FZ-07 Long term Review (MT-07)

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Komentáře • 700

  • @iichiigo7751
    @iichiigo7751 Před 6 lety +270

    "Jack of all trades, a master of none, but better than a master of one."

  • @TR5T
    @TR5T Před 6 lety +39

    70 year old, 56 years of riding I love my FZ 07. Light, quick, well made, great design, PR3s stock. My FZ 09 is faster but this is the business for an old guy.

  • @teshen7
    @teshen7 Před 5 lety +57

    ''I had a Grom, so yeah I have owned pretty fast bikes''

  • @codywalker8565
    @codywalker8565 Před 6 lety +388

    *Did you know jake is a certified mechanic?*

    • @eQui253
      @eQui253 Před 6 lety +5

      science bitch!

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto Před 6 lety

      I heard he is a certified bike builder as well

    • @ryswe
      @ryswe Před 6 lety +6

      HE WENT TO SKOOL!

    • @Tempcitz
      @Tempcitz Před 6 lety

      Yes, but is he a certified mechanic?

    • @Subaru_Natsukii
      @Subaru_Natsukii Před 6 lety

      HondaMoto633 HOW DO YOU BOLD COMMENT S

  • @lyianx
    @lyianx Před 6 lety +107

    So, you are kinda saying the area's they cheeped out on, are more or less good areas to cheep out on because they are easier for us to replace them. Ill take that :)

  • @GrowingDownUnder
    @GrowingDownUnder Před 6 lety +333

    You need a sticker on your bike saying "never go full motard"

  • @danbandito
    @danbandito Před 6 lety +3

    Dude I just rode mine home today!! I watched a ton of your videos. And then said I gotta try one myself. I had a o5 636 when I was 17 and got out of the ridding scene. But my friend bought a fz 07 and I heard him take off and was watching CZcams since. Now I'm back hoonin!!

  • @Cody13283
    @Cody13283 Před 6 lety +4

    Just bought a 2015 fz07 in red as my first bike and I'm in love with it, your videos have inspired me to get into riding and also helped my choose this bike as my first. Ride safe brother

  • @bocaj628
    @bocaj628 Před 6 lety +15

    I definitely agree with all your points. I’ve put 10k miles on my 2016 fz07 and it’s been great. The plastic does rattle a little and suspension isn’t great but does the job. With cruising and eco friendly I can do 150 miles on a tank which is hard to do when living in California twisty roads. I haven’t test ridden other fz07 but after tuning my bike it woke it up for sure. I have gotten bored of the road so I might be trading it in for a dual sport some time in the future.

  • @JoeGo101
    @JoeGo101 Před 5 lety +15

    I love when you get into how tuning is very important :D good stuff bro. Great video :)

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek Před 6 lety +179

    I still want one from riding yours

    • @RandomHondaGuy
      @RandomHondaGuy Před 6 lety

      bakerXderek get a Z800

    • @dariodipaola8445
      @dariodipaola8445 Před 6 lety +12

      Or an FZ09! The 07 is cute and makes okay power/torque, but the 09 is a beast. It's still light (only about 20lbs more). It's the exact same riding position. It sounds better IMO. The suspension is better. It looks the exact same when you drop the bars and headlight. It's got what... 40 more HP and 20 more ft.lbs of torque. The 07 lacks on the highway what it makes up for in the streets, where as the 09 is good everywhere all the time. It's kinda a no brainier for almost the same price as an 07 (both used). An analogy:
      FZ07: My 18 year old friend who I can hang with.
      FZ09: My 21 year old friend who I can hang, party, drink, and gamble with!

    • @jofartknocker
      @jofartknocker Před 6 lety +1

      Get the new sv650!! Amazing bike!

    • @GarageMob
      @GarageMob Před 6 lety +35

      Dario Dipaola almost everything you just said is wrong.

    • @rexczi6299
      @rexczi6299 Před 6 lety +4

      Justin the sv650 is an ugly old outdated retro shlt

  • @deltalight584
    @deltalight584 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for valuable insights. From in-depth research, replacing the rear shock will immensely improve its handling performance (90% of its issues) for both rear & front. Öhlins STX Street ($600) or K-Tech Razor-R Lite ($500) are highly recommended.

