Coming from your dad, I'm happy with the less power bike. I still cringe at the way you ride sometimes but I also know you love riding. I'm your dad, I'm suppose to worry.

I got rid of my 17' Tuono V4 1100 Factory for a 19' YZ450FX supermoto and having the most fun ever. Imo, smaller lightweight torquey bikes are the most fun on the street. Liter bikes are overrated on the street, they are better suited for the track where you can have proper fun on them without the law bothering you.

You're a smart kid. I've been riding for 20 plus years. Had everything from Harley's to supernakeds, including a 2015 FZ09, I currently ride a 2017 Ducati Scrambler Classic, very similar to your FZ07. 75hp, light, flickable puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. I completely agree with you these type of bikes make way more sense on the street. Great Video, ride safe my friend.

This is the same reason some people prefer supermoto’s to sports bikes, they are usable on the roads, a sport bike/race replica is good on track but pretty much awe full on the roads

As an 09 owner I admit the 07 looks better without that banana seat, and I'll admit there are days I want to wring it out too without hitting 100. But I love my 09 with a full Lextek exhaust though because it's deep and rumbly under 5k rpm, but has that sweet triple sound in the higher revs.

"Do you, boo boo". I ride an MT 07. Love your bike man. If a bike makes you happy and gets you out riding, that is the bike for you! Have fun riding this season!

I think your FZ 07 looks perfect. You just did everything right. Clean. Beautiful. Nice work. You've got a great eye. Nice job man.

The MT-07/FZ-07 is my dream bike. Love the way it’s looks and sounds and it’s easy to ride. Absolute beast. Stay safe my guy 🙏

I've owned nearly 30 bikes and the FZ07 is my all-time favorite. (this includes liter sports bikes, harleys, naked sports bikes, etc, etc)

Agree bout that sound. I know tons of guys typically rave about that supersport inline four scream, but personally, I just find it all a bit bland or lacking much character. I have a Ninja 650, probably the quietest bike ever! haha, so I replaced the stock exhaust with a full system SC Project setup and dude, it truly made the bike come to life. Ya I’m missing out on those two extra cylinders of power, but part of the great thing of motorcycling is just how personal and subjective of an experience riding can be. Not ragging on those that like the inline four sound by any means, to each their own. Enjoy the ride everyone! 😎

I have a MT09 and can't imagine trading it but the 07 looks damn good.

I had so many comments, DM's, FB messages, asking why I traded the fz09. I hope this video answered some of your questions.

Downgraded cuz he didn't wanna drive 100mph only to ride 97mph 🤣😂

I feel you bro. I have a 2019 mt 09. I honestly miss my dirt bike. It’s a blast riding a slow bike fast. Then a fast bike fast right into unseen tragedy.

White wheels look good but good lord I don’t envy you for having to keep those clean

Just bought a new 2019 mt07 coming off a grom.. i love this bike

Meanwhile I downgraded from my fz09 to a Tuono V4 1100... 😂

White wheels, yes or no?

I feel you bro. I came from an R6 and switched to an mt07 last summer. Best call in a while. Why? Because I'm still awaiting a court date for riding double the speed limit. It's just not worth the fun or danger. Edit: typo

Looks like you have an upgraded front suspension on the 07, that will make a world of difference for that bike.

Dude I went from a LOADED 2016 GSXR 750 to a 2018 MT07. That GSXR had 8k in mods and work at least. I used to go 160 on it every day during my commute to work. That'll catch up to you eventually. I'm too young to be doing that and risking my life that much every day. That's why I decided to get the MT. My MT07 is plenty quick, sounds good, gets good gas mileage and is 1/4 the price to insure. I hope you enjoy it the way I do bro🤙🏼

I understand completely because, back in August of 2014 when the Yamaha Demo Days truck came to town, I test rode both the FZ-09 and FZ-07. I rode the FZ-09 first, and while that was OK, it felt a lot like the seven 4-cylindered bikes I'd had in the past. It just didn't do it for me. Then came the ride on the FZ-07. Man, that was more like it for me. Excellent power delivery, light, maneuverable, and it sounded very good as an added bonus. The bike was WAAAAAYYY more fun than the FZ-09, I felt. Two days later, I bought my brand-new 2015 FZ-07 (in red) and enjoyed that bike for 3-and-a-half-years.

Recently jumped from a big triple (Triumph Daytona) to this bike's brother (Yamaha XSR700) and couldn't be happier. Made the leap for the exact same reasons - glad to hear you're liking it!

