Yamaha MT-07

  • YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

    YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9

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    MT-07  Yamaha’s MT-07 sits at the heart of a tasty middleweight range: Its engine and basic chassis layout forms the basis for the R7, XSR700, Tracer 700 and Ténéré models. And for 2025, the tuning-fork firm has given the neat roadster a chassis and tech upgrade, as well as the Y-AMT automatic transmission option. There’s…

  • Legal Q&A: Unhappy biker wants to sue the judge…

    Legal Q&A: Unhappy biker wants to sue the judge…

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    Q.  Last year I was trying to get across town for a job interview.  Unfortunately, I was running late so decided to take my MT07.  The traffic was super heavy, so I started overtaking using an area of white diagonal stripes.  I was desperate to be on time as I hated my old job.  Despite…

  • Update! MORE TECH for Yamaha’s MT-07

    Update! MORE TECH for Yamaha’s MT-07

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    From its learner legal MT-125 through to its raucous MT-10 SP, Yamaha’s extensive range of MTs are a big deal. Since its first MT was introduced, the Japanese factory has sold an eye-watering 420,000 units across the board – and right at the top of the sales charts is its fiery middleweight, the MT-07. It’s…

  • Ladies Who Ride: Danielle Darcy!

    Ladies Who Ride: Danielle Darcy!

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    A while ago we caught up with Danielle Darcy to find out what makes her life on two wheels tick. She’d forgotten about this, we hadn’t! So, when we posted her photo last night on MoreBikes social media, she got ribbed by her friends and associates! Without further hesitation, here’s Danielle and what she told…

  • Yamaha reveals new MT-07. Small update for 2021.

    Yamaha reveals new MT-07. Small update for 2021.

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    The Japanese factory has updated its inimitable MT-07 for 2021. It’s not a massive overhaul, but there are a handful of key changes to make the new bike significantly different from the outgoing model. First off, it’s got a new look – with a new three-part LED headlight similar to the recently released MT-09 –…

  • Honda boss goes public on Hornet rumours: ‘We’ve got TWO new 650s coming! One will be funky, one will be mainstream.’

    Honda boss goes public on Hornet rumours: ‘We’ve got TWO new 650s coming! One will be funky, one will be mainstream.’

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    How about this for all you Hornet fans out there? Great news coming to us in the shape of a top interview with Fabrice Recoque, director of the motorcycle division of Honda France (below). The interview was carried out at the recent Forza scooter launch by top French magazine Moto Revue and is a real…

  • VIDEO: FIRST RIDE – Yamaha MT-07 (2018)

    VIDEO: FIRST RIDE – Yamaha MT-07 (2018)

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    We’ve been out to Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Fresh off the bike after 240km of riding, here’s our man Tony Carter with a few first thoughts.

  • VIDEO: FIRST LOOK – 2018 Yamaha MT-07

    VIDEO: FIRST LOOK – 2018 Yamaha MT-07

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    We’re in Malaga for the launch of the 2018 Yamaha MT-07. Around 75bhp and £6,500 ish OTR. Riding it today on a route that should really show off the middleweight’s handling. Keen? We’re mustard

  • 2017 Yamaha MT-07 goes white, blue and funky grey for 2017. Pictures here

    2017 Yamaha MT-07 goes white, blue and funky grey for 2017. Pictures here

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    In the Hyper Naked class for 2017, Yamaha’s ever-popular MT-07 is getting THREE new colours which will run alongside the continuing Night Fluo scheme. The news colours are: Tech Black, Yamaha Blue and Compeition White. Along with the updated Night Fluo scheme, here they are:  

  • Video: Yamaha’s MT-07 gets anime-style digital makeover ahead of Argentinian launch

    Video: Yamaha’s MT-07 gets anime-style digital makeover ahead of Argentinian launch

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    So how do you sell the Yamaha MT-07 to the Argentinian market for the upcoming season? You do it with loads of anime-style wheelies and super hero-esque cartoons, apparently. This is the latest promo video for the MT from the Japanese giant. We like it. Kinda funky.

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