Yamaha MT-07 upgrades
Per owner, few bikes get modded harder than the MT-07 — cheap, torquey, everywhere, and deliberately built to a price on suspension and fueling. The canon fixes are so well mapped they read like a service schedule, and the same money that buys a liter-bike slip-on transforms this whole motorcycle.
Spec plate & generations
Claimed figures and the generation map. The year splits decide whether a part fits.
- Engine689 cc CP2 parallel twin, 270° crank
- Power~73 hp (claimed)
- Wet weight406 lb (claimed, 2021–24; 403 lb 2025+)
- Seat height31.7 in
- Front brakesdual 298 mm discs (2021+); radial calipers from 2025
Generation map
- FZ-072015–2017
US launch years under the FZ-07 name. Same CP2 bones as every later year — search both names or you'll miss half the listings and most of the used parts.
- MT-07 restyle2018–2020
Rename plus restyle with suspension tweaks. Mechanically close to the FZ-07 — many parts listings legitimately span 2015–2020.
- Euro5 update2021–2024
New styling, larger 298 mm front discs, Euro5 fueling, new bars and LCD. Most parts carry within 2021–24; brake and front-end items split from earlier years.
- 2025 redesign2025+
The big split: ride-by-wire (first cable-free CP2), ride modes and traction control, optional Y-AMT automated shifting, 5-inch TFT, 41 mm inverted fork and radial four-piston calipers. Treat 2025+ as a different bike for fitment purposes.
Street path & track path
Two ordered sequences for the same machine. The order is the advice: spend where the next problem is, not where the catalog is loudest.
Street path
Tail tidy and protection
The fender eliminator is the consensus first mod on this bike — the stock hanger is enormous. Frame sliders and adjustable levers round out weekend one.
Exhaust
Slip-on for the budget, full system for the character — the Akrapovič full titanium is the classic MT-07 order, with SC-Project and LeoVince covering other budgets. Full system buyers: read stage 3 first.
Flash the ECU
The CP2 flash smooths the on/off throttle abruptness, removes restriction and keeps the check-engine light away after exhaust work. 2WDW and Vcyclenut are the names the forums repeat.
The suspension transformation
The known weakness. Fork cartridges (or at minimum springs and oil) plus a rear shock sprung for your weight — this is the mod owners consistently say they should have done first.
Brakes and rubber
HH sintered pads wake up the calipers on pre-2025 bikes, braided lines help feel, and modern sport tires finish the chassis work.
Seat
The stock seat is the platform's #1 comfort complaint. Aftermarket or reshaped foam turns the MT-07 into a bike you can ride all day.
Track path
Tires
Trackday DOT rubber in middleweight sizes — inexpensive and long-lasting on a 400 lb twin. Everything else waits.
Braking system
Track pads, braided lines, high-temp fluid. Pre-2025 bikes run axial calipers and a modest master cylinder — the used R6/R1 radial master swap is the community-reported step beyond consumables.
Suspension, both ends, properly
Cartridges up front (Andreani, K-Tech, Matris) and a real shock out back, all sprung for your weight. On track this is the difference between a commuter and a corner tool.
Crash-ready ergonomics
Case covers and sliders, rearsets for cornering clearance and repairability, tank grips for body position. Naked track bikes crash cheaper than faired ones — keep it that way.
Full system, flash, gearing
Full exhaust with the flash, then a 520 conversion with shorter gearing to make the most of the twin's drive off corners.
Shift assist
A strain-gauge standalone quickshifter (Annitori, HealTech) suits the cable-throttle years. Skip this stage entirely on a 2025+ Y-AMT bike — there's no shift lever to assist.
Parts notes for the MT-07
What fits and what the community runs, category by category. Typical street prices sit at the other end of the links.
