Yamaha says it’s updating its MT-07 for 2025 with the great upgrade that it’s needed from the beginning: A new fork and shock.
The MT-07 with its CP2 parallel twin engine has long been considered a highlight of the budget parallel twin segment, but Yamaha did not include high-end suspension on the model. A lot of owners didn’t know and didn’t care, but others complained, and now Yamaha is finally upgrading the front and rear suspension—but not telling us a lot about the updates.
Here’s what Yamaha’s website *does* say about the machines:
“New 41mm ‘upside down’ forks offer high levels of control and an intuitive level of connection with the front tyre, all while giving a modern look to the MT-07. The highly responsive forks are matched to a linked-type rear shock absorber, which is adjustable for both preload and rebound damping, creating a sporting ride every time.”
So, an adjustable shock and what appears to be non-adjustable fork. Yamaha also added its lightweight SpinForged wheels to the machine, with Sportmax Q5A tires as standard.
There’s also a set of radial-mount brake calipers, with four-piston stopping power on each side up front, and ABS is of course standard—but not leaning ABS. There is no IMU on this bike.
There is, however, a new throttle chip that’s somehow cable-actuated. This effectively creates a throttle-by-cable-then-wire setup, which means Yamaha can include two throttle maps and the ability for a user to program in a third map. There’s also switchable traction control.
One other big update is the availability of the Y-AMT auto gearbox. This is not standard; it is optional. But if riders buy the Y-AMT version of the bike, they also get cruise control.
Other changes include updates to the CP2 engine, probably introduced in order to keep Euro-market emissions up to date, and some changes to the plastics. The Euro version of the bike gets an emergency stop signaling system, and self-canceling turn signals. The 5-inch TFT connects to your phone by Yamaha’s free app and also integrates satnav via the Garmin Cross app.
All positive changes, and we should see these bikes available in Canada in time for riding season.
