Class defining MT-07 will get extra tech, extra spec and much more type
Because the bike which redefined the dual cylinder bare class upon its launch in 2014, the Yamaha MT-07 has been amongst Europe’s best-selling machines for over a decade.
Embracing the ‘Darkish Facet of Japan’ philosophy, the MT-07 has led the business with its futuristic styling and a torque laden motor that has acquired legions of followers all over the world. The edgy, generally radical, seems to be have given the MT collection a cult following, inspiring a brand new era of motorcyclists to take to 2 wheels and expertise an exhilaration solely these within the MT neighborhood perceive.
For 2025 Yamaha once more seems to be to be the class trendsetter, because it welcomes the latest member to the MT household with a recent new look, a fair increased specification and the choice of a Y-AMT geared up model.
Whereas Yamaha’s MT collection’ aggressive styling has made it stand out from the group, the MT-07’s success has all the time come from the driving expertise. The primary MT-07 was an immediate hit with the mix of its gentle weight and the playful nature of the primary era CP2 motor, and this grin-inducing character is what makes the MT-07 a modern-day icon. These components stay on the coronary heart of the 2025 MT-07, which has been engineered to supply an much more invigorating driving expertise due to a revised chassis and a bunch of customisable driving modes, in addition to the adoption of the YCC-T digital throttle and a sound enhanced model of the CP2 engine, which has been developed to create a fair larger bond between rider and machine. The result’s a flexible middleweight bike, a enjoyable machine which is equally at dwelling on the each day commute as it’s carving by way of mountain passes.
However for all its evolution, the 2025 MT-07 stays the torquey hooligan for which it has turn out to be infamous, albeit one with larger refinement, extra know-how and additional premium parts.
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Lightness into the Darkish: extra spec, much less weight
The MT-07 has all the time been lauded for its gentle weight and sporting nature, which is why Yamaha’s engineers have labored fastidiously to cut back weight regardless of a big enhance in specification.
Whereas know-how added to the 2025 MT-07 would usually have resulted in a 4.5kg enhance to the general weight, the newest machine weighs in at simply 183kg – a full kilogram lower than the earlier mannequin.
The adoption of recent wheels, manufactured utilizing Yamaha’s patented spinforging course of, save virtually half-a-kilogram from the unsprung weight – lowering the gyroscopic impact whereas driving and contributing to a extra agile dealing with bike – whereas parts just like the battery and die-cast aluminium triple clamp additionally supply important weight financial savings. The minimalist bodywork on the fourth-gen MT-07 alone is answerable for a 600g saving.
Having employed a holistic strategy to creating a light-weight and agile bike, Yamaha’s design crew has taken each alternative to save lots of weight wherever doable – even the place the acquire could solely be thought of negligible. Elements just like the air cleaner, chain and even the gas cap are examples of elements which have been redesigned to save lots of a couple of grams, in an effort to preserve the general mass of the completed product to a minimal.
All-new design
The fourth-generation Yamaha MT-07 takes on a glossy new look due to all new bodywork and a very redesigned bi-functional LED headlamp unit.
Main the business and increasing buyer expectations of what a middleweight bare must be has all the time been a key issue within the success of the MT vary. The primary era MT-07, launched in 2014, created a brand new sort of bike primarily based round a ‘Cool City Sports activities’ idea, impressed by the city subculture discovered on the streets of Japan. Within the two generations to observe, the MT-07 embraced the ‘Darkish Facet of Japan’ design philosophy however has all the time maintained a ‘double deck’ construction, with the higher portion of the bike styled to precise the wonder which comes from the unity of rider and machine whereas the decrease portion stays stripped again and practical.
Understanding the visible attraction of the machine, this identical philosophy has been maintained for the fourth-generation mannequin, whereas including a larger stage of high quality all through the fastidiously sculpted bodywork.
Whereas a lot of the engineering has centered on paring again and protecting weight to a minimal, the MT-07’s stylists have been eager to keep up a level of quantity with their newest undertaking – guaranteeing a well-proportioned full-sized bike European motorcyclists can actually embrace.
The MT-07 is a enjoyable bike to trip and the design crew has sought to convey that within the styling. Up entrance, the character is outlined by the headlamp unit, with the compact LED lights intentionally styled to seem like two staring eyes, giving the MT-07 its distinctive face. Nice care has been taken to package deal hoses and cabling to keep up a neat look by way of the compact gas tank and a brand new tail unit, which additionally has a definite look.
