The new 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike is one of the best and highly popular sports motorcycles. Experience the most pleasing combination of performance and value the Dark Side has to offer, with a unique next-generation appearance and features, as well as a sophisticated two-cylinder engine.
2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike – Features and Price
Top Features
The revised 689cc liquid-cooled inline two-cylinder DOHC engine with fuel injection is included in the 2021 MT-07. With a smooth throttle response and powerful high-rpm pulling force, the engine’s distinctive power profile delivers excellent low- to mid-range torque. Due to its intake air duct design, exhaust system specifications – now incorporated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler – and revised ECU specs, the engine retains the same degree of responsiveness in the real world, maximizing riding enjoyment.
While the throttle is somewhat open at low rpm, the fuel injection settings were also adjusted to improve the engine’s linear response characteristics. Other changes include redesigned exhaust side valve seats with superior abrasion resistance, better shifting sensation due to revised cut angles for the dog gears, and relocation for the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, which are now closer to the headers.
The 2021 MT-07 has a redesigned tapered handlebar that is 32mm wider and 19mm higher than the previous model, providing better sensations of control and comfort for a wider variety of rider sizes. The 2021 MT-07’s new design, which is based on the 3rd generation MT style (as seen on the 2021 MT-09), emphasizes the 2021 MT-07’s unique appeal with fashion-forward colors and graphics. The freshly developed pieces and components are combined with minimum structural features to create an appealing design that highlights the pure Hyper Naked personality. The MT-07 has a tight, compact, and intense look, consistent with the MT Series’ trademark statement of torque and power.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike has new LED lighting for the position lights, headlamp, and front and rear turn signals, providing clear and robust illumination in a contemporary style.
Engine
The revised 689cc liquid-cooled inline two-cylinder DOHC engine with fuel injection is included in the 2021 MT-07. With a smooth throttle response and powerful high-rpm pulling force, the engine’s distinctive power profile delivers excellent low- to mid-range torque. Due to its intake air duct design, exhaust system specifications – now incorporated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler – and revised ECU specs, the engine retains the same degree of responsiveness in the real world, maximizing riding enjoyment.
While the throttle is somewhat open at low rpm, the fuel injection settings were also adjusted to improve the engine’s linear response characteristics. Other changes include redesigned exhaust side valve seats with superior abrasion resistance, better shifting sensation due to revised cut angles for the dog gears, and relocation for the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, which are now closer to the headers.
Yamaha’s Crossplane Crankshaft Concept 270-degree crank offers linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input on the two-cylinder engine. The CP2® engine is light, thin, and compact, with an outstanding rider-machine connection. The input/output shafts are stacked in a triangle arrangement in the six-speed gearbox. The engine location in the frame is designed for excellent weight balance by keeping the total engine size shorter from front to rear. To minimize the need for frequent changes, the gearbox ratios bring out the most of the low- to mid-speed torque with outstanding reaction qualities.
The bike’s bulk is concentrated for better all-around handling by putting the muffler low in the frame and as near the center as possible. A redesigned exhaust system with integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler is also included on the 2021 MT-07. The cylinder bores of the CP2 engine are shifted slightly forward towards the exhaust side, reducing piston-to-cylinder wall friction and resulting in greater power and better fuel efficiency.
The new electronic fuel injection settings provide a smooth throttle response for improved riding pleasure, whether on the open road or the city. The system produces excellent torque in the low and mid-rpm ranges, as well as thrilling acceleration in the higher rpm range, while the new fuel injection settings have been fine-tuned to improve the engine’s linear response characteristics when the throttle is slightly open at low rpm.
Chassis/Suspension
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike has a redesigned tapered handlebar that is 32mm wider and 19mm higher than the previous model, providing better sensations of control and comfort for a wider variety of rider sizes.
The high-strength steel frame has an optimum rigidity balance for quick, agile handling. The engine lets for a lighter, more compact main frame design as a stressed chassis component, leading to a low wet weight of 406 lb. For excellent handling and suspension performance, lightweight 10-spoke cast-aluminum wheels minimize unsprung weight. With a front of 120/70ZR17 and a rear of 180/55ZR17 widths, the Michelin Road 5 tires provide outstanding grip and agility.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike has larger 298mm front brake discs with 4-piston calipers for better stopping power, control, and feel when braking. A 245mm disc provides rear braking, while ABS is standard to enhance rider confidence and avoid wheel lock-ups in low-traction situations.
