2021 Yamaha MT-07 a Short Rider’s First Impressions

[@Thommy_1983]

The salesman is very professional, all praise for him, I unfortunately did not have such detailed instructions when taking over my mt07. As for driving on the highway all over 130kmh is very inconvenient, I have a feeling that the wind will lift me off the bike. Im 182cm tall. The speedometer was set low I had a situation where the driver in front of me braked and I was looking at the information on the screen luckily the speed was low and I stopped on time. I am generally satisfied with the bike but a lot of smal details could have been done better.

[@JC-gq3wg]

I’m also 5’5” and now I have a clear perspective how will I look on my new 2022 mt07. Thanks for the video, great info all around!

[@Bonbon45629]

5"5 is short? Dam u bro, im only 5"2 here

[@Soeks77]

@@Bonbon45629idk if you’ve gotten a bike yet but look into the cb650R

[@Alcides701]

Thank you for posting. I am a new rider and plan on getting the 2022 model soon. I was concerned about the height, being 5'6', but watching your video gave me confidence.

[@vorticalacorn7ok906]

Did u get one?

[@Alcides701]

@@vorticalacorn7ok906 Not yet! Really hard to get one here in Austin. I got dibs on the next shipment though!

[@Madvillian]

@@Alcides701 still waiting?

[@Alcides701]

@@Madvillian Nope, got it delivered. Super cool bike!

[@Madvillian]

@@Alcides701 Glad you got it, I'm waiting on mine to be delivered. How does the bike feel height wise? I'm the same height so I figure it will be a similar experience

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I agree that the speedo screen is way to low. It could actually be a safety concern. I was very skeptical of the look of the head light at first but it is growing on me. I never see it anyway will riding. I've been riding for over 40 years, so I'm very experienced. I also have a 29" inseam. The MT07 is close in seat hight as was my 09 Street Triple. I thought that I was getting too old, at 67, for the power of the Street Triple so I bought a Triumph Bonneville. Loved that bike but I sold it after 8 years of riding it. I missed the feeling of torque and that is why I decided on the MT07. It doesn't disappoint. I can see me riding it for a long time. I also have a 2017 Street Glide, a 2018 Iron 1200, and a 2015 XT250. My stable is complete now.

[@Brownbrady]

You sir have been riding for almost as long as I've been alive. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The Street Triple and the Bonneville are great looking bikes. You've got a great stable.

[@Brian_R6]

Congratulations on the new bike man. I can't wait to get mine.

[@Brownbrady]

Thanks.

[@tinwohui9319]

Just upgraded to my23 Mt07 from a rebel 500 this has so much more pull, loving it

[@spcjunk]

I 've had my '22 MT07 for 3 months now, I am 5' 6" with a 29" inseam, also a short rider. I love this bike, I transitioned over from a Harley softtail and I love the sporty ride. The riding position is amazing however I wish I could adjust the pegs a bit, they are right where I need to put my feet down when stopping and I have almost dropped the bike too many times to count because the whole tippy toe thing just isn't cutting it. I'm not a fan of the key placement but it's not the end of the world, otherwise I love the bike, it's so much fun to ride!!!

[@DarkyMoto]

This is the same reason i dropped my bike. My foot hit the pegs when i leaned to the other side since i can only reach the bike with 1 foot. I have a 27” inseam. Glad i had sliders for it.

[@thatguy1060]

Yeah I wish some bikes had seat options under 30"

[@KevinArmstrong4154]

Dropped the fork 20mm in the clamps, took 15mm off the internal fork spacers. Now hunting for an aftermarket dogbone link to drop the rear to match, inside leg 28". Great bike, low down big torque makes it easy to handle in town, hard to stall.

[@ItMango]

I’m 5’7 with a 30” inseam and I rode a cruiser for about 2 years. This bike feels just a bit tall (I can put the balls of my feet on the ground, not my whole foot like I’m used to) Do you get used to only having tip toes on the ground? Does it feel like you have less control over it while stopped at lights or parking lots?

[@tonyynot484]

i dont get why the mt-07 is not having USD forks while mt-03 and mt-15 have one.

[@darrylbray6919]

They're trying to keep the price down to compete against the sv,650, z650 plus CB650 .

[@ButBigger42]

I just got mine. Put 69 miles on it so far. Loving it.

[@kwicksandz]

Nice

[@arifreeman6690]

Niceeee

[@martyaquino7849]

Nice

[@treehavn]

Very nice

[@danielgee3839]

The new headlight is really starting to grow on me

[@BenTV73]

I took delivery of mine on Tuesday (just in time for the rain). Mine's in the storm fluo scheme. I didn't particularly like the headlight either in pictures but in the flesh I love it. I've just fitted a puig screen which is also a nice addition.

