Hey Lali! Gotta love that Yamaha BRAP! That MT07 is beautiful. Iv been drooling over the MT10sp. Looks like your riding 10 miles away from me in this video. Im a photographer. Let me know if you want to colab on a Spicy Boy shoot and ill send you some info.
@@PcAddicted1 it sound beautiful doesn’t it. Only the aprillia twins that just come out sound a spec better, nothing else sounds even close to the CP2 afaic. MT09 is epic but I’d have to go for a triumph if I got a triple, or a MV Agusta
Found your channel after getting mine, I absolutely love it. Riding the motorcycle is the only thing to give me peace after losing my wife to cancer it's been the best therapy ever.
I am in love with that color scheme. Silver/White/Gray with flou red wheels. Absolutely gorgeous. Hope Yamaha goes back to this scheme once they're done with their weird Cyan phase.
Yeah, I miss my Mt07 so much. It was my first bike. I upgraded to Zx6r and dont get me wrong, Ninja is good good. But THE sound of Mt07, the light weighr, easy manipulation, the torquee!!omg I miss it so much. Kinda regret selling it and buying the zx6r. I would recommend the Mt07 with all my heart🤤🥰🔥gorgeous bike
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I was doing research on different bikes for beginners and ones that could suit a shorter rider and I came across the MT-07 and when I started researching the MT-07 that’s when I came across your channel. Amazing review and I think I just found my first bike.
Z650 sits lower - you sit atop the MT07 - you sort of sit inside the Z650 - they're less than a standard deviation in power/torque between the two bikes - just sayin'
I just started riding a month ago on a Bonneville T120, I love the low end torque it feeds out. I'm a sensible 52 year old rider not trying to break the sound barrier. I enjoy just cruising and taking everything end. Looking forward to a long tour one day.
"I would describe spicy boi as....uh SPICY BOIIIII" hahaha - Loved the long-term owner's review Lali! You should rate your bike/product reviews using the Scoville scale meter 😅
I started on my 2016 FZ07 back in 2018. I absolutely love it! It has been a fantastic starting motorcycle for me and here soon I'll be selling it 😔 to upgrade to its bigger brother, the MT10 😊. Love your channel!!
great video, thanks for sharing ! I did my driving license early this year (on XSR700, that´s where I fell in love with the CP2) and ended up with 2014 MT07 as a first bike and you can count my smiles per kms. Running on Dominator exhaust and the sound is so addictive :D
my first bike was a kawa zxr 400. it had 68 hp and drove like dream. i crashed it after 6 years of riding and sold it. then it was a 6 year long wait until i was a little bit more mature and the i bought my second bike last year. it's a 2020 kawa z900 and i absolutly love this bike. i bought it completly stock and spend about €5000 on upgrades. the best upgrade is a full sc project titanium exhaust, a translogic quickshifter and send it to a realy good tuner. it sounds and rides so good right now, it pops and bangs and shoots flames now🔥🔥😍😍
Not surprised to see you like the MT-07. 👍 I owned a 2015 FZ-07 (what the MT-07 was called before they changed the model designation) and rode it for several years and I believe that was probably the best street bike I've had the pleasure to own and ride. Light, maneuverable, great handling, and the engine was fantastic with plenty of low- and mid-range torque that was so easy to use and fun to use. I had an Akrapovic Ti exhaust system on it and it sounded so good with a pleasant tone. My second motorcycle was a used 1981 Honda XR250R. My first street bike was a new 1993 Yamaha XJ600SE, AKA the Seca II. My second street bike was a new 1994 Yamaha YZF750R. Those were fun times. 😁
This exact bike was my first one lol. I took it on a 5400km (3355 mile) tour through Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. 621 miles in one day was the longest leg of the trip. It can defiantly be done but that was one hell of a test of my endurance lol. A larger windscreen and throttle lock is essential, Im defiantly upgrading the seat to a corben when I have some extra money. Was absolutely breathtaking though through most of the trip!
Great video. learned to ride a couple years ago. Went to the Harley riding school. First bike was a Road King. Started out looking at smaller bikes and gradually worked my way up. Didn't want to out grow a small bike and wind up upgrading.
I started off on an '06 Suzuki GS500F, rode that for a few years and then got a '22 MT-07 (Team Blue), and wow, what a difference. I love it so much. I'm to the point with it now, where short rides don't interest me because I want to spend more and more time on it every time I take it out! I named it Jay Bird ("naked" as a Jay bird, and blue like a Blue Jay). Only mods I have so far are radiator guard, windscreen (I do a lot of freeway riding), and a charging port. I can't wait to upgrade the exhaust!
I grew up on mini-bikes and dirt bikes, haven't rode in many years. After taking the MSF class in May, I settled on a '22 MT-07. I was originally looking at R3's, since I don't need that much power (most my riding will be in town), until I sat on one. Being 6'2", the 07 is much more comfortable for me. I just had my 600 mile service, and I'm loving the bike so far.
My journey was the exact same as yours started off on a 2012 ninja 250, currently have a fully kitted out 2018 mt07 (exhaust, tune, filter, suspension and bars) and couldn’t be any happier such an amazing overall bike especially for the price my spicy girl is here to stay for a while
Since you asked in your video, my first bike was a Honda NC700x. That bike had cool features but was literally the most boring bike I’ve ever ridden. Lol. Fast forward not having a bike for 7 years. Now riding a 2022 KTM Duke 390. So far that thing is fun as hell!! Love your content and spicy boi looks fly as hell!!
I started on a CBR600RR and a 2021 MT07 is my second bike. Even tho it's significantly slower on the top end, I absolutely love the comfortable riding position and actual usable powerband for daily riding. My back thanks me everyday!
Yep I agree I had a new at the time 2014 Yamaha R6 and now I have a 2016 Yamaha FZ07. My R6 would destroy this bike in the top end but around town and for just cruising or fun I much prefer the bottom end torque that the FZO7 has. It's way more fun and it doesn't hurt my back and wrists like my R6 did
Great video Lali. My 2nd bike was a R6 after I started on a Ninja 250. Had the Ninja 250 for 2 years. I now have a MT09 SP because my brother wrecked my MT07. I really miss the MT07. Until I test rode the new MT09 SP I was gonna get a new MT07. Yes the stock suspension is a bit soft but Yamaha designed it to handle inner city riding on possibly pothole riddled streets.
Great review! Your bike sounds awesome! My second and current bike is a ‘21 Tenere 700 with engine shared from the MT07 and XSR700. First bike was a ‘17 CRF250L. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up!
First bike years ago was a homemade conglomeration of Kawasaki 3 cyinder 125 and Yamaha 70’s parts from the junk yard. Second bike was a 1999 BMW 650 Funduro thumper, Third bike is my do-all dream bike 2019 BMW r1250RT with some ADV tires and bars and protection. Enjoy your bike “growth”, I can’t wait to see what you get next, Lali !
