Yamaha MT07 FZ 07 - Long term test. Should you buy one?

I've had my MT07 for 2 years so decided to give my thoughts on the bike.
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Wheels: Yamaha MT07
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[@markg_r1751]

The fact it still makes you giggle 2 years down the line speaks volumes mate 😎

[@Englishbikerdan]

MarkG_R1_Fpv It does mate. There are limitations, mainly suspension but that can be sorted for about a grand. Great little bike!

[@abo6afsh]

maaan i watched this video many times and i'm glad to anounce that i'm oficially an owner of yamaha mt07 2017 it's my first bike ever , i remember watching your video and hoping i get one one day and here i'm , my bike will arrive after few days i can't hold my joy i want to be part of this community the safety first guys not the squids hahaha

[@Englishbikerdan]

Congratulations on your purchase! Yep, definitely better to ride with the correct gear. 👍

[@giovannimecenero5765]

how did you find ?

[@abo6afsh]

@@giovannimecenero5765 man, I put around 6k on the odometer, I love it so much the sound is a symphony with full exhaust (akrapovic) i believe that I'll keep it for at least 4 years , best decision in my life to start riding and to get MT07 as beginner bike

[@christianoberlies]

@@abo6afsh im actually buying a 2019 Mt07 for my first bike as well! I’m super excited.

[@sarcatstix]

Bought mine 3 years ago after an operation that made big bikes a literal pain... and have never looked back. Put more miles on the '07 in the first year than I did on my CB1300sa in 3years. I've had over 20 bikes and this reminds me of my RD400s and LC days. Its fun, its engaging, its hooligan - and it's plenty fast enough for real world motorcycling. Yes there are a few niggles - but it's part of the character. Love it. Great test video - and that laugh you do near the end - is exactly right - this bike makes you grin!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks for the comment Tony. Glad you still enjoy yours. Sadly, I parted ways with mine but I do miss that engine!!

[@sarcatstix]

Sadness - what did you get after the '07

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@sarcatstix I went with something very different! Video to follow soon.

[@QcChopper]

I love my FZ-07, I believe the FZ should stand for Fun Zone.

[@benchandler6217]

The beginning of this video made me realise that your someone who has the same wavelength and I should hear what you have to say!

[@grahamsnooks6358]

Yep I got a 2021 MT07 it's ugly as hell but it's the most fun I've ever had on two wheels. Like the man said just buy one. Light, agile torquey and for £6800 a bargain.

[@BeffFace]

I have an MT 07, its the model before yours - my first big bike. I adore it, and pretty much everything you said I'd echo. I bought one after just sitting on it (and a lot of reading up!) and just knew we'd get on. I love my commute now! And planning lots of trips this summer!

[@BeffFace]

Subscribed btw, like your vids!

[@Englishbikerdan]

No idea why I didn't see these comments until now, KZbin be doing some weird things! Thanks for the sub, it's appreciated!

[@Huntereich]

You have the same tick I do when I ride! I constantly push my turn signal button. I'm always worried about leaving them on and now I can't stop. Never noticed until I watched video of me riding. Love the bike, awesome video.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Argh it's annoying to watch isn't it!? Although I think I've cured myself now. Thank you!

[@Huntereich]

@@Englishbikerdan It really is. I don't know that I will ever stop, guess we will see this coming season. Ride safe!

[@casheycodercasheycoder4823]

I thought it was just me haha you cured yet?

[@Huntereich]

@@casheycodercasheycoder4823 Nope! Still catch myself doing it all the time.

[@rustworks2588]

Can't wait to see your CY road trip vid soon! 😎😉

[@TheSkinbeat]

Thx for the review! Gives me more reason to buy! Love it

[@Syreious]

That intro.. ended up liking the vid right after

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks man! I do miss the sound of that bike!

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

i did a test ride on this bike this week and loved it , the only things i thought were crap are the seat is too hard but you can buy a better seat and the indicator switch was a bit small

[@Englishbikerdan]

Glad you enjoyed your test ride! There's definitely areas where they cut costs but all in all, it's quite a lot of bike for the asking price!

[@FloppyWaffle]

Just watched this old one, this bike was my number 1 before I decided to go with the new CB650R that I'm still waiting for....Love your excitement when you gun it!

[@Englishbikerdan]

I did love the engine on that bike such a grunty little beast.

[@CarbonStinger]

I'm in the same boat. What made you want the cb650r? I'm in between that and the MT-07.

