Bought this about 3 weeks ago as my first bike after taking the MSF. About to hit 600 miles and take it in for the first service and I absolutely adore it so much. I really don't think I could have picked a better first bike for me. If you guys are on the fence about getting this as your first bike, I say absolutely go for it new or used. Yes, it is pretty powerful for a beginner but as long as you practice self-control, it's not so fast that you are going to squid missile yourself into a tree the second you leave the dealership lol
Man similar experience. I took the MSF and when the paperwork was final and I sat on this thing for the first time driving it off the lot it was so much fun but absolutely terrifying. Finally got it home and ripped through 2300 miles in 3 weeks. Not looking back and thinking about selling my truck lol. Just need rain gear.
Don’t forget style, value, comfort, economy, quality and reliability. It has it all, minus a too soft suspension, but at least they improved that a bit.
I have been riding HD's for years, put 100K miles on since 2014 on a 2003 Low rider and 2014 Street glide. Just ordered a 2022 MT 07 and I know I will not get bored of it like I did my 1984 Honda CM 400. back in the day.
Love my mt07. Never get bored riding it but definitely going to be buying something larger for longer highway rides. Still keeping my mt07 as well cause this thing is just a blast to ride.
I've had 10 motorcycles. I just got a 2021 mt07 and it is pretty fantastic. Enough power to be fun but not so much that it's straight to prison. I think after I get an exhaust and tune it will be perfect.
Its not straight to prison if you jist keep going lol and if anything does happen get a lawyer and you wont see a day in prison. County jail for a few hours at most lol then no points no jail or prison time just community service
I am 36years old. My first bike at 21 years old when I got the license was the dreambike 2000 Yamaha R1. Since that I have owned Ktm 690 duke, Ktm 640 LC4, honda grom, honda cb1000r, 2016 Yamaha Mt07. I own now a 2021 Mt07. Absolutely the best bike I have ever owned. It is so much fun. It is a wheelie machine. Love it så MUCH
I’m 34, haven owned even more bikes, all pretty different, including a 2015 FZ-07. I want the new one. It’s the best in class by far and in many ways better than more expensive bikes. I have an SV650 now and some things about it are better than the MT-07, but it’s less comfortable and not as fun. Hoping to get a 2021 soon.
I've had fast sportsbikes and for 99% of the riding I have done on them, it hasn't been at high speeds. For anyone who thinks they need a big bike to go fast needs to look realistically of the sort of roads they ride on, and the amount of traffic they have to negotiate, to realise that to have fun on a bike you don't need to be gojng fast. I'm getting on in years now, and I am not sure I I will have another bike (unless I take the trouble to put my Jota back together) but this MT07 would definitely be at the top of the list if I was in the market.
If you do the LCD flip kit for the MT10 dash, you'll get exactly the same black background with white text. I did it for my MT07 and it looks muchhhh better.
I've had a MT-07 for 5 years now. Can't be happier with it and you have to put an exhaust on this bike it sounds so deep and grumbley. Love the content as always OC.
@@kboutdoors4599 Check out my uploads if you needs some backroad impressions, the XSR is basically the same as an MT-07 just some different cosmetics.. Handles backroads very well, you'll like it for this purpose!
OC: Definitely like a bike that'll wheelie with ease. I already ride like a hooligan on my Daytona. Having done a test ride of the new MT07 when my gf got her MT03. I like the bike. Naked bikes aren't really my thing, I'll always want a sportbike over a naked. But it is tempting to pick up. Which is why I really want to test ride the R7 and see how that one handles.
@@Frank_Torre I have more fun and get more compliments on my 2019 MT-07 with Akrapovic full carbon exhaust, rear fender eliminator,' carbon fiber front cowl then I did on my unrestricted 2000 ZX-12R Ninja which was almost 2 x's more expensive & almost 2 x's as fast also!! $7,995 & $12,995. 135 mph & 195 mph respectively!
I always tell the prospective new riders around me that what makes a motorcycle more fun than a car, very generally speaking, isn’t just sitting on it in a straight line, but the changing of directions and speed. Movement. As I test ride bikes for me after 15 years of riding I’m asking myself what would be most fun in the scenarios I use it for, but fun usually doesn’t involve just sitting there at a constant speed in a straight line . . .
@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391the issue with abarths is theyre uglier than smart cars and fiats are some of the most unreliable cars out there Doesn't even deserve to be compared with a Miata, it's a night and day difference
I've been searching for over a year now, different make, and models. As a new rider, and review after review, I have made my decision. The Yamaha MT07 is the way I'm going to go. I just want something for summer commute, and maybe to take down the shore every now, and then.
I like it, no issues but these guys (yamaha) don't even consider India as market, that's the only complain we Indians have. This MT 07 is loved by many people here.