  • @corvettecraver
    @corvettecraver Před 6 lety +112

    14:59 "unless your dan and you wreck it" hahaha

    • @lyianx
      @lyianx Před 6 lety +2

      i lost it when i heard that xD

    • @bohlie92
      @bohlie92 Před 6 lety

      Love it!

  • @davidrodriguez-kn9mv
    @davidrodriguez-kn9mv Před 6 lety +36

    I love how you don't try to make it sound like is the best bike in the world just because you own it.
    Pretty cool tho,the fz is definitely mi next bike,love you jakey

  • @Blitz6804
    @Blitz6804 Před 6 lety +1

    "If you've got some control, you absolutely can buy this bike and use it as a beginner." Yep... that's what I did. The first time in my life I ever sat on a motorcycle is when I was taking delivery of my brand-new FZ-07 from the dealer. Rode it home with my learner's permit, and then got my license two weeks later. At the end of the 6-month riding season, Miku has just about 1700 mi on her. I keep anxiously waiting a long enough thaw to bring her out again... :D

  • @Databyter
    @Databyter Před 5 lety +15

    Great review Jake.
    The problem with the FZ07 at high speeds is that of course it isn't really designed to do that transmission wise etc, but the main thing that people don't consider but is a massive factor is that there is no aerodynamics, no fairing, no downforce.
    This is one of the main reasons that it feels unplanted post 100mph, it feels that way because it IS unplanted.
    As long as you are going straight on a reasonably decent road you can go to 115 with ease, but not much more, depending on the bike and mods, but honestly, this bike is a monster at legal speeds and up to 100 mph. Almost any naked bike is going to feel like shit post 100 MPH even if the motor and tranny can do it better.
    You are on two wheels, you need a fairing. You need air effects to go to the mid to high 100's and be safe and stable doing it.
    I agree that the suspension is adequate. It is not a 5K suspension, but I live in California and I have had no problem in a wide variety of smooth/rough fast/slow, straight curvy. I am very athletic when I ride. I don't just sit on top and expect the bike to do everything for me. This is not a flying lazy boy and I expect most sports bike riders, realize you need to post a bit (put weight on the pegs, raise your lazy ass) when you are roughing it or going thru twisties.
    Also I disagree that you need to do a muffler mod on this bike. The stock is well designed and will serve you well. What sounds good in the garage becomes annoying at highway speeds or at 4 a.m. in the morning. I don't need my bike to sound powerful, I just need it to BE powerful. But ur right, if you mod it you need to tune it.
    But I get it. No hate, just saying guys, you don't need to do that. I did not and I am glad every day that I did not and I have the no speeding tickets to prove it.
    I agree that it could be a smidge bigger and I'm only 5'8" just a wee bit longer so I don't feel bunched up when I decide to lean in and hug the tank and do some more aggressive postured riding. But the seat does allow for you to put yourself back or forward as needed and elbows can bend, so it works.
    I do feel just slightly bunched up tho and if it was made custom for me, it would be about 2 inches longer of a wheelbase.
    Databyter

    • @sleeper.simulant7327
      @sleeper.simulant7327 Před 5 lety +1

      Databyter there is no reason to be doing over 100 mph on your way to work......

    • @Databyter
      @Databyter Před 5 lety +1

      @@sleeper.simulant7327 I wouldn't say there was NO reason to be doing over 100 mph on your way to work, but it is definitely not required.
      I MOSTLY ride commuting and I do occasionally hit 3 digits. Most of the time it is just for a few seconds to break out. I am not cruising at 100 mph, weaving in and out of traffic.
      Most of the time I am going about 35 mph splitting traffic which is legal in my State.
      Not sure what your point was, but in principle I agree with you. It is not necessary, it increases risk, and many people that do this, also tend to do other risky things as well which overall increases the chances of an accident.
      I don't know what it is about my comment that had you focussing on THIS point, but I replied honestly, that yes, sometimes I do hit three digits in unique situations, but that does not define my commute or my riding style.
      In fact I am super focused on safety and preach it daily. I never daydream when I am riding, I am ALWAYS looking for ways to reduce risk, mostly risk associated with other cars.
      I am willing to take the risk of going a bit faster at times, situations and conditions permitting, provided that I CAN do it safely.
      And again, with a bike, you can be cruising at 70, shoot to three digits, and back down to 70, literally within a few seconds. It might be to AVOID a risk.
      Most cagers associate driving 100 mph as prolonged dangerous speeding. On a bike It can be a momentary spurt to avoid a growing problem several lanes away, and half a mile down the road. Just sayin.
      Databyter.

    • @sleeper.simulant7327
      @sleeper.simulant7327 Před 5 lety +1

      Databyter I personally hate super sports for commuting. They are cramped and uncomfortable, and tend to get poor fuel economy. These naked bikes are excellent commuter bikes because they get decent fuel economy, have plenty of get up and go, go fast enough, and have a far more comfortable seating position. I commuted on a older vfr750 and I personally found that to be fairly comfortable as well, sport touring class bike. It’s also heavier with fairings so it’s far more stable at speed. Fuel economy wasn’t great (thirsty v4) but 45-50 MPG’s isn’t terrible either.

    • @Databyter
      @Databyter Před 5 lety +1

      @@sleeper.simulant7327 I agree 100%. I am glad I did research, including sitting on many bikes, before I made a bad mistake and bought a cruiser or supersport. My naked sports bike, is the best of both worlds, not an ass up super sport, not a legs straight out in front lazy boy chair on wheels. My FZ is more like a dirt bike posture but designed for the street. Quiet, fast, nimble, and great mpg.

  • @VasyaIvanovichPupkin
    @VasyaIvanovichPupkin Před 6 lety +5

    I've got the 06 SV650 and this is the only bike I would even consider in it's place.
    The engines in these things are so much fun!

  • @darrelwindham8816
    @darrelwindham8816 Před 6 lety +2

    After owning the fz 07 for 6 months...this video hits the nail on the head. I will add the seat sucks it is hard on rides for more than a hour and makes my ass hurts. He hits pretty much every strengths and weaknesses of this bike.

  • @zakh7139
    @zakh7139 Před 6 lety +2

    I've owned my Fz07 for 2 years, have 15k miles. Absolutely love it! You nailed it with the review.

  • @DA2THFA1RY
    @DA2THFA1RY Před 6 lety +4

    I bought a Seat Concepts seat for my MT 07 a few weeks ago, and it almost totally eliminates that slope in the seat you were talking about, it also dishes out the rear of the seat too to make the seat overall more flat than stock

  • @bigg16
    @bigg16 Před 6 lety +2

    I have a CBR 1000 RR FIREBLADE that I've been riding for 8 years.Love the bike and the power and speed and everything.I was in the market for a cheaper naked bike last year to commute with and just have some fun with and bought the kawasaki er6n.I'm also 6 foot tall and fit the bike perfectly,Great bike having a blast on it.These nakeds are actually awesome bikes and pack a nice punch hence the name "Streetfighters".

  • @BurnoutFilmsHD
    @BurnoutFilmsHD Před 6 lety +48

    I watched all the ads for you Jakie boiiiiiiii

  • @thecoolchipys
    @thecoolchipys Před 3 lety

    I got my M license last month and plan on getting an fz07 next semester. The excitement builds.

  • @aiprilh9213
    @aiprilh9213 Před 6 lety

    Just sold my R6 and bought a 2016 FZ07. Iv rode sport bikes for many years and like you I had a R1 and R6 but this bike literally changed my life. It’s possibly the best bike iv ever owned and ride! Also I’m happy you make so many awesome videos about this bike for me to follow along to with mine!

  • @skupire6547
    @skupire6547 Před 6 lety +3

    ON your last point, I absolutely agree.
    Ive had both expensive and mid range cars, and universally the mid range cars left a better impression in the long term. Not worrying about getting dinged in the parking garage or hauling ass over pot holes or how much its gonna cost to replace this or that is a blessing.
    I got a supermoto right now and I beat the hell out of that thing with no regrets. If I had grabbed the R6 i was planning on, I think I would have been so much more conservative on the road that it would have kept me from really enjoying the bike to its full potential.

  • @ryang1591
    @ryang1591 Před 6 lety +37

    That buttplug sticker creepin in on the toolbox. Lmao never noticed that one before.

  • @WookieSenshi
    @WookieSenshi Před 6 lety +3

    Nice review! My "swiss army knife" of a bike is my nc700x! Love this thing. And I use it a ton. I deliver on it full time and ride it more after that. Got the dct and it runs super smooth. Really good down low pow and decent highway power. I love that it can do many things pretty good, and not just one thing amazingly.