The front suspension on the MT-07 consists of a 41mm KYB fork with 5.1 inches of travel. The rest offers a refined feel and operates responsively throughout various riding styles, thanks to carefully chosen spring rates and damping settings. The MT-07 has a link-type rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustments. The surprise is positioned below the seat with a nearly horizontal alignment to help make the chassis even more compact, with 5.1 inches of rear travel. The wheelbase, fuel tank width, seat height, rake, and other parameters, along with the characteristics of the small twin-cylinder engine, resulting in a dynamic, light, and balanced handling character.
Additional Features
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike comes with a new multifunction negative-display LCD dash with a black backdrop and white readouts, as well as a red hue for RPMS of 10k to 12k. The information is arranged differently in the MT-07’s cockpit, with a more prominent display for the clock, current gear, trip/odometers, and tachometer. With the left handlebar thumb switch, you can toggle and reset Trip 1, Trip 2, and Trip F, as well as the temperature and other meter operations, while essential displays like the gear indication are on the right, and the tachometer is along the top.
The 2021 MT-07’s new design, which is based on the 3rd generation MT style (as seen on the 2021 MT-09), emphasizes the 2021 MT-07’s unique appeal with fashion-forward colors and graphics. The freshly developed pieces and components are combined with minimum structural features to create an appealing design that highlights the pure Hyper Naked personality. The MT-07 has a tight, compact, and intense look, consistent with the MT Series’ trademark statement of torque and power. The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike has new LED lighting for the position lights, headlamp, and front and rear turn signals, providing clear and robust illumination in a contemporary style. Add a front cowl, fly screen, fender eliminator, and more to your new 2021 MT-07!
New for 2021
The 689cc liquid-cooled in-line 2-cylinder CP2 engine of the 2021 MT-07 has been upgraded. The 270-degree crankshaft is based on Yamaha’s Crossplane Concept, and it produces maximum torque at 6,500 RPM with a bore stroke of 80.0 mm 68.6 mm and an 11.5:1 compression ratio. The intake air duct design, exhaust system specifications (with integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler), and ECU specifications have been updated. When the throttle is slightly twisted at low rpm, the fuel injection parameters were adjusted for a smoother power delivery. For easy-to-use performance, these changes retain the same degree of engine responsiveness as previously. Other changes include redesigned exhaust-side valve seats with superior abrasion resistance, better shifting sensation due to revised cut angles for the dog gears, and relocation of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, which are now closer to the headers.
The 2021 MT-07’s new design, which is based on the 3rd generation MT style (as seen on the 2021 MT-09), emphasizes the 2021 MT-07’s unique appeal with fashion-forward colors and graphics. The freshly developed pieces and components are combined with minimum structural features to create an appealing design that highlights the pure Hyper Naked personality. The MT-07 has a tight, compact, and intense look, consistent with the MT Series’ trademark statement of torque and power.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike has new LED lighting for the position lights, headlamp, and front and rear turn signals, providing clear and robust illumination in a contemporary style. With larger 298mm front brake discs and more progressive braking characteristics, the 2021 MT-07 has greater stopping power. The new multi-function negative LCD instrument panel, which has a black backdrop and white readouts, is mounted in the middle of the higher and broader handlebars. A Trip / Info switch has been added to the rider’s left-hand switch assembly. This makeover makes it easier for the rider to switch between various meter functions and provides the cockpit a more luxurious feel. When navigating through the streets, the tapered handlebar – now higher and broader – provides a pleasant, easy-to-ride posture for an upright, controlled sensation.
2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike – Price
The new 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike is available at $7,699 in Storm Fluo, Matte Raven Black and Team Yamaha Blue option.
2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | 689cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed; wet multi-plate clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
Chassis
| Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1 inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable preload & rebound damping; 5.1 inches travel |
| Front Brakes | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear Brakes | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Front Tires | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear Tires | 180/55ZR17 |
Dimensions
| L x W x H | 82.1 inches x 30.7 inches x 43.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 31.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 24° 50′ |
| Trail | 3.5 inches |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | 5.5 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 gallons |
| Fuel Economy | 58 mpg |
| Wet Weight | 406 lb |
Other
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
Conclusion
The new 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Naked Bike is one of the best and highly impressive naked motorcycles with many unique features. The powerful engine with beautiful chassis helps in getting attention in the crowd. Meanwhile, the high-performing engine makes sure that it will always lead the pack on highways and city traffic.