My ice fluo mt07 IS my first big bike after riding 125cc Honda for a while. I’ve had it for about 2 years and I love it. I have been test riding a lot of bikes over the recent months in search for the replacement (not necessarily go bigger) cause I have been touring quite a bit so naked style is not the best for that, but every time I get back on my bike, it feels so good. For me personally it is going to be difficult to find a worthy contender. That cp2 engine is absolutely amazing and punches way above its weight 🙂
Hi, I ride Harley’s but love all motorcycles and riding. I’m thinking of buying a sport bike Triumph Tiger 660 just love the look of that model and it looks like a lot of fun. Your bike looks and sounds sweet, glad to see you riding and having fun stay safe 😎 . Headed to Sturgis tomorrow, I can’t wait 🍺😎
I started on a 2000 SV650, then went to a Kawaski Mean Streak (not as fun as I had hoped) back to another naked-Triumph 675 Street Triple R for 8 years, and now on a BMW R1200RT. Over 20 years on a bike and I still love riding.
UA-cam just suggested this video and I am so glad I clicked it. Your enthusiasm for SPICY BOI is so cute. Also, fellow scientist here (PhD in Entomology) and biker (haven't ridden in years, but I still miss it).
Good video! I started riding on a 2009 CBR125R, crashed that via inexperienced riding. Got a 2003 Honda Shadow 650, not my style. Currently riding a 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and looking for more power. This and the XSR700 looks like a fantastic upgrade. Thanks for sharing.
i rode my mt 07 for my senior year and i loved making the admins angry by filtering in the lots while being in good terms with the school's resource officer because he was a rider too lol, such an outstanding bike
I got my first bike a year and 3 months ago. Its a kawasaki z400 and love it. Im not sure on giving it up at all but i do intend on getting a bigger bike to tour in eventually.
You made a cool bike of it! Like the custom seat, the steel braided brakelines and the orange bits here and there. I drive a Tracer7 (basically the same bike) and love the CP2 engine even on stock exhaust, but must say the stock suspension is comfortable on normal driving but once you go in Rossi mode it's lacking.. the rear is a bit wobbly and dives down quite a bit when braking. But for a daily driver I very much like it! Good to hear you have tons of fun on it, nice vid!!
Great review! I bought a brand new Mt last October, cyan storm colour, and I’ve ridden it all through the Irish winter weather! Have to say, for a first bike, it’s a fun bike to throw around! Roll on the summer! Oh, and you inspired me to get the chinmount! Keepin the shiny side up!
My Second bike is a '21 Suzuki SV650. I started on a "11 Suzuki DRZ400S, Great starter bike. Dualsport to Street. Still ride the Dualsport in the Mountain/Desert trails on the weekend. The SV650, is Now my everyday. -M Stone SoCal, Enjoy the Ride!🤠
Wooh another Lali vid, let's goo! Non subbed people: whatta you doing?! Support the lady Lali! 😆 She made me excited for cutting the knot to start ride as well! And now i'm almost done whhhooohooo! Good and fun stuff as always. MT/FZ07 are VERY common here in The Netherlands as well. Whether as a first bike (you do need to mindful and respect the machine) or a limited first bike. I do like the looks and sound of them as well. Also I was wondering always why you looked more bent over instead of upright but thought it was just me lol. You don't want to put them back to stock? Or is the plan another bike in the future hehe.
Just found your channel, I'm a female and looking to get my first bike soon. Been eyeing the mt07 and its cool to see a female say that this bike is a good for for you. Love all the modifications on Spicy Boy!!
Glad to hear you're getting into riding! I honestly wouldn't recommend the MT07 as (generally) a beginner bike though, but it does depend on you as a rider. If you're level-headed and calm, then perhaps, but otherwise for sport bikes I would stick with 400cc and under just while learning the basics at least! But whatever you choose, ride safe out there!
Showing my age a lot. First bike 1980 Yamaha RD250LC which I rode for the mandatory CC restriction in Western Australia at the time. Moved up to a couple of the 350cc versions. Stopped riding for about 20 years and got back on a FZR600. Replace it with a couple of Honda VFR800S. First one was stolen. Then got a Yamaha 07 R1 which was fun to ride for about 30 minutes. Most of my riding was commuting so it wasn't a great fit. Have now got a fairly stock MT-07. This bike gives me what I wanted/craved from the 2 strokes. Nimble with plenty of low down grunt. Of course the standard exhaust was replaced before it left the showroom. I couldn't buy the HO version of the MT-07 in blue so I got the slightly smaller capacity version which is LAMS compliant. Rather than restricting the capacity first year riders can use, the power output is enforced in Australia. It is still an incredibly fun bike to ride.
I've had my 2014 MT07 for just over a year now, I love it! I upgraded from a Yamaha R3. The fuel economy is actually VERY good for the size of the engine. I've heard people get 60 to 70MPG, it can be really good. Compared to traditional 600cc/1000cc sportsbikes its SUPER efficient.
What about you? What's your average for such an older bike? I've been thinking about rebel 500 or this but definitely this because of the wonderful sound. Fuel economy is my number 1 priority because of how expensive fuel prices are now but i would still consider this if the fuel eco ain't that bad.
@@GalamatiasOne i know they are. Only reason why i consider it is because all my life I've been riding cruisers and its in my dna. Right now, its the best cruiser in fuel consumption for the amount of cc its got but its got a huge downside! the sound. My priority is fuel consumption followed sound and we all know needs are always trumped by wants so if both parameters are met, i dont care what the bike is as long as it has both.
My second bike was a -73 Honda CB500Four, got it 1979 😁. Now I got a Yamaha Tracer 900 and the suspension is the same pogostick as an original MT-07. Big thanks for this video Lali!!
Wow!! now that you brought the two year time span up with your MT07/spicy boy, I can’t believe it’s been 2yrs. I’ve been following you for two years great videos great information entertaining all across-the-board. Well I guess your question was: What bike that we started on or what bike we moved up to. After a lot of research & Utube videos , I chose to start on a 2022 Aprilia RS660 Apex Black model as my first ever sports bike. I feel that I am levelheaded, very mature but I do like to get on it here and there but I’m not crazy on the streets. There’s a time and place for that I agree with some of the other UA-camrs along with yourself. I just like to get out there have fun on the bike and be able to come home in one piece and be able to go back again at a different time. That’s the most important to me. Like riding out on small group rides and one on one rides with a buddy. If I lived in New Jersey which I was born in Camden and moved to Florida I would let you ride my bike to get a sample of a brand-new RS 660 you will probably fall in love with it. I highly recommend it don’t believe all the negative hype about About the RS 660 I have had no issues with the bike whatsoever. The only possible thing is that the mirrors do shake at over 4000 RPMs but that’s it that’s the only negative. I got this bike because of all of the safety features it comes with along with it’s awesome aggressive body style. That’s my take on it I enjoy your videos please keep them coming let me know what you think. Please ride safe, stay alert, and be very proactive every time you get on your bike. Enjoy in right smart.💥🔥👍🏼💯
My first larger bike is a Svartpilen 701 after riding scooters and a 125 for a while. Was considering the MT07 or XSR700, too. But the Svartpilen is just the prettiest of them all 🥰😉 The CP2 engine is way smoother than the Svarti's thumper though.