  • @gaiahorn
    @gaiahorn Před 6 lety +1

    Just reached 1 year of ownership and 16k miles. Love this thing. Toss on some Q3+'s and it will change the feel a lot.

  • @davidramdular
    @davidramdular Před 6 lety +3

    i got my 2017 fz07 in glacier blue as my first bike and holy fuck is it so much fun.
    The dash isn’t complicated or filled with bullshit.
    So many aftermarket parts...
    90% of the 2017 model is compatible with 2015-2016
    and its a looker.

  • @TofuProductionCinema
    @TofuProductionCinema Před 3 lety

    I'm buying a MT-07 in a few days, came across your channel. From one rider to another .. this is great stuff.
    I've been tracking for nearly a decade, but it's time to put those up and putz around, can't wait to do it.

  • @jarredharris5862
    @jarredharris5862 Před 6 lety +1

    I have had my fz07 for a year and 4 months. After 10,600 miles on the clock it is rock solid. +1 on the rear seat it is so loose from the factory. You can turn this bike into whatever you want with the bars. Solid. Cheap. Don't regret getting mine. Will be handed down as the girlfriends first bike.

    • @MichaelJordan-hn4zd
      @MichaelJordan-hn4zd Před 5 lety

      Can you put a more robust back seat on it? And also some type of saddle bags?

  • @LowSparkChris
    @LowSparkChris Před 6 lety +2

    I've got a 2016 FZ-07 and LOVE it...it's my first sport bike (I had a Harley for a short time and sold it). I've put over 5k on the FZ in the past year and it keeps getting better!

    • @Juoppolalli
      @Juoppolalli Před 6 lety

      LowSparkChris fz-07 is not a sport bike

    • @LowSparkChris
      @LowSparkChris Před 6 lety

      What would you call it then?

    • @Juoppolalli
      @Juoppolalli Před 6 lety +1

      LowSparkChris naked bike..

    • @LowSparkChris
      @LowSparkChris Před 6 lety +1

      Juu iltaa vaan yeah, naked sport bike

    • @Juoppolalli
      @Juoppolalli Před 6 lety +1

      LowSparkChris its not really a sport bike :D fz feels more like a supermoto than a sportbike

  • @Error-eb9gv
    @Error-eb9gv Před 5 lety +5

    I love the motorcycle community when it's understood 130 mph is low speed.

  • @MannyGotit
    @MannyGotit Před 6 lety

    I love my fz 07 it is my first bike and has taught me so much. I learned to wrench on it and my upcoming mod is a quickshifter so much fun will be had this riding season.

  • @JD-ns9mr
    @JD-ns9mr Před 6 lety +69

    “Smoke day every weed.” -Mr Miyagi

  • @r38007
    @r38007 Před 6 lety +2

    Pretty much my thoughts as well. I've had mine for about a year and a half, been riding for about ten years now. Great bike for the price and more than enough to get stupid! I ended up getting some fork work done (carts swap from a gsxr) and couldn't be happier with the front end.

    • @sparkzworld9438
      @sparkzworld9438 Před 6 lety

      r38007 im stealing this idea sir

    • @r38007
      @r38007 Před 6 lety

      Sparkz World yeah the gxsr carts and I think the zx6r carts work with some modifications. My fork tubes are stock but have full adjustment internals. I had this work done before there was any drop in kit out.

  • @tudorlipscombe4824
    @tudorlipscombe4824 Před 6 lety +16

    Ive been waiting for a while for someone to slate dan for his crash!!😂 great video man!

  • @user-ef3om4jb6s
    @user-ef3om4jb6s Před 4 lety +1

    the intro just earned u a subscriber

  • @TheBreffles
    @TheBreffles Před 6 lety +22

    when the sumo daddy uploads, I must listen in.

  • @stickerbombmoto2605
    @stickerbombmoto2605 Před 6 lety +10

    Your air compressor handle looks like it's part of your bike... I thought u bolted on your stock licenses plate holder back on lol...

  • @georgewilson1457
    @georgewilson1457 Před 6 lety +2

    Great review, nice to hear your genuine feelings about the bike, I have the tracer mt 07, and love it, just the right amount
    of power for me, where you can rev the motor through the gears and have fun without having to much power.

