do like long rides or ride with a passenger you should go with something bigger.

It’s funny when people say it only has 70hp and that’s not enough to double. Then you go to the “third world” countries and see a young family of five riding on a 50cc scooter. Or say it’s no good for touring and yet some people have travelled around the world on little 125cc bikes and had a blast.

Have to agree with you on the passenger aspect but still love my fz07 will stay no matter what other bikes I get

You can try yamaha mt 07 preload adjusters , and bellray suspencion forch oil

Bought a showroom 2015 as my very first bike. Mods list is far too extensive to list but the most significant were exhaust, new bars, seat, Hordpower airbox with a PowerCommander V (with hord's custom map) and front/rear suspension....its truly an amazing ride.

I put the Puig Touring windscreen, being 6ft tall, it was a must. and honestly does change the look of the bike, makes it look bigger, wind protection now made a MASSIVE difference.

This was helpful for me. I plan to commute to class, I'd like for my wife to ride as passenger, and I'd take highway sometimes. Thoughts on rebel 500?

Riding a passenger sucks on any bike, full stop, but my 44 kilo (95 lb)Thai wife isn't too bad on the back for short rides and she says it's much better than the MT03 I had before the MT07. My 30 cm (13 in) high windscreen makes 120 to 130 kph (75-80 mph) comfortable, far better than nothing. I also have a rear rack for commuting and long trips of up to 2000 km (1200 mi). Same rig as I had on the MT03 and I'm 178 cm (5'10") and 68 kilos (150 lbs) 56 yrs old. The 07 is a great bike!

Went in trip with my 300 km trip with the 2 saddle bags from yamaha and with my gf in the back, yeah it was painful but doable. For my day to day trip is good, city riding is the best but for trips you got to use what u have!!

I have a 2018 mt07 and I ride with a pillion all the time in fact i just came back from a 3 hour ride and both me and my pillion were comfortable and relaxed.... I think his first point may vary between what year you have

Will be doing a 2000 mile trip from LONDON TO SICILY next year during summer :)

Well I may be old and slow but on a long motorway run I've got over 65mpg and I've even got 40+mpg on a track day :) I've also got a Hagon rear shock and front progressive springs which lower the front by 10mm, still not perfect but a big improvement.

All valid points but easily fixable. First upgrade should be the Yamaha comfort seat. Very grippy and thick padding. Will raise the seat height a little. Small gas tank but still better mileage compared to a super sport at least vs the older models. Sport or touring windscreen solves the lack of wind protection. It’s popular because it’s fun and everyone knows it. My hi-viz yellow FZ-07 is unique now since Yamaha discontinued this colour scheme after 2018. Stock suspension sucks especially if you’re heavy but easily fixed with aftermarket replacements. My suggestion would be to look for a used FZ-07 that’s been upgraded already.

I got my fz07 stolen a couple weeks ago and replaced it with a FZ6 (FZ6 is a naked R6 basically, they didn't make it very long). I miss the torque the fz07 SO much. I swear that engine is the most fun you can have while staying under the speed limit

Thanks for the tips 👍👍👍

You should look into the Ohlins fork. I have it on my 16 FZ07 and makes a difference in the ride

I have a National Cycle V Stream medium windshield. It takes the wind off your chest with no head buffeting and changes the whole ride.

Hey! And what do you think about the new 2020 model? Nice vid :D

All the 7 range are fantastic, they can keep up not just in performance but in other ways and are easily sorted if you find it's to tall,seat to hard all these are available from a world wide of aftermarket suppliers, and most of all are bomb proof❤

My buddy has the large wind screen on his 16' fz07 nd he can be pushing 80 sitting up no problem on the freeway. I have to start ducking at about 55 on my 17' fz07 😅 I ride 365 days a year rain or shine and I have no regrets.

I've been riding a 2017 mt-07 motocage and so far I'm not planning on changing it and if I do it might be for an mt10 ... I just can't find any bike that sounds as good as the 07.

A lot of the issues were solved on the R7. But obviously the R7 is Supersport styled rather than naked. But the SP model fixed most of the issues

Get a hordpower intake and a tune that will add 7-10 hp did it to mine and it woke it up

Totally agree with number 1. My girlfriend can't stand much time riding this one with me, she prefers the pcx 125 :)

Mine did fine with me and my wife and she didn’t mind the seat. The part about her sliding off the seat while braking is true.

