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MT-07 advancements are admittedly modest this year. 2021’s key upgrades enjoyed distinctive bodywork, natural ergonomics, compact LED lights, and braking components; the 2023 ones merely take these while adding new full-color, 5-inch TFT display modes available in two switchable screen styles:
- “Street” offers digital speedometers, gear selection info, and bar-style tachs.
- “Touring” provides a diameter dual: digital speedometers (left) and circular tachometers (right).
Plus, the scooter design is armed with a new feature, Yamaha Motor Connect, which allows users to utilize the brand’s Yamaha Y-Connect navigation app at a new level. Thanks to Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, basic functions like text info and calls are fully shown on the brand-new screen modes.
Ride data (ride logs, fuel economy, etc.) also become available on the TFT screen. Those who do not mind spending extra can access pre-wiring options for quick shift systems as well.
But besides this minor updated styling, the bike’s key attributes stay the same. We barely spot any difference in its complete details – from the braking and rear suspension setups to the compact 689cc liquid, parallel twin.
2023 Yamaha MT-07 Key Specs
- Make: Yamaha
- Model Year: 2023
- Type: Hyper Naked
- Color: Cyan Storm, Team Yamaha Blue and Matte Raven Black.
- MSRP Price: $8,199
- Warranty: 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
- Engine: 689cc
- Power: 67 HP
- Mileage: 58 mpg (24.66 km/l)
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.7 gal. (14.01 l)
- Seat Height: 31.7 in (805.18 mm)
- Wet Weight: 406 lb. (184.16 kg)
Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | 689cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Power | 67 horsepower @ 8,700 rpm |
| torque | 46.3 lb.-ft. (62.8 Nm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 gal |
Chassis
| Suspension/Front | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Suspension/Rear | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel |
| Brakes/Front | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Brakes/Rear | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Tires/Front | 120/70ZR17 |
| Tires/Rear | 180/55ZR17 |
Dimensions
| LxWxH | 82.1 in. x 30.7 in. x 43.5 in. (2084.34 mm x 779.78 mm x 1104.9 mmm) |
| Seat Height | 31.7 in (805.18 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1399.54 mm) |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 24° 50 |
| Trail | 3.5 in (88.9 mm) |
| Max. Ground Clearance | 5.5 in (139.7 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 gal. (14.01 l) |
| Fuel Economy | 58 mpg (24.66 km/l) |
| Wet Weight | 406 lb. (184.16 kg) |
Competitors
| Model | Price | Engine | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kawasaki Z650 | $7,849 | 649cc | 125 mph |
| 2023 Suzuki SV650 | $7,399 | 645cc | 137 mph |
| 2023 Honda CB650R | $9,299 | 649cc | 137 mph |
2023 Yamaha MT-07 Features
Additional Features
Accessories
Accessorize your new MT-07 with a front cowl, fly screen, fender eliminator and many more options!
LED Projector Lighting
Full LED lighting for the position lights, headlight and both front and rear turn signals exhibit clear and powerful illumination with a modern design.
Next-Generation Design
The MT-07’s aggressive look further enhances its distinctive appeal. Bold colors and graphics integrate with the minimalist stripped-back design and structural elements to emphasize pure Hyper Naked character. With a silhouette that is synonymous with the MT Series’ signature statement of torque and power, the MT-07 showcases a tight, compact and powerful appearance.
Chassis/Suspension
Adjustable KYB® Rear Shock
The MT-07 features a link-type KYB® rear shock adjustable for both rebound damping and spring preload. With 5.1 inches of rear travel, the shock is positioned below the seat with an almost horizontal alignment to help make the chassis even more compact.
Assertive Riding Position
The MT-07 features a wide, tapered handlebar for an improved feeling of control and comfort for a range of rider sizes.
Compact Frame Design
The MT-07’s high-strength steel frame provides an optimized balance of rigidity for nimble, agile handling. Using the engine as a stressed member of the chassis allows for a lighter, more compact main frame design, contributing to the bike’s low wet weight of only 406 pounds.
Exceptional Stopping Power
For excellent stopping power, control and feel while braking, the MT-07 features 298mm front brake discs with four-piston calipers and a 245mm rear disc. ABS comes standard to boost rider confidence and prevent wheel lock-ups in reduced traction conditions.
KYB® Front Fork
The MT-07’s front suspension features a 41mm KYB® fork with 5.1 inches of travel. With carefully selected spring rates and damping settings, the suspension has a refined feel and responsively performs across a wide range of riding styles.
Lightweight Wheels
Lightweight 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels reduce unsprung weight for great handling and suspension performance. The Michelin Road 5 tires offer excellent grip and agility with 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear sizes.
Sporty Chassis Dimensions
Working with the characteristics of the compact twin-cylinder engine, the wheelbase, seat height, fuel tank width, rake and other dimensions achieve a sporty, light and neutral handling character.
