Hot on the heels of the debut of the new MT-09 AMT, Yamaha has now unveiled the 2025 MT-07 with the new transmission. And Team Blue has used this opportunity to arm the MT-07 with a lot more than just the semi-automatic transmission.
The most obvious update is the new design of the 2025 Yamaha MT-07. Just like its bigger sibling, the MT-07 now gets a new headlight with a central LED flanked by DRLs. Even the fuel tank and the rear section have been updated, and one of the most interesting parts is the sound enhancer on the fuel tank that channels the induction sound from the updated intake to the rider via four mesh openings.
But apart from the intake, the 690cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin CP2 engine itself doesn’t get any major updates and continues to make 72.4 bhp and 6.82 kgm. However, for the first time, the MT-07 gets ride-by-wire. And thanks to the electronic throttle, the bike now comes with three ride modes — Street, Sport and a customisable mode. Now, there are three different power maps and two levels of traction control on offer. All the settings can be accessed via a new 5-inch TFT console.
Of course, just like the MT-09, the MT-07 gets an optional Y-AMT variant, which uses two actuators to control the gear and clutch. With the help of a two-way toggle on the left switch cube, the rider can shift up or down the 6-speed gearbox. For those who prefer the old-school manual way, Yamaha will continue to have a standard variant.
Team Blue has also made changes to the chassis of the MT-07. Except for the headstock of the steel trellis frame, the entire unit is different. It is claimed to have up to 13 per cent torsional, longitudinal and lateral rigidity, while weighing the same as the previous one. Even the swingarm and the mounting pivot are different to match the upgraded hardware.
The 2025 Yamaha MT-07 comes with 41-mm inverted forks, replacing the right-side-up units from the previous model and are paired with a link-type monoshock. Even the front brakes have been upgraded to radial units from the axials on the predecessor.
Yamaha has been quiet about its big bike plans for India so far, but the MT-07 should be a good fit here. Considering the traffic situation in the big cities, it will be interesting to see how the Y-AMT fares here.