Exhaust
Akrapovič's full titanium system is the canonical MT-07 exhaust; SC-Project brings the louder Euro flavor and LeoVince the budget entry. Decat and full systems routinely set a check-engine light without fueling work — plan accordingly.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Tune
Vcyclenut and 2WDW own the CP2 flash conversation ('if you're on the fence, just do it' is a direct community quote). Intake-side, the Hordpower airbox is the famous MT-07-specific upgrade, usually paired with a tune.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Suspension
The single most agreed-on weakness. Fork cartridges from Andreani, K-Tech or Matris, or springs-and-oil on a budget; Öhlins, Nitron and YSS cover shocks from premium to entry. Spring rates for your weight matter more than brand.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Brakes
EBC HH pads and braided lines transform the stock axial setup on 2014–24 bikes. The 2025 redesign moves to radial four-piston calipers — a different parts list entirely.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Rearsets
The most complained-about stock part. Sargent, Corbin and Luimoto cover the spectrum from touring rebuild to sporty cover.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Crash Protection
R&G, Shogun and GB Racing cover sliders and case protection. On a naked bike this is cheap insurance with no bodywork in the way — no excuse to skip it.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Tail Tidy & Billet
TST Industries, New Rage Cycles and Evotech all make clean model-specific kits — this is the highest-volume MT-07 purchase there is.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Quickshifter
Cable-throttle years (through 2024) take strain-gauge standalones like Annitori QS Pro or HealTech iQSE. The 2025 ride-by-wire platform changes the picture, and Y-AMT bikes have no conventional shift lever at all — check your exact drivetrain before ordering.
Some links may earn Unstocked a commission at no cost to you. Prices shown are typical street prices — always verify fitment and price at the retailer. Model-specific parts (exhausts, rearsets, bodywork) can run 2–3× between platforms — the sheet shows a typical figure.
Gotchas & fitment traps
The year splits and part quirks that eat money on this platform.
Cross-model interchange
Community-reported. Paddock folk knowledge, not manufacturer fitment data. Verify part numbers for your exact year and market before spending.
- The XSR700 shares the MT-07's frame and engine — many mechanical parts cross, though bodywork and subframe don't (community-reported).
- CP2 engine parts and covers interchange across the family: R7, XSR700 and Ténéré 700 share the engine, and protection brands cross-list covers (community-reported).
- The used R6/R1 radial master cylinder swap is the community-reported brake-feel upgrade for pre-2025 bikes.
Yamaha MT-07 FAQ
Do I need a tune after putting an exhaust on the MT-07?
With a slip-on and the cat intact, usually no. Full systems and decat pipes routinely set a check-engine light and run lean — plan the flash as part of the exhaust budget, not an afterthought.
What's the difference between the FZ-07 and MT-07?
The name. Yamaha sold the same bike as FZ-07 in the US from 2015–2017, then aligned with the global MT-07 name in 2018. Parts for 2015–2020 broadly interchange; check each listing's years.
Is the MT-07 good for track days?
Yes, once the suspension is sorted — sprung and damped for your weight it's a genuinely quick, confidence-building track bike. If you're going full track-rat, the R7 wraps the same engine in supersport hardware from the factory.
Why does everyone upgrade the MT-07's suspension?
Because Yamaha built it to a price and it shows: soft springs, minimal damping, big fork dive under braking. Cartridges and a shock sprung for your weight are the platform's defining mod — more transformative than any exhaust.
Read before you spend
Chapters from the manual that apply to the MT-07.
- Do I need a tune? When a motorcycle ECU flash is worth itCh. 01
- Motorcycle levers that don't snap: ASV vs CRG vs PazzoCh. 03
- Slip-on vs full system exhaust — what actually changesCh. 04
- Spotting fake Akrapovič exhausts and counterfeit carbonCh. 05
- The first motorcycle mods, in order: the street canonCh. 06
- Motorcycle suspension first — springs and sag before powerCh. 07
Builds on the MT-07
Reference sheets assembled by the shop — every part at typical street prices. Open one and steal the order.
Prices are typical US street prices at publish time and drift with sales and supply — verify at the retailer. Fitment is advisory: always confirm the exact part number for your year, generation and market before buying.