Yamaha YZF R7 vs Yamaha MT-07HO (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZF R7stacks up against the Yamaha MT-07HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZF R7Yamaha MT-07HO
Model year20262022
Price$9,399
Engine689 cc689 cc
Horsepower74 hp
Torque68 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height830 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. Hydraulic.4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
TiresBridgestone® BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone® BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R 180/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha YZF R7 vs Yamaha MT-07HO — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZF R7 and the Yamaha MT-07HO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZF R7 brings its published horsepower in a 189 kg package, while the Yamaha MT-07HO counters with 74 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: