Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage

Yamaha MT-07
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	MT-07 Moto Cage ABS, MT-07 ABS, MT-07 Moto Cage, MT-07HO, MT-07LA, MT-07 TR
Production	2015
Class	Naked
Engine	Parallel twin cylinder, four stroke, liquid-cooled
Bore / Stroke	78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio	11.5: 1
Horsepower	74.83 HP (55.8 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque	50.16 ft/lbs (68.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Ignition	TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	Constant Mesh
Frame	Diamond Shaped
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging arm,
Brakes	Front: 2x 282mm discs Rear: Single 245mm disc
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) (Tubeless)
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) (Tubeless)
Wheelbase	55.12 inches (1400 mm)
Length	82.09 inches (2085 mm)
Width	29.29 inches (744 mm)
Seat Height	31.69 inches (805 mm)
Weight	179 kg / 397 lbs - AB S 182 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	3.0 Liters / 0.79 gal
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.7 gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled, cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder,. The engine featured a 11.5: 1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multipalte.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) (Tubeless) front tire and a 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) (Tubeless) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 282mm discs in the front and a Single 245mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm,. The MT-07 Moto Cage was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 gal fuel tank.

2015 Yamaha MT-07 MOTO CAGE

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  2015 Yamaha MT-07 MOTO CAGE

Built for more action and more intense sensations, Yamaha MT-07 animated middleweight with this engine with generous torque and a chassis with extremely agile. The MT-07 radically stylized Moto Successful Cage takes this concept to the next level, a motorcycle cool, aggressive stylized, offering the viewer an even more daring.

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Overview

Yamaha’s MT platform (that’s the FZ platform to Americans) continues to spur variations from its three and two-cylinder machines. Called the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage, Yamaha’s latest bike seems ready for stunters and street-hooligans.

At the core of the 2015 Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage is the same 689cc parallel twin motor, which is good for 74hp, but Yamaha have added engine crash cage, skid plate, radiator guard, and supermoto-style hand protectors. Akrapovic also has a very fetching slip-on for the machine, as an aftermarket item.

Review

According to the latest set of MCIA (Motorcycle Industry Association) , Yamaha’s MT-07 ABS model is the third most popular new bike in the UK. Introduced in 2014 with great fanfare from journalists and customers alike, Yamaha’s lightweight, 689cc, A2-licence friendly, bargainous twin ticked so many boxes of what customers want in a motorcycle from comfort and performance to practicality and of course its rather attractive price tag of £6299. And those sales stats don’t lie, European-wide. So what did Yamaha do in a bid to keep the stranglehold? They introduced an additional model, by taking the standard MT-07 and adding a ‘rebellious streak’, apparently. Called Moto Cage, this street-inspired model at first glance reminds me of a grown-up BMX except without the spokey-dokeys. The most glaring difference between it and its more responsible looking stablemate is of course the child’s toy color scheme and the array of bright red bits. The original bike is available in red, grey or silver/blue, which is all quite sedate. The Moto Cage meanwhile is more, well, ‘urban stunter’ according to Yamaha’s sales patter. Contrasting wheels and attention-seeking graphics are a bold choice but if the Moto Cage is to stand out and appeal to the yoof market then it certainly does the trick. The headline features of the MT-07 Moto Cage are easy to pick out. It’s A2 licence friendly via an additional restrictor kit, lightweight, agile, has unique styling and is that price. In terms of differences to the standard model, Moto Cage is equipped with ABS as standard, has an adjustable headlight shroud, new tank and body graphics, a red protective tubular cage plus hand, exhaust and radiator guards. All for an extra £550.