With the ignition off, the rear gentle’s contours seem slim, nevertheless the design actually involves life because the bike roars into life. Switched on, the purple LED tail lights have been styled to emphasize the hyperlink between rider and machine, creating a powerful vertical axis made up of the illuminated tail unit and the rider’s again – a particular look which is able to actually catch the attention of passers-by.
Technically, nice care has been taken to make sure the bodywork is as gentle as doable, with the panels on the 2025 MT-07 weighing in at 600 grams lower than these on the earlier model. However emotion has all the time been the important thing issue in the case of styling this best-selling mannequin and the signature design stays true to the MT household traditions. Whereas the MT-07 has spawned quite a few imitators through the years, none have but to match the sheer emotion or design purity of the machine which continues to outline the class. With its all-new styling, the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 as soon as once more raises the bar within the middleweight bare class.
YCC-T and YRC customisable driving modes debut in MT-07
Showing on the CP2 platform for the primary time, the 2025 MT-07 options the Yamaha Chip Managed Throttle system which has beforehand been utilised on bigger capability fashions within the MT-series.
Adopting this ride-by-wire throttle know-how permits the MT-07 to make use of an entire suite of digital rider aids, which allow customisation and support enjoyment. The MT-07’s wonderful throttle response now options three YRC (Yamaha Trip Management) settings which change the facility traits to swimsuit the rider’s preferences and street situations. YCC-T additionally facilitates the usual switchable traction management, Y-AMT transmission and permits the fitment of Yamaha’s third era up-and-down quickshifter as an adjunct possibility on the usual model. Unique to the 2025 MT-07 Y-AMT, cruise management can also be a typical function, rising consolation and lowering fatigue on freeway driving.
The MT-07 comes preset with two manufacturing unit YRC modes, Sport and Avenue, with a 3rd Customized setting in a position to be outlined by the person by way of the TFT dashboard or the free MyRide app.
The rider is in a position to select from three energy maps and two ranges of traction management, in addition to the power to change off intervention. Sport mode has been developed for extra enthusiastic driving, equivalent to on tracks or twisting roads. It’s preset to supply essentially the most responsive energy map (PWR1) and a decrease stage of traction management (TCS1). Avenue mode, designed for on a regular basis use, employs a softer supply (PWR2) and the best stage of intervention (TCS2).
A 3rd energy setting (PWR3) offers the mildest supply, appropriate for moist climate and low grip situations, and customers can choose any one of many three energy deliveries and three traction management settings (together with the power to change off intervention fully) for his or her customized preset.
For MT-07s geared up with Y-AMT, extra YRC settings additional mirror the chosen drive mode. When in handbook (MT) setting, the MT-07 Y-AMT utilises the identical modes because the handbook model. Every of the 2 AT settings has its personal YRC mode. When in D, the system delivers a balanced mixture of throttle response, TCS and shifting to supply a superb all-round setting for any situations. In D+ mode the YRC delivers a unique stage of TCS intervention and holds on to every gear for longer – encouraging the rider to take pleasure in rev out the CP2 motor and unlock the liveliest ranges of efficiency supplied by this modern approach of shifting.
New driving place enhances the expertise
Along with the MT-07’s recent bodywork, a revised driving place offers a sportier feeling and a larger sense of unity with the machine.
With a slim waistline and seat peak of 805mm, the 2025 MT-07 is accessible to a variety of riders whereas remaining well-proportioned and spacious sufficient for these with a much bigger physique.
In comparison with the earlier mannequin, the brand new MT-07 has a extra partaking handlebar place which is 18mm wider, 22mm decrease and 9.3mm additional again, whereas footpegs are 10mm decrease for elevated legroom.
To make the bike extra accessible, and to intensify the sensation of connection to the bike, the gas tank cowl is narrower, regardless of it housing the brand new YCC-T digital throttle and the channels for the brand new acoustic amplifying system. The design makes it simpler for the rider to grip the gas tank with their knees, inspiring extra confidence when tackling corners on observe days. The gas tank design itself is new, however retains the identical 14 litre capability as earlier than.
