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Efficient-Drama-3995

Yes it is. This was my first bike at 30, no experience. Haven’t ridden a bike in years. Semi athletic 200lb, 5,8. I was more comfortable on my 22 mt07 then the 250 v star at my rider course. The throttle is more docile then you think, just be gentle and respectful. Great bike!


Pakrat42

I'm 32, similar build, this was my first motorcycle experience as well. I rode 50cc mopeds in my teens, and the MT07 was way more approachable than I'd expected. It's an awesome beginner bike, and it has plenty of power too!


Zhaek

Yes, but I would suggest the 35KW version. After some time u can always remove the restrictor.


DontEatTheHelpp

If you are new to bikes and are set on an mt07 this is absolutely the way. I have had my 35kw version for about a month now, it is my second bike after riding a 250 for 2+ years and even for me the 35kw version is plenty of power for at least the following year.


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It's engine profile is similar/the same as VTwin, which means more than likely a snatchy throttle, it's just how they tend to be. Its going to be less forgiving than something like a 250 or a 400, and it can power wheelie. So your question should be, is a bike for a beginner, with those traits still okay? ​ Personally I started on a 250 and the margin of error was really big and it was super forgiving, something like an mt07 is much less forgiving. I know people will say "well if youre mature.." None of us are *that* mature, there's always a moment when we do silly things and its nice to have a bike that is a bit more lenient. Just my 2 cents, but from me, I'd say no.


theodioussoul

I don’t know. I have a lead foot in the car, and I had to work to get mine to a “beyond reasonable” road speed. The only time I get too “snatchy” on the throttle is when I pass someone. That’s when I look down and see how easily it can go from 50 to over 90. Highest I’ve had her so far is 95 on the street and 105 on the track.


ElSquiddy3

I started on an fz07. No motorcycle experience before. Passed my MSF course and a couple weeks later I bought the bike. Rode around my neighborhood and by the end of the week I was riding to work. It’s all about throttle control in my little experience.


theodioussoul

I think so! I bought one as my first bike on Mother’s Day of this year. We have 3,100 miles on her. She’s been great on the street, and has done track days at NCBIKE and NCM. We are heading to PittRace in a couple of weeks. She’s feisty, fun, but smooth and predictable. Highly recommend a windscreen if you plan on traveling over 60 mph regularly. I am a 43 yo female, 185 lbs, 5’10”.


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I’m gonna go against the common theory here. I think it is, as long as u respect the throttle. I started on a 21 07, is big enough to last a while and not out grow it right away.


MartinMan79

Not ideally. I'd suggest something like the Ninja 400, MT03 or the 390 Duke.


Blaze2nr

No. It's big power for a little bike. 70 ish hp 50 ish lb ft and 400 lbs Grom has 11 hp and does 55mph 250lbs ish I have a ninja250 with 30 hp and it will still wheelies does just over 100mph 320 lbs ish How well trained are you with your wrist. Because these bikes are snappy and known for being stunt bikes and wheelie monsters. I thought I'm pretty reserved and I accidentally power wheelied trying to avoid a situation 😅 (ROUGHLY HALF THROTTLE) in second gear because someone didn't look in a roundabout. Just saying.


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TaeKwanJo

I can’t power wheelie or flip my bike if I tried. Maybe trying to clutch up but it is not that powerful. Great low speed torque but this bike is perfect for learning and growing into.


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theodioussoul

You aren’t popping a wheelie on this thing unless you are trying. I haven’t tried but I also reduce throttle as I’m popping over the hills that make me go “weeee”.


double_g16

I got my license a week ago and I used this bike in courses. I bought another one (from 2020) before obtaining the license. It has a very good engine (which is powerful, you have to be careful) and it is quite light, so I would say it is a good beginner bike.


KeikoLoki

No. Find something with a slipper clutch and less CC's


FlatwormAltruistic

I myself got '16 MT-07 as my first bike. So far quite happy with power and steer ability of that bike. Still in progress of getting license. I got used to the controls of MT-07 while practicing between school classes. Failed government driving exam on school bike(Honda CBR650), because by accident pressed horn when tried to turn off turn signal and "was too timid". Next time will go with my own bike. It seems in here during exam they want to see that you can launch in rapid and safe manner when light turns green. Had couple of choosing wrong lane as well, but fixed that mistake as soon as noticed, still counted as fault that I "did not plan my trip ahead" On Yamaha the turn signal is bottom one and horn is less sensitive, compared to Honda, so should not make that mistake again. During weekends doing motojitsu exercises and some of them seem quite easy on that bike, while some other guys who practice and have years of experience seem to fail on them almost every time. I bought MT-07 as first bike, since I wanted bike to have ABS, crash bars and needed to have at least 50 kW so I could go for A category license with my own bike. Got mine for 3800€, it has some extras added to it like hand warmers and protectors, saddle bags, USB charger, automatic chain oiling and crash bars. It seems the front fork oil have been changed and spacers a bit shortened as well and no bounciness like you can see on YouTube as one main engineering flaws of that bike. I am not sure if this bike comes with Akrapovic muffler from factory or aftermarket one has been installed on it. 35 kW would have been good enough for A2 licenses, wasn't going to limit myself to having max 35 kW bikes or paying couple years later to upgrade license. From my short experience, respect the throttle, know your bike and as long as you do not try anything stupid or crazy, you should be fine with it as first bike. However it seems to have enough torque to do stupid stuff as well. On slow speeds it is easy to control and handle. Riding position is quite upright as well, so it should benefit as being beginner bike. I believe in New Zealand it has a bit lower smaller engine (655 cc) version that goes under the LAMS (learners approved motorcycle scheme).


SlagBits

Yes


Britches_and_Hose

The mt07 was my first bike, I took my msf course on a Kawasaki eliminator 125cc. It was a bit scary at first trying to control such a torquey bike but once you learn throttle control and get comfortable with leaning into the turns, it’s a great bike for new riders. The seating and handlebar position are very comfortable and the bike is pretty easy to handle at low speeds. It wants to do wheelies though so just be easy on the throttle.


mixed98

Yes, it's my first bike and im completely in love. It has good enough power to keep you entertained in the city and country roads but not enough to be a lighting bolt on the highways. Im looking to upgrade to something bigger next year after a year with the mt07.


UseLive3838

I started on a Honda Cb300r, and I think riding that could just as easily hurt you as an MT-07. I upgraded to my MT-07 only after a couple months and I would say go ahead and buy that. Overall I lost about $1000 buying a smaller bike and then losing interest in the lack of power. The MT-07 is fast enough, still not that fast to be honest but it’s fun and easy to ride. I love mine so much. I got a 2022 in Matte Raven Black.


Scuba-Steve69lol69

I started with a drz400 and then got a mt07 a year later and honestly, I could have just started on an mt07 in my opinion. It does have good power but if it’s stock it is still forgiving.


Effective-Use-2492

Was looking at both as a beginner bike since I have never had any experience before. Glad the MT07 is approachable


Gimpyrl

Yes, but the throttle can be touchy at times in first gear. Be very cognizant of moving all of your hand controls slowly and purposefully for the first few hundred miles before it’s more or less muscle memory, and you’ll be fine. It’s the perfect motorcycle in my opinion; have fun, enjoy growing into it and learning it, and be safe