5 Reasons You Should Think Twice BEFORE Buying The FZ07/MT07 

1. ,, Terrible for passengers, because it has just 70hp Dude, I ride passengers on a 50cc moped. Are you joking 😂.

I bought my MT07 new in 2017. I have used it locally in England and it great. I have toured the UK and its great. I have toured France and its great. I took a trip to Croatia and Slovenia in 2017 and it was great. When I tour I have a large amount of luggage and it performs and handles great. I regularly get 200 miles from a tank and its not empty at that time. I regularly get up to 70mpg if I stay within the speed limits when touring. This is a fantastic bike and has masses of torque which is great for real world riding. Hoped this helps people who are trying to decide.

think twice- “i want an mt07” “i want an mt07”

75hp not enough for 2up riding???? my cbr300 handles my gf like she's not even there and my cbr has 20 something hp

Are you a MT-07 fan? Like if you are

Who cares if everyone has them, that’s the whole point lol

Did my first big road trip with my mt07 last month. 520+ miles each direction. After market windscreen, not too big, throttle lock, air hawk seat and universal saddle bags plus camping gear on top of passenger seat and bags. The air hawk seat was amazing. My ass pretty much didn’t get sore or uncomfortable. As far as fuel capacity, by the time I’d be getting low I’d want to get off and stretch my legs anyway

75hp not being a lot? Man, the stock bike is equivalent to a 2,500lb car with 468hp. Of course it isn't a 160-180+ hp 999cc bike but its also cheap with 75hp and tons of torque. It can definitely handle a passenger with ease.

Sold my fz 07 and bought a cbr1000rr I wish I never had. Out of all the bikes I’ve rode and owned the fz was by far my favorite. It is the perfect one bike to own the power makes sense, it’s light, good seating position, good mileage, and wheelie machine.

“Everybody has one, it’s not like a cool bike” - it is cool if everyone has one and if they don’t have it they want it. I think if everybody wants something, that “something” must be cool, if you’re following what I’m saying. This bike is like an iphone. And for suspension upgrades watch Dave Moss videos (fyi he does the same thing with the spacer and putting in thicker oil)

I just bought a 2020 mt 07 - I honestly LOVE that machine

I bought a 2014 mt07 for my first bike it's incredible handles real nice so much torque very forgiving to a first time like myself p.s taught myself to ride on RU-vid

5 answers/ amendments for the 5 complaints; - buy an aftermarket comfort seat - even mega low scenario 35+ mpg is acceptable for the 3.7 tank size, which equates to 130 miles of fun. If you're going farther than that without stopping, youre on the wrong bike, which is your fault. - its a naked bike. Wind protection isn't even a valid complaint nor a concern. Know what bike you're buying because you are voiding your right to complain when you purchase one. - Almost no bike is unique in and of itself. It is how the rider dresses it which makes it unique- and therefore could easily become a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. - Buy an aftermarket rear shock. Use heavier fork oil to combat a springy front fork. However, neither of these are even an issue for casual riding, which negates the concern. If you bought this to race or track, you bought the wrong bike. Conclusion: its a near flawless bike for how its intended to be used.

Taken mine on 1000 plus mile trips works fine for long trips. From iowa to Florida. With a little planning comfort seat with air hawk cushion set of cortex bags.

I have a 2015 FZ07 I bought in 2017 and still have it today in 2022. It's an absolute BLAST to ride

When I was 19 I almost bought a Yamaha Phaser ,fast forward 54 now and I just purchased a fz-07.I absolutely love this bike!!

I feel like #5 was the only complaint worth mentioning. The other are more pet peeves or obvious to me. You're talking about wind protection on a naked bike.. and popularity on a Yamaha. The suspension was prob the only legit complaint but it's a point beaten in by every RU-vidr for the past 5 years.

I have a 2018 mt07 and I ride with a pillion all the time in fact i just came back from a 3 hour ride and both me and my pillion were comfortable and relaxed.... I think his first point may vary between what year you have

I am madly in-love with this bike

1 Corbin aftermarket seat 2my 2016 fz07 tuned full exhaust with new air intake gets 45mpg if I’m ripping on it 60mpg if if riding easy on a long trip 3wind resistance suck it up lean into it 4 don’t care the bike is awesome 5 true the suspension sucks. I plan on redoing my suspension eventually

Bad wind protection? On a naked bike? Wow. Next thing you tell me is it only has two wheels :0

You can try yamaha mt 07 preload adjusters , and bellray suspencion forch oil

I've been riding a 2017 mt-07 motocage and so far I'm not planning on changing it and if I do it might be for an mt10 ... I just can't find any bike that sounds as good as the 07.