The key hides behind the full digital, LED display while the red master switch also acts as the ignition. Pull it towards you against a spring and the twin-cylinder, 4-stroke provides the most underwhelming sound from its standard, stubby, side exhaust. On the upside, a full Akrapovic system with titanium muffler is available through Yamaha’s official accessories range. On the downside, that’ll be an extra £785, thank you please. The noise of the 689cc, 73.8bhp motor does not suit the image of the bike but don’t be disheartened. While it sounds more like a 300cc, there’s a whole lot of character with the Moto Cage. Remember how much fun mucking around on a BMX was in your youth? Well, the Yamaha provides the internal combustion equivalent. It’s a joy to ride, extremely flickable thanks to its sublime chassis, lack of weight and ideal riding position. The seat height at 805mm is low enough for the shorter rider to access comfortably, handy also with the bike’s tapered fuel tank meaning no splayed legs. While the engine power isn’t going to have your eyes out on stalks, it’s still ideal for plenty of good times. On paper, the performance is nothing to write home about but trust me, use the gears effectively and you’ll be rewarded with a punchy, strong, free-revving motor that’s a joy to operate. Yamaha also provide a restrictor kit from those with A2 licences but despite my experience riding all sorts of machines, the Moto Cage is a very rewarding bike, one which I would happily spent plenty of hours messing around on. Good for commuting, nipping through town, flicking around the B-roads on a Sunday, probably even a road-only bike track day on a Cadwell or Oulton-type circuit. A proper all-rounder. The foot pegs are ideally positioned directly below the hips while the handlebar height allows for the rider’s forearms to be parallel to the road, perfect to manoeuvre the bike. Its lack of weight could work against it though. While it is more than ideal for the newer rider, I found myself becoming overconfident because it feels like a bicycle, which is dangerous territory. Pushing the front further into each corner and opening the throttle earlier and earlier, it feels so light to turn and accelerate from standstill without working too hard. Thankfully the Michelin Pilot Road rubber strapped to the 10-spoke red and black contrasting wheels provided ample grip on Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire’s finest A and B-roads and kept the bike planted into, through and out of the corners. The throttle is nicely balanced without being too snatchy and over-alert. The engine is torquey down low which accentuates its ‘stuntability’, handy for the occasional, more often unintentional, wheelie. First gear is short and you’re quickly shifting up through the ‘box which, with a £6299 price tag, you would expect it to be a little basic, clunky perhaps. But no, Yamaha have nailed that too. It’s good, a light touch is all that’s required and neutral is an easy place to find. Plus the accompanying gearshift indicator on the slick LCD instrument panel offers further reassurance for the newer rider.

Couple that with its 184kg wet weight and a terrifically agile, manageable chassis and you have a very user-friendly motorcycle, ideal for those stepping up from CBT or A1 licence. After more than 500 miles on the Moto Cage, the average MPG display read 55.4, although my maths had it closer to 49mpg. Even so, it represents a sound return from the 14-litre tank and that once again demonstrates the bike’s lack of weight works in its favor. Sensible-ish riding should still reward over 160 miles between stops. The 4-pot twin discs provide excellent stopping power, again, primarily because of the bike’s weight. ABS is standard on the Moto Cage but an option on the base model. On the downside, the rear suspension is a little soft. There’s 130mm of travel from the link-type monocross system that features a horizontal shock which is adjustable only for spring preload. It’s no game changer but it is too soft for my liking and worthy of noting. With detailing, the mirrors are just fine, big enough to offer an ample view and easy to move. The digital instrumentation with full LED display is first class. Large detail and easy-to-read, once more showing more quality than you’d expect from the price tag. A gear shift indicator slap bang in the middle is very useful for a bike with short gearing. The MT-07 range’s main competitors come in the shape of the (£6399, 87bhp) and Ducati Scrambler range (from £6995, 75bhp) There’s no surprise the base model MT-07 is putting up a good fight near the top of the sales charts but if you’re looking for something that’s just as good and stands out from the crowd then Moto Cage is for you.

Source

Make Model	Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage
Year	2015
Engine Type	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder,
Displacement	689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	80 x 68.6 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled,
Compression	11.5: 1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Fuel injection,
Ignition	TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	55 kW / 74.8 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm
Transmission	Constant Mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet multipalte
Frame	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm,
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2x 282mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 245mm disc
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) (Tubeless)
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) (Tubeless)
Caster Angle	24º
Trail	90 mm
Dimensions	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheel Base	1400 mm / 55.1 in
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.51 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.7 in
Wet Weight	179 kg / 397 lbs - AB S 182 kg
Oil Capacity	3.0 Liters / 0.79 gal
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters / 3.7 gal

External Links

• http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bike-reviews/yamaha/mt-07-the-bike-of-2014/
• http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bike-reviews/honda/honda-cb650f/
• http://www.bennetts.co.uk
• http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2012/2015/september/2015-the-year-to-get-naked/