"You haven't seen it yet" Thumbnail: Am I a joke to you ?

I totally agree with you as far as having fun on a smaller bike is concerned. For years I also thought the next bike always has to bigger and faster than the previous one. But then one day realized I did not enjoy riding anymore. My Kawasaki Z800 felt too heavy and was not cornering well. I preferred riding my bicycle over the Kawa for two seasons and then made the decision to let it go. I sold it and got myself a Ducati Monster 797 with „only“ 75hp. That was in 2017 and I couldn’t be happier and still have a big smile on my face every time I ride it. Greetings from Germany!

I rida a MT-07 and i have never felt the need to upgrade. I like the makeover! Stay Safe!

I’ve often thought of going from a sports bike down to a mt07 aswell. It’s soo true what you say. I’m bored of having to go fast to have fun!!!. Great video 👍🏼

It definitely sounds better than the fz09 But at 6’ and 200+, I’d take the 09

Hell yeah I love my fz07! If you send it hard enough it has no trouble keeping up with the bigger bikes on twisties and backroads, and the sound it makes is just amazing.

I bought my first bike November of 2019 i thought about a Yamaha r3 but ended up buying the MT07 and I definitely do not regret it

I just downgraded from an R1 to a Z650 so I completely relate to this. The most fun I ever had on the road was on 600's so I deicded to step back to it. And I have no regrets. The Z650 is insane fun, handles so well in corners but has enough power for the straights and love just wringing its neck its perfect. Looking forward to some tours on it later this year. At the end of the day its all about having fun. :) Great video man.

I “downgraded” from a 600 super sport to a KTM Duke 390 and I couldn’t be happier. It’s so much better and way more fun to ride.

who needs to go faster than a 100! i agree 100% just got a versys 650 its got torque and more touring position for seating i wanna ride out west from michigan

Thats all that matters, “you” having fun! All of us have different preferences, like for example like me, I ride a 100 km daily so I need a bike that would suit the purpose and have fun. Find out what my ride is and you’ll be surprised.

In my opinion the mt09 is a lot more fun than the mt07. Plus that triple sound 🥰

Exactly. Less power = more real-world fun. It seems only a few riders come to realise this. So thanks for pointing it out.

I totally get it! It isn't a downgrade at all! You have way more usable power and every time you accelerate you can do it way longer than on a bike with more power. In january have my license since january and first only rode a powerfull bike with the riding lessons. Last week I rented a 48hp Z900 (I live in the Netherlands and therefore am limited the first 2 years to 48hp). Icould keep up with my dad riding a 1200cc 116hp Triumph. Had to shift way more often but that made it even more fun. Congrats on your new bike, would love to own a FZ07 one day!

I get why you got an MT07. I had a MT07 and I tried an MT09sp and it didn’t draw me in enough to change. A ktm 790 duke did a good year or so later however. Think it’s similar ethos. Punchy twin and light weight that can be chucked around both bikes are smiles for miles. I would say overall the KTM just edges out the box. However some massive things I miss and love about my old MT07. The sound of that CP2 engine is one of the best sounding engines out there. The initial grunt and low down grunt of the MT07 is something else. Let’s not forget price of these things either they are so much fun for the money. At start of this year I had a Mt07 and an R6 which was mainly for track. I sold R6 to free up some cash for my honeymoon. It was great on track but hated it on road which saw the bike not getting much use. I like yourself fancied a change. I wanted a bike that could commute one day and track day the next. The MT07 would of been good enough for this just the allure of electronics and the slight increase in power drew me to the KTM duke 790. Love the KTM it fits the bill. Part of me wishes Yamaha would do an MT07-SP not all us riders want 150bhp plus bikes. I said when I sold the MT07 it wouldn’t be my last one and despite my love for my new KTM if I could find some spare money I’m year or two time I’ll look to get an xsr700 so I can enjoy a cp2 engine again but this time in a retro style package. You’ve gained a new sub. Hope you enjoy the MT07 and look forward to seeing upcoming videos on your adventures 👍🏻

I was hoping you'll do this, and you did.. I wanna see the emotions when you gonna get a 450 supermoto! That's gonna be something 😆

100 agreed on just the joy of riding and not having to speed. BTW you sound just like an RE( royal enfield) rider. Just the joy of riding

I’ve owned a fz07 and currently own a fz09. I’m on the same boat as you. I liked my 07 more then my 09. There’s no doubt the 09 is fun but so is the 07.