I’m pretty sure I’ve watched every first ride. And not a single bike has been more appealing to me than the MT-07 or MT-09. Imagine an MT-07 with cruise control and lift control.
Put my down payment back in March… still waiting on delivery of my raven black MT-07. I’m pissed I’ve had to wait this long but it’ll be worth it. C’mon Yamaha, make your deliveries to Virginia Beach already!!! 🤣 UPDATE: Finally, my beautiful matte black 2021 MT-07 arrived yesterday! Hands down, without a doubt, I know it’s going to be an awesome, fun bike. So far only got to put 26 miles on it (weather rolled in) but I can tell this thing is going to be worth every penny.
"i don't know if this thing can do highway speeds comfortably" I look over at my tw200, which i commute with daily on 65 mph roads, i think it'll do, lol.
I just got a Storm Fluo color scheme I pick it up in a few days I always buy used so I’m a little nervous that I financed one but I just am in love with the look and I’ve owned many bikes and I’ve always leaned towards twins for my riding style of around town and for fun not long hauls or for my main transportation
I had a 2014 FZ-07 for a few years and it was one of my all time favorite bikes even with 10 years riding experience too and owning a triumph street triple, Aprilia Tuono, Buell XB-12ss and a lot more. It's so much fun to ride it's ridiculous. The suspension is the only thing I found lacking but I found if you drop the forks in the triple clamp a bit it improves the turn in significantly and it's free. Doesn't affect the stability too much.
Just went from an '18 Ninja 400 I bought new in May of 2018 as my first bike. To getting a '21 Z900 last Thursday. Thing is so enjoyable to ride, I can confidently carve through some corners, or I can go pretty quick in a straight line.
I have a 2019 MT-07... fun bike great for mods. Only issue i have with mine is horn is easily pressed when you wanna turn right. The stock exhast is also very poor, the seat is also very firm & will give you a sore bottom after an hour of riding & if you do leg day... you'll feel that in your legs & the ass. Other then that no complaints, had mine for 6 months.
@@Neryz92 You can't exactly change it... but you can modify it to make it preform better for your weight. Dave moss has a good video explaining the flaw :)
@@chootybeeks1088 Yup, I'm thinking about modding my seat or getting a custom one. I ride for hours sometimes & it can leave you feeling a little numb lol
OC: I'm 45 and wheelies are not something I do regularly for fun. That being said, if a bike made it easier I might enjoy doing them more and it does perk my interest a little. I am getting to the point that I enjoy the low end torque more then the high end horse power.
Pretty much everyone starts out on a 125 around here (UK), but it's looking more and more like the MT-07 will be my second bike once I pass the unrestricted category
OC: If I wanna do whoolies easily; I'll hop on my dirt bike. I want my street bikes to have the 'right' balance. Not too easy to wheelie, but not spinning the rear first either. It should be turning as much of the power as possible into acceleration.
Would suggest whenever possible. Riding the bike for the experience of the first ride. But also it’s to show the audience what the lights look like in a dark environment. It could be in a safe dark garage or parking lot.
Years later I realize my 2015 FZ-07 was one of my favorite bikes and I think it’s time to go back to one of these. That or NC750X because DCT and frunk for ultimate commuter.
I learned to ride on a MT-07 (previous gen) and i disliked the motorcycle due to my size (6ft5). If you are a taller guy like me. This motorcycle is not the best option. I can surely understand that smaller guys love this bike though.
Easiest way to describe the MT-07 is the CBR600F Hurricane without fairings - the jack of all trades motorcycle - suitable for street, track, touring, and riding the twisties. Suitable for newbies and experienced riders. Easy on insurance. Easy on the pocket book. Easy on your body.
Been a motorcycle mech all my life and never not warmed my bikes up or not break in . my bikes sounded like new event at 100k. My opinion. I own a 22 T7 and a 21 mt10
You can make your mt10 have white text with black background. You just need to buy a polarised sheet and put it inside the screen. Its a bit of mucking around but can be done. Theres how to videos on RU-vid.
I'm a beginner with 0 miles of riding under my belt so hearing you say "this is probably the best bike to learn wheelie on" doesn't really inspire my confidence :P
OC: THis bike is awesome, and the black/red combo or all black look mean too (the stock exhaust is comical though...). FUn to ride too! If I could get another bike, THIS would be the one. Buddy's got one that he made into a bit of a rod trip (windscreen, bags, and of course, new exhaust)
Funny thing... in the beginning, all riders (including myself) complained about the ugly face, the OGRE FACE. Now they/we all love this machine, hahaha
27:25 Only thing it needs is a couple steps more preload and rebound on the rear shock along with upgraded fork springs and preload adjusters to make the suspension much better. Upgraded rear shock makes it a whole new bike.
