If you ride in a City you NEED THIS BIKE! | 2021 Yamaha MT-07 City Review
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It's no secret that we love the 2021 Yamaha MT07. We put this bike through the works, in what some would argue, will be its most common playground... the busy city streets. How does it fare? Let's find out.
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You know what would make your ride even better? Being allowed to lane split lol
I do it lol and I'm in Texas
@@tvbuu standard practice in Accra-Ghana where i'm from. its simply awesome
what’s the worst that could happen if you get caught doing it where it’s illegal? seriously, like what can they do? is it just a bad ticket? lol
Completely legal in UK 😂
Not worth the taxes and crime
Rip cali
I have had my mt07 since 2018. I used go think to upgrade to something else because its not a supersport. But after riding my friends supersports(Ducati, Daytona, r6), I love my mt07 even more now. Its so comfy and its the all round good machine to have fun with. If I could change 1 thing that comes stock, I would change the exhaust system and the rear suspension. Because the rear suspension is really bumpy on 2018 prior models.
I have a 2021 MT-07. I live on a small island, 27km by 15km, it's almost one big city, and hilly. This bike is perfect for this kind of urban/semi-urban place.
Lol! Heat from "0-Panigale", as a V4 owner I can confirm, the struggle is real. However, the steed of satan under you is great starting in October through the winter.
An R6 sends that heat directly onto your legs an I'm in the Caribbean lol
OC: I have a 2020 MT07 and I live in a small city in Utah but traffic gets bad so fortunately, lane filtering is legal here! It is an amazing bike for it!! I love it!!
Interesting. Where i live side by sides you can register and go on the road. You be at mcdonalds they drive right by going to find a trail somewhere else. You can straight up go to the grocery on a side by side.
OC: Definitely a perfect city bike. It's all about being upright and maneuverable when dealing with slow traffic. Only thing better is a supermoto, because sometimes you need to hop a curb and make your own turn lane.
i hop curbs on my MT
@@jcstuntz3285 Definitely possible with the MT, but I like knowing I have the extra clearance/bash plate. There's some one foot tall curbs on my commute.
@@paradox206 this is why SUPERMOTO! lol i commute fine on my duke 390, but want a little more oomph on the top end, but don't want to loose lightness and agility. seriously considering a 701SM to have that peace of mind when I am occasionally hopping curbs.
@@paradox206 1ft curbs??? lmao okay supermoto for SURE
@@ericlikewhoa Curb is low enough for MT 7
Gotta love that used car salesman voice.
2021 MT 07 owner with 4000 miles! I really have no complaints about the MT, great in the city, backroads, and manages the highway runs I typically make -- I truly enjoy every moment with my bike! Sad I brought it in for service and had some problems... anyone ever heard of a front sprocket buzzing or making weird noise?? Dealer went above and beyond to confirm there was nothing wrong but I know it can't be right. Thanks!!
no buzz but the front suspension is shit and gets so hot on traffic lights.. I dont like it that much
I have a 2015 non abs fz07 and absolutely love it! I commute and spirit ride on it and have nothing but good feelings on it. Mods I've done to suit me more are Yoshimura full system, 520 chain/sprockets/ Pro Taper EVO 1 1/8th charmichael bars with CRG lane splitter end mirrors and Mika metal bar clamps, R6 throttle tube with pillow top grips, adjustable levers, my own custom dash relocation in front of handle bars for easier view while riding and passenger peg delete. I also added a cup holder and phone mount but they all help and change the bike's personality alot. I call it my "poor man's Ducati" , but like you said the fz/mt07 is by far an amazing and capable city environment bike!
I wish you just replayed your original FZ-07 video from back in the day. That video made me excited and actually influenced me to buy one.
i got my 21’ MT-07 in july… i have 14.5k miles on it and have absolutely loved every mile. it can wheelie in 4th gear stock if you pull hard enough too
Still lovin your bike?
@@MrMcReeties absolutely. almost fully stunted, and up to 26k now. probably never gonna get rid of it
@@jcstuntz3285 that’s awesome to hear! I’m trying to decide between an 09 and 07! I think I’d like the nimbleness of the 07 tho!
@@MrMcReeties if your looking for a lightweight nimble bike, the MT is the best option imo, can do everything and anything on road (except 186mph) even a bit offroad as well
That’s awesome. i’m getting my 21 MT-07 in the next week or so. Super excited
MT07 is the Swiss army knife 🔪 of motorcycles 🏍 it does it all. What a great bike
Just ordered my 22 Mt07! I have to wait until September to get it into Ireland, and as a first bike, I’m super excited to have it arrive!
