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Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2020]
This edition of the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Yamaha MT-07 has a 689cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2020 MT-07 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the MT-07's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 183 kgs (403 lbs) this makes the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2020 Yamaha MT-07 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 689cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 74.8 bhp (55 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha MT-07 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2020 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder .
The 2020 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 408.7 bhp per ton and 273.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 MT-07 competing with the 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES [433.5 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES [433.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha MT-07 generating around 273.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder [297.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda CRF 1000 L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sport [297.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX 8 S 8 Kevin Schwantz Tribute (9.0 secs) and the 2023 Suzuki GSX 8 S (9.0 secs). This Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2020 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder and the 2011 Yamaha FZ6 R
When talking about the performance of the 2020 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2011 Yamaha FZ6 R (12.3 secs) and the 2019 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (12.3 secs).
The 2020 version of the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder has a maximum speed of 133mph.
Top Speed of the 2020 MT-07 equals the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2020 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder then how about a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (144 mph) and the 2023 Honda CB 1300 S Super Bol dOr 30th Annivers (144 mph).