Additional aiding rider consolation is a brand new two-piece seat meeting, which has a refined dimension, form and padding for each rider and passenger. These mix to make it simpler for the rider to mount the bike and assist the motion of physique weight whereas driving, in addition to making it simpler to grip the tank with the knee whereas driving in a sporting method.
Sound enhanced CP2 engine
Powered by the legendary 690cc CP2 parallel-twin engine, the fourth-generation MT-07 options an modern acoustic amplifying system to actually elevate the aural expertise when driving, enhancing the connection between rider and machine.
The CP2 already produces a singular sound due to its uneven firing timing and now the consumption has been tuned to optimise the engine notice when the throttle is opened, creating a particular growl significantly when accelerating by way of the mid-range.
To attain the specified outcomes, engineers optimised the scale, form and structure of consumption parts together with the air cleaner, consumption duct, consumption funnel and consumption covers. The sound enhancer itself consists of 4 openings on the brand new gas tank cowl, which amplifies the optimised engine sound and channels the fastidiously crafted sound waves in the direction of the rider.
The outcome must be observed most prominently when driving out of gradual velocity corners, at between 25-50% throttle, and creates a larger symbiosis between the rider and their machine, leading to a extra thrilling trip and celebrating the traits of the award successful CP2 powerplant.
New suspension and radially mounted brakes
New 41mm inverted forks adorn the entrance finish of the brand new MT-07, providing a extra planted entrance finish feeling alongside a extra fashionable and premium look. The the other way up forks mix with the brand new chassis to ship a extra sporting and interesting trip, whereas the brand new die-cast aluminium triple clamp is a primary on a big capability Yamaha. The brand new design is sort of half a kilogramme lighter than the merchandise discovered on the earlier MT-07, enjoying a big position within the total weight saving programme and contributing to the sunshine and agile steering for which this mannequin has all the time been extremely regarded.
On the rear, the shock absorber and linkage have been optimised to enhance the brand new entrance finish and different chassis developments, with adjustability for preload and rebound damping, giving riders choices to tweak the trip for his or her private circumstances and driving type.
Together with the brand new suspension, twin four-piston radially mounted brake calipers are additionally adopted for the primary time on an MT-07. These supply improved rigidity for stronger and constant braking energy.
A&S clutch makes for lighter and smoother downshifts
Giving a lighter and extra linked clutch motion, the usual MT-07 is now fitted with an Help & Slipper (A&S®)* clutch.
Utilising two cams, an help cam and a slipper cam, the clutch creates a smoother and extra secure machine whereas downshifting and lowering the quantity of drive required to tug within the clutch lever by round 22%.
The design of the A&S® clutch inhibits the back-torque and extreme engine braking which will be generated when altering down the gearbox, permitting for extra constant and correct nook entry, whereas the extent of slip supplied on the newest mannequin has been fine-tuned to create a stage of engine braking in line with the MT-07’s sporting nature.
*”A&S” and “Help & Slipper” are registered emblems of FCC Co., Ltd.
Revised chassis provides extra power and rigidity
The MT-07 sees an up to date body and chassis for the fourth-generation MT-07, modified to supply each improved dealing with and to facilitate the packaging of the brand new know-how now supplied as commonplace gear.
Utilising high-tensile tubular metal for top ranges of rigidity and power, the body is similar weight because the one discovered on the earlier era MT-07, at roughly 14.8kg, regardless of providing between 12 to 13% elevated torsional, longitudinal and lateral rigidity. Particularly the swingarm pivot meeting differs considerably from the outdated mannequin, with a brand new form, thickness and bracing making it a vital element in figuring out the stability of the bike and the dealing with agility.
Though related in look to the earlier mannequin’s body, solely the headstock stays the identical. The diameter and thickness of the metal tubing has been revised all through, as have the reinforcement plates. The modifications had been made not solely to enhance the dealing with traits of the 2025 MT-07, but in addition to accommodate the brand new YCC-T throttle and Y-AMT, with out compromising the air cleaner or gas tank capacities.
The closely up to date body combines with a revised swingarm. The asymmetrical design has been a part of the MT-07 DNA since its inception in 2014 and this fourth-generation mannequin sees it reworked for the primary time. Higher surfaces have been shaved down to save lots of weight and ship a extra up to date look, whereas the rigidity has additionally been optimised to work along with the brand new body and 41mm the other way up forks.