[@blondeboy4868]

@@CarbonStinger same

[@timtimminz]

Haha, that dog was going mental

[@WideAppeal]

Excellent video! Informative and fun at the same time.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Brian.

[@mikebridgewater3538]

As soon as the video started I knew I recognised those roads... I live in Ash Vale and often go for rides around the Pirbright area also!

[@AkiicToDaHead]

Another nice vid Dan- beautiful countryside!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks buddy!

[@michaelladdie6186]

Ive juat bought one looki g forward to getting out on it

[@chrisrichmond5501]

Nice video, can't see why you haven't got 10k+ subscribers!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Chris, maybe I'll get there one day!

[@Cheshirev1]

@@Englishbikerdan awesome that you made it mate. Bet you would've never guessed youd get this big back then!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@Cheshirev1 Haha thanks mate. To be honest though, the numbers don't really matter in a way. And I don't consider myself big until at least 100k. Once you get past the initial excitement, nothing has really changed. I ride bikes and still talk rubbish! 😂

[@mandyjane6489]

Do you think it needs wider handlebars? I had a shot of one for a week and fell in love, I’ll be getting one for this summer! But I felt it needed them? 🤔

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hmm not something I noticed to be honest. Maybe I have short Trex arms!?

[@joshualuther6646]

Hi mate looking at the mt07 and the cbr650r, I was wondering how this does on fuel being twin engine would it take considerably less that the cbr 4 cylinder? Did you find fuel efficiency was good on the MT07?

[@pauldobson8678]

Hi. Great review. Could you tell me if that's the stock exhaust?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Paul, I think I had the Yoshimira R77 at the time but I this was a couple of years ago now.

[@booshting3520]

Did you get an ecu flash for the aftermarket exhaust?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I never bothered in the end. Temps remained the same and no issues that I could see.

[@oldmanmtb1443]

I never rode a street bike or own one but i do ride dirt bikes do you think I'll should get a street bike

[@nickmohammadsyafiq6413]

Sir, which one is comfortable and good for daily if i want you to compare the mt07 with cb650r. Thankyou Sir ! Keep it up ! I love ur videos!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

They are both pretty comfortable. I always say test each for yourself and decide what you prefer.

[@jeremycubs8331]

I had this bike 2018 model for my DAS training and I find to be quite comfy, no back, wrists or arm aches the whole time I rode it. I imagine the Mt would be more comfortable than the CB, due to the CB's taller stance. 2 things I didn't like it on the MT though was the heavier clutch and the vibration at 70mph not too bad but you feel it quite substantially.

[@WilliamdThompson]

Thanks for the review. I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R Ninja with 4,050 miles and am considering trading for a Yamaha MT-07. I still want to stay in the same class. I was wondering if you've ever ridden a Kawasaki 650R, and if you have how would you compare? Thank you.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hey, I've not ridden the Kwak 650's but I've heard they are ok but not very exciting. The MT07, while it has its faults is a fun bike and I think it would be a great choice. However, I would say test ride one and see how you feel about it. All the best, Dan.

[@SalComuna]

What exhaust system do you have?

[@Englishbikerdan]

SalComuna Hey, I have the Yoshimura R77. Sounds good!

[@brianakers7096]

Great video. What mount are you using for your phone? Thanks

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's a ram mount and then a cheap Amazon xmount with ram ball. Thanks for watching.

[@j.m.b3987]

Should I buy a used one with 32,000 miles

[@NB18592]

Great Video! I am torn between 2019 Yamaha MT07 lams and Triumph Street Triple S 660cc. Which one you recommended?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hey, tough one! The Triumph is an awesome bike but the MT07 has such a great engine and is still great fun despite the lacking suspension and brakes. I would say, test both if you can but I'd lean more towards the Triumph.

[@SpleenLT]

Damn your blinker OCD is too distracting 😅

[@Englishbikerdan]

Right!? 😂

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

I got the 2019 model and the brakes and front suspension are still crap oh and I had the swing arm replaced under warranty due to rust

[@rexxander6679]

yes, you should buy one I am getting one next year

[@Englishbikerdan]

Super fun engine for sure!

[@rexxander6679]

@@Englishbikerdan yes definitely heard so many people say this bike is real fun can't wait to get mine

[@blondeboy4868]

im in between getting mt07 or the cb650r and i watched your video about the both but im still not sure. For a new rider would recommend this or the cb650r?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Either will do the job just fine. I'd recommend testing both to see which suits you better though.

