Blast from the Past: 2014 Yamaha MT-07

[@leewatkeys9065]

Bought a blue MT07 in 2019, fitted a full exhaust system, brake pads, tail tidy, removed rear pegs and was dead easy to do on my drive. Upgraded headlight to LED, bought a private plate, really enjoyed riding it and then stupidly PXd it for a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird Sport: talk about chalk and cheese. Wish I’d kept it as the mods made it feel mine more than any other bike I’ve had. Good episode Neevesy 👍🏻

[@vijaychauhan46]

Adam , thanks for these videos, I am in tears everytime, may be one day I'll be able motivated enough to ride out like you, thanks ones again man can't wait enough to watch more of it

[@UpsideDownFork]

The MT07 was the bike that got me back on 2 wheels after a little break. I didn't end up buying one myself but it was riding a friend's bike that showed me how fun they were!

[@CarlosMartinsPT]

Hi Neevsey, your videos are a gem to me. You know most bikes inside out and yet you’re humble and graceful instead of a big ego like most amateur “influencers” Keep it on. No question today, sorry. Just that praise because I just watched your laterite video and loved it. I did put a question sometime before, but it was probably a bad one, cause you didn’t pick it. So when I have a better one I’ll definitely ask you again.

[@neevesybikes]

Cheers bud, much appreciated 😊👍

[@lordgibbness]

I've kept my 2015 mt07 that i bought new for £5800 (with the akra exhaust), even though I've since acquired an s1000r and tuono v4. It's just such a fun bike i couldn't sell it! I toured the nc500 on it this year and it was perfect loaded with camping gear.

[@shadowred1980]

Great trip down memory lane, thank you.

[@neevesybikes]

Thank you 👍

[@macc1370]

Loved my xsr700. Put 52,000 miles on it before getting the xsr900

[@markhinde6187]

A blast from the past, Great episode, interesting as I am looking at buying a Tracer 700 (2018) and the MT07 comments has reassured me a lot

[@davidhardstaff8110]

A good handling bike is one that inspires confidence after the first few corners of your first ride

[@scottleven7285]

Had my XSR700 from new in March 2016. Still as much fun as the day I bought it, a keeper. MT09SP bars on it for a more MT07 riding position.

[@MrBrimsy]

Another great Vid Neevesy always look forward to your content. Great work mate

[@lynnkanable7023]

Love the behind the scenes info from back in the day, and currently as well. Keep up the good work!!

[@MrDeepseadweller]

Great episode. I learnt to ride 3 years ago on an MT-07 and now I have the latest gen MT-10SP (as well as a K67 track bike). I still have very fond memories of the MT-07. It had no pretensions and was just a fun, simple bike.

[@uonlyliveonce]

Hi Neevsey. Enjoy watching all your vids. Thanks for putting in the effort. If you could only own one bike, what would it be & why? Shiny side up👍

[@ragerider6283]

Interesting video as ever. A modern classic that seems to have saved Yamaha's bacon. It also wouldn't take much to make the MT07 top dog again either. Add about 60- 100cc, better forks & hopefully some nicer looks too & it's a guaranteed success.

[@neevesybikes]

Let’s hope Yamaha is listening!

[@ragerider6283]

@@neevesybikes Indeed. That would be fun. : )

[@MrDeepseadweller]

An MT-07SP? I can see that.

[@Bikecrazedfool]

@ragerider6283 @neevesybikes Definitely agree, better suspension please Yamaha!

[@Itsdandaney]

The grey and cyan looks amazing in the flesh. I’m currently weighing up getting a trident 660 but can’t stop thinking about the mt.

[@johncadogan9450]

Love your ramblings keep them up.

[@NudaMan]

When I was first getting into riding January 2020 I liked the MT-07 and eventually got to try a 2018 model & tried a 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille shortly after (looking for my second bike) I rode the mt07 for a whole weekend and enjoyed it but to be honest the aprilia was more powerful and handled 10x better so I was sold lol only had 1100 miles on it and was #22 ever made for the last year what a steal! Put over 20,000 miles on that bike before selling it (should have never sold it)

[@juliuscarlopoblete2092]

another great content.. you never disappoint in bringing up great topics and reviews.. I've just finished watching your MCN review with the M1000RR and that bike is bonkers, I mean BMW went full bananas on the aero package, even the front wheels have carbon fiber covers.. I just want to ask: with the current superbikes in the market right now do you think the 2023 S1000RR base model is the better bike out of the box? or there are other bikes that are better? thanks and more power to your channel

[@dv6902]

Love your videos, I put them on while working on my bikes! I’d be interested in hearing about some of the other bike launches you’ve participated in that raised excitement like the MY07 did.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Suzuki hit a homerun with the SV650. Yamaha did the same with the MT07.

