Yamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha Tracer 7
The Yamaha MT-07 is the lighter and lower-seat choice over the Yamaha Tracer 7, while both have equal power at 74 hp (55 kW). The MT-07’s lower mass and seat can make everyday maneuvering and ground reach more appealing, while the Tracer 7’s larger tank and longer theoretical range suit riders who want more distance between fuel stops. Both share the same displacement and consumption, so the choice rests on these practical differences rather than engine output.
Yamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha Tracer 7: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 689 cm³ | 689 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 74 hp (55 kW) |
| Wet weight | 179 kg — Favorable value | 196 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 689 cm³ | 689 cm³ |
| Power | 74 hp (55 kW) | 74 hp (55 kW) |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 68.6 mm | 80.0 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 179 kg — Favorable value | 196 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 835 mm |
| Length | 2,085 mm | 2,138 mm |
| Width | 745 mm | 806 mm |
| Height | 1,090 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 17 L — Favorable value |
Chassis
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Diamond | Diamond |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Swingarm, (link suspension) |
| Front wheel travel | 137 mm | 137 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Rake | 24.0° | 24.8° |
| Trail | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Yamaha MT-07Model year 2017 | Yamaha Tracer 7Model year 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. ABS. | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front brake diameter | 282 mm | 282 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 245 mm | 245 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-R17 |
Key differences
This comparison uses Yamaha MT-07 from 2017 and Yamaha Tracer 7 from 2017.
Power
Yamaha MT-07
74 hp (55 kW)
Yamaha Tracer 7
74 hp (55 kW)
Wet weight
Yamaha MT-07
179 kg
Highlighted valueYamaha Tracer 7
196 kg
Engine capacity
Yamaha MT-07
689 cm³
Yamaha Tracer 7
689 cm³
Torque
Yamaha MT-07
68 Nm
Yamaha Tracer 7
68 Nm
Seat height
Yamaha MT-07
805 mm
Highlighted valueYamaha Tracer 7
835 mm
Yamaha MT-07 vs Yamaha Tracer 7: which one to choose?
- Choose Yamaha MT-07 if you want 17 kg less comparable wet mass for pushing and parking in city use.
- Choose Yamaha MT-07 if a 30 mm lower seat helps you reach the ground.
- Choose Yamaha Tracer 7 if its 21.4 % greater theoretical range means fewer refuelling stops for your rides.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- Neither; the Yamaha MT-07 and Yamaha Tracer 7 both produce 74 hp (55 kW).
- Which motorcycle weighs less?
- The Yamaha MT-07 is lighter, at 179 kg wet compared with 196 kg wet for the Yamaha Tracer 7.
- Which motorcycle has the longer estimated range?
- The Yamaha Tracer 7 has the longer estimated range, at 395 km compared with 326 km for the Yamaha MT-07.