Kicked off my riding journey many years ago on farm bikes (Yamaha AG100, Honda CT110). Then didn't ride for about 20 years. Picked things up again with Suzuki GW250 Inozuma. Someone backed into it in car park (after I had two years of ownership) and wrote it off for me. So I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650. Love it. It's sexy, it's fast, fun and noisy. Now have a Yamaha XSR 900 2022 on order. Won't be available til November but am pretty stoked to give that bad boi a go. Hoping it will be a seriously long-termer. I ride every day I can for commuting and for fun half day rides at the weekends.
I have an mt07 too, used to have a sedici strada 2 helmet, looks like that might be what you have too, i bought a shoei rf1400 and it made a WORLD of a difference with wind, so much quieter, and at speed the wind doesn’t flop my head around like it did with the sedici, makes riding so much more enjoyable
I bought my 2019 MT-07 new from a dealer in 2020. I've put about 12,000 miles on it since and it's still pretty much bone stock. Mine's the all-black "Matte Raven" and I have considered upgrading to a more powerful bike, but every time I ride mine I have so much fun that it seems silly to spend the money...plus, I love the blackout look so much that I haven't been able to find another bike that I liked the looks of more... I think the stock shocks are probably great for someone your size, but they're definitely a little soft for bigger folks (I'm probably around 190 in gear). Still, I don't push it to the limits riding track or anything, so even a suspension upgrade hasn't seemed worthwhile. Mine still has the stock exhaust, too...it definitely sounds awesome with the aftermarket, but I just can't convince myself it's worth dropping $1500 or more just for the sound. Maybe I'm cheap, but I don't think there's a better naked bike out there for the money...
Hi Lali, my first bike was a ZR50 Suzuki (3HP), second step from there was my Honda Hornet 600 (102HP) So yea.. was kinda a big step, but was still manageable. Currently Triumph Street Triple R (118HP) and i feel its more then enough for the streets.
went from FZR600 to R6 to MT07. Have the 2021 MT07, love it. Added Bagster seat, Puig wind screen, and Atlas cruise control. Bike will do anything you want it to. 58mpg is nice too
So cool seeing you riding on all the same roads I ride on! I ride cruiser style bikes, and I bought a naked Suzuki Marauder 800 for my first bike and that thing had all the buffeting! I hated highway riding cuz I felt like I was hanging on for dear life just trying to stay seated on the bike lol. After I totaled it, (gravel patch on a sharp turn) I replaced it with a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic with a tall windscreen, and it has made riding so much more comfortable!!! I think my next upgrade might be to put a batwing fairing on it.
Started on dirt bikes as a kid. Naturally went on to a dual sport for about 5 years(loved it) but I needed a more road focused bike. I tried 3 different cruisers(hated them all). Just got an mt07 this week. I feel a lot more comfortable(familiar body position an weight) on an mt07 vs a cruiser. Time will tell. I really wish the tracer 7 would come to the states or have an available conversion kit for the mt07.
Hello beautiful:) My second motorcycle after MT07 was FZ08S. Now I have Tracer 900GT and I love it, but still when I sleep I see the dreams with MT07 amazing sound🤤
I started riding about 6 years ago on my moms Yamaha 535cc Virago, after a couple of months of riding that I upgraded to a Yamaha V-star 1100, fast forward a year and I upgraded again, this time to a 2014 Honda Valkyrie 1800, I still have the Valkyrie but about a month ago I bought myself a second bike this one an Indian FTR-S 1200 and I'm loving it. PS, the Valkyrie gets 45 mpg with a 6.1 gallon tank I can ride forever on a tank of gas, and best of all she runs the cheap 87 octane gas.
Bought a 2020 z900 as a second bike next to my 2011 "built up " dyna street bob. Just depends on my mood if I want a chill cruise or if I feel like scaring the crap out of myself 😁
Awesome! I was planning on getting either the 23 mt07 or mt09 when they come out! I guess I got plenty of time to decide. I just like all the rider features the 09 comes with.
Hi ,i got 09 six months ago, and my point of view is, it's nice to have all power of 09 but in city riding it's not simple, maybe 07 was better choice 😂
I learned to ride in 2000 and bought a Honda Nighthawk 250 for my first bike. I rode it for a year and sold it to my MSF course instructor. My second bike was a new '01 Yamaha YZF600R. Great bike, loved it, regretted selling it eventually for cruiser bike. Fast forward to 2022 and I just got a super low mile 2007 Yamaha YZF600R - no more regrets and riding it every chance I get. 😃
Mt07. Rode this bike as I made my license. I like the fact that it still has one headlight. Avoids you being confused with a car that's very far away. And the fact that you put your key into the headlight. As in putting it into the head of the bike. But it always felt a little twitchy on the throttle at low speed. The aprilia shiver 750 I got now is way easier to control despite having the larger engine.
Hi Lali, I started on a Ninja 250 myself and am now upgrading to the Tracer 700 (was looking at MT07s but I want to do some touring). Seems the best of both worlds for me!
I like your Bike.. I have been more a Cruiser and now a Touring Rider. I'm glad you found two wheels that Makes you Happy! You treat Spicey Boi ! Nice to see another Science Minded Gearhead.. Ride Safe! Hope to see you one day on the Road!
Hey Lali .. You can adjust the pre load compression and dampening on your front forks.. On your rear shock you can do the same.. The Ohlin Cartridge kit gave you a choice of like 4 different weight springs.. K-Tech may be the same.. I have a K-teck for the rear of mine but I have the less expensive shock that does not have the remote reservoir.. Via the Ohlin Instructions I set my front forks to the suggested base settings for my weight and have never adjusted it.. It's a mirable better than the stock forks.. I am Fat right now at 178# have gotten down to as low as 159 in past recent summers.. Used to be in the 150 - 160 range for decades..
Started on a Vulcan 500 cruiser, then upgraded to a Versys 650. Both good bikes, but I preferred the more upright seating position of the Versys (felt more in control). The Versys is a really underated bike, which I could have kept forever if it was just me riding -- but ended up getting a Concours 1400 for 2-up touring. The Concours is a rocket and probably faster than I need, but a great bike for highway miles.
You can set the “rider sag”. Probably less preload on the shock should soften up the ride a little. If you have clicker, try 2-3 more clicks out on the compression.