  • @scottminor8500
    @scottminor8500 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice review! Owned my 2017 FZ-07 from March to August of last year and put a little over 3k miles on it. Agree with all your points - and I'll reiterate that the seat was awful! Riding for half a day up I-5 through the central valley made my butt and leg muscles scream (I'm 5'10"). Getting a taller custom seat helped, and then swapping it out for a bigger bike (XSR900) helped too. If you happen to be between this vs. some of the others in its class (Ninja 650, etc.) this motor is 100% worth it, because the crossplane crankshaft gives it character and an exhaust note that is unmatched (except for maybe say a Monster, for more money) Love my XSR's power, but I miss that FZ-07 growl :/
    Thanks for all your BSOS vids - they helped me get the most out of my FZ-07 while I had it!

  • @LambChopRides
    @LambChopRides Před 6 lety +1

    Very good honest review, I rode one and for the money it's incredible. Rather this than 690 duke for me..

  • @0oJoe
    @0oJoe Před 6 lety +58

    My bike is better, because it's mine.

  • @JojoCrazyCat
    @JojoCrazyCat Před 6 lety +1

    I still love my FZ07.
    One thing i like, not having to choke it to start it.
    Its been setting all winter, I started it right up a few days ago.
    No problems.
    My other bike, the battery is dead and i have to choke it to get it to start.
    VTX 1300r
    Big Monster.
    But needs to be on a battery tender all the time.
    If i started out on a FZ07, i would be dead.
    My FZ07 can go around 150 miles on a full tank.
    My 1300 Honda can only go 100 miles on a tank of gas, and i has a bigger tank.
    The FZ07 has around a 3 gallon tank, and my 1300 Honda has a 4 gallon tank.
    So the FZ07 does pretty good for having a small gas tank.

  • @freedomcanada8397
    @freedomcanada8397 Před 2 lety

    Best mt07 review on yt. U gave lots of info that u cant find on the bikes spec sheet

  • @tristar3005
    @tristar3005 Před 6 lety

    While it bugged me for the first year and a bit of owning the bike, the loose rear seat actually came in handy when I put my soft saddlebags on, the extra space let me run the straps under and when its locked down neither the seat or my bags are going anywhere.

  • @tubewatcher5012
    @tubewatcher5012 Před 6 lety

    Jake TheGardenSnake I put a Traxton Dynamics fork spring kit on my FZ and it improved the bike hadeling tremendously. Food for thought just based on how many times your front end comes crashing down from those wheelies you love so much. Thanks for the tip on the duct tape for the passenger seat...I've been fucking with that for 3 years now.

  • @poisonisbesttype
    @poisonisbesttype Před 6 lety +35

    Can't wait till Yamaha releases the T7, that bike is gonna be awesome

    • @taylor2105
      @taylor2105 Před 6 lety +3

      Rômulo Almeida I thought the same... But I think it'll be too heavy to be a real dual sport.

    • @JohnConnor12
      @JohnConnor12 Před 6 lety

      Oh shit. Haven't seen these until now. Looks pretty sweet.

    • @poisonisbesttype
      @poisonisbesttype Před 6 lety

      You're right Taylor, but will be a great mid-weight ADV, and I bet a pretty good big dual sport. And btw, It looks DOPE!

    • @poisonisbesttype
      @poisonisbesttype Před 6 lety

      Right now I ride a small 250 dual sport, I was going towards the 660 Ténéré, but now I really wanna wait the T7

    • @chrisredfield3240
      @chrisredfield3240 Před 6 lety

      Even the xt660z is 185kg dry so not much hope even the 07 engine strait in will be heavy.

  • @cRizy89
    @cRizy89 Před 6 lety

    I thought the whole youtube not sending videos to people's subcription boxes a thing of the past until I saw this video and realized I havent watched a video of yours for a couple months at least. And I've been keeping up with all the videos in my sub box. That's crazy

  • @douglasw4082
    @douglasw4082 Před 6 lety +25

    Push over Dans bike just became Chrash Dans Corvette :D

  • @SC457A
    @SC457A Před 6 lety +11

    I almost spit out my Whatburger on the Dan comment!

  • @rumble_doodz4067
    @rumble_doodz4067 Před 6 lety +6

    “Unless you’re Dan and wreck it” lmao too good.

