Yamaha MT-07
4th-generation Yamaha MT-07: 73.4 hp, 183 kg, €7,999, A2 and Y-AMT versions. Full specs, press reviews, generations and rivals.
At a glance
The fourth-generation Yamaha MT-07, launched in 2025 and still sold as the '2025 model' in France in 2026, keeps its 73.4 hp CP2 twin but gains a sharper chassis, a USD fork, radial calipers and electronics (riding modes, traction control). Priced at €7,999, it comes in an A2 version and with the Y-AMT automated gearbox. Reviewers rate it the best yet, while regretting the lack of a quickshifter and a power deficit against rivals.
World press review
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Press ratings
Its biggest update ever: more composed and refined, but a grabby slipper clutch, false neutrals and no quickshifter.
The best MT-07 ever, closing the gap to rivals except for a 10-20 hp deficit.
The best-handling MT-07 yet, Y-AMT strongly recommended; shock a little firm for a beginner bike.
More mature and precise, still playful; would have deserved an adjustable fork and about 10 hp more.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
This fourth generation is highly rated: 5/5 from MCN, 4/5 from Bennetts BikeSocial and 85/100 from Motorcycle.com. 1000PS, MOTORRAD and Visordown consider it the best MT-07 yet. Le Repaire des Motards finds it more mature and precise, still playful, but would have liked an adjustable fork.
What reviewers like: the sharper chassis and more precise front end, the character and economy of the CP2 twin, stronger brakes, the Y-AMT gearbox, accessible ergonomics and value for money.
What they criticise: no standard quickshifter, a timid slipper clutch, a firm rear shock, a non-adjustable fork, a power deficit against rivals and cruise control limited to the Y-AMT.
Key quotes
"The result is a super easy bike to ride that has the uncanny ability to be novice friendly yet still lots of fun and rewarding for more experienced riders."
"More technological, more confident in style and perceived quality, the fourth-generation MT-07 is a reminder that fooling around is serious business."
"In riding terms, the fourth generation of the Yamaha MT-07 is undoubtedly the best yet."
Pros
- Much more precise and stable chassis
- Lively, economical CP2 twin
- Radial-caliper brakes
- Excellent optional Y-AMT gearbox
- Keen price and 5-year warranty
Cons
- No standard quickshifter
- Firm rear shock, non-adjustable fork
- Less power than rivals
- Cruise control only on the Y-AMT
- Limited passenger space
Our review
Which MT-07 is on sale in 2026?
In 2026 Yamaha France sells the ‘MT-07 2025 model’ with no price or colour changes: €7,999 recommended retail price, valid since 1 January 2025. This fourth generation comes in four versions: the standard bike, a 35 kW version for the A2 licence, and the Y-AMT automated-gearbox version (€8,499), also available in A2 form.
What’s new on this 4th generation?
The 689 cc CP2 twin (bore x stroke 80 x 68.6 mm) carries over, now Euro 5+, with 73.4 hp at 8,750 rpm and 68 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It gains YCC-T ride-by-wire, which brings three riding modes (Sport, Street and a custom mode) and switchable traction control. According to MCN, BikeSocial, Motorcycle.com and MOTORRAD, the clutch is now an assist-and-slipper unit.
The chassis is the biggest change: a stiffer steel diamond frame, a new swingarm, a 41 mm USD fork, radial 4-piston calipers on 298 mm front discs and SpinForged wheels. Wheelbase is 1,395 mm and trail 93 mm.
How does it ride?
Reviewers agree on the progress: MCN, Visordown, 1000PS, MOTORRAD, Motorcycle.com and BikeSocial praise a more precise front end and much better stability, with no loss of ease. MOTORRAD calls it the best-riding MT-07 yet.
Criticism focuses on several points:
- no standard quickshifter (optional accessory);
- a slipper clutch that slips too little (Visordown, MCN);
- a firm rear shock (BikeSocial, MOTORRAD, Le Repaire);
- a non-adjustable fork that dives under braking (Le Repaire, Motorcycle.com);
- a power deficit against rivals (1000PS, Le Repaire).
Should you choose the Y-AMT?
The Y-AMT automated gearbox removes the clutch lever and gear lever: riders choose between two automatic modes (D and D+) or shift with handlebar paddles. It adds 3 kg (186 kg wet), costs €500 more and brings cruise control, which the manual version lacks. BikeSocial, MOTORRAD, 1000PS and Le Repaire rate it highly.
Fuel consumption
Yamaha quotes 4.1 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle. Tests record 4.5 to 5.4 L/100 km depending on pace, giving roughly 260 to 310 km of range from the 14-litre tank.
