vitaltears Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hey guys, I was just wondering if its worth it to upgrade to the new MT07 or just keep the last gen "1st Gen in my case" until a big major change? I have a 2015 that I bought brand new, I kept it around just incase I have the itch to ride now & then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 If you just ride "now and then", and your FZ is in good condition, I don't see the point in spending money on a new motorcycle. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted March 13, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 13, 2021 The only changes are cosmetic, and the MT has ABS standard.... Other than that, it's the exact same bike- 1 ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted March 13, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 13, 2021 US model 2021 will have an upgraded dash, LED headlight (if I'm remembering correctly) and some new plastics... but as for performance there is no change... I wouldnt say it's worth the upgrade if you already have one. 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, DewMan said: US model 2021 will have an upgraded dash, LED headlight (if I'm remembering correctly) and some new plastics... but as for performance there is no change... I wouldnt say it's worth the upgrade if you already have one. Actually some sources say the 2021 MT-07 will have about one HP less because of Euro emissions compliance. The specs also say it's slightly heavier, up to 406. That's not going to make a seat of the pants performance change, but it is a change. Note the thingy hanging on the exhaust collector of the new 2 into 1 exhaust system in the photos. Also the front brake rotors are a little bigger on the 2021, and the turn signals are now small and not orange. Edited March 13, 2021 by Triple Jim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz20 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 And don't forget the new shocks 2018+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30kawi Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 11:49 AM, Triple Jim said: Actually some sources say the 2021 MT-07 will have about one HP less because of Euro emissions compliance. The specs also say it's slightly heavier, up to 406. That's not going to make a seat of the pants performance change, but it is a change. Note the thingy hanging on the exhaust collector of the new 2 into 1 exhaust system in the photos. Also the front brake rotors are a little bigger on the 2021, and the turn signals are now small and not orange. Do you think a 2015 exhaust will bolt up to the new one? I figured they'd keep them basically unchanged for manufacturing coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) I'm sorry, although it seems likely it would fit, I really don't know. Edited March 31, 2021 by Triple Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider360 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Is that some type of frame brace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Rider360 said: Is that some type of frame brace? What, the thing on the exhaust pipe? I assumed it's a cover for a sensor or a heat shield for your leg, or a decorative cover for the ugly big single down pipe. Or maybe all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted April 1, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, Triple Jim said: What, the thing on the exhaust pipe? I assumed it's a cover for a sensor or a heat shield for your leg, or a decorative cover for the ugly big single down pipe. Or maybe all three. At first I thought that it might be exhaust wrap but it looks like a belly pan https://fz07.org/thread/15/fz-07-bellypan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, i28 said: At first I thought that it might be exhaust wrap but it looks like a belly pan https://fz07.org/thread/15/fz-07-bellypan/ I'm not sure what you mean. A new stock MT-07 doesn't have a belly pan, but it has a new exhaust system with a 2 into 1 pipe. The big single pipe has a sheet metal cover over it. I was guessing at the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider360 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I was talking about the red pipe that looks like it might stiffen the frame. Nice bike by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickshift Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Rider360 said: I was talking about the red pipe that looks like it might stiffen the frame. Nice bike by the way! It's a crash cage, bike protection (common on stunt bikes). Yamaha UK bought out a 'Moto Cage' MT07 stunt version in 2015 with one fitted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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