  • @lostfound8112
    @lostfound8112 Před 5 lety

    bought last years mt07 based partly on your review to replace my crashed gixxer 750...im loving the mt07...much different bike but oodles of fun and super EASY to get along with..will add a windshield as highway wind is annoying by the ocean

  • @Pedro-ke8kl
    @Pedro-ke8kl Před 6 lety

    Thanks man, I got encouraged to get the motorcycle license and then the fz07 because of you. Having the 10k checkup this Monday. Greatest decision in a long time.

  • @pastrie42
    @pastrie42 Před rokem

    Thanks for this. I'm 37 and looking for my own bike. I'm 6'2" and hoping the MT-07 isn't too small for me. I'm used to dirt bikes so it might feel extra small.

  • @shadetreesurgeon
    @shadetreesurgeon Před 6 lety +22

    Great review man!

    • @KelleyJay
      @KelleyJay Před 6 lety

      shadetree surgeon it's shadetree!

  • @luxxxterei
    @luxxxterei Před 6 lety

    Drove 2800 miles with my MT07 last year, no problem at all, I have the comfort seat, witch is super comfortable to ride for hours on.

  • @iwasatoad
    @iwasatoad Před 5 lety

    Fz10 feels the same on tank size best I got was 148 miles was all interstate cruise set at 88Mph middle of night never had to slow down, though worst was 62 with either WOT or heavy braking.
    Can’t really have fun on back roads on the 10, if it was not for the frequent 300 mile trips I would of got the 9. Little more sport not as much weight. Tested a 7 left me wanting more.
    Great vid

  • @derekzmoto1604
    @derekzmoto1604 Před 6 lety

    Wow with as many videos as you put out I thought you’d have more miles! I’ve had mine for a year and have 16,000 miles now. Bought mine after your exhaust video. sold me immediately.

    • @TheGardenSnake
      @TheGardenSnake  Před 6 lety

      I’m a full time parent right now. I don’t get out as much as I make it seem lol.

  • @TheDiabeticBiker
    @TheDiabeticBiker Před 6 lety

    I took mine on a 1000 mile road trip last summer and it was great! Fuel tank size didn’t bother me too much because we always fill up often since alot of petrol/gas stations are shut up North pf Scotland. Only down side to me with it was the seat. End up with a sore arse after a few hours, thank god I can stand up on the pegs 😂

  • @dsmer06
    @dsmer06 Před 6 lety

    In 2015 I looked really hard at fz07s, but ended up with a Duke 690 instead. I never had a regret until I found out you could flash tune fzs.

  • @HalfdeadRider
    @HalfdeadRider Před 6 lety +1

    I really like the MT/FZ-07 it's the bike I done my test on, loved riding it, probably would have bought one if I could.

  • @chaosfruitbat5970
    @chaosfruitbat5970 Před 6 lety +2

    mine gets delivered in March. Cant wait!

  • @EDC1911
    @EDC1911 Před 6 lety +15

    Your videos are more personal and that's a good thing. It's much more genuine. I'm also drunk. GOod job

  • @notimetoexpIain
    @notimetoexpIain Před 6 lety +1

    Very good review. Enjoyed it a lot. I feel like you really covered most of the important points that someone would look at when buying a bike.

  • @bordman5068
    @bordman5068 Před 5 lety

    I had a FZ 07 for 2 years and i absolutely loved it. I had to sell it to buy a new car because of weather. I'm toying with the idea of moving up to the fz09 next time but man i don't know. the fz-07 was just so much fun

  • @8alakai8
    @8alakai8 Před 3 lety

    i just got a 2015 mt 07 and like that it has low rpm torq so you can have fun driving away from a light and then just cruise a sport bike you need to ref it to get the power

  • @2wheelz420
    @2wheelz420 Před 6 lety +6

    "Unless your Dan and you wreck it" lmfao

  • @SirtyDanchez
    @SirtyDanchez Před 5 lety

    I’m considering picking up one of these as my first street bike at the end of winter so I’m doing my research now

  • @williamdeimos2354
    @williamdeimos2354 Před 6 lety

    I rode tripped my fz07 from northern cali to phoenix az, about 800 miles. my knees and ass didnt really appreciate it. but it wasnt terrible. averaged a little over 200 miles on a tank, but mine was completely stock. I agree with all your points though, for the price point its easy the best bike out there. a versys 650 would probably be a better commuter, but the motors no where near as fun.

