Yamaha MT-07 Tracer For A Day... Or Two

[@ItIsMyRide]

I own this bike for almost a year and made over 12k km so far on it. I'm not a traveller guy, my longest trip was 350km. It's my first 'serious' bike after a season spent on a MT-125. Compared to the naked MT bikes (I had a test drive on MT-07 before decided to buy Tracer), mirrors positioning is great. It's the only bike I've been riding which provides you so good view. Also this has impact on traffic filtering abilities - your mirrors go above car mirrors, but you must be careful when jumping in between SUVs or Vans. Default tail fender looks much better if you put a genuine Yamaha's top case fitting system, which makes it less protrusive. I had to replace the windshield - it's terrible in a long term use. The only acceptable position was the lowest one, because each other causes turbulences and incredible noise in the helmet. Rest of the wind protection is great, fairings do their work!

[@erdemkucuk4219]

I wonder,can this be a beginner bike?

[@ItIsMyRide]

Erdem Kucuk In my humble opinion - it can be. Throttle reaction is predictable and linear. I didn’t ride any other bikes with more than one cylinder for longer than just a test drive at dealership, but for me engine breaking and low rpm throttle peak makes this bike a little bit difficult to ride on tight hairpins. Although due to lack of comparison and skills (I consider myself as a beginner biker), I cannot say if this is matter of a CP2 engine or the capacity. Maybe 4 cylinders 650 would be even harder to control? It’s awesome bike, one of the cheapest and lightest touring bike on the (Central European) market. The engine gives me a lot of fun even at low speed.

[@techoutsider2801]

Dude congrats! Been watching you for a while now and still don’t understand how you aren’t up there in subscribers. Honestly one of the highest quality motorcycle channels on the internet and can’t wait to check out your magazine!

[@eugenenguyen]

Really like that British influence in your accent. Nice video, I really love how MT07 platform bikes deliver their power. Great low end torque make me wanna ride it on the local street every day.

[@christophberthold8321]

I went to the dealership to try a SV650, but instantly fell in love with my Tracer 700.

[@uddeshdhawale8358]

Woah!!.. Following you from 1 year.. Love your content. Congratulations for becoming a part of the megazine. Happy for you

[@thegratelucky]

Damn was searching the tracer 700 and stumbled on this. Been a subscriber of yours since the last 2 years but it's nice to see your older stuff as well. You've always been good with your filming and video pacing stuff!

[@user-ot1dv6ri4f]

good for you man you deserve it, your writing is amazing

[@DeusRides]

These are great news! Congratulations, man! Looking forward to future content, and I will try to keep up with your articles as well. Cheers!

[@ChaosCauses]

Appreciate it man!

[@BKLYF]

Don't you just love the 270° crank on that baby? I wish they made an MT-07F, like a normal MT-07 but with sportbike fairings. That would be the one thing Yamaha needs to do to fill that hole in their market :D

[@ChaosCauses]

Absolutely I wish ever Yamaha had the crossplane crank! And I agree a sporty version would be perfect.

[@Braselton21]

YES!!! like Honda has a CBR650R

[@professionalcomplainerandf3006]

Is that not the r6 your describing then

[@gustavoborges2356]

Like the BMW F800 ST, that's a great idea

[@52hands]

@@professionalcomplainerandf3006 Unfortunately they're discontinuing the R6 in street legal version in most (all?) parts of the world.

[@leomidtdalmathiesen9470]

Mate, your channel is unique in so many ways other motorcycle channels cant compete with! Im truly happy with this opportunity of yours as you have definitely earned it! Cheers!

[@ChaosCauses]

Really appreciate that bro!

[@yunkamisato6614]

😍The build and detail quality is fantastic!

[@wackomedic911]

GREAT, just recently found your channel, and now seeing you in my valley (Pretoria) makes me super excited! keep up the good work sir!

[@mark3863]

I actually came to your channel after seeing your Tracer article in Bike SA mag..... good writing btw. I’m in the market for a new bike and the Tracer 700 has been on my radar but there are none to test ride in Cape Town. I loved the KTM 790 Duke and that quick shifter is awesome but it’s a bit pricey. One thing I’ve heard about the Yamaha is there’s a few rust problems i.e the swing arm, faring grills and back shock adjustment.

[@wadeterblanche5318]

Awesome!! Looking forward to the good times.

[@f2.8-]

Congrats on BikeSA bro, it is awesome!!

[@MaKhMoKh]

congratulations Bro keep up the good work, and I wish you all the best with your new challenge, and as a non-african, I will definitely download the digital copy just to read your post and sure will get back to you with a positive feedback

[@waqaas08]

Wicked . Looks like this is the big break you needed

[@mmusic9194]

If you are looking those vid's from this guy, you MUST use your headphones, coz editing and sound quality in ALL vid's is amazing!!!!

[@chrishines6148]

Great review, keep up the good work , look forward to reading your column in Bike SA👌

[@goldie6579]

Good on ya! I’m sure you’ll have a great column

[@Gustavo-bq4te]

Oh, so that's where you accent is from haha. Cheers from Brazil

[@marquesmcmillan283]

Congrats on the column!

