Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

YAMAHA MT-07

Since its launch in 2015, many comparisons have been made between the Yamaha MT-07 and the earlier two strokes from the same manufacturer, the 350LC and Powervalve. Predominately, these comparisons relate to the cheap fun that the MT delivers and not to any kind of rabid power delivery grin factor, but there is the same sort of basic feel that still works very well.

The suspension is basic, with the 41mm forks having no adjustment, while the horizontally-mounted single rear shock offers preload and compression damping adjustment only. And for those of you who might be of a mind to complain at the lack of adjustment, tell me, how often do you adjust your suspension? The chances are that it is just the once to accommodate your physical size, weight and riding style, and if you’re the type of

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