Just bought this for next summer so far its super fun. Wind is the main issue but as long as you're in the city it's perfect.
OC Chase I’d really like to see you make a review in the city for one of the Buell Xb bikes since they are making a come back and since they advertised them as urban bikes
I ride mostly in the city and love my MT 07. Great video!
OC: I haven’t ridden it yet but based on the riding in this video, I’d agree that it would make a great city bike. Relatively light weight and enough low end grunt to have fun light to light.
100% agree. Perfect city bike and perfect amount of power to rip around town. If I want to go faster and on the highways I take my r6 as it more comfortable with the wind protection
Love your sentiment man.... Precisely why I'm eagerly awaiting for the delivery of my new mt07 this Tuesday coming, oh the long wait lol :-) Can't beat the Yamaha Blue IMO...
I have a 30 min commute. I can take the highway, or surface streets and its similar times since the highway route is less direct.
In any car, I take the highway, on my drz, I take the surface streets due to it being not fun over 70mph for too long. I got a 2021 MT07 and figured I would take the highway with that. I have, it does 80-85 all day easy. But it is soo much fun in the city. I take surface streets on both bikes now. Torque and wheelies are a blast to play with.
I just bought the 2021 MT-07 and I am very much enjoying it. It is fun, quick, and nimble. The seat is garbage and I can't find tank grips to match for assistance with my knees to hold on. Being a bigger guy 250 lbs., it can still handle my weight locally. This bike has the best money to CC ratio in my option. I wish I could get mods for it unfortunately the waiting list is stupid (some 6 months plus). I have a tuner that is going to play with it in a week or two, so we will see if we can get some more torque out of it since I won't need the top end. The wind hits me like a ping-pong ball around the road. I think I might upgrade the brakes possibility. Feels kind of soft in my option. I live in the Orlando/Melbourne FL area. Overall I am pleased with my purchase, but dang it if there is an update to the MT-10 in 2022. Hmm, I may have to sell a kidney.
I haven’t ridden the MT07 but I own the 21’ MT09 and I think it’s perfect no matter what I’m asking of it so I’d imagine the MT07 to be just as good
Yeah the the mt07 Is seriously perfect for the city. If I had to nit pick I don't know what I'd complain about. For highway or track I'd like stronger brakes and a firmer suspension but were talking about city.. so hmmm its Perfect!
I've had my FZ-07 for 6 years now and it's been a great commuter/city bike. Couple minor upgrades (bar end mirrors, -1F +1R sprockets, R6 throttle tube) are all you really need.
Hey, that’s awesome. What mirrors you rocking?
What does thr r6 tube do? Does it make it less jumpy when you touch the throttle? 😅
@@deemspring from memory I think it makes the throttle turn:gas% ratio a lot closer. Not as long of a turn to 100%
@@Bahle_Gaji I just have some cheap bar end mirrors, I don't even think they are name brand.
@@deemspring The amount you need to turn the stock throttle tube from 0 to wide open is something like 130° compared to around 85° on the R6 tube. Having to reposition your hand mid-throttle or bringing your arm below the bar is just really inconvenient and uncomfortable. It's a very cheap upgrade (I think it was around $8) and makes a really great quality of life upgrade.
Excellent and fair review. I ride mine mostly in rural areas with country roads and highways. The suspension is the weak link. I spent a bit over a grand on mine and it's a much more enjoyable ride at all speeds. It doesn't have enough power or the aerodynamics to stay up with an modern inline 4 600 above 100 mph. However it's quick enough in the quarter mile to beat most stock muscle cars of the 60's. The engine was unique in it's design. Now it's the target for Honda, Suzuki and KTM. Especially in the flat track racing. I'm an old geezer, not a racer or a stunt rider. I wanted a bike that was fun to ride and low maintenance. Lots of bikes could fit that role. I want something that suits my needs. I'm an experienced rider but it had been almost 15 years since I rode. I have almost 26k on my 2015 FZ07, it's ready for it's first valve adjustment. It runs just fine. 26 k on the original spark plugs. Much cheaper to insure because it doesn't have all that plastic. It's got a solid resale market as well, it has been one of the best selling motorcycles (pre covid) since 2014. Lots of parts are available and will remain that way for a long time. It's quick enough to get you in trouble but not fast enough to hang with the sport bikes that cruise at 140 mph.
@@cwaz2353 Race tech springs 15 weight belray with more fork oil than stock. Dave Moss mod on spacer on the rear I added an ohlins rear shock.