That is a very sweet exhaust note! It was a very different motorcycling world back when I started riding, not quite so varied in terms of choices as now. My first bike was a 125, next up was a Yamaha 500 twin (which I still have, bought it for my 19th birthday in 1973). Pretty drastic step up for the next one, a '97 Triumph Daytona 955. Imagine riding the same bike for over 20 years, you know what it's going to do under any circumstances. Then you get on something that's almost exactly the same overall size, about the same weight, but with nearly three times the power. Took some getting used to, things happen a LOT faster! You want torque? The dyno chart that came with the exhaust I put on it (full Arrow system, modified by and sourced from Wilcox Engines, UK, who actually helped Triumph develop the motor) has a very impressive horsepower curve, especially compared to stock, but the real eye-opener on it is the torque curve. It makes 85% of peak torque at 3500 rpm and just rises from there, finally tails off at 10K to a mere 90%. I LOVE the torque on that bike! And the sound!
Bikes I've had... Honda CB100 Honda XL350 Honda Ascot 500 BMW F650 Kawasaki KLR650 Yamaha MT-07 (650) Most disappointing: KLR, but mostly because of cheap pieces that I replaced (hand guards; didn't, but needed to replace gas cap and foot pegs) the handlebars got bent when I believe someone who was drunk tried to sit on it and dropped it (don't leave parked on street on a Saturday night!) - I replaced the bent handlebars. Compare that to the BMW where handlebars were designed to flex when dropped instead of bending.
You bring up a good point. People need to have their suspensions set up asap after getting a bike. So, when they say it's soft or hard, that's because the dealerships usually give a general set up. It really should be dialed in for the specific rider. It's not only comfort, it can be a safety issue. Have the sprockets been changed? I'm sure it's been flashed and all that. If you want to know about my bikes, my first was an old Kawi H1. Then a Bonneville, '68 Duc Desmo MIII, '78 CB750 SS, '64 Bonneville bobber, and a '17 Suzuki GSXR1000R. The Suzuki is mostly for track use. She's crazy. Hahahaha
Great bike for fun riding on dry roads. Where it gets left behind by the rest of the market now is it's lack of features as an everyday rider for a less experienced rider! Find yourself on a wet slippery unfamiliar country road in driving rain and suddenly the "Master of Torque" becomes a handful, with it's lack of slipper clutch, no torque control option and snappy throttle you can easily break traction coming out of a corner and low side it! Unless of course you are an experienced rider and know how to ride a fully manual big twin under these conditions! Still one of my favorites!
Nice review I watch this after one year, Just really happy I'm getting it as my second bike. My first bike was really just 125cc because I was just 16 years old.
I had a Honda ST1300. Then I sold it for a Goldwing. I enjoyed the 1300 but I wanted to do some touring and the goldwing is set up for that. Enjoy your channel.
Question @11:43 Started off on an '82 Suzuki GS450, went to an '86Suzuki Madura 700... Now on a 2006 HD XL1200C... start on whatever you can handle, and upgrade to whatever you can handle!
Spicy Boi sounds great, when you left that stop sign, holy moly! My first bike was a small cc street bike, then a cbr600. The mt07 would have been a better 2nd bike, but it didnt exist back then for me. No regrets with 600 though.
My first bike was going to be a Rebel 500, but then I was introduced to the Shadow Aero 750. It was love at first rev and bought her that day. I initially thought she was going to be too big for me but she’s perfect! Still trying to come up with a name.
New viewer to your videos, I have literally owned motorcycles all over the spectrum. From Hayabusas to ZX14's to Harley Davidson. I currently owned a Yamaha FZ6R, and love it. Perfect cross between sport and sport touring. But I recently received a mint condition 2012 Ninja 250 for $500. And I think I'm gonna ride it around for fun and ultimately turn it into a "track days" bike. I'm assuming if you kept your for 5years you thought they were great bikes?? Like I said, it will ultimately become a "track bike'. But we''ll see. Like your channel so far.
Yeah so MT apparently stands for "master of torque" ...Yamaha ain't wrong 👀
Hey Lali! Gotta love that Yamaha BRAP! That MT07 is beautiful. Iv been drooling over the MT10sp. Looks like your riding 10 miles away from me in this video. Im a photographer. Let me know if you want to colab on a Spicy Boy shoot and ill send you some info.
Beautiful area you are in to ride, thanks for the video.
@@PcAddicted1 it sound beautiful doesn’t it. Only the aprillia twins that just come out sound a spec better, nothing else sounds even close to the CP2 afaic. MT09 is epic but I’d have to go for a triumph if I got a triple, or a MV Agusta
@@Fee.1 OMG the Triumph speed tipple RR is a dream bike for sure!
Hey lali what is your opinion on the 2021/2022 face mask? I think it looks very futuristic and cool.🙃
Found your channel after getting mine, I absolutely love it. Riding the motorcycle is the only thing to give me peace after losing my wife to cancer it's been the best therapy ever.
Sorry for your loss, I hope the MT gives you some peace 🕊️
Same here. I now need to take long rides...but children come first...
@@AntiParallali Hi Lali are you ok are you doing anything today
ride in peace brother, sorry for your loss
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I am in love with that color scheme. Silver/White/Gray with flou red wheels. Absolutely gorgeous. Hope Yamaha goes back to this scheme once they're done with their weird Cyan phase.
Yeah, I miss my Mt07 so much. It was my first bike. I upgraded to Zx6r and dont get me wrong, Ninja is good good. But THE sound of Mt07, the light weighr, easy manipulation, the torquee!!omg I miss it so much. Kinda regret selling it and buying the zx6r. I would recommend the Mt07 with all my heart🤤🥰🔥gorgeous bike
You know you want to join the dark side again. Muhahaaaha! You miss that torque don't you?! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I was doing research on different bikes for beginners and ones that could suit a shorter rider and I came across the MT-07 and when I started researching the MT-07 that’s when I came across your channel. Amazing review and I think I just found my first bike.
Z650 sits lower - you sit atop the MT07 - you sort of sit inside the Z650 - they're less than a standard deviation in power/torque between the two bikes - just sayin'
I don't think the mt-07 is a good beginner bike, you should probably go for something for less power first
Get the suspension tuned for weight as soon as possible its very important
Thanks for the video 👍
I love the fact you named your Bike. 😎
I just started riding a month ago on a Bonneville T120, I love the low end torque it feeds out. I'm a sensible 52 year old rider not trying to break the sound barrier. I enjoy just cruising and taking everything end. Looking forward to a long tour one day.
How true, nothing replaces the epic feel of a relaxing cruise
"I would describe spicy boi as....uh SPICY BOIIIII" hahaha - Loved the long-term owner's review Lali! You should rate your bike/product reviews using the Scoville scale meter 😅
I did it backwards, I did 04 R6 for 2 year, 12 R6 for 3 years, now MT-03 lol Really loving the smaller cc bike for becoming a better technical rider!
