Motorcycle Ownership

Safer riding, MT-07 life, gear notes and real motorcycle lessons from Amsterdam. For riders who want to improve one ride at a time.

Yamaha MT-07 Maintenance: Service Intervals and Checks Owners Should Know

What maintenance does a 2021 Yamaha MT-07 actually need? Here's Yamaha's schedule, what I've done during 10,000 km with TITAN and what owners can monitor themselves.

What Does a Yamaha MT-07 Cost to Own in the Netherlands? My First-Year Numbers

Fuel, insurance, Dutch road tax, tyres, servicing, gear and the bike itself. I tracked my MT-07 expenses for almost a year. Here's where the money actually went.

What I Like — and Don’t Like — About Owning a Yamaha MT-07

One year and roughly 10,000 km with my 2021 MT-07 has made some strengths clearer—and exposed a few compromises. Here's my honest owner perspective.

Yamaha MT-07 on an A2 Licence: What European Riders Should Know

The Yamaha MT-07 can fit the A2 licence category, but not every listing should be taken at face value. Here's how the 35 kW rules work and what to check before buying.

Is the Yamaha MT-07 a Good Beginner Motorcycle?

The Yamaha MT-07 is often recommended to newer riders, but 73 PS and strong torque deserve respect. Here's my view after around 10,000 km of ownership.

Living With a Yamaha MT-07: My 10,000 km Ownership Guide

After roughly 10,000 km and a year with my 2021 Yamaha MT-07, here’s what everyday ownership has taught me about its character, practicality, fuel use and compromises.