[@Sachin-ju5js]

Congratulations Brady happy safe riding 👍

[@tonysanchez888]

Haha, you're becoming a bike hoarder....like me. I've got 5 bikes right now (Honda CRF250L, Honda CB500X, Yamaha SCR950, Honda CB1000R and Suzuki GSX-S1000F. All fun to ride!

[@Brownbrady]

Tell me about it. I just picked up a third one. Oh no. XD

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

You don't need to keep it under 6,000 rpm during the break-in. Just don't rev it above red line. On highway on-ramps, accelerate up to red line, gear up, accelerate to red line, gear up, and so on. Vary the speed and gear during break-in. For upgrades, the most practical ones are a windscreen and steel-braided brake lines. Anything else is unnecessary but fun to do.

[@Brownbrady]

Thanks for the tips! This is my first new bike so I was just doing what I was told during the handoff, but I'll keep that in mind and I'll do some more research on this subject. Thanks for watching.

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

@@Brownbrady Not criticizing Snow City because everyone there is cool. All dealers say the same thing to avoid litigation. There's always 1 in 100 rider who does something stupid, wrecks his new motorcycle, and blames the dealership. If you have a chance, you should talk to Scott, the head mechanic at Snow City who also teaches motorcycle mechanics.

[@omarbradley1326]

Can 5'4 ride it? I think its only a bike which is good for my height...forget mt09 😢

[@carlosquintana6930]

I just got mine last week So far I put 15 miles and I like it👍👍

[@kaomatic]

upgrading to this as my main bike soon my current grom will be my secondary hooligan ride

[@gmike912]

Happy for you BB!

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

The ignition lock's and the dash's position didn't change since the introduction of the MT-07 in 2013.

[@ajanstudio343]

Thank you for your video details and content, appreciate it!

[@akirameru675]

Dope ride my dude.

[@demon817]

I have a lot of bikes my son in the states I just got him the new MT07 he does not know, which I'm going to break in. Some tips before you go try to warm your bike up. Get a quality disc alarm lock and a quality lock that you can put on your handle bar brake. It covers your brake lever and grip. Good to take with you if your making stops and leaving your bike alone for a while that will help stop dishonest people, the disc alarm is very loud if the bike is bumped it goes off, the brake handle locks your front brakes which makes it very hard to move. I do oil every 2000 miles filter every second change. Learn to do the oil change and the chain. At least get a rear stand for the chain. To me the Yamaha 600 mile first oil change is a lot of wasted money if the bike running good do the above your self and save a lot of money. They basicly change the oil check the chain maybe check some bolts. I recommend some injector cleaner every 4 tanks just a little. I also use 91 and a little octatane booster, the gas is usually junk so it helps. In joy and ride safe and stay safe.

[@Brownbrady]

Wow lots of great info here. I’ve been thinking about the brake lever lock. I was also told to follow Yamaha’s maintenance schedule “or else”. Thanks for sharing!

[@drbigmix7752]

Not good advice. You need the dealer service stamp otherwise your 2 year warranty on your brand new bike is void after 600m - not a good idea to do it yourself until your warranty period is over.

[@jaybosher6144]

all this info is bs. you definitely don't need to change the oil that much. and you don't need or want to put 91 into a bike tuned for 87. higher octane fuel prevents ignition so your not helping a bike that isn't high strung like this. I've read posts where high octane fuel in bike that don't need it have cause them to run hotter than usual although idk if that's true personally. listen to what the manufacturers have stated. your not going to do better than what they said to

[@wwfww]

God does that bike look good in black when the sun shines… but the blue looks so good when its rainy or dark… help me guys which color should i pick?

[@nicholasneros5016]

@brownbrady can you please explain the parking garage kick stand thing at the beginning of the video?

[@Thegoodbrotha5]

I'm 5"3 would you recommend this bike?

[@mullenli]

What’s your idling rpm ? Coz mine is 1200 and I though these a bit higher Please advice

[@AngelFaceMotoRider]

GREAT JOB Brady.! If you ever see any Canadian MotoStreams, you should drop-in and introduce yourself to more of us MotoChannels.

[@metoon3092]

Very Nice ! It Looks so very cool. High - Tec ! Is your m50 gone ?

[@Brownbrady]

Thanks. I still have the M50.

