Built around Yamaha's sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 Yamaha MT-07 features a 689 cc (42 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68 Nm (50.2 lb-ft) at 6,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.4 HP per liter and a 2,100 rpm working window between peak torque (6,900 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the MT-07 measures 182.8 kg (403 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 326 km (203 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 2014 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
107.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.4 HP/kg (2.47 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,900–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~326 km (203 mi)
Engine
Displacement689.0 ccm (42.04 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power74.0 HP (54.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6900 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 68.6 mm (3.1 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, Multiple Disc
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond
Rake24.8°
Trail90 mm (3.5 inches)
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.182.8 kg (403.0 pounds)
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Overall Length2085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall Width745 mm (29.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsTeam Yamaha Blue, Matte Gray, Intensity White
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