Me too 60 motorcycle,s later and am know cruzin a bmw c400gt scooter unbelievable 2 wheels of any kind is where it's at be safe my friends!!!
Me too, I went from a 900 cc bonneville to an mt 03. No regrets, just as fast and really enjoying the cornering ability of a much lighter bike.
I started on my 2016 FZ07 back in 2018. I absolutely love it! It has been a fantastic starting motorcycle for me and here soon I'll be selling it 😔 to upgrade to its bigger brother, the MT10 😊. Love your channel!!
great video, thanks for sharing ! I did my driving license early this year (on XSR700, that´s where I fell in love with the CP2) and ended up with 2014 MT07 as a first bike and you can count my smiles per kms. Running on Dominator exhaust and the sound is so addictive :D
my first bike was a kawa zxr 400.
it had 68 hp and drove like dream.
i crashed it after 6 years of riding and sold it.
then it was a 6 year long wait until i was a little bit more mature and the i bought my second bike last year.
it's a 2020 kawa z900 and i absolutly love this bike.
i bought it completly stock and spend about €5000 on upgrades.
the best upgrade is a full sc project titanium exhaust, a translogic quickshifter and send it to a realy good tuner.
it sounds and rides so good right now, it pops and bangs and shoots flames now🔥🔥😍😍
Not surprised to see you like the MT-07. 👍
I owned a 2015 FZ-07 (what the MT-07 was called before they changed the model designation) and rode it for several years and I believe that was probably the best street bike I've had the pleasure to own and ride.
Light, maneuverable, great handling, and the engine was fantastic with plenty of low- and mid-range torque that was so easy to use and fun to use.
I had an Akrapovic Ti exhaust system on it and it sounded so good with a pleasant tone.
My second motorcycle was a used 1981 Honda XR250R.
My first street bike was a new 1993 Yamaha XJ600SE, AKA the Seca II.
My second street bike was a new 1994 Yamaha YZF750R.
Those were fun times. 😁
This exact bike was my first one lol.
I took it on a 5400km (3355 mile) tour through Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. 621 miles in one day was the longest leg of the trip. It can defiantly be done but that was one hell of a test of my endurance lol.
A larger windscreen and throttle lock is essential, Im defiantly upgrading the seat to a corben when I have some extra money. Was absolutely breathtaking though through most of the trip!
I absolutely love the MT series. I definitely want an 07 or an 09 in the near future
Thanks! “Happy Birthday Spicy Bio”
Great video. learned to ride a couple years ago. Went to the Harley riding school. First bike was a Road King. Started out looking at smaller bikes and gradually worked my way up. Didn't want to out grow a small bike and wind up upgrading.
I started on a MT03 and now a 17'MT09. Loving every moment of it!
I started off on an '06 Suzuki GS500F, rode that for a few years and then got a '22 MT-07 (Team Blue), and wow, what a difference. I love it so much. I'm to the point with it now, where short rides don't interest me because I want to spend more and more time on it every time I take it out! I named it Jay Bird ("naked" as a Jay bird, and blue like a Blue Jay). Only mods I have so far are radiator guard, windscreen (I do a lot of freeway riding), and a charging port. I can't wait to upgrade the exhaust!
I grew up on mini-bikes and dirt bikes, haven't rode in many years. After taking the MSF class in May, I settled on a '22 MT-07. I was originally looking at R3's, since I don't need that much power (most my riding will be in town), until I sat on one. Being 6'2", the 07 is much more comfortable for me. I just had my 600 mile service, and I'm loving the bike so far.
My first bike is a 2021 MT09. I absolutely love it. The MTs are my favorite style out there
My journey was the exact same as yours started off on a 2012 ninja 250, currently have a fully kitted out 2018 mt07 (exhaust, tune, filter, suspension and bars) and couldn’t be any happier such an amazing overall bike especially for the price my spicy girl is here to stay for a while
Since you asked in your video, my first bike was a Honda NC700x. That bike had cool features but was literally the most boring bike I’ve ever ridden. Lol. Fast forward not having a bike for 7 years. Now riding a 2022 KTM Duke 390. So far that thing is fun as hell!! Love your content and spicy boi looks fly as hell!!
That sound is heaven. You’re making me want an R7 really bad, thank you!
I started on a CBR600RR and a 2021 MT07 is my second bike. Even tho it's significantly slower on the top end, I absolutely love the comfortable riding position and actual usable powerband for daily riding. My back thanks me everyday!
Yep I agree I had a new at the time 2014 Yamaha R6 and now I have a 2016 Yamaha FZ07. My R6 would destroy this bike in the top end but around town and for just cruising or fun I much prefer the bottom end torque that the FZO7 has. It's way more fun and it doesn't hurt my back and wrists like my R6 did
@tailtaker @shocker ...I also am a fan of the low end torque 😍 it's just satisfying to hear that brAAAAAAP
@@AntiParallali yesssss there are very few bikes more sonically stimulating than an MT with an uncorked Akra! 👌🎶🎶
Spicy boi is amazing!! Seems perfect for you and super reliable. Love the content! Ride safe 👊🏻
Great video Lali. My 2nd bike was a R6 after I started on a Ninja 250. Had the Ninja 250 for 2 years. I now have a MT09 SP because my brother wrecked my MT07. I really miss the MT07. Until I test rode the new MT09 SP I was gonna get a new MT07. Yes the stock suspension is a bit soft but Yamaha designed it to handle inner city riding on possibly pothole riddled streets.
Great review! Your bike sounds awesome! My second and current bike is a ‘21 Tenere 700 with engine shared from the MT07 and XSR700. First bike was a ‘17 CRF250L. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up!
What type of riding do you do with the Tenere? I am also an Andrew M, lol.
First bike years ago was a homemade conglomeration of Kawasaki 3 cyinder 125 and Yamaha 70’s parts from the junk yard. Second bike was a 1999 BMW 650 Funduro thumper, Third bike is my do-all dream bike 2019 BMW r1250RT with some ADV tires and bars and protection. Enjoy your bike “growth”, I can’t wait to see what you get next, Lali !
My ice fluo mt07 IS my first big bike after riding 125cc Honda for a while. I’ve had it for about 2 years and I love it. I have been test riding a lot of bikes over the recent months in search for the replacement (not necessarily go bigger) cause I have been touring quite a bit so naked style is not the best for that, but every time I get back on my bike, it feels so good. For me personally it is going to be difficult to find a worthy contender. That cp2 engine is absolutely amazing and punches way above its weight 🙂
Hi, I ride Harley’s but love all motorcycles and riding. I’m thinking of buying a sport bike Triumph Tiger 660 just love the look of that model and it looks like a lot of fun. Your bike looks and sounds sweet, glad to see you riding and having fun stay safe 😎 . Headed to Sturgis tomorrow, I can’t wait 🍺😎
I started on a 2000 SV650, then went to a Kawaski Mean Streak (not as fun as I had hoped) back to another naked-Triumph 675 Street Triple R for 8 years, and now on a BMW R1200RT. Over 20 years on a bike and I still love riding.
UA-cam just suggested this video and I am so glad I clicked it.
Your enthusiasm for SPICY BOI is so cute.
Also, fellow scientist here (PhD in Entomology) and biker (haven't ridden in years, but I still miss it).
It's a sign you need to take up riding again 😉
Good video! I started riding on a 2009 CBR125R, crashed that via inexperienced riding. Got a 2003 Honda Shadow 650, not my style. Currently riding a 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and looking for more power. This and the XSR700 looks like a fantastic upgrade. Thanks for sharing.
Just a shout out to to say I enjoy your content and it’s nice to see someone’s perspective from a normal point of view!
Started on a Motorini 50 moped when I turned 16 n now I’m on a 2022 mt125 :)
i rode my mt 07 for my senior year and i loved making the admins angry by filtering in the lots while being in good terms with the school's resource officer because he was a rider too lol, such an outstanding bike
Aside from Aprilia the MT07/the CP2 motor in it is the best sounding parallel twin in existence. That alone is hard to overstate honestly
what about a husqvarna nuda 900?
Jey Lali mate! I got my 2022 MT07! I love it so far! True master of torque! Stay safe!
I got my first bike a year and 3 months ago. Its a kawasaki z400 and love it. Im not sure on giving it up at all but i do intend on getting a bigger bike to tour in eventually.
You made a cool bike of it! Like the custom seat, the steel braided brakelines and the orange bits here and there. I drive a Tracer7 (basically the same bike) and love the CP2 engine even on stock exhaust, but must say the stock suspension is comfortable on normal driving but once you go in Rossi mode it's lacking.. the rear is a bit wobbly and dives down quite a bit when braking. But for a daily driver I very much like it! Good to hear you have tons of fun on it, nice vid!!
I've got the tracer 7 and had the mt as well. Tracer kills the mt for me I love it. Tracer 9 GT is the one but it is stupidly fast
Interesting Lali... I'm glad to see you post again. How's your studies going? Always, ride when you can...
Great review! I bought a brand new Mt last October, cyan storm colour, and I’ve ridden it all through the Irish winter weather! Have to say, for a first bike, it’s a fun bike to throw around! Roll on the summer! Oh, and you inspired me to get the chinmount! Keepin the shiny side up!
My Second bike is a '21 Suzuki SV650. I started on a "11 Suzuki DRZ400S, Great starter bike. Dualsport to Street. Still ride the Dualsport in the Mountain/Desert trails on the weekend. The SV650, is Now my everyday. -M Stone SoCal, Enjoy the Ride!🤠
I went from a sym wolf (250cc) to an Mt07 and i fell in love with this bike. Every aspect of it.
Wooh another Lali vid, let's goo! Non subbed people: whatta you doing?! Support the lady Lali! 😆 She made me excited for cutting the knot to start ride as well! And now i'm almost done whhhooohooo! Good and fun stuff as always. MT/FZ07 are VERY common here in The Netherlands as well. Whether as a first bike (you do need to mindful and respect the machine) or a limited first bike. I do like the looks and sound of them as well.
Also I was wondering always why you looked more bent over instead of upright but thought it was just me lol.
You don't want to put them back to stock? Or is the plan another bike in the future hehe.
I just bought a 2019 MT 07 a few weeks ago myself and I love it! I had a Honda Shadow for 4 years and I'm definitely loving the MT a lot more
Just found your channel, I'm a female and looking to get my first bike soon. Been eyeing the mt07 and its cool to see a female say that this bike is a good for for you. Love all the modifications on Spicy Boy!!
Glad to hear you're getting into riding! I honestly wouldn't recommend the MT07 as (generally) a beginner bike though, but it does depend on you as a rider. If you're level-headed and calm, then perhaps, but otherwise for sport bikes I would stick with 400cc and under just while learning the basics at least! But whatever you choose, ride safe out there!
Showing my age a lot. First bike 1980 Yamaha RD250LC which I rode for the mandatory CC restriction in Western Australia at the time. Moved up to a couple of the 350cc versions. Stopped riding for about 20 years and got back on a FZR600. Replace it with a couple of Honda VFR800S. First one was stolen. Then got a Yamaha 07 R1 which was fun to ride for about 30 minutes. Most of my riding was commuting so it wasn't a great fit. Have now got a fairly stock MT-07. This bike gives me what I wanted/craved from the 2 strokes. Nimble with plenty of low down grunt. Of course the standard exhaust was replaced before it left the showroom. I couldn't buy the HO version of the MT-07 in blue so I got the slightly smaller capacity version which is LAMS compliant. Rather than restricting the capacity first year riders can use, the power output is enforced in Australia. It is still an incredibly fun bike to ride.
I've had my 2014 MT07 for just over a year now, I love it! I upgraded from a Yamaha R3. The fuel economy is actually VERY good for the size of the engine. I've heard people get 60 to 70MPG, it can be really good. Compared to traditional 600cc/1000cc sportsbikes its SUPER efficient.
What about you? What's your average for such an older bike? I've been thinking about rebel 500 or this but definitely this because of the wonderful sound. Fuel economy is my number 1 priority because of how expensive fuel prices are now but i would still consider this if the fuel eco ain't that bad.
@@r.i.p2464 I get about 40 to 50MPG since I do ride a bit aggressive. The Honda Rebel 500 is much more chilled and will get much better fuel economy.
@@OtterMachine i guess i just have to baby it then because i really dislike how the rebel sounds no matter what exhaust its got.
@@r.i.p2464 Totally different kinds of bikes, but I would pick the MT-07 over the Rebel 10 out of 10 times...
@@GalamatiasOne i know they are. Only reason why i consider it is because all my life I've been riding cruisers and its in my dna. Right now, its the best cruiser in fuel consumption for the amount of cc its got but its got a huge downside! the sound. My priority is fuel consumption followed sound and we all know needs are always trumped by wants so if both parameters are met, i dont care what the bike is as long as it has both.
My second bike was a -73 Honda CB500Four, got it 1979 😁. Now I got a Yamaha Tracer 900 and the suspension is the same pogostick as an original MT-07. Big thanks for this video Lali!!
What a GREAT review !! You deserve 1million followers at this point 💯. Keep the videos coming Lalipop ❤🔥❤🔥
Wow!! now that you brought the two year time span up with your MT07/spicy boy, I can’t believe it’s been 2yrs.
I’ve been following you for two years great videos great information entertaining all across-the-board. Well I guess your question was:
What bike that we started on or what bike we moved up to.
After a lot of research & Utube videos ,
I chose to start on a 2022 Aprilia RS660 Apex Black model as my first ever sports bike.
