Yamaha has updated the new MT-07 with mechanical updates, the biggest being the inclusion of the AMT gearbox.
Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha has taken the wraps off the new MT-07 street naked, which gets major updates similar to its larger sibling, the MT-09. The biggest update is the inclusion of Yamaha’s AMT gearbox, while other areas also see something new. Let’s take a closer look at the updates on the new Yamaha MT-07.
2025 Yamaha MT-07 — What’s new?
Let’s start with the design and ergonomics of the motorcycle. Yamaha has retained the overall minimalistic design of the new MT-07, however, the company has managed to reduce the saddle height of the bike, while the handlebar is now wider and closer to the rider. The footpegs have also been dropped by 10mm, giving riders more space on the motorcycle.
The other big update is the inclusion of a 43mm USD front fork, replacing the older telescopic units, while the braking hardware now consists of a four-piston radial calliper up front. Other changes include a revised airbox and new intake funnels.
The engine remains the same, a 698cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled unit that makes 72bhp. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox, but now gets the optional AMT system that debuted on the MT-09. This eliminates the need for a clutch and the rider can shift through the gears using controls on the left switchgear, or leave it in auto, and the bike does it for you.
To incorporate the new AMT system, Yamaha had to introduce ride-by-wire technology, which also brings a host of other electronic aids to the new MT-07. These include switchable traction control, multiple riding modes, power levels, and cruise control. With Yamaha planning to launch its premium bikes in India, we have a glimmer of hope that the new Yamaha MT-07 could make it to our shores.
