The MT-07 still sets the bar for edginess and curb appeal that most shoppers are looking for in this category, transformer face and all. The MT-07 comes in three colorways. Pictured here is Storm Fluo, pricing at $7,699 MSRP. Photo by Spenser Robert. Settling into the cockpit, I see some noteworthy adaptations. Yamaha MT-07; Track Performance: 0: 0: Straight line speed: 1357: 1409: Total: 1357: 1409: Verdict. There is no clear winner in this comparison. This comparison has bit0fun. • 3 yr. ago. They will try to upsell you because the mt07 is more money of course. The mt07 is definitely a rather torquey bike, so the throttle may feel jerky. Given you're 6', I would guess the mt03 may be a little small for you, but easier on the throttle. The z400 may be a nice option to look at too. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 hits dealers in June 2021 with a starting price of $8999. The quickshifter adds $199. For comparison, the MT-07 starts at $7699, and the three-cylinder MT-09 starts at $9399. In terms of rivals, the R7’s main one is the Kawasaki Ninja 650. With ABS it starts as low as $7999, and it has some of the same features. The MT-10 has a much better stock suspension than the non-SP MT-09. More comfy. The crossplane roar is also a blast. But the MT-09 is much lighter (40lbs is a huge difference when it comes to motorcycles), super easy to ride, has more useable power in the lower rpms. For me the only real pro on the MT-10 is the CP4 engine note. The Yamaha MT-07 doesn’t boast any mechanical updates for 2023, and this bites it hard. Not only is the MT-07’s engine 66cc smaller, but it also suffers from an 18.2 horsepower deficit against Beyond the Triumph Trident 660 that has given the MT-07 a run for its money for the past couple of years, the new Honda 750 Hornet and Suzuki GSX-8S are really compelling alternatives and generally raising the bar for this class of bike, possibly above what the MT-07 offers. So, what are your thoughts for what needs to change with the MT-07 So. I have test-ridden the mt-07 twice and I now own the cb650r. Everything that has been said is definitely correct. However there is more to think about as well. The mt-07 definitely had the lower end torque, but since it is a twin it felt a little "lumpier" while riding. Would be fixed with an aftermarket exhaust though i believe. 6nZufx2.