OC: Still waiting on my 2022 MT07. Looking forward to experiencing the city life on "the perfect bike"
Because the stability on fast roads was so bad with the MT07, and I loved the engine so much, after my bike was stolen, I got a Tracer 700. Most of the playfulness disappeared. But, overtaking trucks in crosswinds wasn't utterly terrifying. The MT07 isn't a 50/50 balanced bike; it's also very light which, in town, is fabulous. On bad days on motorways, however, it's a nightmare. Once, with very strong winds, I could only do 30mph to keep control of the bike. Being overtaken by everything still makes me wake up screaming at night. It's a great bike with serious limitations.
I love your reviews but wish I could here the bike noise/acceleration sometimes. Add that and you have the best bike review channel on CZcams!
OC: 21' mt07 rider from Los Angeles here and I approve this message 👍
I am traveling to and from work every day with MT07, city driving often requires stopping and waiting at traffic lights and intersections. One bad thing I noticed in a year of riding this motorcycle around town is the heating of the machine, the fan on the cooler turns on after 100 degrees Celsius and while I wait for the green light it heats up a lot which is not pleasant in summer. What I’ve seen many do is reprograming the ecu to get the fan on at 90 degrees. I think the factory should have been set up that way already. What I'm not happy about yet is that the engine in city driving runs at such a high temperature (100 ° C +)
Love the MT-07 for tooling around town! OC!!
OC: I do think that the 07 is the perfect city riding bike, as for mirrors idk why more bikes don't come with bar end mirrors. They always seem more usable than the stock antenna mirrors most bikes come with.
If bar and mirrors are more desired by the consumer, why wouldn't they install them stock?
@@lexingtonconcord8751 that's a good question. I know it's anecdotal but everyone I know who rides a sport bike or naked changes their mirrors to bar end.
I'd be keen if there was a SP version with decent suspension and brakes.
Ride mine downtown St Pete and Tampa with absolutely no issues whatsoever. It’s maneuverable in traffic and with just the right amount of power to zip around everything.
Same here! Perfect for riding around the Tampa Bay Area, even if you spend some time on the freeway 🤙
what system are you using for your audio? its clean!!
MY FAVORITE mod I’ve done is put an R6 throttle tube on it. The short throw of the R6 throttle with the MT07 torque is pretty sweet!
And I my 21 MT07 tuned with an akra ti exhaust. But !
How much did the R6 throttle tube throw you back? And is the throttle response more instantaneous?
been checking upgrades for the suspension and the cheaper parts i found are about $1000 for the bitubo front forks and k-tech rear shock plus install.
If you like this you should try the XSR lineup... I would argue that the XSR900 is the best bike to ride on the street
OC: Don't you just love this Atlanta traffic. One of the reasons I am moving down south. I do like how the bike handled that downtown traffic however I don't think it's good for me since I will be riding the interstate for about an hour to get downtown (when needed)
Great review. have you ever ridden the GSX S750. They are still on sale..
OC: Never rode a bike but that’s definitely my dream bike
Well one of them atleast along with the MT-10 and Honda 650r
You are correct sir. I have a 2019 MT-07 that I bought new and put a yosimura r-77 exhaust, DNA stage 2 filter and a tune few other bits and bobs. I couldn't ask for a better bike. I think my Husqvarna smr450 supermoto might be more fun.. but I don't ride it as much as the MT-07 do to maintenance 😕.
I feel like this guy is a yamaha fan XD love ur vids bruh
OC: Hands down the MT07 is the best city bike. So much so that the nitpicky stuff like soft suspension and okay brakes are actually good. Considering you won't be going fast and depending where you live the roads could be utter shit like in downtown Atlanta. In my opinion the MT07 is the perfect bike for the cost. A few mods such as windscreen takes care of the highway wind issues. Then the obvious mods like fender eliminator and maybe a up and down quick shifter. Then you have an incredible bike for less then the cost of say the new R7 which Yamaha is pushing as a great all round sportbike.
Those roads are amazing compared to the crap we have to deal with in the Detroit Metro
This was actually pretty helpful
OC: I live in DFW and have a '20 model. Some of the roads are straight garbage and the soft suspension is actually low-key a good thing for it. Not exactly confidence inspiring in the corners when I'm riding with my friend who has a '13 Street Triple, but I just love the character of the bike. Toce exhaust makes it sound orgasmic too lol
Hey bro I’m in Dfw more Dallas are. Where do y’all ride?? I’m close to north park
The torque in low revs (like 2-3k) come in very handy in the city. An automatic scooter is still going to be more comfortable without all the gear changes, but not t as fun.
