Lot of reviews of this bike online here in North America for the FZ (same damn thing), but this is a GOOD review. and a proper chance to hear the bike ride by the camera with a pipe on it! Thanks, and HAPPY RIDING! I'll be getting myself one of these between now and soon!
I really liked the standing start in 6th gear up hill. Very cool review, although since is isn't stock you really don't know how much power has been added.
Actually the cross-plane (aka 270 deg) crank was first used by Yamaha on their XS-650/750 based AMA Grand National dirt track bikes during the 1970's. As I recall, Kenny Roberts won a couple of National Championships on them. And savvy street-trackers these days have their cranks re-phased the same way. MachOverspeed
Bill hits all the nails right on the head regarding this mt07, as well as the whole MT (FZ) line up. Now the Tracer too. Bang on Yamaha ! As other posters have said, great review ! Covered everything, good noise levels, including exhaust ! Good camera positions. New subscriber here in Canada !
Slack Jicholson Hi - Yes the currency used is South African Rands. The show is actually broadcast on Television throughout Africa so the commentary refers to local currency. One pound is around seventeen rands at the moment. Dave Petersen
Its currently £5800 and R109 000 in South Africa with 1 pound at about R21,50 the price isn't too bad for me living in the UK now not sure if they come with ABS in SA but the difference still isn't quite as big as some of the other bikes. So I think I'm happy to buy one here
So we're supposed to google the secret test track called 'crooglesdor' where ever the fuck that is, and then find out what the currency is there on the off chance thats the currency he's referring to ??
Got one, can't recommend enough coming from a super bike it is perfect for what I need it for city riding. Torque everywhere and with the right exhaust sounds like a V8
Great video! Thanks for all the useful information, I wanted to know the Dyno info and 1/4 mile time for this bike. I can't be lev it ran in the 11s! I want this bike!
Of the dragstrip 1/4 mile runs, his is over a second faster, but most of the others way over revved the motor, this motor dies after around 8,500 rpm, then drops to 20 hp so a big drop after, and still revving to 10,K +, so it's best not to over rev this one. Yamaha has told all independ magazines not to do just what he did and said, 1/4 mile & dyno numbers. Just for info, most dynos say 65 to 66 HP, and the SFV650 @ 68+hp higher up, but much lower power under the curve, than the bike he has. Note# This bike has, like he said a Arrow exhaust system as well, w-no cat, and even lower weight, so that also could raise the HP numbers a little ? BTW they had the New Honda cbr650f, and the Ninja650 to. I think it was the truest dyno test, that I have seen, and it's not on youtube. There is a FZ-07 on youtube, but it shows 69 hp, and after remap 73 hp ? ..yl
Wowww pulling off in 6th gear, that was my mate riding there, that was such a sick bike didn't think id be buying it ever haha but Bill filmed me bombing the hill and gave me a lift up on it :D
Haha I was just reviewing this bike, because I'm looking at buying one and then I remembered that I was there longboarding that road at the time he did this review :D
I have been driving this bike for quite some time. From time to time I travel like 80 km on the highway at 130 km/h, probably a bit faster, but that's the speed limit. I haven't noticed any discomfort at all times. Okay, when you're driving 160 and it's quite windy, the wind is pushing quite firmly against you. But on a normal day at a normal speed it's pretty doable to drive on the highway, I find it more comfortable then driving a racer. But the bike is a real beast for driving curvy roads at high speeds. The bike is extremely maneuverable and very light. It has a high torque as said in the vid and this all combined makes the bike so much fun to drive. I definitely recommend everyone to buy it. The only downside to the bike is that it has not so much power from 120 and up. But I haven't really felt like that I missed that. Hope this helped. Peace out.
All nice about the torque and wheelies... but how does the bike actually handles in twisty roads? I have ridden one for a short time, but only within city limits.
Sir Lightyear Thanks for the reply. I take it that stock suspension will initially be OK, then. I should upgrade it sometime, but I wouldn 't like it to have such an expense right after I buy the bike.