Warranty
Yamaha Motor France covers the MT-07 for 5 years with unlimited mileage (3-year manufacturer warranty plus a 2-year Yamaha Motor France extension), provided scheduled maintenance is recorded in Yamaha’s digital service record.
Specifications
| Displacement | 689 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 73.4 hp (54 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 183 kg (wet); 186 kg for the Y-AMT |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.49 |
| Seat height | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.1 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) — 97 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 10,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 40,000 km (Yamaha owner's manual) |
| Engine type | CP2 parallel twin, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or Y-AMT automated gearbox, chain drive, assist-and-slipper clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €7,999 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 80 x 68,6 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,5:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, YCC-T ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 8750 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.3 ° |
| Trail | 93 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1395 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm USD fork, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Linked monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | Twin 298 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 245 mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| ABS system | 2-channel ABS (not lean-sensitive) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Sport, Street, Custom |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | No (optional Yamaha accessory) |
| Cruise control | No (Cruise control fitted as standard only on the MT-07 Y-AMT) |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | Y-Connect (MyRide app), Garmin StreetCross navigation |
| Other features | Switchable traction control, Joystick switchgear, Self-cancelling indicators, Full LED lighting, Optional Y-AMT automated gearbox (handlebar paddles, D and D+ automatic modes) |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Upright, wide handlebars (naked) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Minimal (naked) |
The MT-07 offers an upright naked-bike position with wide handlebars and an 805 mm seat. BikeSocial, MOTORRAD, Motorcycle.com and Le Repaire note a slimmer tank/seat junction that makes it easier to put feet down. The passenger is less well served: Le Repaire describes a narrow seat with no grab handles.
Ownership & maintenance
4.5-5.4 L/100 km (press tests: MOTORRAD 4.5 L, Motorcycle.com 4.9 L, MCN 5.1 L)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~260-310 km (estimated: 14 L tank / real-world 4.5-5.4 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 10,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 40,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20,000 km |
| Chain | Check and lubricate every 1,000 km |
Warranty
5 years / Unlimited mileage (3 years + 2 years Yamaha Motor France, maintenance logged in Yamaha's digital service record)
Yamaha’s owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, oil filter and spark plug replacement every 20,000 km, a valve clearance check and air filter replacement every 40,000 km, and coolant replacement every 3 years. The chain should be checked and lubricated every 1,000 km. Yamaha Motor France provides a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty, provided maintenance is recorded in Yamaha’s digital service record.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha MT-07 | €7,999 | 73.4 hp (54 kW) @ 8,750 rpm | 183 kg (wet); 186 kg for the Y-AMT |
| Honda CB750 Hornet2026 | €7,990 | 91.8 hp | 192 kg (kerb weight) |
| Triumph Trident 6602026 | €8,295 | 95 hp | 195 kg (wet) |
| Kawasaki Z650 S2026 | €7,599 | 68 hp | 190 kg (wet) |
| Suzuki GSX-8S2026 | €8,999 | 83 hp | 202 kg (kerb weight) |
Generations
- MT-07 (1re génération)2014 – 2017
689 cc · 74.8 hp · 68 Nm · 182 kg (road-ready)
Launch: 689 cc CP2 twin and a light, compact chassis (182 kg with ABS).
- MT-07 (2e génération)2018 – 2020
689 cc · 74.8 hp · 68 Nm · 182 kg (road-ready)
New MT-09-inspired bodywork and headlight, new seat, revised suspension.
- MT-07 (3e génération)2021 – 2024
689 cc · 73.4 hp · 67 Nm · 184 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5 engine, Y-shaped LED headlight, 298 mm front discs; connected 5-inch TFT in 2023.
- MT-07 (4e génération)2025 – today
689 cc · 73.4 hp · 68 Nm · 183 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5+, ride-by-wire with riding modes and traction control, stiffer frame, USD fork, radial calipers, optional Y-AMT gearbox.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT-07 (1re génération)2014 – 2017 Launch: 689 cc CP2 twin and a light, compact chassis (182 kg with ABS). | 689 cc | 74.8 hp | 68 Nm | 182 kg road-ready |
| MT-07 (2e génération)2018 – 2020 New MT-09-inspired bodywork and headlight, new seat, revised suspension. | 689 cc | 74.8 hp | 68 Nm | 182 kg road-ready |
| MT-07 (3e génération)2021 – 2024 Euro 5 engine, Y-shaped LED headlight, 298 mm front discs; connected 5-inch TFT in 2023. | 689 cc | 73.4 hp | 67 Nm | 184 kg road-ready |
| MT-07 (4e génération)2025 – today Euro 5+, ride-by-wire with riding modes and traction control, stiffer frame, USD fork, radial calipers, optional Y-AMT gearbox. | 689 cc | 73.4 hp | 68 Nm | 183 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.