Yamaha MT-07 ABS updated in Japan

- Yamaha updates MT-07 ABS in Japan

- Gets a new cross-plane two-cylinder engine concept

- Priced at Yen 8,14,000 (Rs 5.45 lakh)

Yamaha has updated the MT-07 ABS in the Japanese market. The naked roadster has been updated both in terms of cosmetics as well as mechanicals. The changes include a new engine, updated riding position, new headlamp and revised styling. The Japanese automaker is planning to retail 700 units of the motorcycle annually in its domestic market. 

The MT-07 ABS is a sharp and aggressive looking naked roadster. The motorcycle gets an alien-ish design for its headlamp, body-coloured rims, tank extensions on both sides with graphics, split seat setup with rear grab handle strap, a sleek tail section and a chunky exhaust. It further comes with features like a bi-function LED headlamp, LED position lamp, flasher lamp, negative LCD instrument cluster and ABS.

Powering the naked roadster is a 688cc inline twin-cylinder water-cooled engine that delivers 72.4bhp at 8,750rpm and 67Nm at 6,500rpm. This engine comes mated to a six-speed transmission. The ride here is taken care of by telescopic forks at the front and swingarm suspension at the rear. Meanwhile, for braking, it employs 298mm dual-disc at the front and 245mm single disc at the rear. 

The MT-07 ABS will arrive in the Japanese market on 28 July 2021. The bike is available in three colour options: Grey, Blue and Matte Dark Grey and is priced at Yen 8,14,000 which converts to Rs 5.45 lakh. While the company has updated the naked roadster in Japan, the arrival of the MT-07 in the Indian market seems quite doubtful.