I have ridden my bike for a year now. I had loads of fun on it. So no, you don't need it initially. This winter I bought fork preload adjusters (about 30 USD on eBay) and installed them so that I can adjust the sag for my weight both on the rear and front suspension. I will be able to test it in about two weeks.
considering I ran a 11.8 second 1/4 mile in 1965 on my Triumph 650cc TT special, I would assume this bike capable of low 11s, or why bother. No one seems to know how to do a proper drag start theses days, Ya gotta come out wheel spinnin.
there is a slitghtly derated version the MT07LA which is Learner Approved in Victoria. Still a lot of bike for the category. As with anything, there is always something better, bigger or faster.
I lost my shit when I saw him sitting on the helmet toward the end haha
Lot of reviews of this bike online here in North America for the FZ (same damn thing), but this is a GOOD review. and a proper chance to hear the bike ride by the camera with a pipe on it! Thanks, and HAPPY RIDING! I'll be getting myself one of these between now and soon!
Love the review! Please keep them coming!
Bill thanks for the video, very clear, well presented. Cheers!
Thanks for a great review. Well presented.
This was the best color that the MT-07 came in. Hopefully something similar comes back.
I really liked the standing start in 6th gear up hill.
Very cool review, although since is isn't stock you really don't know how much power has been added.
Actually the cross-plane (aka 270 deg) crank was first used by Yamaha on their XS-650/750 based AMA Grand National dirt track bikes during the 1970's.
As I recall, Kenny Roberts won a couple of National Championships on them. And savvy street-trackers these days have their cranks re-phased the same way.
MachOverspeed
Bill hits all the nails right on the head regarding this mt07, as well as the whole MT (FZ) line up. Now the Tracer too. Bang on Yamaha ! As other posters have said, great review ! Covered everything, good noise levels, including exhaust ! Good camera positions. New subscriber here in Canada !
Love this video! I'm going to be selling my XT600 and trading up to an FZ-07 sometime this year. Man it sounds so good with the Arrow exhaust.
95,000 what? marbles? I was expecting price to be in pounds considering the english accent.
rands?
Slack Jicholson Hi - Yes the currency used is South African Rands. The show is actually broadcast on Television throughout Africa so the commentary refers to local currency. One pound is around seventeen rands at the moment. Dave Petersen
Its currently £5800 and R109 000 in South Africa with 1 pound at about R21,50 the price isn't too bad for me living in the UK now not sure if they come with ABS in SA but the difference still isn't quite as big as some of the other bikes. So I think I'm happy to buy one here
You don't have google in England or what?
So we're supposed to google the secret test track called 'crooglesdor' where ever the fuck that is, and then find out what the currency is there on the off chance thats the currency he's referring to ??
great review great presenter should be on top gear
Hello mate, excellent video. Wondered if you could tell me the exact name of the exhaust you had on the mt07? Was it a can or a full system? Thanks
Got one, can't recommend enough coming from a super bike it is perfect for what I need it for city riding. Torque everywhere and with the right exhaust sounds like a V8
Haha! I love Bill's sense of humour! And it's a very good review too!
Great video! Thanks for all the useful information, I wanted to know the Dyno info and 1/4 mile time for this bike. I can't be lev it ran in the 11s! I want this bike!
Of the dragstrip 1/4 mile runs, his is over a second faster, but most of the others way over revved the motor, this motor dies after around 8,500 rpm, then drops to 20 hp so a big drop after, and still revving to 10,K +, so it's best not to over rev this one.
Yamaha has told all independ magazines not to do just what he did and said, 1/4 mile & dyno numbers. Just for info, most dynos say 65 to 66 HP, and the SFV650 @ 68+hp higher up, but much lower power under the curve, than the bike he has.
Note# This bike has, like he said a Arrow exhaust system as well, w-no cat, and even lower weight, so that also could raise the HP numbers a little ?
BTW they had the New Honda cbr650f, and the Ninja650 to. I think it was the truest dyno test, that I have seen, and it's not on youtube. There is a FZ-07 on youtube, but it shows 69 hp, and after remap 73 hp ? ..yl
This is basically the Corvette ZR1 of bikes :D
6th Gear Pull was pretty insane. I wish this bike came with Abs
But the suspension and brakes are not that good correct?
Wowww pulling off in 6th gear, that was my mate riding there, that was such a sick bike didn't think id be buying it ever haha but Bill filmed me bombing the hill and gave me a lift up on it :D
Haha I was just reviewing this bike, because I'm looking at buying one and then I remembered that I was there longboarding that road at the time he did this review :D
Odlican motor :D
Bill your bwtifull top review
How tall are you?