Engine
Advanced Twin-Cylinder Engine
The MT-07 features the compact 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin cylinder, DOHC CP2 engine with fuel injection. The fun and characterful CP2 engine provides both outstanding low- to mid-range torque and strong high-rpm pulling power. Fuel injection settings are optimized for seamless, linear throttle response characteristics, even when the throttle is slightly open at low rpm.
Compact Stacked Transmission
The six-speed transmission “stacks” the input/output shafts in a triangular layout. Keeping the overall engine size shorter from front-to-back, the placement in the frame is optimized for outstanding weight balance. The transmission ratios bring out the best of the low- to mid-speed torque with excellent response characteristics to reduce the need for frequent shifts.
Crossplane Crankshaft Concept
The two-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s Crossplane Crankshaft Concept 270-degree crank that provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Offering excellent rider-machine communication, the CP2 engine is also light, slim and compact.
Midship Exhaust System
By placing the muffler low in the frame and as close to the center of the machine as possible, the bike’s mass is centralized for improved all around handling.
Offset Cylinder Block
The CP2 engine shifts its cylinder bores slightly forward, towards the exhaust side which reduces piston-to-cylinder wall friction, resulting in more power and improved fuel economy.
Refined Fuel Injection
From the open roads to the urban sprawl, refined electronic fuel injection settings deliver a smooth throttle response for enhanced riding enjoyment. The system delivers outstanding torque in the low- and mid-rpm range, exciting acceleration in the upper rpm range, along with linear and seamless throttle response across the entire rev range.
New For 2023
New Full-Color 5-inch TFT Display
New for the 2023 MT-07 is the installation of a 5-inch full-color TFT display that provides a choice of two different screen modes. The “Street” mode is a more modern layout with a bar-type tachometer, digital speedo and gear selection readouts. The “Touring” mode features a more conventional circular analog-style tachometer on the right of the screen and digital speedometer on the left.
New Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
The new MT-07 now features Yamaha Motorcycle Connect (Y-Connect) smartphone connectivity which works in conjunction with the free-of-charge Y-Connect app (available for iOS and Android) to enable a direct connection between motorcycle and smartphone. Y-Connect capability for the MT-07 includes the ability to view incoming call, email and message notifications, along with time, phone battery level, connection status and weather information on the new TFT display.
Additional useful functions include monitoring and notifying the rider or other contact of motorcycle technical issues, and also the ability to track and record key motorcycle ride data within the app, including distance covered, fuel consumption, acceleration, top speed, lean angle and much more.
Pre-wired for Quick Shift Accessorization
To facilitate the fitment of a quickshifter, the new MT-07 is pre-wired with the necessary electronics for installation, making it quick and easy to install Yamaha’s Quick Shift System available through the Yamaha Genuine Accessory catalog.
Top Features
Advanced Twin-Cylinder Engine
The MT-07 features the compact 689cc liquid-cooled, inline twin cylinder, DOHC CP2 engine with fuel injection. The fun and characterful CP2 engine provides both outstanding low- to mid-range torque and strong high-rpm pulling power. Fuel injection settings are optimized for seamless, linear throttle response characteristics, even when the throttle is slightly open at low rpm.
Compact Frame Design
The MT-07’s high-strength steel frame provides an optimized balance of rigidity for nimble, agile handling. Using the engine as a stressed member of the chassis allows for a lighter, more compact main frame design, contributing to the bike’s low wet weight of only 406 pounds.
LED Projector Lighting
Full LED lighting for the position lights, headlight and both front and rear turn signals exhibit clear and powerful illumination with a modern design.
New Full-Color 5-inch TFT Display
New for the 2023 MT-07 is the installation of a 5-inch full-color TFT display that provides a choice of two different screen modes. The “Street” mode is a more modern layout with a bar-type tachometer, digital speedo and gear selection readouts. The “Touring” mode features a more conventional circular analog-style tachometer on the right of the screen and digital speedometer on the left.
New Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
The new MT-07 now features Yamaha Motorcycle Connect (Y-Connect) smartphone connectivity which works in conjunction with the free-of-charge Y-Connect app (available for iOS and Android) to enable a direct connection between motorcycle and smartphone. Y-Connect capability for the MT-07 includes the ability to view incoming call, email and message notifications, along with time, phone battery level, connection status and weather information on the new TFT display. Additional useful functions include monitoring and notifying the rider or other contact of motorcycle technical issues, and also the ability to track and record key motorcycle ride data within the app, including distance covered, fuel consumption, acceleration, top speed, lean angle and much more.
Next-Generation Design
The MT-07’s aggressive look further enhances its distinctive appeal. Bold colors and graphics integrate with the minimalist stripped-back design and structural elements to emphasize pure Hyper Naked character. With a silhouette that is synonymous with the MT Series’ signature statement of torque and power, the MT-07 showcases a tight, compact and powerful appearance.