I had the 2019 MT07. I AGREE TOTALLY WITH YOUR COMPLAINTS! The seat sucks on that bike. I traded it in on an older Ninja 1000. I traded that in on my two week old 2020 Ninja 650. So much more comfy in the saddle than the 1000. I have the KRT ABS edition. I bought the factory tail trunk kit with backrest (she likes). TST plug n play integrated turn signal/tail light (easy install), factory touring screen (still needs a deflector, I'm 6'). This bike is in the top two of bikes I've owned that was flat out comfortable, smooth power band ( won't jerk gf's neck shifting), and the new Dunlops are now my favorite tire - replacing Purelli Angel ST. This Ninja inspires you to lean more than my Ninja 1000 could. Those tires make the bike feel weighted and planted in turns way better than my 1000. The display through the app let's you even check lean angles. I commute 50 miles round trip a day. The MT07, The Ninja 1000 , and the Ninja 650 I fill every three days and never see the low fuel light. It's basically a 65-70mph cruise. At fill up with 148 miles on it I put in 2.3 gallon with the Ninja 650. I like this bike and I'm an old timer in your eyes. It does beg for a slip-on! Akropovic megaphone. Have you tested a 2020 Ninja 650?

Dope I’m from Tacoma wa, but live in Vegas. Just got a 2020 mt 07

Medical lake resident here bro !! We gotta rip this next season

I'm super surprised that tune eats up the mpg like that. Have a 15' fz07 that doesn't have a tune but has a full two bros exhaust and cruising around 55mph I've been averaging 67-70mpg. Highway speeds I can make about 190 miles before a refill

If you want a long distance naked bike get a 2018+ gsxs 750. Drove 4 hours to pick it up and rode it back filled up about 45 minutes after leaving the dealer. And one more time before getting home. Averages about 160-180 miles per tank with a little over 3 gallons

Just bought the Mt09 SP! :)

Dude! I don't understand how you say this 649cc Torque monster is low powered. Here in Jamaica we Legit ride 150 and 200cc bikes which we call (fast) haha. You guys are privileged man, take my word for it

I like this review and the poor wind protection, seat comfort and fuel range are very important points. But I'm struggling to understand this low mpg figure. My 20-year-old TDM 850 does 250 miles on its full 20 litre tank - so 60 plus mpg. The important thing to note is that holding a steady speed is the key to good mpg with these engines. Actually the TDM also has a great fairing and pretty comfortable seat - and of course the 270 degree parallel twin engine that allowed the MT07 to come into existence. So maybe the little kid could learn a thing or two from its older brother!

I have a 2017 FZ-07 ABS. It's made for romping around town. I live in Orlando, Florida so it's perfect for those streets. My commute is 10-20mins. Enough acceleration power when you need it. Enough power for the freeway. When i first got the bike i was accidentally pulling power wheelies because my first/previous bike was a 2012 Kawasaki 250R. Used to twisting that throttle all the way and banging through the gears.

Nice video man. Sad to see you get some hate from the mindless funboys. I just got mine and can confirm all the 5 points. The bike is fantastic, but all bikes have week points.

My dude, how did they get rid of the Jerky throttle on yours? I got exactly the same bike, it runs amazing and i love it; however the ON/OFF throttle at low speeds is really jerky. did this get settled with a tune or what exactly? I’m wanting to do some wheelies but with that throttle a bit jerky i’m scared. 🤭 Would love to hear back from you!

There’s a comfort seat for the both seats you can get if you plan on riding with a passenger

Me 150 pounds had my brother 200 pounds as a passaenger and this bike is doing really well actually, bit unstable with extra weight.

To what I see, your biggest concern should be "Left grip on the handle bar is useless"... I ride a 2016 FZ07 with 28,000 miles on it. No problem so far...

I changed my passenger seat out for a cowl instead

This Saturday getting one. R6/mt09/ and now Mt07

nice vid! link to a great rear suspension upgrade for a guy at 100kg? :)

In my country there are between 15 and 20 million people , and in 2019 for example , there were 318 YAMAHA's registered , lets say 100 out of those are mt 07.. , from 2014 to now.. there are still UNDER 1k mt 07s from like 12-15k that were registered in my country since 2014 , so u can say they re still rare

Guys he says he loves it lol. He's not saying it sucks in general, he's just outlining some of the "potential" negatives you should be aware of when considering purchasing depending on your preference.

I have a 2019 MT07 the only passenger complaints I get are about rear pegs. I get nearly 70 mpg in the UK and regularly get over 150 miles to a tank. It's a naked that's why I got it, I'm old school. Like I've been riding for over 35 years and it does what I want. That includes doing 300 mile days, the suspension ain't that bad and I'm over 6 foot and 17 stone. My only problem is build quality, you obviously have the wrong bike for what you want.

I am an old man, 70ish, and love my 2018 mt-07. Got Akra titanium exhaust, TWDW flash, center stand, saddle bags, NC windscreen, handguards. A practical machine with plenty of wheeling capability, works for me! (Not great for 2-up)

got this bike, the best bike ever for everyday commuting

Yo yo could you let a brother know how you set up your license plate. Searched the internet and your the only fz before 2018 I’ve seen with that license plate setup. Lmk thanks

What I got from this video: If you like big girls…don’t get this bike Got it…. 😂😂

I bought the 2020 model, it's perfect.