[@BikerNic]

I recently bought this bike for commuting. Absolutely lovely... Except for the hard sport suspension...

[@thepunkpenguin]

Well done dude! Oh and epic coasters! Lol

[@ChaosCauses]

Coasters deserve an appearance in every video 😂

[@michael-qb7ey]

Nice man love this vid love the work and love the accent and im going to go get the magazine!!

[@siddhantbhattacharjee9208]

Wow! That's great news 😀 Congratulations!

[@mattkemp1902]

I’m picking mine up in a week and I can’t wait!!

[@jacopieterse138]

Thank you very much for the video. And big time congrats on getting to work with Bike SA. Where is that climb on 3:14 ? Will you also be reviewing bigger brother MT-09 Tracer in the near future ?

[@ChaosCauses]

Thanks man! The climb is up to Fort Klapperkop in Pretoria. And I sure hope I can to try the 09 but no plans as yet.

[@mmoiez2001]

Good luck with the column

[@rp4202]

Congrats man!! Sal 'n ogie uit hou vir dai magazine. Baie goeie content en editing ou, love it.

[@Zi9makin9]

Dude, this is amazing!!

[@ChaosCauses]

Thanks dude, glad you like it!

[@katoomadventures9987]

You should do a series where you review subscribers bikes. Nice way to meet some fans and ride bikes that are unique to that person's style and design. Would also give you a chance to ride a bunch of different bikes in different classes. Just a thought

[@ChaosCauses]

Would be an awesome way to do it but I’d be worried I crashed someone’s bike

[@katoomadventures9987]

@@ChaosCauses that is true. Was just an idea but I get the risks involved

[@Foxgame1234]

Congrats! ,from Florida

[@ananthamurthy1221]

Congratulations 🎉

[@TheTwinPost]

Always wondered where that accent of yours was from.... So you're South African.. that's awesome. I follow cricket and its names like AB Devilliers, Dale Steyn which comes to my mind thinking about SA. Well now *Chaos Causes* will be one too. 🙌

[@RidingBones]

Id like to see the new Himalayan, which comes out in a few months I believe.

[@ericsonjoe8606]

I'm a RE Himalayan owner.

[@정원우-z5j]

Tracer line up is very underrated. However, Yamaha certainly need to put better effort and value in Tracer line up.

[@gregorybreen7705]

This would be my favorite bike ever made but I still can buy it here in... JAPAN!!!! 🇯🇵 I guess that’s why I ride a v-storm...

[@one-of-us9939]

Sweet ride... take it to the track! 8/10 GingerMan MI USA 8/31-9/2 Autobahn country club Illinois USA. 3 days in Illinois are gonna fulfill a lifetime of raceway riding dreams. Be great to see you!

[@mmoiez2001]

Nice video .......as always😁

[@rinogeorge8232]

I did test ride this one today.. Gears seem too loud

[@benjaminlim8759]

need this in Singapore

[@fabiejohnmarkninoc.5217]

It annoys me you keep pushing down on that signal light.

[@frankstocker5475]

It's a baby Tracer 900.

[@luzonmoto]

Nice bike!

[@TanveerAhmed10]

love ur accent man

[@prollynot]

I'm from the UK and personally i love the African and south African acent

[@maruthigs1026]

Love your videos from india

[@정원우-z5j]

1:22 Your forgot to mention North Korea.

[@mjonji1281]

Reminds me of an fz1

[@Braselton21]

The amount of modifications for an MT07 is just crazy 0_o You can literally drop R30k+ just on mods.

[@Rohan-qr1zn]

❤

[@ananthamurthy1221]

First man!🤩

[@jeffruebens8355]

Many think the Kawasaki Versys 650 is more comfortable for long trips, and the Tracer 900 is even more comfortable, better than the Versys 1000 for most.

[@bradleyj94]

I own a tracer 700, my Dad has the versys 650. I would have to agree that the versys is more comfortable for touring, and the included luggage in his gt version is much bigger and better quality than I could have gotten with mine. Also, the suspension on the versys is better for cornering. On the plus side for the tracer 700 is it being so easy to use, it is 20kg or so lighter than than the versys wet and has a bit more power in the engine. This combined with my Dad being 30kg or so heavier than me means any advantage he gets in corners is soon clawed back by me opening the taps once it straightens up :)

[@opticalecho119]

Kinda looks like an FZ1

[@jiachang7989]

I'm watching from China right now! (using vpn)

[@wrczane]

I test rode the MT 07 tracer before. Good bike and a brilliant engine. But, ultimately I got me a Honda NC750 because: It costs less, the windscreen on the Tracer is horrible (lots of buffeting but none on the NC 750), Honda has much longer service intervals and the fuel economy of the Honda did it for me. Lastly, the handlebar on the Yamaha was a bit narrow for my liking. If Yamaha can bring the Tracer closer to the Honda’s qualities, then they’ll have a real winner and a new customer.

[@30dausend52]

your channel gets way to little attantion, keap up thes great videos

[@ChaosCauses]

Appreciate it man!

[@prollynot]

I'm ur 553like

[@johnjestin]

Nearly 9 minute advert? All i can say is sellout...