I think it comes down to how many different bikes you want vs do you get 1 bike that can do most of the things you want to do
Best thing I did to my MT-07 was put bar end mirrors on it. I have wider shoulders and couldn’t see crap out of the stock mirrors.
I wish the FZ-07/MT-07 existed 25 years ago. Back then, my only options were the Kawasaki Ninja 500 or the Suzuki GS500. Perfect city bikes but no fun at all. You could buy a supersport but back then, they were really heavy.
Any ideas which exhaust sounds good on this one? The Mivv ones sound like the standard one.
Bought one 2 Days ago, getting it this week. Very excited. Might follow Dave Moss's fork mod.
Dude please update if you do, im buying a 07 soon and im thinking about doing the mod as well.
@@patronhylster 9 months later, no mod. Sorry to let you down.
Not sure if I want the r7 or the mt07 as my beginner bike. Let me know any recommendations. City but also something that’s good on the highway
We need an MT09 playlist
I would have to agree, best city bike. I have ridden my friends sport bikes and the harsh suspension, lack of torque, super long gearing and uncomfortable seating position make it not fun in the city. I have had my FZ07 for almost 6 years.
I would do the R6 throttle mod and -1 front sprocket for my MT07
I have a 2019 MT-07 in Osaka Japan and love riding it in the city. It’s such a fun playful bike. It’s perfect for Japan. Even on the highway is nice.
I just bought the 2022 black version for my riding in Sweden. I love, it s like the greatest thing ever
@@Sinister_fartbox Hur är den på motorvägen? Tänkte köpa en MT-07a, kommer främst vara i stan men även åka lite överallt via motorväg mm.
@@matvrak5977 den är fantastisk för tätort, landsväg och helt okej för motorväg. Lätt å jävligt kvick å stark på alla växlar. Älskar maskinen. Du kommer inte att ångra dig. Ps ett av de sexigaste ljuden med eftermarknads rör. ☺️☺️
@@matvrak5977 standard så toppar den runt 224 km/h.
@@Sinister_fartbox Tack för informationen min broder, blir nog en MT-07a!
Can you do a city riding video on the z650?
need a pair of inverted front fork suspension on the mt 07 and I'm sold.
Chase you said at the beginning of the video that Yamaha has lent you the bike for "quite a while" later you said you haven't had it long enough to get used to the throttle to get comfortable with it. I argue that with your extensive riding experience you would get used to the throttle fairly quick. I would like to see someone who has never ridden the MT-07 ride it for the first time an then judge the throttle.
Thanks man!
My Favorite new bike under 800cc
I recently bought an MT-03 2020. I'm new rider and this is my first bike, (almost a year) as soon as i can i will buy an MT-07. So the only thing that makes me tired, is the highway. I commute daily around 40 minutes to get to my work. My route consists 20-30 minutes of highway, so i guess the first thing i ll do on my next bike is to add an MRA windshield
Why dont you buy a puig or givi windshield for your mt 03?
@@mtthunder7 because in no more than 4-5 months i plan to upgrade. So ideally i would not like to spend any more money on my mt 03, since am going to sell it
OC : So you’ve done a review for the highway and city for both the MT-07 and R7, if you lived in a city with a pretty good amount of highways, like Henderson/Las Vegas where I live, which would you choose if you could only have one?
That isn't a TON of info for your situation but based on what you say Im going with an MT07 and a wind screen.
I'd go with the SU-35 personally
Great bike 👍
I have an MT07 and its the perfect bike for me
I'd the front end still suspect? On the 2021 model
I kept waiting for these "bad roads" lol
I would love to see a vid about the mt07 on the highway with a tall windscreen
idk what he's on about with being pushed around, i own a 21 mt07 and it feels planted at 20mph and higher, the only thing that sucks is the wind blast from having no windscreen but you get used to it after a while
OC: The mt07s a perfect city bike which is what makes it so bad at twities and fun spirited riding so the z650 and mt07 are great in city, not so god in the twisties where as the gsxs 750, cb650r, tuono660 are much better at twisties but slightly compromise in the city with a stiffer but rewarding setup
0:37 the NC750X and Versys 650 are arguably city/commuter bikes, and the Honda especially I think could take the city bike crown from the MT-07.
i think i am the only person out there who digs the stock mirrors. lol
Hello i enjoyed your vids
"Nice suit.....you are a unique individual 😂
OC: Just a little word from a bloody beginner. And when I say that, I mean it. Living in the center of europe never having ridden a "real" bike ( I don't count the single gear 20-ish mph chainsaws real bikes 😂)
The torque is amazing. It is scary at times, because as a beginner (got my license and bike a month ago) you still have to process what limb has to do what. And the MT-07 has the urge to just jump. Into corners, into wheelies, into speed. So that makes it scary at times when you still need to learn the basics. But to be honest, I am limited to 47 - 48 hp and about as many footpounds. And that almost one to one ratio makes it super smooth to rev up once you are in gear. Having said that, I am stil Parkinglotjousting for the most part, because I still need to think too much about my bodymovement, instead of traffic, so I am slowly increasing the distance on the road to get comfy, but for what I have learned so far on this bike- gosh is it a ton of fun. Can't wait to have all the controlls down and ready and finally get going for real. But slow and steady wins the race. So if interest is around, gonna update once I am out on the road.
