2021 Yamaha MT-07 Review | Motorcyclist - video Dailymotion

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The Tuning Fork brand drives a hard bargain with its fun and affordable 2021 MT-07 naked bike ($7,699). Updated this model year (read the 2021 Yamaha MT-07 First Look Preview article), we go for a ride on it and sum up its capability in this video review.  --  2021 Yamaha MT-07 First Look Preview: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/news/2021-yamaha-mt-07-first-look-preview/  2021 Yamaha MT-07 MC Commute Review: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-yamaha-mt-07-mc-commute-review/  2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 MC Commute Review: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2022-yamaha-yzf-r7-mc-commute-review/  2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2022-yamaha-yzf-r7-review/  Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-yamaha-mt-07/  Photography: Joseph Agustin Video/edit: Joseph Agustin  Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn  Helmet: Arai Regent-X, https://www.araiamericas.com/ Jacket: Saint Unbreakable Denim Shearling Collar, https://us.saint.cc/products/unbreakable-shearling-collar-jacket Pant: Saint Unbreakable, https://us.saint.cc/products/unbreakable-slim-jeans-armour-pocket-1 Gloves: Racer Guide, https://www.racerglovesusa.com/ Boots: TCX X-Cube Air, https://us.tcxboots.com/  Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine   See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/

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00:00 Hey folks, we just got done riding Yamaha's new 2021 MT-07.

00:05 This is a mid-size naked bike from the Tuning Fork brand.

00:12 It's positioned between Yamaha's parallel twin powered MT-03

00:18 and it's triple cylinder MT-09.

00:26 A new motorcycle that we test rode a couple months ago

00:30 on the Motorcyclist Mag YouTube channel.

00:33 Now the MT-07 employs the same

00:37 dark side of Japan styling updates.

00:41 You can see the nose is a little bit more short now,

00:45 a little more narrow.

00:46 It's got full LED lighting, including the turn signals

00:51 and the shapely dark side of Japan tail light.

00:55 It's a really nice styling element

00:57 and touch that I like on this bike.

01:00 Starting with the engine,

01:02 this thing continues to be powered

01:03 by Yamaha's 689cc CP2 parallel twin.

01:08 This engine benefits from an uneven firing order,

01:14 which gives it the torquey feel and sound of a V-twin.

01:19 (engine revving)

01:22 It's a great engine.

01:24 It has tons of get up and go.

01:26 It's got smooth power.

01:28 The parallel twin configuration

01:30 makes for a very narrow seating position

01:33 and it's just a hoot to ride.

01:36 Yamaha did some very careful modifications

01:39 for the 2021 model year to the powertrain.

01:42 The transmission's been honed a little bit

01:45 for slicker shifting.

01:46 The valve train's been modified

01:49 and the engine intake has a little bit cleaner sound to it.

01:54 And these modifications just make

01:58 an already very easy to ride bike

02:01 even more easy to ride and even more playful.

02:05 Now, this MT07 rides on a telescopic fork

02:10 and a linkage equipped shock.

02:13 There is no suspension adjustment.

02:16 The suspension offers just over five inches of wheel travel.

02:21 I like the suspension on this bike.

02:23 It really absorbs the rough stuff well

02:26 and delivers me to my destination

02:28 in a very comfortable fashion.

02:31 Now, if you're a heavier rider or a faster rider,

02:34 for sure, once you start leaning on suspension components,

02:37 the bike gets a little bouncy.

02:40 It doesn't have a lot of rebound damping.

02:42 It's a little bit fast overall,

02:44 but for its intended use and for overall street riding

02:48 and for a little bit of fun in the corners,

02:50 the suspension is more than capable

02:53 of giving you a good feeling on the motorcycle.

02:57 I also really like the fitment of Michelin's Road 5 tires.

03:02 These tires are excellent.

03:04 Michelin hasn't been making very, very good

03:08 high-performance street tires in a while,

03:10 but these Road 5s are one of my favorite Michelin tires.

03:13 They heat up quick.

03:14 They have lots of grip.

03:15 They have deep tread grooves.

03:17 So if you're riding in inclement weather,

03:19 these tires are able to evacuate the precipitation

03:23 from the road surface.

03:24 A great tire, and it's cool that the MT07

03:28 is fitted with this premium tire from Michelin.

03:30 The ergonomics have been modified on this bike.

03:34 The handlebar is about a little over an inch wider

03:37 and about three quarters of an inch taller.

03:40 I like the way I feel on this bike.

03:42 I would be lying if I didn't say

03:43 it still kind of feels like a mini bike to me.

03:46 There are other motorcycles in this category

03:49 that have more full-size big bike ergonomics,

03:53 but this MT07 isn't one of them.

03:56 It is comfortable to ride, but when I'm riding it,

03:59 I feel like a giant ogre guy on a small bike.

04:02 But at the same time, how small the motorcycle is

04:06 really pays dividend.

04:07 It's very easy to turn around in a parking lot.

04:09 It only weighs 406 pounds

04:12 with its fuel tank filled to the brim,

04:14 and it's a very easy motorcycle to ride.

04:18 Overall, if you're looking for a very easy to ride,

04:22 peppy, fun, mid-side street bike,

04:25 you will be very happy with the $7,600 MT07.

04:29 It looks cool.

04:34 It has enough performance to put a smile on your face.

04:37 It's easy to ride, it's easy to park,

04:39 and it won't break the bank

04:42 when you're laying down the cash to buy it.

04:45 All right, folks, that's a wrap

04:46 from the 2021 MT07 first ride review.

04:51 Make sure to surf on over to MotorcyclistOnline.com.

04:56 That is where all of my written content lives.

04:59 Make sure to check out our 2022 YZFR7 Sportbike content.

05:05 Which uses the same powertrain and parts of the chassis.

05:09 Give this video a thumbs up if you liked it,

05:11 thumbs it down if you thought it was sucky,

05:14 and we'll see you next time.

05:15 Thanks for watching.

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