Quality Details: Performance and Handling
2023 Yamaha MT-07 Top Speed
Feed the gears consistently, and you will eventually reach approximately 133.6 MPH (not unlike its previous versions). However, the bike’s essential elements barely offer any protection, so play safe and make small elbows-in attempts to avoid accidents: above 100 MPH, holding on will be a tough struggle.
Plus, do not forget that MT-07 is just a naked bike at the end of the day. Your maximum engine speed varies depending on several crucial factors, such as:
- Range of rider sizes
- Tucking technique efficiency
- Good or unfavorable conditions
For maximum performance, it’s recommended to avoid revving out close or at the redline; otherwise, your acceleration time will be severely affected. Furthermore, your best bet on stock motors is to change the first three gears between 9700 to 9800 RPM – and the fourth and fifth to 9500 RPM.
Acceleration Rates
Our MT-07 proves a runaway market leader, enjoying good acceleration under 100 MPH. Its acceleration performance matches most higher-end, power assist bikes and even puts some sports cars to shame.
Unfortunately, minor 2023 MT-07 styling upgrades fail to improve its aerodynamic power; which means, similar to previous versions, you can never let yourself get wild beyond 100 MPH.
- Our 60 MPH test:
After some attempts, our MT-07 accelerated to 60 MPH (from 0 MPH, mind you) within just 3.7 seconds. We would have done it much faster – had it not been for the time-consuming gear changes from first to second.
We also noted the bike’s constant need for wheelies; while the launching becomes way more fun, you may find it challenging to hit optimum ETs.
- Our 100 MPH test:
8.14 seconds was what we needed to accelerate to 100 MPH – a remarkable achievement for this motorcycle lineup (though again, it isn’t news; the 2021 version could do the same).
With a great, aligned launch, it could sprint a quarter-mile below twelve seconds; our best record was 11.973 seconds, scoring a terminal speed of 115.8 MPH. Not half-bad for a naked model considered by many as beginner-friendly!
Dipping below 12 is the absolute optimum for lightweight riders, a perfect solution for shifting and launching. Meanwhile, experienced riders of average weight should do well in mid-high twelves at approximately 110 MPH in terminal speed.
Braking
2021 MT-07’s front brake discs were updated to 298mm – which the 2023 version still keeps. The Nissin supplies the rear and Advics the front braking setups. Such a big rotor not only generates more braking power but also allows for less heat build-up.
For a motorbike of this class, MT-07’s disc brakes are everything one could ask for: sufficient stopping power, yet not too immediate that your front end and traction control might be overwhelmed. ABS comes standard, which is a huge selling point, as other brands deem this crucial add-on optional and require more bucks for its installation.
Handling and Cornering
The 2023-model Yamaha MT-07 uses steel-double, tubular backbone frames with its two-cylinder engine. The 41mm conventional KYB forks are non-adjustable, while KYB mono shocks can be adjusted for rebound and spring preload.
Aggressive styling and adventurous rides will not be a good fit for these budget-oriented suspension performances. Nevertheless, they are more than enough for everyday bike trips: the nimble motorbike carries its 406 pounds of wet weight pretty well with a well-balanced gravity center and low accessible seat height (31.7 inches).
These measurements also translate to smooth corners, although the wheels might roll off to a certain degree; after all, its orientation for softer rides may make your turning attempts a bit shaky.
2023 MT-07: A Brief Review
Overall, the 2023 MT07 is a class leader, paving outstanding torque and exceptional feeling of control.
Its barely-changing engine over the years is actually a positive sign: Yamaha Motor Corp nailed the premium materials and design so spectacularly in 2014 that there was barely any need for upgrades. Seamless throttle response, great linear response, lovely gearbox action; no wonder it has quickly become a hit!
One thing, though: when we switched to chassis in our test, some features became a little bothersome.
For one, the non-adjustable fork is softly-sprung, plunging quickly to the stroke’s bottom at the slightest stroke of forceful push.
It can only work with sedate, leisure cruising. Just experiment with the damping circuits and adjustable preload shocks; over time, you will spot a perfect setup that works best for you and your rider confidence. After all, the 5.1 inches of rear and front suspension travel ensures every range of riding styles is fully-supported.
Also, any trip longer than 60 minutes resulted in our sore back – which the pretty-hard seats were to blame for. If your height is over six feet, the tapered and adjustable handlebar controls are the keys to enhanced riding enjoyment, enabling more flexible riding positions.
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*Disclaimer: The prices mentioned in this article may vary depending on the dealership and location. Additionally, the specifications mentioned, such as horsepower and top speed, may vary from different sources as they are often tested under different conditions.