[@jefflambert8603]

I opted for the Kawasaki Z650 I might have made a Mistake I thought the MT 07 would be the Better Engine 270 crank ❤ But I liked the Look of the Z650 With the Green Frame .. I know if I had got a Ride on the MT 07 I would have made a Different Choice ..( Probably) I am totally with you as Far as Papers & Magazines I Will never go Digital I Love to Read my MCN with a Beer, and if they Stop Print I will just Re-Read all my Mags. & Old MCNs

[@neevesybikes]

Cheers matey 👍

[@adambhoyroo9719]

As always great video and keep them coming, i searched the internet and can’t find any MCN reviews of Ducati 2000 996 SPS as a happy owner I wanted to know what was your thoughts and did MCN get a chance to ride it. Lots about 916 and all it’s variants, but not much on 996, could this be due to similarities between the models. Thanks again Adam

[@MrMickjbriggs]

You make the most interesting videos about bikes on the web. The fact that you "only" have 13k subscribers is to me only a reflection on the general public's lack of interest in bikes. Why do you think this is? When my brother & I were kids in the 70's / 80's we would stop & look at every bike we heard coming by, today kids don't even look up.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Great stuff! 👍

[@geoffsmith1616]

Hi Michael, thanks for the channel and sharing your years of experience with us, please can you help me., I have a multi v4 despite having stylemas on the front the brakes don’t have a huge amount of bite , the thinking is that in the multi maybe a different pad material is used compared to the panigale for instance.. despite it being an ( adventure bike) I’d like more bite.. in one of your recent videos you did mention what in your opinion were a really good pads but I can’t remember or find the video containing the information, please can you do a quick recap .. I want to say sbs sintered from memory but I may be wrong , also the rear is totally abysmal but most Italian bikes I have owned are equally as lack lustre so I’d be looking to change the full set. Thankyou , Geoff

[@daveo9844]

Hired an MT07 in Japan a few years back. I’m no stunt rider but even I rode out a 2nd gear wheelie 😅

[@TimH123]

Never have to think…just click…always good 👍

[@philipheron3429]

Reminds me of when the first 675 street triple came out , cheap and cheerful but better than the sum of its parts

[@paulfowler7618]

I recently bought a new Hornet as things have moved on and didn't even concider the MT07 as its much the same as it was 10 years ago and more expensive than the Hornet!

[@cliveomahoney4096]

Excellent vlog, thanks. I had an online subscription for the MCN. It's good for phones and tablets, but hopeless for computers - you can't read in magazine format. This is a sad oversight and made be end my sub. Ironically, the other week, the MCN had an electric bike supplement that was perfect for computers. I really don't understand why this can't be addressed. I loathe reading stuff on phones and I don't see the point of tablets, in general, that is. I queried this with customer services, but got no response. Sad really.

[@johningle8850]

Agree with you re James Toseland. His experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for WSB makes for great viewing …. How can I learn to wheelie like you on that MT07 ?

[@neevesybikes]

Perhaps I'll do a 'how to wheelie' video one day...

[@tubejorrit]

Its time for an updated MT-07 with an SP version to compete with the Hornet and GSX8S

[@cesarsaurasilva6637]

Once again congratulations for a great job! It's a pleasure listening what you have to say. One question, I have been acquiring all the equipment to start going to the track. At this moment the major decision I have to make is if I start with my cbr 1000rr r sp (and problably ruin it) or if I buy my dream bike as a teenager, a cbr 600rr (will be sold again in Europe next year) and start with that... Do you have a opinion? Any additional advice would be much appreciated! Thank you

[@paulwotmeworry8336]

G’day Neevesy from Downunder. Your recommendation to use Metzeler Roadtec 01 SEs on my CB650F (via Twitter) was great advice. I’m very happy with their performance over the 1st 6000 kms. What can you teach me about rev matching? Is it a good technique?

