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November 6th, 2017, 07:52 PM
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Yamaha Motors announced some mild improvements to its FZ-07 middleweight “hyper-naked” motorcycle, including an all-new name. Meet the Yamaha MT-07, restyled and upgraded for 2018. Changes include new bodywork, suspension tweaks, and more. The MT moniker – Masters of Torque, don’t cha know – goes along with Yamaha’s “Dark Side of Japan” marketing campaign to highlight the edgy nature of the 07 and its bigger bros, the MT-09 and MT-10.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-7-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-7.jpg)Seat now extends around the tank for more rider comfort.
The MT-07’s USA pricetag – including ABS, now standard for 2018 – is $100 more than the 2017’s $7,499 MSRP, but there are plenty of improvements for that Benjy. The bodywork is redone, including* a new tank cover to mimic the MT-09’s air scoops, a smaller tail light, a re-done front fender and blacked-out components, because Dark Side of Japan and all that. There’s also a new seat, which should be a little roomier for larger riders.
We like the MT, née FZ-07, every time we ride it, but we’ve had complaints about the soft, underdamped suspension. For 2018, the MT-07 gets “sportier” – I assume that means firmer and more dive resistant – spring rates and damping settings in front, along with a rear shock with rebound adjustment as well as spring preload.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-5-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-5.jpg)Larger headlamp is more “imposing,” says Yamaha. How rude!
Sounds like a good package of improvements to match the revised MT-09 and new-for-2017 MT-10. We’re looking forward to our first ride.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-1-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-1.jpg)New tail light is slimmer, trimmer.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-6-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-6.jpg)Blue-on-blue looks tasty.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-2-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-2.jpg)Electric green wheels pop on the Matte gray version.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-3-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-3.jpg)The simple-yet-spicy red-and-white scheme may be my fave.
First Look: 2018 Yamaha MT-07 (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/first-look-2018-yamaha-mt-07.html) appeared first on Motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com).
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Yamaha Motors announced some mild improvements to its FZ-07 middleweight “hyper-naked” motorcycle, including an all-new name. Meet the Yamaha MT-07, restyled and upgraded for 2018. Changes include new bodywork, suspension tweaks, and more. The MT moniker – Masters of Torque, don’t cha know – goes along with Yamaha’s “Dark Side of Japan” marketing campaign to highlight the edgy nature of the 07 and its bigger bros, the MT-09 and MT-10.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-7-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-7.jpg)Seat now extends around the tank for more rider comfort.
The MT-07’s USA pricetag – including ABS, now standard for 2018 – is $100 more than the 2017’s $7,499 MSRP, but there are plenty of improvements for that Benjy. The bodywork is redone, including* a new tank cover to mimic the MT-09’s air scoops, a smaller tail light, a re-done front fender and blacked-out components, because Dark Side of Japan and all that. There’s also a new seat, which should be a little roomier for larger riders.
We like the MT, née FZ-07, every time we ride it, but we’ve had complaints about the soft, underdamped suspension. For 2018, the MT-07 gets “sportier” – I assume that means firmer and more dive resistant – spring rates and damping settings in front, along with a rear shock with rebound adjustment as well as spring preload.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-5-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-5.jpg)Larger headlamp is more “imposing,” says Yamaha. How rude!
Sounds like a good package of improvements to match the revised MT-09 and new-for-2017 MT-10. We’re looking forward to our first ride.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-1-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-1.jpg)New tail light is slimmer, trimmer.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-6-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-6.jpg)Blue-on-blue looks tasty.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-2-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-2.jpg)Electric green wheels pop on the Matte gray version.
http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-3-633x388.jpg (http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/110617-Yamaha-MT-07-3.jpg)The simple-yet-spicy red-and-white scheme may be my fave.
First Look: 2018 Yamaha MT-07 (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/first-look-2018-yamaha-mt-07.html) appeared first on Motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com).
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