Good input on the MT-07

I got a mt07 Corbin seat and a little windscreen rode it 6 hours no problem.

I get 58 to 62mpg on my 2015 fz07. It is stock with the original exhaust. I don't ride crazy but I also don't baby it and ride too slowly.

Hey, i don’t have MT-07 yet.. But I will get one in around to weeks. I have seen most of your videos and I couldn’t find any thing like “What parts are change” like mirrors, exhaust, blinkers and stuff.. Do u have a list maybe? Best regards from Denmark🇩🇰

Should we choose YAMAHA XSR 700 will be a reasonable choice for long trips, right?

I'm still riding a 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 and it literally has NONE of the problems that the Yamaha MT-07 has. #1 - Extremely comfortable seat for the rider and the passenger's seat isn't too bad, either. #2 -5 Gallon Fuel Tank on the 1st Generation Versys. 5½ Gallons on the Gen 2 & Gen 3. #3 Wind Protection on the Versys 650 is a lot better. Not great on the 1st Gen Bikes, but I've got an aftermarket windscreen that's works great and looks good, too. #4 - Popularity. The Versys 650 isn't too popular, either. I've only seen 2 others in town. #5 Suspension - The Kawasaki Versys 650 has an adjustable front shock, and a fully adjustable rear shock. No motorcycle that can outperform a Versys 650 on the Dirt, and on the Road, too. The Versys 650 handles like a dream on paved twisty roads.

they have aftermarket seats, look into them good buy

The only 2 good things of an mt 07 is the engine, is very good and reliable. And it's a wheelie machine! The rest of the bike is just garbage unfortunately... Yamaha could make this bike even better but they don't want too..

I used to get 60 mpg consistently out of my FZ07 when I had it.

"I don't get anywhere near that advertised fuel economy!" but then "I've also got an exhaust and tune on it." I think I see the problem. :P Mine's stock and I easily hit 140 miles on a tank before it starts flashing at me. And maybe it's just me, but I need a break after two hours so that range isn't a huge deal IMO. If it was a couch-on-wheels Road Glide or Gold Wing, then I might be a little upset.

fork & rear suspension need attention, depending on riding style, IMO it’s a perfect bike.

Ive done a good 99 mph easy on the highway 2 up! XP all that torque will YEET ALL THE MEAT!

Sounds like a good excuse to own two bikes. I own six and only two are fast and the rest are pretty old, but I ride and love them.

I think this would be a perfect commuter bike

I get 58 to 60mpg on my 2015 FZ07. 200 plus mile range.

I'm still deciding between this and the sv650x to replace my fz6r, just for an upgrade... I really want a 690 Duke for that thumper gas mileage but I want Japanese reliability more... I have no problem riding naked long distance, I commute to and from work a good 40 miles up the turnpike one way every day, sometimes a 3 hour trip to Gainesville, but my bike is a bit heavier so IDK. It's stripped naked btw, before anyone gets on that "you've got the world's shittiest windscreen to protect u" thought lol.

Bro my gf went on mt07 with me on a trip over 1000km and we loved it.she is very skinny around 50kg so like a large backpack 🙈🥰 but we love to road trip with mt07 ❤️ she isn't comfortable and bike has more than enough power for both of us cos I'm not gonna go gp racing mode with her.I switched complete pipe and top so got kinda 7hp more but the point od naked bikes is to feel the wind 😂You need to have proper and good gear for mt07 like alpine star and etc.

On any given day and bike you would probably want to hold the bar with both hands. On a windy day on the MT7 you probably want to get a grip.

Yesterday I rode a 350 km trip with the same screen that you have. The seat gets to your butt after around 60 km's, but with enough stops and a travel speed of 90-100 km/h, this bike isn't the worst going to a longer distance trip. You could easily do 500 km's per day if you really wanted to.

I don't care about all of these but it definitely made me stop to think about things. Guys are asking sticker for ther 4 to 6 year old FZ/MTs now with 6,000+ miles. I miss riding though... Suggestions? I'll be doing around town riding, not highway and I won't have a passenger. So there's that. Also, were you riding an FZ or MT? I heard the 2018 and newer MT has better suspension.

I have a 2017 and I get around 58 mpg.

I never rode a motorcycle before but I been a motorcycle enthusiast and car Enthusiast since I was a kid. I'm thinking about getting the MT-07 or the MT-03. Which should I get as my first.

This guy must be new to bikes

So what would you buy instead? Please advise. I am 6 feet, 210, 30 inch inseam, and if my knee is bent too much it gets sore after a while.

I live in Spokane and want to get the mt07 we should go ride once I get one