The Yamaha MT-07 (called FZ-07 in North America until 2017) is a MT series standard motorcycle or UJM[8] with a 689 cc (42.0 cu in) liquid-cooled 4 stroke and 8 valve DOHC parallel-twin cylinder with crossplane crankshaft, manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company from 2014 and US release in 2015.[8][6][9] As of 2018, the bike is designated MT-07 in all markets.[8]
 Yamaha MT-07 | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Yamaha FZ-07 (North America; 2015–2017) |
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Japan[1] Indonesia: East Jakarta (2023–present)[2] |
| Predecessor | Yamaha FZ6 |
| Class | |
| Engine | 689.6–655.6 cc (42.08–40.01 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 270° parallel-twin with crossplane crankshaft |
| Bore / stroke | 80 mm / 78 mm × 68.6 mm (3.1 in / 3.1 in × 2.7 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Top speed | 229 km/h (142 mph)[3] |
| Power | |
| Torque | |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Frame type | Tubular backbone[4] |
| Suspension |
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| Rake, trail | 24°, 90 mm (3.5 in)[4] |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,085[5] mm (82.1 in) W: 745 mm (29.3 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Weight | 179–181 kg (395–399 lb)[6][3] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 3 L (0.7 imp gal; 0.8 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 24.2 km/L (68 mpg‑imp; 57 mpg‑US) (claimed)[7] 4.51 L/100 km; 62.7 mpg‑imp (52.2 mpg‑US)[3] |
| Related | |
For the Australian and New Zealand markets, the bike is available in 655 cc (40.0 cu in) Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)[10] version for riders on Learner and Restricted licences.[11]
Design and development
editIn most respects, the MT-07 is a conventional middleweight naked bike.[12] It uses a compact tubular backbone frame.[13] Its rear monoshock unit is placed horizontally within the subframe to give a shorter wheelbase, to save weight[14] and to lower the centre of gravity.[15] The front forks are conventional telescopic items, whereas its 3-cylinder sibling, the MT-09, has inverted forks. The anti-lock braking system is available as an option on 2015–2017 models, but became standard equipment in 2018.
Both the MT-07 and the MT-09 are base models from which a range of derivative bikes was intended to follow. Yamaha commissioned designer Shinya Kimura to create a café racer special based on the MT-07. In June 2015, Kimura revealed the machine, which he called "Faster Son". Motorcycle News said that they expected Yamaha to announce a production version based on "Faster Son" in late 2015.[16] The Yamaha XSR700 was launched for the 2016 model year based on the MT-07. The Yamaha Ténéré 700, which shares the CP2 engine with the MT-07, was launched for the 2019 model year.
Reception
editThe MT-07 received positive reviews from motorcycling journalists. In The Daily Telegraph, Roland Brown rated the bike at five out of five stars, praising the engine, handling, value for money and overall riding experience, while criticising the front brake, calling it "adequate but less powerful than is suggested by its superbike-style specification of twin discs and four-piston Monobloc calipers".[1] Motorcycle News awarded five stars also, praising the light weight and engine response, although noting that "at high speed it will start to get breathless".[17]
Motorcycle Consumer News declared the engine response "remarkable for its smoothness"; and their dynamometer tests showed rear wheel horsepower of 66.85 hp (49.85 kW) @ 9,200 rpm, and torque at 45.41 ft⋅lb (61.57 N⋅m) @ 6,600 rpm.[3] They measured a top speed of 238.01 km/h (147.89 mph), 0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 12.13 seconds at 173.33 km/h (107.70 mph), 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.80 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) time of 10.51 seconds;[3] but braking performance was "disappointing" at 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 39.9 m (130.8 ft) with ABS activated.[3] Motorcycle Consumer News suspected the poor braking was down to the Michelin Pilot Road 3 tyres; and they recommended buyers to wait until Bridgestone BT023 tyres were OE items.[3]
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Rear view of the MT-07 -
Side view of the Yamaha MT-07
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References
edit- ^ a b c d Brown, Roland (2014-02-12). "Yamaha MT-07 review". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ Abdillah, Didit (2023-09-19). Ridho, Ahmad (ed.). "Motor Naked Supersport Murah, Yamaha MT-07 Resmi Berpabrik di Indonesia" [Affordable Supersport Naked Motorcycle, Yamaha MT-07 Officially Assembled in Indonesia]. Motorplus Online (in Indonesian). Indonesia: Kompas Gramedia. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Searle, Dave (November 2014), "Yamaha's FZ-07; the complete package", Motorcycle Consumer News, vol. 45, no. 11, pp. 12–15
- ^ a b "2014 Yamaha MT-07 - motoring.com.au". Archived from the original on 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-20.
- ^ Yamaha
- ^ a b Brown, Roland (10 February 2014), "2014 Yamaha MT-07; First Ride", Motorcyclist
- ^ "Yamaha MT-07 Review and test ride - Motor Cycle Monthly Magazine". Archived from the original on 2016-07-31. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ^ a b c Richards, Seth (March 7, 2018). "The Yamaha MT-07 Is As Good As Everyone Says It Is". Cycle World. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "Design Cafe". Yamaha. November 6, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "View source for Legal definition of motorcycle", Wikipedia, retrieved 2020-02-10
- ^ "The new Yamaha MT-07 makes learner bikes fashionable". Drive. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ "Yamaha Motor Europe".
- ^ Yamaha MT-07 Official Spec Sheet
- ^ Kent Kunitsugu (14 April 2015). "Lightning Strikes Twice: 2015 Yamaha FZ-07 Review". Sport Rider. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ "2014 Yamaha MT-07 review". More Bikes. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- ^ Motor Cycle News 17 June 2015
- ^ "YAMAHA MT-07 (2014-2018) Review | Speed, Specs & Prices".
External links
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- Official website
- Yamaha MT-07: Review at SuperBike
- Yamaha FZ-07: Review at Cycle World
- Yamaha MT-07 at Rosavtodealer