Thanks for the info. Things I didn't think about or know about.

Should we choose YAMAHA XSR 700 will be a reasonable choice for long trips, right?

8:23 list of all 5 reasons

I have an XSR 700 and I love it! I usually ride by myself and I don't do long trips so for me is the perfect bike. I highly recommend this motorcycle. either the MT07 or the XSR 700. If you do like long rides or ride with a passenger you should go with something bigger.

This was helpful for me. I plan to commute to class, I'd like for my wife to ride as passenger, and I'd take highway sometimes. Thoughts on rebel 500?

Well I may be old and slow but on a long motorway run I've got over 65mpg and I've even got 40+mpg on a track day :) I've also got a Hagon rear shock and front progressive springs which lower the front by 10mm, still not perfect but a big improvement.

Bought a showroom 2015 as my very first bike. Mods list is far too extensive to list but the most significant were exhaust, new bars, seat, Hordpower airbox with a PowerCommander V (with hord's custom map) and front/rear suspension....its truly an amazing ride.

You should look into the Ohlins fork. I have it on my 16 FZ07 and makes a difference in the ride

So what would you buy instead? Please advise. I am 6 feet, 210, 30 inch inseam, and if my knee is bent too much it gets sore after a while.

I have a National Cycle V Stream medium windshield. It takes the wind off your chest with no head buffeting and changes the whole ride.

I'm really only use to 600cc sport bikes how does it compare power wise?

Have to agree with you on the passenger aspect but still love my fz07 will stay no matter what other bikes I get

I got my fz07 stolen a couple weeks ago and replaced it with a FZ6 (FZ6 is a naked R6 basically, they didn't make it very long). I miss the torque the fz07 SO much. I swear that engine is the most fun you can have while staying under the speed limit

I HAVE A 2018 MT07. I INSTALLED THE BLACK WIDOW FULL EXHAUST AND I GET 150 MILES TO A FULL TANK OF GAS, WITH NO TUNE. I RARELY RIDE IN ECO MODE, I LOVE BEING A HOOLIGAN.😎. I WEIGH 220lbs. AND I DO AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT ON THE SUSPENSION AND HOW THE WIND DOES SHIFT THE BIKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY/HIGHWAY. I STILL LOVE THE BIKE BUT I’M CURRENTLY PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO A LITER OR CLOSE TO ONE, Z900, MT09, OR GSX-S1000F. I WILL STILL KEEP MY MT07.

Went in trip with my 300 km trip with the 2 saddle bags from yamaha and with my gf in the back, yeah it was painful but doable. For my day to day trip is good, city riding is the best but for trips you got to use what u have!!

A lot of the issues were solved on the R7. But obviously the R7 is Supersport styled rather than naked. But the SP model fixed most of the issues

Will be doing a 2000 mile trip from LONDON TO SICILY next year during summer :)

Thanks for the tips 👍👍👍

I'm super surprised that tune eats up the mpg like that. Have a 15' fz07 that doesn't have a tune but has a full two bros exhaust and cruising around 55mph I've been averaging 67-70mpg. Highway speeds I can make about 190 miles before a refill

I want to buy a MT07 2016 with 40 Thousands Kilometers, your thought? Thanks all Brothers

Yo yo could you let a brother know how you set up your license plate. Searched the internet and your the only fz before 2018 I’ve seen with that license plate setup. Lmk thanks

I changed my passenger seat out for a cowl instead

I have a 2017 and I get around 58 mpg.

Get a hordpower intake and a tune that will add 7-10 hp did it to mine and it woke it up

I put the Puig Touring windscreen, being 6ft tall, it was a must. and honestly does change the look of the bike, makes it look bigger, wind protection now made a MASSIVE difference.

My dude, how did they get rid of the Jerky throttle on yours? I got exactly the same bike, it runs amazing and i love it; however the ON/OFF throttle at low speeds is really jerky. did this get settled with a tune or what exactly? I’m wanting to do some wheelies but with that throttle a bit jerky i’m scared. 🤭 Would love to hear back from you!

Hey! And what do you think about the new 2020 model? Nice vid :D

Did you put on the American flag stickers or did it come like that???

All valid points but easily fixable. First upgrade should be the Yamaha comfort seat. Very grippy and thick padding. Will raise the seat height a little. Small gas tank but still better mileage compared to a super sport at least vs the older models. Sport or touring windscreen solves the lack of wind protection. It’s popular because it’s fun and everyone knows it. My hi-viz yellow FZ-07 is unique now since Yamaha discontinued this colour scheme after 2018. Stock suspension sucks especially if you’re heavy but easily fixed with aftermarket replacements. My suggestion would be to look for a used FZ-07 that’s been upgraded already.