Throw that Arrow exhaust through window and buy akrapovic XD
"full LED instruments and lights".... The light are not LED's.....
*****
and he says "FULL" FULL is not 50%
MissMan666 yes it is
LCD is what he meant to say.
But the front brake is shit? You cant activate abs without use all of your muscles. Did they fix it? And what year?
This bike is around $7000 in US.
YOU ARE THE MAAANNN..
Nice secret location joke, nicked from JC.
MT-03?
can I ride the Mt 07 on the high way for distances like 70 to 100km
I have been driving this bike for quite some time. From time to time I travel like 80 km on the highway at 130 km/h, probably a bit faster, but that's the speed limit. I haven't noticed any discomfort at all times. Okay, when you're driving 160 and it's quite windy, the wind is pushing quite firmly against you. But on a normal day at a normal speed it's pretty doable to drive on the highway, I find it more comfortable then driving a racer.
But the bike is a real beast for driving curvy roads at high speeds. The bike is extremely maneuverable and very light. It has a high torque as said in the vid and this all combined makes the bike so much fun to drive. I definitely recommend everyone to buy it.
The only downside to the bike is that it has not so much power from 120 and up. But I haven't really felt like that I missed that.
Hope this helped. Peace out.
All nice about the torque and wheelies... but how does the bike actually handles in twisty roads? I have ridden one for a short time, but only within city limits.
+kaveiros75 the suspension needs to be upgraded. But I definitely enjoy twisties anyway. It is very light and nimble
Sir Lightyear Thanks for the reply. I take it that stock suspension will initially be OK, then. I should upgrade it sometime, but I wouldn 't like it to have such an expense right after I buy the bike.
I have ridden my bike for a year now. I had loads of fun on it. So no, you don't need it initially. This winter I bought fork preload adjusters (about 30 USD on eBay) and installed them so that I can adjust the sag for my weight both on the rear and front suspension. I will be able to test it in about two weeks.
Sir Lightyear This could be really interesting. Please do give us your feedback after you try this. :)
+kaveiros75 I will try to remember. You can remind me in 3 weeks if I don't post anything
2:20 He started with 6th?
TsimpoukiaMeDoseis Theodosis to show how torquey the engine is
Αντε να ψάξει κανένας ξένος το νόημα του username σου 😂😂
If that's what MT stands for, what does FZ mean
look good for street bike
R95000 = $8900
I would like to see actual dragstrip numbers on that bike 11.72 seems a good second or so too quick
+dieholdendie
Yes we realised later that our finish line had been repainted about 30 meters shorter...
Actual figures are a second slower. Cheers Dave
Oprah cut an 11:04 on this. For real.................
considering I ran a 11.8 second 1/4 mile in 1965 on my Triumph 650cc TT special, I would assume this bike capable of low 11s, or why bother. No one seems to know how to do a proper drag start theses days, Ya gotta come out wheel spinnin.
95 grand?
I' am 5'4 am I able to fit with this bike?
Earvin Dimaun get a lowering link
"full led instruments and lights" proceeds to show regular yellow lights. You're not Clarkson.
cool
i can buy the mt09, but this twin sounds so good….decisions.
there is a slitghtly derated version the MT07LA which is Learner Approved in Victoria. Still a lot of bike for the category. As with anything, there is always something better, bigger or faster.
Sitting on your helmet, smart move
00:35
Yamaar or Yamaha?!
Dave Moss older brother
Bill Hunter, as in Drag Hunter, really?
MT master of torque then what's FZ
+Son Le fazer
+Son Le Fast ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
***** lmao
Son Le Glad that def was helpful..Yes I know it could be taken at least 2 ways ? lol
Westerners ruined everything...dunno why they would call it fz
3:30 95 grand? Does he mean 9500???
95000 Rand. Its our currency here in South Africa
11.7s? abit slowish....
95 grand wtf are you talking about it’s £6000
Hes not talking about pounds ... it's 95k in his currency , he's not from Britain .
Syria's bandwidth is not the foremost of their problems is it?
95 grand thats 95 thousand pound eh lol you not mean £5200 british pounds