This^ pretty much sums it up for me (although, ironically I find myself riding for fun again since I bought the MT!)....I really only ride on my daily commute these days and before the XJ6...
So for me, the MT-07 hits a perfect balance of power(useable torque really) agility and cost-effectiveness...
Sounds like we're cut from the same cloth for sure, lol.This^ pretty much sums it up for me (although, ironically I find myself riding for fun again since I bought the MT!).
I'm 43 btw.
There seems to be quite a range of ages represented although I'd have expected to see the MT07 appealing mainly to younger riders “Stepping up” to their first “big” bike and older riders (like me) who've done the litre bike thing and are “Stepping down” to something more relevant to real world riding.
Or maybe it really is that rarest of beasts – a genuine all-rounder which is capable of appealing to almost everyone.
Dazzor, nice to hear you went for the Matt Grey! I'm glad your dealer managed to track one down for you, when did you order it? I ordered my Matt Grey the back end of April and I'm just trying to get an idea as when to expect mine.Sounds like we're cut from the same cloth for sure, lol.
Well, it's official.....My local-ish dealer managed to track down a matt grey for me.....I should have it in less than 2 weeks time
Anyone fancy a nice, 59 plate XJ6N in black?
I placed the order at about midday today.....basically I thought I'd try a few places and if they had any stock coming in, I'd place the order on the spot.Dazzor, nice to hear you went for the Matt Grey! I'm glad your dealer managed to track one down for you, when did you order it? I ordered my Matt Grey the back end of April and I'm just trying to get an idea as when to expect mine.
I've just turned 22, passed my A2 back in April, so it's the restricted MT-07 for me. Hopefully its just as good as the standard version, with the limited output it will have. Mind you, the YBR only had 12BHP so its still a bit of a jump to 47.
I reckon even restricted you'll be OK. Most of the fun stuff happens low down anyway. Acceleration in 2nd gear will blow your socks off if you're coming off a 125.I placed the order at about midday today.....basically I thought I'd try a few places and if they had any stock coming in, I'd place the order on the spot.
Before today's spur of the moment joy, I was being told, pretty much universally that if I wanted matt grey I'd be looking at the first week of September.....I've got a feeling that will change for the better anyway. Dealers do like to over-egg it when a new bike comes out that is popular.
I'm sure the jump upto 47 ponies will feel great. I think a twin like the 07 should restrict well as it makes it's power at low revs.
Enjoy and report back on how you're getting on
Darren
I rode twice round the block while the examiner stood on the corner!...When I passed my test, it was simply a case of a few roads cones in a playground, out on the road with an instructor....one test and Robert's your Dad's brother, you ride anything, any size/power...seems like madness when I think about it now, lol.
It'll be good....I've just turned 22, passed my A2 back in April, so it's the restricted MT-07 for me. Hopefully its just as good as the standard version, with the limited output it will have. Mind you, the YBR only had 12BHP so its still a bit of a jump to 47.
Ha ha, love it.I rode twice round the block while the examiner stood on the corner!
Happy Days!
And me lol. Then he lowered his clipboard for the emergency stop! he only saw you for about 20% of the test. Got mine in March for my 50th.I rode twice round the block while the examiner stood on the corner!
Happy Days!
RespectI'm 74 and try to ride every day. Don't have my MT-07 (FZ-07 here) yet still on order. I have a few bikes including a 1966 BSA Lightning, a Royal Enfield, and a Yamaha dual sport. Can't wait for the MT.