The Yamaha MT-07 is the bike that defined the modern middleweight naked, a stripped-back, purposeful roadster that has become the benchmark every rival is measured against. It sits above the MT-03 in Yamaha’s Hyper Naked range and gives riders stepping up from a smaller machine, or downsizing from something larger, a genuinely engaging, unintimidating step into bigger-capacity motorcycling, without ever feeling like it is holding anything back, a formula that has kept it among the best-selling naked bikes in the country year after year.
Its 689cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, with an 80mm by 68.6mm bore and stroke, DOHC, four valves per cylinder and an 11.5 to 1 compression ratio, produces a strong 73.4PS (54kW) at 8,750rpm and a muscular 68Nm of torque at 6,500rpm, delivered through a six-speed gearbox, wet multiple-disc clutch and chain final drive, with TCI ignition and electric start keeping everything easy to operate. Yamaha’s Y-AMT automated transmission is available as an option, offering clutchless manual or fully automatic shifting alongside cruise control, so the same characterful engine can be had with either a conventional lever or effortless push-button changes.
A Diamond-type frame keeps the whole machine light, carrying a 41mm telescopic fork that works with a linkage-type monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound, keeping the chassis planted through faster sweepers as well as tighter town riding. Twin 298mm front discs with four-piston calipers and a 245mm single-piston rear disc supply confident stopping power through 120/70 front and 180/55 rear tyres, and at 186kg with a 1,395mm wheelbase, 150mm of ground clearance and an 805mm seat height, the MT-07 feels light, manageable and easy to flick from side to side.
A minimalist LED headlight and compact bodywork sharpen its stripped-back identity, while a 14-litre tank returning around 4.2 litres per 100km, for CO2 emissions of 97g/km, keeps real-world range comfortable and running costs sensible. It suits riders who want strong, genuine performance without excess weight or complication, whether that is a first big bike or a return to something simpler after years on more complex machinery. The Yamaha MT-07 is available now at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, with finance and test rides on offer for riders across Devon and Cornwall.
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