Because of the modifications, the brand new chassis and suspension association provides extra stability and improved dealing with when carrying baggage. When fitted with the 34 litre Real Yamaha high case, clients can extract larger versatility from the MT-07 on longer journeys.
New wheels and tyres
The 2025 MT-07 utilises a model new wheel design manufactured utilizing Yamaha’s patented spinforging approach. The method leads to a thinner, and due to this fact lighter, rim with out compromising power. In consequence, the newest MT-07 options wheels that are 480 grams lighter than these on the earlier model, creating a bike with a 4% discount in inertia at each the entrance and rear. These lighter wheels not solely contribute to an total discount within the automobile mass however enhance in agility because of the decreased inertia, significantly on the entrance finish.
The SpinForged wheels are matched with Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres, that are famend for delivering a sense of sunshine dealing with mixed with sturdiness and nice all-round capabilities. The Sportmax tyres completely complement the MT-07’s chassis and the bike’s all-round skills, being at dwelling in moist and dry situations and in a variety of makes use of.
TFT sprint & connectivity
The 2025 MT-07 is provided with a 5″ full-colour show providing 4 totally different themes for the rider to select from, which will be chosen by way of the handlebar switchgear.
Along with the speedometer and tachometer, the great instrumentation features a gas gauge, common gas consumption, air temperature and gearshift indicator. All layouts give prominence to the speedometer however current the knowledge in several methods to swimsuit the riders tastes or driving type.
As a machine born out of city tradition, the MT-07 comes filled with options designed to assist the rider navigate town streets. The TFT dashboard will be linked to the rider’s smartphone by way of the free MyRide app. The app permits the rider to take calls on the go and handle music whereas driving, in addition to with the ability to make modifications to the bike’s YRC mode settings.
Riders may set up the free Garmin StreetCross app and pair it to the MT-07’s dashboard to supply full map or flip by flip navigation with real-time visitors data.
New switchgear and indicator capabilities
To assist entry the quite a few additional options on the 2025 MT-07, new switchgear has been developed. Internally, the brand new switches make use of versatile printed circuit boards, permitting them to deal with a number of capabilities, whereas externally a lot consideration has been spent on optimising the form and really feel of the person buttons. The result’s an intuitive switchgear system which is totally built-in with the MT-07’s capabilities however which takes up no extra space than the objects discovered on the earlier era mannequin.
The flip alerts have been up to date and have three new options alongside the usual indicators and hazard warning capabilities. A brand new ‘three-flash’ function will be activated by a ‘gentle’ contact of the button. This provides a brief burst of three flashes, perfect when altering lanes, whereas a more durable push of the button totally prompts the flasher. The flip alerts are additionally now auto-cancelling, switching off routinely after 15 seconds if the bike has travelled greater than 150 metres.
As well as, the 2025 MT-07 beneficial properties an Emergency Cease Signalling system. which detects sudden braking and routinely prompts each flip alerts to alert different street customers of the fast deceleration.
The New MT-07 Y-AMT
First launched to nice acclaim on the MT-09 Y-AMT, the Yamaha Automated Guide Transmission (Y-AMT) system debuts on the CP2 platform with the 2025 MT-07 Y-AMT.
The system eliminates the necessity for a operated by hand clutch and provides the rider the liberty to decide on between manually shifting by way of a finger-operated see-saw type lever mounted on the left hand facet of the handlebars, or having fun with a fully-automated shift in considered one of two AT modes.
Principally developed to ship a purer and extra thrilling driving expertise, the Y-AMT know-how not solely enhances the grin inducing nature of the MT-07, however has the optimistic facet impact of making an much more accessible and confidence inspiring machine which is less complicated to trip than ever, particularly at low speeds. The result’s a rider-focused bike which is user-friendly, adaptable and sporting.
When positioned within the AT (Computerized Transmission) setting, the rider can select between D and D+. The 2 choices supply totally different shift patterns, D delivering a balanced shift for on a regular basis driving, whereas D+ provides a extra sporting trip with upshifts coming increased within the rev vary. The Y-AMT know-how works in concord with the MT-07 YRC trip modes, additional tailoring the facility traits and traction management settings to match the sort of driving demanded by the rider. The MT-07 Y-AMT additionally options cruise management, providing a extra stress-free trip on longer freeway journeys.