[@DJ-jw6vm]

@@Englishbikerdan Dan, would the CB650R have the same fun factor as the MT-07? I’m currently looking at the MT-07, CB650R sand the CBR650R, but I’m having trouble getting a test ride on the CB. The CBR’s seating position was new to me, and I wasn’t sure about it, and it affected the bike’s handling. If you’d to choose between the MT and the CB, which would you choose?

[@joseramrez_]

My mt does like a "clack" sound every time i put a new gear, is normal?

[@jiewa82]

for 1st and 2nd gear, i would say it is normal.

[@joseramrez_]

@@jiewa82 every gear

[@jiewa82]

@@joseramrez_ it's not normal then, you should check.

[@joseramrez_]

@@jiewa82 i asked lots of people with same bike and theirs do the same

[@c00t999]

How’d you go with the rust on the swing arm brother ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

In the end I sold the bike, it was still rusting on the replacement swing arm. All I could do was ACF50 it and keep it as clean as I could. I know others have powder coated the swing arm though.

[@nathangreen6286]

What does your left thumb keep pressing?

[@Englishbikerdan]

The bloody indicator cancel switch!! I don't know how this habit got so bad!!! I think I've cured it now though.

[@nathangreen6286]

@@Englishbikerdan oh ok!!! 😂

[@syamilazfar2394]

@@Englishbikerdan lol I got the same habit, cant stop pushing the damn switch!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@syamilazfar2394 I think I need therapy!! :D

[@syamilazfar2394]

@@Englishbikerdan careful if you want to upgrade to other bike, the signal switch can act as mode swith too, you'll be switching mode all the time. better get that therapy soon 😂😂😂

[@K4rgo]

how big of a difference does the wind shield really make? the size of it makes it seem irrelevant

[@Englishbikerdan]

Pretty big. It's not just the size but the shape. Think of airflow hitting it and being redirected over you instead of directly at you. For me, it made a pretty big difference at motorway speeds.

[@K4rgo]

@@Englishbikerdan Thank you.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@K4rgo Any time!

[@kpr1969]

I just couldn’t only because of the looks.. if I decide on a yammie it will probably be the XSR700

[@Englishbikerdan]

I do like the XSR, I just wish it didn't have so many round things on it (lights, speedo etc). I think they overdid that one aspect.

[@kpr1969]

Definitely went down the take all the edges off the MT route with the XSR

[@noahlul698]

I just got mine 2020 ice fluo still need 1.400 miles to be rdy for play 😂

[@Goaltimer]

What are you waiting for?

[@noahlul698]

@@Goaltimer im not its 10.000khm already im selling it now for a mt 09 2022 🔞

[@rodneyoney5165]

my dream bike. .im 161cm height. .so maybe its suit for my size..right?

[@aggelostzinis704]

Go sit on one your local dealer must have plenty of them

[@ravenshield56]

1 word to describe the positives and negative: 1) Absolute character 2) I'm 6ft, 18st and its TOO light and feels tiny. Fucking love this bike... 2 years later

[@rifatchowdhury2788]

Not sure if you understand what "one word" means 😂

[@cookiebob_]

I like motorbikes

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'm beginning to realise that!

[@AndrewFosterSheff69]

Bought one. 2019. Fluo White. Perfect timing on going MGTOW! ;-)

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ah nice! I do miss that engine! Enjoy your bike Andrew!

[@akbar3897]

Same here! I just got mine yesterday

[@QcChopper]

MGTOW FZ-07 owner here, my bike is my girlfriend.

[@expatbiker6598]

I wish I could go my own way. Broken down to submission work horse here. Planning to get either mt07 or Honda cb650r. Any advice fellas?

[@adrianstoleru4796]

1:40 not hating on the video but you are clicking on the buttons so many times? lol kinda of annoying

[@Englishbikerdan]

I still do this, 2 years later. One of those subconcious things. You think it's annoying?! Imagine editing the video and seeing yourself do it over and over!

[@lllucky13]

i have a 13yr old FZ6 and it still beats the pants of this thing

[@JP1970]

Great video, sir! I am 48 and just bought a 2018 MT 07 in Team Yamaha Blue...added the M4 slip-on for my first mod, and i am loving this bike. I have been riding a Honda CRF250L for the last four years (V-star 1100 before that), but I wanted something to get back to a street-bike specific type of bike, and this 07 is an excellent choice. Check out my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XVqqh4q8SbZtU Oh, and i subbed--thanks!