Motorcycle specifications Yamaha700 MT-07 2018 Pop/rock machine

You don't change a winning team. And when the most mutinous of the team tops the sales charts, we're exceptionally careful before touching anything. While Yamaha has taken the liberty of making the MT-09 II more incisive, the MT-07 II is far more cautious. Of course, there's always room for improvement. But touching the cocktail of fun, pleasure, ease and fun inherent in this roadster must be done with care. How did Yam go about it?

As I said, with tact and timidity. From theold to the new, it's more a case of grooming than evolution. Miss MT-07 will barely have spent an afternoon at the hairdresser's. And in a way, that's a good thing. And in a way, that's a good thing, because this bike has been a crowd-pleaser since its inception. However, the brand has endeavored to give it more cachet, presence, authority almost, with a much less sluggish front end. All that's needed is the headlight from the ex-MT09, and that's it. While this optic was somewhat bland on the first 850 MT, it's a much better conclusion here.
The side scoops take on greater importance, drawing the air much further forward, and the visual effect generated by these shapes rounds out the back of the machine. It's as if the MT-07 II had been swimming for hours or had taken up lightweight wrestling.
The essentials are revealed. The rest of the modifications are expressed in detail, for the curious eye or the casual observer. A simplified front mudguard, a revitalized rear end, revised radiator covers, turn signals that move when you get close... I think we've covered everything.

So it's time to turn our attention to life on board. The only change is the seat. Longer, its sides take hostage the base of the fuel tank. It promises greater comfort and a better riding position. All the more reason to appreciate the MT-07's dynamism for longer... and its dance when you're out and about. One of the bike's few weak points was its suspension. Phase II should score a few points in this respect, but certainly not enough: on the fork side, no changes but sportier settings - for the rear shock, it's a little more advanced, with the appearance of a rebound adjustment. A worthy gesture, as it's rare to see this feature in this range. Even if the MT-07 II isn't flawless, it should hold the floor much better.

In any case, it's better, because you won't be able to resist playing with it for long. The MT-07 is one of the best machines for starting out on the big bike, and staying there. A devil of a bike, it's a joy to ride, with a lively right wrist. The CP2 block, set at 270°, knows how to best distribute its 75 horsepower. Neither more nor less, it delivers exactly what's needed. Yam hasn't touched it either.
Same power, same technology, same mission. In addition to powering the MT-07, it also supports the tubular steel frame and swingarm. Weight also remains the same, at 182 kilos wet. And it's the same story for the dashboard. There's no change of scenery when it comes to the full digital display.

Phase II of the MT-07 has no intention of altering the verve of this friendly machine. Certainly not! Success makes you cautious. For a manufacturer, not for those who'll be throwing gas at it(be careful though ;-). The technical underpinnings are virtually unchanged. The Yam will confirm its achievements and its near destiny, with readjusted suspension and a less junkie, more star-of-the-evening look. Perfect for asserting its dark, Gavroche side.

*recall campaign*****
On July 31, 2018, Yamaha launched a recall campaign for its MT07 as well as its road-going ' Tracer 700 ' and neo-retro ' XSR700 ' variants.
The screws securing the drive chain housing to the swingarm could loosen and fall out due to vibrations while riding the vehicle. In addition, there was a possibility that once the fixing screws had fallen out, the chain case would break when it hit the drive chain. In extreme cases, the broken part of the chain guard could fall onto the road and hinder traffic. To counter this, Yamaha has launched a recall campaign to replace the chain case spacers and fixing screws.

For the French market, a total of 8,871 machines have been recalled.

1. Machines concerned :

- MT07 model 2018 (B4C1) with serial numbers between RM172 0000301 and RM172 0010132.
- MT07 model 2018 (B8M1) with serial numbers between RM182 0000301 and RM182 0006129.

- Tracer 700 model 2016 (BC61) with serial numbers between RM141 0000101 and RM141 0015335.
- Tracer 700 model 2016 (BC62) with serial numbers between RM151 0000101 and RM151 0002418.
- Tracer 700 model 2017 (B7K1) with serial numbers between RM141 0011201 and RM141 0014971.
- Tracer 700 model 2018 (BC64) with serial numbers between RM141 0025104 and RM141 0025544.
- Tracer 700 model 2018 (BC65) with serial numbers between RM151 0005101 and RM151 0005380.
- Tracer 700 model 2018 (B1K1) with serial numbers between RM152 0000101 and RM152 0000180.

- XSR700 model 2016 (B341) with serial numbers from RM111 0000101 to RM111 0007451.
- XSR700 model 2016 (B342) with serial numbers between RM121 0000101 and RM111 0000908.
- XSR700 model 2016 (B344) with serial numbers between RM111 0001662 and RM111 0007114.
- XSR700 model 2016 (B345) with serial numbers between RM121 0000182 and RM121 0000868.
- XSR700 model 2017 (B347) with serial numbers between RM111 0008102 and RM111 0011135.
- XSR700 model 2017 (B348) with serial numbers between RM121 0002101 and RM121 0002700.
- XSR700 model 2018 (B34A) with serial numbers between RM111 0018101 and RM111 0020254.
- XSR700 model 2018 (B34B) with serial numbers between RM121 0003101 and RM121 0003701.

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