For essentially the most sporting expertise, the MT (Guide Transmission) setting has been developed to place the rider totally in command. Gear modifications are activated by way of a tactile see-saw swap positioned conveniently on the rider’s left hand fingertips. Riders can both use their thumb and index finger to upshift with the plus lever, and downshift with the minus lever, or go for a single-finger operation for sportier driving, utilizing solely the index finger to shift by pulling the plus lever to shift up, and pushing it to shift down for the final word sporty trip.
With no clutch to function, the rider can extra simply time their gear shifts whereas specializing in their traces and different controls. With no historically mounted shift pedal, the rider can also be higher in a position to place their decrease physique by way of turns – offering wonderful stability whereas cornering and creating an much more reassuring reference to the bike.
The sunshine weight of the Y-AMT know-how ensures the general weight of the MT-07 Y-AMT is available in at simply 186kg, making it a machine which is much more accessible for riders searching for their first large-displacement bike, in addition to extra skilled riders wanting a full-sized machine which is manageable and thrilling, with none compromises.
2025 Yamaha MT-07 – Technical Highlights
Y-AMT possibility with Cruise Management
Compact new styling with new driving place
Redesigned bi-functional LED headlamp unit
New 5” full color TFT display with smartphone connectivity and navigation
Digital rider aids together with traction management and three energy modes (STREET, SPORT, CUSTOM)
Customisable driving expertise with Yamaha Trip Management (YRC) settings
New body and swingarm optimise rigidity and improve dealing with
Handlebar and footpeg place modified for a extra engaged driving expertise
New twin four-piston radially mounted entrance brake calipers
New 41mm inverted entrance fork and rear suspension unit
Optimised aural expertise with acoustic amplifying know-how
Newest 690cc, two-cylinder, four-valve DOHC liquid-cooled, EU5+ CP2 engine
Light-weight SpinForged wheels with Dunlop Sportmax tyres
A&S clutch for smoother down modifications
New switchgear and auto-cancelling flip alerts with emergency cease signaling
Colors, availability and value
The brand new MT-07 and MT-07 Y-AMT, in addition to their 35kW variations shall be accessible within the three colourways: Ice Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black. Supply dates to European Yamaha sellers and costs fluctuate per area, so please contact the nationwide Yamaha distributor for full data.
Yamaha Real equipment
A brand new vary of versatile modular Yamaha Real equipment will enable riders to customize their MT-07 with a devoted multi-mount construction with straightforward on and off providing freedom of accent selection relying on the driving state of affairs.
The vary of equipment will convey added performance, in addition to the choice to fine-tune the MT-07 to a particular look or type.
The vary of modular equipment for MT-07 contains:
Multi-mount base
Fly display
Center display
Aluminium visor
Bar finish base
Knuckle deflectors
Prospects can order particular person equipment or one of many newly developed accent packs (Sport Pack, Sport Pack Professional, Touring Pack) earlier than accumulating their new MT-07 and have them fitted by their Yamaha vendor.
Embody the Darkish Facet of Japan with new driving gear and attire
MT-07 riders can totally embrace the Darkish Facet of Japan with the devoted vary of MT clothes and driving gear.
A brand new assortment has been developed particularly for MT-07 riders, with a brand new driving jacket complementing the 2025 MT-07’s new Ice Storm livery. The leisurewear vary contains unisex T-shirts and hoodies, in addition to reward objects celebrating the MT vary.
MyGarage app
Yamaha clients can construct their dream MT mannequin from the consolation of their very own dwelling with the short and straightforward to make use of MyGarage app. The free app permits customers so as to add and take away Real Equipment to their chosen mannequin to create their perfect MT on their smartphone or laptop computer.
MyGarage makes it simpler to decide on which equipment so as to add to your MT with the completed outcome accessible to view in 3D from each angle. And to make issues even simpler, the completed merchandise can be emailed on to the client’s chosen Yamaha vendor who can then present additional data.
For full data on Yamaha Real Equipment and Clothes or MyGarage please go to www.yamaha-motor.eu
MyRide app
Yamaha’s free MyRide app provides all MT riders the possibility to get extra out of their driving expertise with route monitoring and creation, driving data equivalent to lean angle, distance lined and extra. Plus, customers can create their very own story, add footage and share to social media and the MyRide neighborhood.
For MT-07, MyRide can also be the app that permits smartphone connectivity and customisable YRC settings.
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