Tl;dr: super fun bike, super torquey, sometimes a bit scary, but that is for me to get comfy with as a beginner 😁👍🤘
This better than Mt 03 as first bike?
nlg i just chuckled when you said ATL was a big city.
Is it not?
OC: Try riding highway on a DR650 at 365lbs wet! :)
Can you review a Mutt Razorback
I LOVE MY MT-07 ❤❤
Why are you driving with high-beams on?
I love the MT-07. Only thing I noticed was that the foot peg digs into my leg when I put my leg down. I guess I have an awkward leg position?
At first I thought the same but eventually learned to keep my leg out of the way. Always leaving my right foot up helps but did still take a little getting used to.
@@JJPelszynski ended up with a a different bike ahaha. An MT-07 is definitely still on the cards however.
I love my MT07!!! Slap an Akrapovic Carbon on it and a tail tidy and I get complimented all the time!!! Highway though, fuhgettaboutit!!!
And I just got 2020 mt03 :)
What’s the weight of this bike?
Perfect wheelie bike that's why I bought a 2020 mt07, but its no supermoto gotta quit saying its like a supermoto. Love my supermoto but nothing make me think the mt is like it
Oc Suspension is garbage but its a perfect bike for city and some highway
how did you get these camera angles and why is no one talking about how god they are
It's almost like there's Chase vehicle, or did you think his name was Chase ?
I think is great, but my MT 07 doesn't beats my mom's scoter for city riding (I live in a city without highways)
mt-o7 or ktm 790?
I was interested in the MT07 but it seem to tall for me and a bit wider. I went with the Z650 as I felt more comfortable, as it fits shorter riders
how tall are you?
@@vissla8084 5’5 with a 30” inseam. I sat on a MT07 but didn’t have full confidence compared to a Z650 when I was looking at bikes.
@@XxTRUEPINOYxX14 according to google the mto7 is barely an inch taller
@@XxTRUEPINOYxX14 Nice! How are you liking it so far?
Сколько в Америке он сейчас стоит ?Спасибо
How tall are you?
Who else remembers the days of chase and yummi adventure series
The MT07 is okay, but for a city bike, it's like an overgrown scooter. If you prefer a scooter, the MT07 fits your bill. A better city bike is the simple Z900, very comfortable, agile naked bike. Engine is very smooth in all ranges, and when needed, all 4 cylinders of its 948cc will move you out of harm's way in a quite and calm exhaust fashion; no loud exhaust screaming required.
This was a sales pitch 😂
Sorry, but you're wrong. If you mostly ride in the city why do you need a 700cc bike that does 220 Km/h? The ideal bike for the city is the MT-03 it weighs 16 kilos less than the MT-07 it's far more nimble it's very quick and has good torque and if you need to go out on the highway it can reach highway speeds of about 160 Km/h. But I know you're plugging the MT-07 which I do have.
OC: mt 07 or mt 09 , what bike is better for a daily rider? I like to know , whats better (bike for money) , patrol consum etc. I like to own my next bike but dont know whats the best for daily riding.
Suzuki GSR 750/ GSXS 750
Yamaha MT09
Yamaha MT07
Kawasaki Z900
MT07 hands down, have ridden all. of the above, and nothing compares to the feeling of the 07
Mt 09 is way to picky with the gas imput, my hand hurt at the end of the day
Z900 great sound, meh looks, more serious bike
Suzuki 750 actually good, but the position did not fit my taste
07 love that thing rode like a charm for almost 2 year
I regret selling that thing, I want it back
@@osalva212able oh okey , thanks for your opinion , i need to test them all next year and see what fits me the most
Yamaha needs to fix the styling of their XSR700 because this is the perfect engine, but MT looks too sharp, and XSR doesn't hit the retro spot just yet. The new Kawasaki RS650 would be perfect, but the engine sucks.
OC - perfect for city; she's living in her car.
If I couldn’t lane split where i live i would probably not even ride