  • @racestudiopl9964
    @racestudiopl9964 Před 5 lety +2

    Really honest review, gave me a lot of inside knowledge i might want to know before buying this bike.

  • @norcal6181
    @norcal6181 Před 6 lety

    I got my FZ 07 at right around the same time as you. You're definitely right when you say its a fun bike. Mine is my only source of transportation. I ride it everyday, with just over 10 grand on the odometer now. I still have a blast every single time I through my leg over that thing.

  • @ONW4V3R
    @ONW4V3R Před 6 lety

    The famous trunk gap, first time i tried to close my brand new MT-07 i wondered for about 10 min thinking it wasn't locked xD

  • @josiahperrotte642
    @josiahperrotte642 Před 4 lety

    I bought a full exhaust systom on my 2018 MT07 and was going to tune it but a Yamaha dealer mechanic told me he wouldnt tune mine if he was me. he asked me if there was any lag while going through the gears driving it with the ne exhaust, and i did not notice any difference in power at all! I can very easily clutch it up in 3rd going 40 45 mph! After i told him that he says I wouldn't even bother then.

  • @rclines001
    @rclines001 Před 6 lety

    I've had my '15 since September '14. 22k miles. I just this last month had my first real problem. Leaking front fork seal. 5 year warranty ftw though. Also had them fix the dash because 6th gear wasn't showing up on the dash anymore. Also covered under warranty lol. Love this bike. Mine is 100% stock btw. It's not my only bike though, so thats why it's still stock. Not enough money to mod everything lol.

  • @CurtisDavis89
    @CurtisDavis89 Před 5 lety

    I would like to add the only bike I had been on was a Kawasaki ninja 250 new in 09 road it as a primary mode of transportation for over 2 years then sold it end of 2011 beginning of 2012 and for the first time since then I got on a mt07 beginning of 2018 and found the bike to have higher torque than the 250 had obviously but after about 15 minutes or so on that bike it was so much fun and helped build my confidence of going to a bigger engine size cause I was wanting an R6 but honestly as soon as I can pick one I’m pretty sure I’m going with the mt07 for what I can do with a bike right now this bike will cover it all!

  • @stonehouseguitars3869
    @stonehouseguitars3869 Před 5 lety

    Agree with everything you said in this review as an experienced rider I will say this is probably the best bang for your buck. Just bought a new 2019 and it’s fun to ride unfortunately it looks like it’s leaking coolant and possibly at the clutch which could mean coolant in the oil and the entire motor is ruined. For a bike with 1 mile on it I will say I’m pretty disappointed but we’ll see what the dealer says when I have them look at it tomorrow.

  • @danelaw4502
    @danelaw4502 Před 3 lety

    Missed opportunity to say "My name's Jake, I'm a garden Snake"

  • @cam545
    @cam545 Před 6 lety +1

    My two complaints of my FZ is small gas tank and the gauge cluster is way to low

  • @Taperedd
    @Taperedd Před 6 lety

    I have a 2016 fz-07 as well, love it. I haven't had any wiggle with the back seat / trunk cover stock.

  • @LeopoldMidas
    @LeopoldMidas Před 6 lety

    I was thinking , Hey what a great bike, and then Jake mentioned the 100 mile range. oooohh.

  • @TheDieselguy65
    @TheDieselguy65 Před 4 lety

    Xsr700 is the way to go, had mine since June put nearly 3,000 miles very comfortable, very snappy love it, do wish the top range was closer to 150 than 120 (speed only condoned/attempted on closed courses)

  • @MotoRidesAustralia
    @MotoRidesAustralia Před 6 lety

    I think that's the perfect summary, it's many bikes in one.

  • @RPM2501
    @RPM2501 Před 5 lety

    I bought a new FZ-07 in 2015 and almost traded it in for an Africa Twin in 2016 but I just couldn't part with it. It's too much fun.

  • @presidentsname2
    @presidentsname2 Před 6 lety +1

    One of the best bike reviews I've watched in awhile. Subbed

  • @owenernst7768
    @owenernst7768 Před 2 lety

    The ixil exhaust (dual pipe) sounds so good on the mt-07

  • @wrenchist
    @wrenchist Před 5 lety +1

    with the poised T7 release, i wont be surpised if you trade it in.
    i was originally considering a fz09 but i prefer adventure bikes and the T7 looks like its goimg to be solid, especially since its using the already proven twin.