There’s a comfort seat for the both seats you can get if you plan on riding with a passenger

My buddy has the large wind screen on his 16' fz07 nd he can be pushing 80 sitting up no problem on the freeway. I have to start ducking at about 55 on my 17' fz07 😅 I ride 365 days a year rain or shine and I have no regrets.

Hey, i don’t have MT-07 yet.. But I will get one in around to weeks. I have seen most of your videos and I couldn’t find any thing like “What parts are change” like mirrors, exhaust, blinkers and stuff.. Do u have a list maybe? Best regards from Denmark🇩🇰

If you want a long distance naked bike get a 2018+ gsxs 750. Drove 4 hours to pick it up and rode it back filled up about 45 minutes after leaving the dealer. And one more time before getting home. Averages about 160-180 miles per tank with a little over 3 gallons

Z650 or mt07 which of these two has comfort in long ride??

nice vid! link to a great rear suspension upgrade for a guy at 100kg? :)

Can someone HELP a newbie, I’m looking to buy my first bike the mt-07 2017 variant w/abs, is there really a difference or any pros and cons with the 2020 variant?

All the 7 range are fantastic, they can keep up not just in performance but in other ways and are easily sorted if you find it's to tall,seat to hard all these are available from a world wide of aftermarket suppliers, and most of all are bomb proof❤

This Saturday getting one. R6/mt09/ and now Mt07

If you're going to use an mt 07 as a second bike... Did you already have a nice road bike? Just getting Enduro or dual sports. It'll be cheaper and it will still wheelie all day plus you can rip dirt too

I love my FZ. Just enough power to find some trouble and just enough power to stay out of trouble.

I had the 2019 MT07. I AGREE TOTALLY WITH YOUR COMPLAINTS! The seat sucks on that bike. I traded it in on an older Ninja 1000. I traded that in on my two week old 2020 Ninja 650. So much more comfy in the saddle than the 1000. I have the KRT ABS edition. I bought the factory tail trunk kit with backrest (she likes). TST plug n play integrated turn signal/tail light (easy install), factory touring screen (still needs a deflector, I'm 6'). This bike is in the top two of bikes I've owned that was flat out comfortable, smooth power band ( won't jerk gf's neck shifting), and the new Dunlops are now my favorite tire - replacing Purelli Angel ST. This Ninja inspires you to lean more than my Ninja 1000 could. Those tires make the bike feel weighted and planted in turns way better than my 1000. The display through the app let's you even check lean angles. I commute 50 miles round trip a day. The MT07, The Ninja 1000 , and the Ninja 650 I fill every three days and never see the low fuel light. It's basically a 65-70mph cruise. At fill up with 148 miles on it I put in 2.3 gallon with the Ninja 650. I like this bike and I'm an old timer in your eyes. It does beg for a slip-on! Akropovic megaphone. Have you tested a 2020 Ninja 650?

I live in Spokane and want to get the mt07 we should go ride once I get one

In my country there are between 15 and 20 million people , and in 2019 for example , there were 318 YAMAHA's registered , lets say 100 out of those are mt 07.. , from 2014 to now.. there are still UNDER 1k mt 07s from like 12-15k that were registered in my country since 2014 , so u can say they re still rare

Have you sorted out the static sag on the preload? I had my seat reupholstered 50mm higher.

I don't care about all of these but it definitely made me stop to think about things. Guys are asking sticker for ther 4 to 6 year old FZ/MTs now with 6,000+ miles. I miss riding though... Suggestions? I'll be doing around town riding, not highway and I won't have a passenger. So there's that. Also, were you riding an FZ or MT? I heard the 2018 and newer MT has better suspension.

Me 150 pounds had my brother 200 pounds as a passaenger and this bike is doing really well actually, bit unstable with extra weight.

Just bought the Mt09 SP! :)

I never rode a motorcycle before but I been a motorcycle enthusiast and car Enthusiast since I was a kid. I'm thinking about getting the MT-07 or the MT-03. Which should I get as my first.

Honestly my mt07 feels like it has enough juice to do pillion ok, but yeh without a backpack on my passengers do fall into that gap between me and the pillion seat

they have aftermarket seats, look into them good buy

That weird you only get 100 miles.. I have a 2019 with air filter, sc project, and a xplane tune and I'm getting 150- about 180.. prolly filling up when u still got a gallon or so in yr tank..