I get what you're saying, I have a '15 FZ-07 and I love it, mostly for the engine and it's nimbleness. One of my favorite bikes ever (when I was younger/smaller) was my first bike, a Yamaha DT 100. That peppy little engine and it's weight made it a super fun bike to ride. A 125 or 250 enduro would be a lot of fun at my size now, I may get a good used one to haul in the back of my truck when I go up to northern Georgia/Tennessee area to ride on their fire roads through the mountains. That would be awesome I think. Careful where you do wheelies. Be safe!

I'd much rather have my FZ-09, but I totally respect that you're doing it for you. It's really difficult to be able to enjoy all of the 09 on the road without being deep into arrestable territory. I own a Subaru BRZ so I definitely can appreciate the slow vehicle fast thing, it's the best characteristic of that car and I'm sure it's the best characteristic of the FZ-07 as well. Fun within the limit is honestly something rare to find these days so I definitely appreciate your reasoning for doing so.

Wow.. Amazing FZ-07 😍

My MT07 is one bike I'm seriously going to keep forever 💯 the fun factor and sound do it for me

It is refreshing to hear from someone younger not getting caught up in the power trap just going bigger and bigger. It makes so much sense to choose the bike that works for you and your riding, you are bang on the smaller bike can be awesome fun and i understand the joy of being able to hold full throttle in windies when others have to hold partial or they'll overspeed. I ride a ducati monster 659 right now and going to an mt09 due to being a big guy and just needing that bit more grunt right now (and i love wheelies and the 659 is not cutting it) but the risk of speeding too much is going to be a challenge.

I agree about the usable power of the FZ07. Thanks for posting!

Having fun is the only thing that matters. If a bike makes you happy then it´s the right bike. I have a lot of bikes on/off road some with tons of power and some with almost no power. But they all put a smile on my face for different reasons. Ride fast and safe dude!

These points had to be made !! And u made a great video-well done ,sir !

I recently did the same thing for the same reason. I "downgraded" from an FZ-10 to a Hypermotard 939SP. More fun at lower speeds, I break the laws less, except for wheelies, but then I was doing that on the FZ-10 as well, just faster. And with the higher center of gravity on the Hypermotard, I don't have to go into turns anywhere near as fast to get "that feeling" when you are cornering. I thought that I was the only one making this move though. Some of my friends think I'm nuts, or scared, but they have no idea what they are missing.....

that fz09 was a beast and sounded way better

I rented one of these in Singapore, and it was a blast . AWESOME wheelie machine and great in traffic.

07 for me just the best out of all MT line. The best looking bike, right sweet spot to growing old with. The cockpit just can't get enough, compare with the 09 with weird looking dash.

I have the 2018 mt07 and im in love with the sound of that bike...and the tork is amazing

I completely agree with your argument, I have been riding 45 yrs, the biggest bike I owned was a Multistrada 1000 but that was for touring Europe 2 up. I followed that (after totaling it....oops!) with a 650 single for nearly 5 yrs and have just bought an XSR700. Sometimes a bike can be intimidating but there is a "goldilocks" value for power and weight and really "less is more" to certain degree, especially if you have lots of power but are scared to use it all, then it's just a dead-weight.

It doesnt matter what kind of car or bike you have. The only way a vehicle can be bad is if it doesnt put a smile on your face and from the sound/looks of it, it definitely make you happy and that's literally all that matters.

Agree with you. More fun, lighter; that are enough reasons to "downgrade".

Love the white wheels, I had white wheels on my GSXR600 and they looked so fresh!

Got a 2019 MT07 as my first bike. Still think about upgrading to an 09 but I will say the only time I ever feel slow is when I ride with my buddy who has the MT09.

The rims look sick but good luck keeping them clean

super nice man. I had to sell mine sadly cause you know life. But it was such an amazing bike and super reliable, and versatile. The white looks really good

ShakeNBake your riding strategy is 100% right! FZ07 is a real world fun bike to be fully enjoyed. Your white wheels look great and all the mods you have done give your bike a fresh look with clean lines. Bar none best looking FZ07 I have ever seen ! Performance wise get your front suspension sorted out and get the power chip reflashed and you are gold. Thanks for posting this video. Cheers

And that’s why i bought the XSR700. Absolutely love riding this bike way more than any other bike I’ve ridden. You can actually use the power and have fun with it.