I feel that I am levelheaded, very mature but I do like to get on it here and there but I’m not crazy on the streets. There’s a time and place for that I agree with some of the other UA-camrs along with yourself.
I just like to get out there have fun on the bike and be able to come home in one piece and be able to go back again at a different time. That’s the most important to me. Like riding out on small group rides and one on one rides with a buddy.
If I lived in New Jersey which I was born in Camden and moved to Florida I would let you ride my bike to get a sample of a brand-new RS 660 you will probably fall in love with it. I highly recommend it don’t believe all the negative hype about About the RS 660 I have had no issues with the bike whatsoever. The only possible thing is that the mirrors do shake at over 4000 RPMs but that’s it that’s the only negative. I got this bike because of all of the safety features it comes with along with it’s awesome aggressive body style. That’s my take on it I enjoy your videos please keep them coming let me know what you think. Please ride safe, stay alert, and be very proactive every time you get on your bike. Enjoy in right smart.💥🔥👍🏼💯
Thanks for the comment and Rs660 sounds funnn
My first larger bike is a Svartpilen 701 after riding scooters and a 125 for a while.
Was considering the MT07 or XSR700, too. But the Svartpilen is just the prettiest of them all 🥰😉
The CP2 engine is way smoother than the Svarti's thumper though.
After 3 years of riding an fz07 I recently made the jump up to an fz09. Both have there ups and downs but I find myself missing the fz07.
My friend Jordan had the FZ09 but it got stolen and now he wants a MT07 lol. The CP2 engine just sounds god-like 🙌🏼
Nice review vid on the MT07. My 2nd bike and I totally get your love for Spicy Boy as how much I loved my CB400
Kicked off my riding journey many years ago on farm bikes (Yamaha AG100, Honda CT110). Then didn't ride for about 20 years. Picked things up again with Suzuki GW250 Inozuma. Someone backed into it in car park (after I had two years of ownership) and wrote it off for me. So I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650. Love it. It's sexy, it's fast, fun and noisy. Now have a Yamaha XSR 900 2022 on order. Won't be available til November but am pretty stoked to give that bad boi a go. Hoping it will be a seriously long-termer.
I ride every day I can for commuting and for fun half day rides at the weekends.
I have an mt07 too, used to have a sedici strada 2 helmet, looks like that might be what you have too, i bought a shoei rf1400 and it made a WORLD of a difference with wind, so much quieter, and at speed the wind doesn’t flop my head around like it did with the sedici, makes riding so much more enjoyable
I bought my 2019 MT-07 new from a dealer in 2020. I've put about 12,000 miles on it since and it's still pretty much bone stock. Mine's the all-black "Matte Raven" and I have considered upgrading to a more powerful bike, but every time I ride mine I have so much fun that it seems silly to spend the money...plus, I love the blackout look so much that I haven't been able to find another bike that I liked the looks of more...
I think the stock shocks are probably great for someone your size, but they're definitely a little soft for bigger folks (I'm probably around 190 in gear). Still, I don't push it to the limits riding track or anything, so even a suspension upgrade hasn't seemed worthwhile. Mine still has the stock exhaust, too...it definitely sounds awesome with the aftermarket, but I just can't convince myself it's worth dropping $1500 or more just for the sound. Maybe I'm cheap, but I don't think there's a better naked bike out there for the money...
Hi Lali, my first bike was a ZR50 Suzuki (3HP), second step from there was my Honda Hornet 600 (102HP)
So yea.. was kinda a big step, but was still manageable. Currently Triumph Street Triple R (118HP) and i feel its more then enough for the streets.
went from FZR600 to R6 to MT07. Have the 2021 MT07, love it. Added Bagster seat, Puig wind screen, and Atlas cruise control. Bike will do anything you want it to. 58mpg is nice too
Planning on purchasing this exact same model and color. I am definitely stoked after watching this video.
Heck yeah! Glad to hear that
So cool seeing you riding on all the same roads I ride on! I ride cruiser style bikes, and I bought a naked Suzuki Marauder 800 for my first bike and that thing had all the buffeting! I hated highway riding cuz I felt like I was hanging on for dear life just trying to stay seated on the bike lol.
After I totaled it, (gravel patch on a sharp turn) I replaced it with a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic with a tall windscreen, and it has made riding so much more comfortable!!! I think my next upgrade might be to put a batwing fairing on it.
Started on dirt bikes as a kid. Naturally went on to a dual sport for about 5 years(loved it) but I needed a more road focused bike. I tried 3 different cruisers(hated them all). Just got an mt07 this week. I feel a lot more comfortable(familiar body position an weight) on an mt07 vs a cruiser. Time will tell. I really wish the tracer 7 would come to the states or have an available conversion kit for the mt07.
Hello beautiful:)
My second motorcycle after MT07 was FZ08S. Now I have Tracer 900GT and I love it, but still when I sleep I see the dreams with MT07 amazing sound🤤
I started riding about 6 years ago on my moms Yamaha 535cc Virago, after a couple of months of riding that I upgraded to a Yamaha V-star 1100, fast forward a year and I upgraded again, this time to a 2014 Honda Valkyrie 1800, I still have the Valkyrie but about a month ago I bought myself a second bike this one an Indian FTR-S 1200 and I'm loving it. PS, the Valkyrie gets 45 mpg with a 6.1 gallon tank I can ride forever on a tank of gas, and best of all she runs the cheap 87 octane gas.
Bought a 2020 z900 as a second bike next to my 2011 "built up " dyna street bob. Just depends on my mood if I want a chill cruise or if I feel like scaring the crap out of myself 😁
Awesome! I was planning on getting either the 23 mt07 or mt09 when they come out! I guess I got plenty of time to decide. I just like all the rider features the 09 comes with.
Hi ,i got 09 six months ago, and my point of view is, it's nice to have all power of 09 but in city riding it's not simple, maybe 07 was better choice 😂
I learned to ride in 2000 and bought a Honda Nighthawk 250 for my first bike. I rode it for a year and sold it to my MSF course instructor. My second bike was a new '01 Yamaha YZF600R. Great bike, loved it, regretted selling it eventually for cruiser bike. Fast forward to 2022 and I just got a super low mile 2007 Yamaha YZF600R - no more regrets and riding it every chance I get. 😃
Mt07. Rode this bike as I made my license. I like the fact that it still has one headlight. Avoids you being confused with a car that's very far away. And the fact that you put your key into the headlight. As in putting it into the head of the bike.
But it always felt a little twitchy on the throttle at low speed. The aprilia shiver 750 I got now is way easier to control despite having the larger engine.
Spicy Boy still looking good :) im not gonna lie i was waiting for the security to roll up as you were trepassing lol
Hi Lali, I started on a Ninja 250 myself and am now upgrading to the Tracer 700 (was looking at MT07s but I want to do some touring). Seems the best of both worlds for me!
I started on a ninja 250 and recently got a 2022 triumph trident ! It’s so awesome ! I love it .