  • @Z0MB13L30N
    @Z0MB13L30N Před 6 lety +6

    I was liking this bike but not sure if I would fit on it. 6'4" 335lbs....

    • @DylanVBWRX
      @DylanVBWRX Před 5 lety

      You would I'm 6'4 around same weight fit easy

    • @buzzikea
      @buzzikea Před 5 lety

      330? stop fkn eating you fat belly!

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango Před 5 lety +2

    damn, only 100 miles to a tank? That's brutal

  • @twr41cox
    @twr41cox Před 6 lety

    Awesome video Jake. I own one as well. I have also owned sport bikes and find this FZ a blast around town. Miss the top end on the freeway though. The FZ is also not as hot to sit on in traffic as a 4 cylinder super sport. Also I bought a Gilles tooling dash relocation bracket from TST. Took a while to come in from overseas but puts the dash in front of the bars where it should be.

  • @RichardSmith-yv8pe
    @RichardSmith-yv8pe Před 6 lety

    Good to hear. I just bought one and pick it up tomorrow!

  • @David.Horne72
    @David.Horne72 Před 6 lety +1

    Great review, I have noticed the same thing with my Akrapovic axhaust. I need to fkash my ecu.

  • @Racer57
    @Racer57 Před 6 lety +1

    How does it compare to a DRZ 400SM? I have a 400SM, I don't like its ability to do gravel roads, but the highway is really where I can see the FZ doing so much better and more comfort. Not sure if I want to trade the SM for a FZ

  • @samwads.
    @samwads. Před 4 lety

    Should probably tune my MT07, but I don't have the cash for it.
    (I bought it with the M4 exhaust already installed)
    I have zero issues with power wheelies in 2nd.

  • @coryburrill
    @coryburrill Před 6 lety +1

    So I just decided on the z650 over the fz 07 a few weeks ago pretty almost completely based on ergonomics and comfort. You said the motor on the fz 07 was the best in its class and I was wondering why that is and what are some things that I could consider improving about the kawasaki ptwin?

  • @GroovesNZ
    @GroovesNZ Před 6 lety +1

    Jack of all trades, master of none

  • @Safety3rdFilms
    @Safety3rdFilms Před 6 lety

    I had a '15 FZ07 for a short while. Your right, It was a fun bike for short rides but I found it pretty un-fun at speed. I through my leg over a BMW F800R and immediately switched. Rode that until the BMW S1000XR hit the market and never looked backed. Yeah, its a big 500lb beast but 168hp, upright riding position, ABS, Traction control, heated grips yada yada yada I think its the best bike I've owned to date. That includes my ZX14r.

  • @187Charrua
    @187Charrua Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you 🙏🏽 . I got my eye on one just like that ...

  • @MrCaptainCrazy
    @MrCaptainCrazy Před 6 lety +16

    I've had mine for a year and have 14,600 miles on it.

    • @MichaelJordan-hn4zd
      @MichaelJordan-hn4zd Před 5 lety

      MrCaptainCrazy is it good for someone 6’1” ?

    • @DylanVBWRX
      @DylanVBWRX Před 5 lety

      @@MichaelJordan-hn4zd I'm 6'4 and I ride an FZ07 fits me just fine

    • @RedEmpire36
      @RedEmpire36 Před 5 lety

      The dudes with the fz09 claim they did it because its bigger lol its like 2 inches difference

    • @DylanVBWRX
      @DylanVBWRX Před 5 lety

      @@RedEmpire36 I agree the powa is better on the 09, but with the 07 I've got a r6 throttle tube actual not pro motion I'm 265-275 with gear and it power wheelies in first no problem and if I'm banging gears when I go into 2nd it wheelies. I'm coming up on a year and I'm not upgrading any time soon

    • @RedEmpire36
      @RedEmpire36 Před 5 lety +1

      @@DylanVBWRX I hear you, it's usually just dudes justifying their own purchase on the 9, the physical size difference is barely measurable. It is more powerful, but for a naked bike, the FZ-07 is as fast as I need it. I love the MPG, weight, and sound of this motor. So much so, the only time I will "upgrade" is when the T7 comes out with the same motor.