Yamaha Fz-07 Review

Item: Yamaha Fz-07
Rating: 8.5
Author: Motoryk

"The best used naked bike under five thousand dollars, full stop."

Intermediate riders wanting fun, reliable, affordable naked $3,500-$5,500 used 2015-2020

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)

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Power

75 hp

@ 9,000 rpm

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Torque

68 Nm

@ 6,500 rpm

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Fuel Economy

18.2 km/L

43 mpg · 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)

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0–100 km/h

4.0 sec

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Service Every

10,000 km

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Weight

182 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

689cc parallel-twin, 270° firing order, DOHC, liquid-cooled

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Seat Height

835 mm

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Transmission

6-speed

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Used Buyer Review

The FZ-07 might be the smartest used buy in the middleweight naked segment right now. Yamaha got the fundamentals dead right — that 689cc parallel twin punches well above its displacement, delivering a smooth, linear powerband that never feels dishonest. It'll embarrass plenty of bigger bikes in real-world riding, and the chassis is genuinely confidence-inspiring without being boring. Snagging one used under five grand is practically stealing. That said, go in with eyes open. The stock suspension is soft and vague, especially on bumpier roads — budget for a rear spring swap minimum. Earlier models (2015-2016) have a known front fork dive issue under hard braking that's manageable but worth knowing. Check the subframe for cracks on any bike that's seen track days, and look for evidence of drops — these things get bought by newer riders who occasionally meet the ground.