I'm 60 been riding 44 years i bought
a 2022 mt07 5 months ago and i love it
I like your Bike.. I have been more a Cruiser and now a Touring Rider. I'm glad you found two wheels that Makes you Happy! You treat Spicey Boi ! Nice to see another Science Minded Gearhead.. Ride Safe! Hope to see you one day on the Road!
Rode it for 2 years and 20 thousand plus Kilometers and can say it was just amazing. The perfect bike for everyday use.
I agree. It really is 🙌🏼
Hey Lali .. You can adjust the pre load compression and dampening on your front forks.. On your rear shock you can do the same.. The Ohlin Cartridge kit gave you a choice of like 4 different weight springs..
K-Tech may be the same.. I have a K-teck for the rear of mine but I have the less expensive shock that does not have the remote reservoir..
Via the Ohlin Instructions I set my front forks to the suggested base settings for my weight and have never adjusted it.. It's a mirable better than the stock forks.. I am Fat right now at 178# have gotten down to as low as 159 in past recent summers.. Used to be in the 150 - 160 range for decades..
Started on a Vulcan 500 cruiser, then upgraded to a Versys 650. Both good bikes, but I preferred the more upright seating position of the Versys (felt more in control). The Versys is a really underated bike, which I could have kept forever if it was just me riding -- but ended up getting a Concours 1400 for 2-up touring. The Concours is a rocket and probably faster than I need, but a great bike for highway miles.
You can set the “rider sag”. Probably less preload on the shock should soften up the ride a little. If you have clicker, try 2-3 more clicks out on the compression.
That is a very sweet exhaust note! It was a very different motorcycling world back when I started riding, not quite so varied in terms of choices as now. My first bike was a 125, next up was a Yamaha 500 twin (which I still have, bought it for my 19th birthday in 1973). Pretty drastic step up for the next one, a '97 Triumph Daytona 955. Imagine riding the same bike for over 20 years, you know what it's going to do under any circumstances. Then you get on something that's almost exactly the same overall size, about the same weight, but with nearly three times the power. Took some getting used to, things happen a LOT faster! You want torque? The dyno chart that came with the exhaust I put on it (full Arrow system, modified by and sourced from Wilcox Engines, UK, who actually helped Triumph develop the motor) has a very impressive horsepower curve, especially compared to stock, but the real eye-opener on it is the torque curve. It makes 85% of peak torque at 3500 rpm and just rises from there, finally tails off at 10K to a mere 90%. I LOVE the torque on that bike! And the sound!
Bikes I've had...
Honda CB100
Honda XL350
Honda Ascot 500
BMW F650
Kawasaki KLR650
Yamaha MT-07 (650)
Most disappointing: KLR, but mostly because of cheap pieces that I replaced (hand guards; didn't, but needed to replace gas cap and foot pegs) the handlebars got bent when I believe someone who was drunk tried to sit on it and dropped it (don't leave parked on street on a Saturday night!) - I replaced the bent handlebars. Compare that to the BMW where handlebars were designed to flex when dropped instead of bending.
You bring up a good point. People need to have their suspensions set up asap after getting a bike. So, when they say it's soft or hard, that's because the dealerships usually give a general set up. It really should be dialed in for the specific rider. It's not only comfort, it can be a safety issue.
Have the sprockets been changed? I'm sure it's been flashed and all that.
If you want to know about my bikes, my first was an old Kawi H1. Then a Bonneville, '68 Duc Desmo MIII, '78 CB750 SS, '64 Bonneville bobber, and a '17 Suzuki GSXR1000R. The Suzuki is mostly for track use. She's crazy. Hahahaha
Great bike for fun riding on dry roads. Where it gets left behind by the rest of the market now is it's lack of features as an everyday rider for a less experienced rider!
Find yourself on a wet slippery unfamiliar country road in driving rain and suddenly the "Master of Torque" becomes a handful, with it's lack of slipper clutch, no torque control option and snappy throttle you can easily break traction coming out of a corner and low side it! Unless of course you are an experienced rider and know how to ride a fully manual big twin under these conditions!
Still one of my favorites!
I have a 2021 MT 07 and love every minute of it.
I started on a Rebel 500. It was fun, but super slow. Then I moved onto the XSR700. That's a keeper!!!
First bike was a 2019 Kawasaki Z400, upgraded to my 2020 Triumph Street Scrambler 900. Love this bike so much!
I started with a 1995 Vulcan 500, and now I have a 2005 Sportster 883 low. I love my Harley-Davidson.
Started on a Ninja 300 then got a 2018 zx6r 636. Always preferred the sport bike seating position and the 636 has been the perfect upgrade.
Nice review I watch this after one year, Just really happy I'm getting it as my second bike. My first bike was really just 125cc because I was just 16 years old.
I take my msf course in 2 weeks and there are 3 FZ-07's at my local dealership that I have decided to get one of, IM SO EXCITED
be careful :)
I had a Honda ST1300. Then I sold it for a Goldwing. I enjoyed the 1300 but I wanted to do some touring and the goldwing is set up for that. Enjoy your channel.
1st Honda CBR 250.
2nd Yamaha Tracer MT-09.
Enjoy your channel Lali. 👍👏
Hi, well, I'm doing with 5,4l average cca 380km with no problem. And with reserve, 70km with 1 to 2 litre left in tank. Tested it many times... 😉😉
Thank
You for all your videos I’m teaching my wife how to ride now, we are hooked with your channel
Glad to hear it! Hope you have so much fun!
Question @11:43
Started off on an '82 Suzuki GS450, went to an '86Suzuki Madura 700... Now on a 2006 HD XL1200C... start on whatever you can handle, and upgrade to whatever you can handle!
Spicy Boi sounds great, when you left that stop sign, holy moly!
My first bike was a small cc street bike, then a cbr600. The mt07 would have been a better 2nd bike, but it didnt exist back then for me. No regrets with 600 though.
Started on a 91 DR650 kick start only, then 05 Yamaha R6, 08 Ducati 1098, 06 KTM 450 SMR, 09 Suzuki Gladius 650, '20 Ducati Panigale V2
My first bike was going to be a Rebel 500, but then I was introduced to the Shadow Aero 750. It was love at first rev and bought her that day. I initially thought she was going to be too big for me but she’s perfect! Still trying to come up with a name.
New viewer to your videos, I have literally owned motorcycles all over the spectrum. From Hayabusas to ZX14's to Harley Davidson. I currently owned a Yamaha FZ6R, and love it. Perfect cross between sport and sport touring. But I recently received a mint condition 2012 Ninja 250 for $500. And I think I'm gonna ride it around for fun and ultimately turn it into a "track days" bike. I'm assuming if you kept your for 5years you thought they were great bikes?? Like I said, it will ultimately become a "track bike'. But we''ll see. Like your channel so far.