Have it Dynode and a power commander I went from 56 to 70 MPG

Nice video man. Sad to see you get some hate from the mindless funboys. I just got mine and can confirm all the 5 points. The bike is fantastic, but all bikes have week points.

I have a 10-15 minute ride to work, a 20 minute ride to school and its so perfect for that. I even drive an hour and fifty minutes to visit my girlfriend ever couple weeks and its honestly not the worst.

I'm still deciding between this and the sv650x to replace my fz6r, just for an upgrade... I really want a 690 Duke for that thumper gas mileage but I want Japanese reliability more... I have no problem riding naked long distance, I commute to and from work a good 40 miles up the turnpike one way every day, sometimes a 3 hour trip to Gainesville, but my bike is a bit heavier so IDK. It's stripped naked btw, before anyone gets on that "you've got the world's shittiest windscreen to protect u" thought lol.

I have a 2017 FZ-07 ABS. It's made for romping around town. I live in Orlando, Florida so it's perfect for those streets. My commute is 10-20mins. Enough acceleration power when you need it. Enough power for the freeway. When i first got the bike i was accidentally pulling power wheelies because my first/previous bike was a 2012 Kawasaki 250R. Used to twisting that throttle all the way and banging through the gears.

I have a 2019 MT07 the only passenger complaints I get are about rear pegs. I get nearly 70 mpg in the UK and regularly get over 150 miles to a tank. It's a naked that's why I got it, I'm old school. Like I've been riding for over 35 years and it does what I want. That includes doing 300 mile days, the suspension ain't that bad and I'm over 6 foot and 17 stone. My only problem is build quality, you obviously have the wrong bike for what you want.

It’s funny when people say it only has 70hp and that’s not enough to double. Then you go to the “third world” countries and see a young family of five riding on a 50cc scooter. Or say it’s no good for touring and yet some people have travelled around the world on little 125cc bikes and had a blast.

What bars are they ?

Riding a passenger sucks on any bike, full stop, but my 44 kilo (95 lb)Thai wife isn't too bad on the back for short rides and she says it's much better than the MT03 I had before the MT07. My 30 cm (13 in) high windscreen makes 120 to 130 kph (75-80 mph) comfortable, far better than nothing. I also have a rear rack for commuting and long trips of up to 2000 km (1200 mi). Same rig as I had on the MT03 and I'm 178 cm (5'10") and 68 kilos (150 lbs) 56 yrs old. The 07 is a great bike!

I get 58 to 62mpg on my 2015 fz07. It is stock with the original exhaust. I don't ride crazy but I also don't baby it and ride too slowly.

I like this review and the poor wind protection, seat comfort and fuel range are very important points. But I'm struggling to understand this low mpg figure. My 20-year-old TDM 850 does 250 miles on its full 20 litre tank - so 60 plus mpg. The important thing to note is that holding a steady speed is the key to good mpg with these engines. Actually the TDM also has a great fairing and pretty comfortable seat - and of course the 270 degree parallel twin engine that allowed the MT07 to come into existence. So maybe the little kid could learn a thing or two from its older brother!

Dope I’m from Tacoma wa, but live in Vegas. Just got a 2020 mt 07

I’ve got 91 mpg with crf 250 l. Mostly 35-40 miles per hour

My xsr900 gets about 44mpg when I ride hard. Way more at cruising speeds on the freeway

I got a mt07 Corbin seat and a little windscreen rode it 6 hours no problem.

Medical lake resident here bro !! We gotta rip this next season

I get almost 200 miles a tank on my fz07 and I have a yoshi pipe and tune

Yesterday I rode a 350 km trip with the same screen that you have. The seat gets to your butt after around 60 km's, but with enough stops and a travel speed of 90-100 km/h, this bike isn't the worst going to a longer distance trip. You could easily do 500 km's per day if you really wanted to.

I get 58 to 60mpg on my 2015 FZ07. 200 plus mile range.

I used to get 60 mpg consistently out of my FZ07 when I had it.

Mine did fine with me and my wife and she didn’t mind the seat. The part about her sliding off the seat while braking is true.

On any given day and bike you would probably want to hold the bar with both hands. On a windy day on the MT7 you probably want to get a grip.

I have a2017 . Excellent bike

I mean its probably because yours is tuned but I get like high 50's for my mpg. Granted, I am a pretty nice rider (I don't punch it at every light). That being said, I still like to go fast and I've never gotten under 50 mpg doing that.

See videos on suspension spacer and thicker oil

When you are cruising, does your speedometer say eco?