YAMAHA MT-07 Moto Cage (2015-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha MT-07, also known as the FZ-07 in the North American market, was a standard motorcycle or a Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM), part of the MT series in Yamaha's range, manufactured from 2014 in other markets, except for the US where it was released in 2015.

The MT-07 was a conventional middleweight naked machine that used a compact tubular backbone frame with a horizontally-mounted shock absorber for a shorter wheelbase, weight saving, and lower center of gravity.

In 2015, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage, a naked bike that packed the same engine as the standard model, with an additional engine crash cage, a skid plate, a radiator guard, and supermoto-style hand guards.

In the performance department, the 2015 Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage featured a 689cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system for smooth throttle response, boasting 75 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

In the suspension department, the ride was handled by a telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm wheel travel and a single shock absorber with 130 mm wheel travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the stopping power, the Yamaha MT-07 used two 282 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a hydraulic caliper with a 245 mm disc on the rear wheel, delivering strong braking performance.