This is an interesting article.  I hope they do not ditch the FZ name but they make a compelling argument.  There is some interesting inferences about a new FZ-07 (or maybe MT-07) for 2018. 

 

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/goodbye-yamaha-fz-hello-yamaha-mt.html

I think the article was confusing

I prefer the "FZ" letters but I like the "MT" logo.

When you think about it the Fz model has refered to a different type of bike for quite a while. The MT logo fits the bike better. I was quite surprised when they used the FZ title in the USA. I think it is the only place it is used ( correct me, if necessary)

MT is the only logical designation for this line of Yamahas. Don't know where the FZ came in as it was an old race rep name.

As I understood it, 'MT' meant nothing in USA whereas 'FZ' did. MT outside US was already established in some countries for torquey bikes. Wouldn't a change now just confuse?

I am looking forward to the revised 07; we should see it around 5 November (EICMA opens in Milan)

I wish the naming conventions were the same worldwide.

I just went out and bought mt07forum.net (mt07.org already bought) and mt10.org, just in case due to this article. 

 

 

Didn't the US get the MT01 at all?

 

I believe it never went to US. The MT owners club was/is mainly for MT-01 and that's the source.

Edited October 9, 20177 yr by robbo10

"What’s in a name? That which we call a rose,
By any other name would smell as sweet."

Romeo and Juliet - Act II Scene II

If they changed the model to MT over here I wouldn't care, at least the MT means something ("Master of Torque") , although I like to say "monster torque" instead. I have no clue what FZ stood for. 

"I have no clue what FZ stood for. "

 

Fuzzy suspension I think...

 

Then there is the confusion between the USA and Canada. In Canada they are the "F-zed" and USA is "F-zee"

 

But i agree it should be under one name. Why have two different names when they are the same bike. Maybe because

"MT" could mean nothing (MT = empty) in North America?

I wonder if the FZ name doesn't also contribute to the crazy insurance premiums the give these bikes. 

 

Boggles my mind they didn't just call the bike MT worldwide...

I like the MT name...

"Master of Torque" or "Mistress of Torque"... 

Mistress of Torque...hmmmm...conjures some unusual images...or is that just me...

5 hours ago, gregjet said:

Mistress of Torque...hmmmm...conjures some unusual images...or is that just me...

Umm err it's just you.... really...

Or, in the  Homer Simpson's way:  mmmmmmmm.....torque

From a noob perspective. Its better under one name as it would be easier for us to google it around 😉. But i have to thank fellow Fzs In the states, they make most of the how-to with the 07 and makes my life easier. So, thanks FZs 👏

Edited October 31, 20177 yr by sen07

The update reveal could be 2 days away on the opening of EICMA in Milan

I hurd from a guy that knows a guy whos has a uncle that lives with a gal, whose aunts mom, said she was talking to her BFFFFF over hurd a client saying that his brothers, moms, uncle, aunt who was a hooker too that works these shows, say that she hurd from this client too that Yamaha will be showing a electical three winged turbo thinga-ma-bob do hicky

Man I cant wait

Mt could also stand for Mega Torque.    And, in keeping with the Simpsons theme: 

 

Mega Torque............Excellent.

 

Not only could - does: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/about/design/products/mt-world/?id=mt-07

2 hours ago, faffi said:

Not only could - does: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/about/design/products/mt-world/?id=mt-07

But now Yamaha is proclaiming "Pioneers of Emotion" .  And they are streaming their big announcements today live from Italy. It will be streaming on our Facebook page at noon Pacific Time Zone.