[@AndrewSmith-vo1sk]

Hi there. What are your views on the range of supermoto's currently in the market? The likes of the husqvarna 701 & KTM 690 or the more exotic bikes like the ducati hypermotard. Love the content 👌

[@valentinochamp]

Enjoyed that👍

[@rogerkay8603]

I'd have bought the XSR700 even without Neevesy, glad I did - but the 900 was the one, especially the Moto Velocity (Hag Hughes) 900LC. Back in the day though, the MT-07 was a game changer, lot of fun to be had, spiritual successor to the RD350LC

[@ChumiStu]

I can't believe the MT07 is nearly 10 years old and I still haven't bought one yet...

[@keithwaller4545]

I have an aprilia shiver 750 my commute bike Fab bike only negative suspension a bit poverty spec. 👍 would love another Ducati a hypermotard but don't think it worth another 5 grand or so for work.

[@jonathanmackie4884]

Interesting viewing especially as I was off bikes at this time so missed all the fun. As a former 350LC rider that would have caught my attention. Got a question you might address next time. I am about to take delivery of my first brand new bike in over 20 years!! I noticed that the running in time is down from the old 1,000 miles to about 600 hundred. As a pedant about such things I always did it to the letter and wondered what your take on the matter is?

[@MrDeepseadweller]

All of this stuff is arbitrary. There are so many other variables, the number of miles is only one factor and is just a guide. They probably went with 600 miles because it’s close to 1,000km which is a nice round number is other countries.

[@kenpage2945]

Another 27:43 was taken from my work day. I wonder if anyone will notice the decrease in productivity?

[@Mint.Racing]

I finished my a2 license today (I'm 21 and in Germany) I personally went for a Hypermotard 1100 evo sp. Because too many of my friends already have mt07s and I wanted something different. But it would have definitely been the sensible choice 😅

[@_scott_chegg]

Congrats! That's a nuts first bike.

[@MrDeepseadweller]

Only problem with starting out on a big bike is where do you go from there? Sometimes the journey is more rewarding than the destination and progressing through the ranks has lots of benefits.

[@Mint.Racing]

I don't think that starting on the Hyper would ruin any other bikes for me, I currently have it restricted to 48hp so it is not the fastest thing in the world and it is also a very different riding experience to any other bike that I've ridden. I definitely want to add a sports bike to the collection, I am currently thinking along the lines of an old zxr 400 or similar.@@MrDeepseadweller

[@MrDeepseadweller]

@@Mint.Racing if it’s restricted to 48hp that’s a different story. Have fun!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Honda seems to have stepped up to the plate (ironic.....the conservative Honda) and challenge the value of the MT-07 with their CB750, which really isn't the same category in terms of displacement and power numbers, but it is a similar category in terms of physical motorcycle size and COST. We'll have to see what Yamaha does in the coming several years with the MT-07 in terms of pricing, and if Honda is able to keep their aggressive pricing for the CB750. I believe Yamaha doesn't have a direct comparison for the CB750 as the MT-07 and MT-09 sort of bookend it.

[@joewright4195]

Top G 🏁

[@STcolin]

It's a shame that the MT09 is remembered for it's gen 1 & 2 handling issues, when the gen 3 is a much better bike. The MT07 has really cemented itself as one of the great middleweight nakeds.

[@roughsponge]

The SV650 started this class back in 1999 not the MT07.

[@officialryanelliott]

Haha Bautista, whatever happened to him... I wonder! Different times, when the best motorgp ducatti was 7th on the grid🤯

[@Geshmaal]

The MT-07's reputation outsizes the bike tbh. If you bought one brand new at release it will barely have depreciated to date. It's a fun bike but not materially that different from an SV650 and they definitely have depreciated!

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

Hugely expensive secondhand for what they are.Your almost better off buying new unfortunately

[@weed46]

19:05 V-twin panigales never won the championship. Carlos Checa was the championship winner on the 1198, you just drove in the year they changed for the Panigale

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

How did you start this video without mentioning an SV650 for comparison? MT-07 was the exact thing the SV650 was in 1999 and 2003... Gladius shall never be talked about. LOL

[@fizzy49cc]

cool

[@fizzy49cc]

Anyone remember the Mz1000s I thought that format was a great idea. Mz ahead of its time 😉

[@KevinD-gr3eh]

Hooligans bike

[@neevesybikes]

Exactly 👍