Yeah I feel the "obligated to speed" thing. I love my busa I really do and will always keep it. But I need a 2nd bike, something fun and light. The busa is just too fast for the street to be an only bike. Theres boxes not checked off for my enjoyment of riding. I'm 6'4" 240 so I hope I'm not too big for the mt07. That's the other factor in bike choice is my size

Totally agree! I had a BMW RnineT and it was just to strong and fast for me. A nice bike, yes. But the minute I tried the one I bought I knew. I "downgraded" to a Honda CB650R and I love it. Light, nimble and all the power I can use/need. In fact, I bought one for my son aswell!

I think, even back in those days when you were riding the Street Triple and the FZ-09, you were secretly in love with your buddy, Kameron's FZ-07. I remember sometimes I watched your videos just to see his bike. Last year I finally bought my FZ-07. I've been in enjoying every bit of that bike ever since. I'm really happy for you, man! FZ-07 is such an awesome bike. Even though white rims are not my thing, I've always liked the look of your 09. Your 07 is no exception. Don't worry whether we like the look of it or not. Just do what you like bro. It's your freaking bike. That's how I do mods to my bike. Enjoy and ride safe, bud!

Made a lot of valid points. I’m on the fence with the fz 07 and cb650r. Might go with the Honda as that 4 cyl sounds amazing.

I’m picking up my 2016 fz07 tomorrow. I haven’t rode one yet but from what I hear they are torch monsters. I like the feeling of the torch in a torchy bike. But yea I’m over the moon to get this bike it’s been 3 years since I sold my R3 😂 that’s whittle baby bike compared to what I’ll be on in a month or so.

I have an 2016 FZ07. I love it. The white wheels are nice. It needed to be a little brighter. People can't see you well when the bike is so dark. I have the grey with yellow wheels, and I put LED lights underneath. I work night shift, so now they can see me.

Totally agree! Nice review! I did the same thing from FJ09 down to SV650, except I’m 6.1’ and take it for some track days too. Enjoy and ride safe!

I love the fz 07!the engines are awesome. But I like full fairing as well then the r7 came out and I just built one into a stunt bike and man the bikes are great

I own both an 18 MT-09 and a 16 FZ-07 and I must say my MT-09 is a great bike for when I’m feeling reckless and not having a care in the world. My FZ-07 is a perfect bike if I just want to cruise around and have a little fun

Lots of people feel the 7 is the better bike between the two, as long as your enjoying riding again you made the right decision.

My first bike was a brand new 2012 Ninja 250R. I could twist the shit out of the throttle and would not exceed the speed limit that much. Banging through all the gears. It was a lot of fun but had to upgrade. Got the 2017 FZ-07 ABS in red. LOVE IT!!! When I first rode it i accidentally pulled a couple power wheelies because I was used to my ninja. The FZ07 is a perfect bike for those that want to have fun rather than going the fastest possible. I ride 15mins to work in Orlando Florida... The torque is perfect for a busy city.

They’re both dope bikes. Different power delivery, and even though they’re similar, i think they’re very different in terms of use and power delivery.

Not to mention better gas mileage and lower insurance cost. And like you said, most bigger bikes have more power than you'll ever be able to take advantage of. Especially if you're just commuting to work or riding on busy streets.

Just picked up an FZ-07 as an upgrade from my Ninja 300, the 07 is definitely NOT slow! I mean sure, it's not as fast as a litre bike, but from what I can tell already the 07 is still capable of going way faster than necessary for public roads. I don't really have plans to upgrade any further. This level of power is exactly what I wanted.

I went from an R1 to a dragster800 and I am so in love with the MV. 200hp to 140hp and I’d do it 10 out of 10 times. When I was on the R1 I’d break the speed limit in 1st gear... on the MV Agusta I can wind through the gears and drag a knee and redline and just really enjoy every aspect of the bike. When I was young I wanted a liter bike bc big dick that’s why. And nothing is wrong with that, the R1 was an amazing machine. But the MV has unlimited smiles per gallon when it comes to me and my riding style. That’s the key, YOU and YOUR riding style is what’s most important. If you wanna do 180mph then get a liter bike, if you wanna be loud but comfortable, get a Harley, if you want radio and AC get a goldwing. If you want thrilling and nimble and fun, go with a smaller bike

Smart decision man. I had a z900 and I was bored you know. Now I’m planning to get a fz07.