[@faservin6305]

Hi, I owner a Mt07, please Help me to know. How to change in the dashboard de °F to °C. I cant change please.

[@hiddendragon415]

I am a little taller than you but only have around a 27" inseam and when I sat on this bike I found the pegs are right in the way of where my legs are down. I might enquire if rear set pegs and lowering could help.

[@ItMango]

Also considering this bike if it’s easy to lower. Please update if you find an easy way to lower!

[@hiddendragon415]

@@ItMango l ended up purchasing a MT09 which has a higher seat height. I have ordered lowering links and a adjustable side stand. The idea is to get it a little lower so l am on the balls of my feet and not tippy toes.

[@ItMango]

@@hiddendragon415 I appreciate your response! I’ll probably end up with an mt07 and hopefully a lower seat is enough for me to reach comfortably lol

[@hiddendragon415]

@@ItMango You should consider the MT09 or XSR900 for not a lot more they offer a lot more power with quickshifter and better suspension. I rode a O7 when l had a service and compared to the 09 it sounded like a tractor with half the power and the suspension was like a pogo stick

[@ItMango]

@@hiddendragon415 how’s the height on them? I know the 07 is already a bit taller than I’d like I figured the 09 would be way too tall in comparison

[@mitch_mk7]

Is this bike suitable for some uder the hight of 5ft2 ??

[@Brownbrady]

I'm 5'5" and found that this bike was a little too tall and uncomfortable or me.

[@forgot2wipe]

Is that a quick shifter?

[@Brownbrady]

I don't believe it came with a quick shifter.

[@fish3dp372]

Congrats!!!

[@deeejayyykhalid7367]

Man 5'0 tall im looking to get my motorcycle license but worried that I won't fit on any bike, especially like the Mt-07 which is something i've been eyeing for a while now

[@pawketrawket2201]

you can get a GROM

[@deeejayyykhalid7367]

@@pawketrawket2201 i would honestly but knowing myself i'd probably trade it in shortly after getting it. I want to avoid the hassle of doing so and just get a bike and stick with it.

[@gwhahaha]

Did you buy the mt07

[@deeejayyykhalid7367]

@@gwhahaha naww I'm still undergoing the process of getting my license. I was supposed to get it about a month ago but I chose to prioritize my school stuff first. However, I decided once I get my license I'm going get myself a Harley Davidson Nighster S

[@gwhahaha]

@@deeejayyykhalid7367 that escalated quickly! The Harley is a wicked ride. All the best

[@leelahklee32]

How tall should i be to ride this bike (its gonna be my first bike )

[@drbigmix7752]

U.K. owner of a blue one. Get the Yamaha sports screen. Looks much nicer. Has the MT-07 logo on it. Does nothing for wind but looks cool. The original chain is made from cheese 🧀 it rusts easily - as does random parts of the rear swingarm and the pipes on the lower right of the engine have a poor finish too. The indicators are easily knocked off and fiddly to put back on. The headlamp is weak, try a Duke - not much you can do about this though. The ABS is slightly obtrusive I’ve had it kick in and surprise me at how it thought I needed it but I was just stopping.

[@trevor2830]

Hey bud which parts in particular do u recommend changing to avoid the rust? I heard the 2015-2017 models were notoriously bad when it came to the swing arm especially and the pipes but I thought those issues were resolved from the 2018 models upwards to the current 2022 ones

[@Abohemaid]

Nice bike man

[@Brownbrady]

Thanks.

[@dsicher123]

Nice bike!!

[@PasPas29]

Does this have a compartment under the seat

[@iefie]

No, bummer

[@Madvillian]

it does

[@rickgates7494]

What is it like to turn in small spaces? Do you feel like you have good control on the highway? Thank you did a good job with the video👍

[@chrishayes653]

very very easy its so light. and yes great control on highway obviously you're going to get hammered with wind but it is a naked bike!

[@woudt61]

Nice video, thanks

[@atxplus]

If you intend to use this motorcycle on the motorways, freeways. Please don't buy this bike, you will start to hate this bike, because it gets very tiresome, Been blowing about by the wind is no fun at all. Its lightness goes against it in these circumstances. For riding on A B or any minor roads this Bike is a lot of fun.

[@ca_jon2980]

Awesome!!!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

First comment. :) Taking the brand new one is always an experience. :) Drop by my channel, you may like it. :)

[@dr.xx1]

super channel

[@Brownbrady]

Thanks for watching.

[@Bonbon45629]

Fuck this. 5"5 is not short

[@Mike10001977]

How many kms/miles before it broken in and you can max it out ?