The fz07 is a good bike. with that said the fz09 is the better bike. I have a 2017 fz09 and I LOVE it ! She is a handfull and will eat you alive if you don't have a lot of discipline and let the bike get ahead of you. As a 62 year old rider with 48 years experience I think you made a good decision. I hope you enjoy many years of riding.

I have been going back and forth between the 2 of these bikes as I plan to purchase 1 in the next month. You might have saved me some money here man. Wanted the extra power but the way you explained this makes a lot if sense. I'm the same build as you sooo thank you very much for your insight mayne.

This is why I can’t get away from buells. Not overly fast by any means. But great suspension great brakes and a chassis that just carved corners. Plus they sound amazing

Had a 2015 FZ07, got bored of it, traded for 2016 FZ09. You can always switch to B mode on FZ09 and have comparable power if you thought it was too much power.

A mark of an advanced rider is stepping down power for a daily rider. Turbo busas are fun until you have to make a tight u-turn.

Bike looks fantastic I've never had a bike don't know how to ride and I think I've watched every mt07 video out there never thought they made comfortable sport bikes that sound like a harley think I'm gonna have to get me one

I've had both bike and love both . I have to agree with you that the fz-07 is alot more fun to ride . The fz07 sounds great looks better and gets better fuel mileage on top . 👌

I "downgraded" from a 2015 Kawasaki ZX6R 636 to a 2019 Yamaha MT-07.. Couldn't agree more. Every time i was on the 636, it was a 130mph+ run on the highway.. That's when it felt the best. How long until something happens? low down torque is much better then high end horsepower.

Switched from a cbr600 to a 1200 sportster. Waaaay slower, but waaay more fun lol. People need to stop looking at the numbers a bike puts out and really consider what they want and need to do with it. Thanks for sharing. Shout out from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🤟🏼

I consider the fz07 to be an upgrade for sure, way more stunt parts, and the cp2 700 is the most ridiculously good sounding motor

Between my gsxr750 and my Triumph SpeedTriple 675, I love my 675. It’s a better riding position, the power delivery actually growls when it digs in, and it’s a unique looking bike. The triple is a lot more fun for street riding than a four.

Couldn't agree more. I sold my Speed Triple due to habitual speeding. Once I sell my R1200 ST I'll be getting a MT-07 or a XSR 700. It's got all the torque I could want and after 30 years of riding, torque is all I want.

I never had more fun going from fz6 to grom, now on mt 07, its like grom on steroids

Perfect timing on making the video. I was just about to message you about how you felt about the 07 vs the 09. Answered all my questions.

I have owned a CBR900 and a GSXR600...I did a ton of research on what bike to get next and I couldn't deny what people said about the FZ/MT07. It is a super fun bike and I love that I can rip on it and feel like I am actually taking the bike to its limits...I couldn't do that on the others. I fully support your desision and I personally love the white wheels with the red. Keep doing you and ride to live ✌😁👍

Thats what makes supermoto so fun.

in about 4 years i can get an FZ07 i cant wait till i can get one bc the sound and all that is so sick and the way you sit on it is comfortable from what i have heard

I'm getting the Mt07 lams for my first bike and I can't wait

Hate the white wheels, and yes, I hated them on the FZ09 too. I do prefer the sound of the FZ07 over the 09 all day everyday. But... If I'm honest, You need to switch the the M4 exhaust. There's such an amazing sound difference between the M4 and every other aftermarket exhaust for the FZ07! There's really no comparison. That being said: I like the FZ07! I always have. It's a great bike for anyone. I wish the styling was a little more aggressive but thats just me. I disagree with you on one thing though: I know that the FZ07 can't keep up with the 600 series of super sport bikes in the twisties. At least not in the Adirondacks. Been there, done that. I've even tried it myself on a friends FZ07. If the 600's stay in lower gears, it's no contest. If the 07 stays in lower gears, it tends to lift the front wheel a little too much under acceleration, resulting in it not being able to come out of corners as fast. If the 07 stays in higher gears, it doesn't accelerate fast enough, resulting in it not being able to come out of corners as fast... The FZ07 just isn't made for racing. It's a little Hooligan bike, and that's what it dominates at. It's not as balanced as super sports... But that's exactly what people love about it! The friend who's FZ07 I road in the Adirondacks, he downgraded from an R1 and has had zero regrets.

Whatever makes you happy man, good for you brotha!

The Perfect FZ-07! 😍