Naked · 2025
Expressway-LegalYamaha MT-07 2025 Philippines
₱539,000
50
Expressway Score
689
cc Displacement
73
hp Power
24
km/L Fuel Eff.
Expressway Score
50/100FAIR
Score Breakdown
Overview
The Yamaha MT-07 is the gateway to Yamaha's Dark Side of Japan lineup, powered by a 689cc CP2 crossplane parallel-twin engine. As a middleweight naked bike, it sits in the sweet spot between beginner-friendly 400cc machines and heavyweight liter-class monsters. Priced at ₱539,000 in the Philippines, it is one of the most affordable middleweight naked bikes on the market. Key features include ABS, traction control, and an incredibly light 184 kg kerb weight that makes it nimble in city traffic and toll plaza queues. The MT-07 is ideal for riders stepping up from small-displacement bikes who want a confidence-inspiring yet exciting platform for daily expressway commuting. With a 689cc displacement, it is fully expressway-legal in the Philippines and classified as a Class 1 toll vehicle.
Expressway Driving Review
The MT-07's CP2 crossplane twin is perfectly suited for expressway use, delivering 73 hp with a broad, usable powerband that makes highway cruising effortless at 100-120 kph. The engine character is remarkably smooth with minimal vibration at sustained highway speeds, so your hands and feet stay comfortable even on a Manila-to-Clark run via NLEX. The upright naked-bike riding position reduces fatigue compared to sportbikes, though wind blast becomes noticeable above 110 kph since there is no fairing or windscreen. Fuel efficiency sits at roughly 24 km/L on the expressway, giving you about 336 km of range from the 14-liter tank before needing a fuel stop. Overtaking slower trucks on SLEX or Skyway is effortless — just drop a gear and the CP2 twin surges forward with immediate mid-range torque. Traction control provides a safety net on rain-slicked expressway surfaces during monsoon season. At just 184 kg, the MT-07 is one of the lightest middleweights you can buy, making it agile through toll plaza traffic and easy to handle at low speed. Compared to the Kawasaki Z650 and Honda CB650R, the MT-07 offers the best balance of price, weight, and character for Philippine expressway riding.
Safety & Electronics
Yamaha MT-07 2025 Price & Variants
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | ₱539,000 |
All expressway-legal motorcycles (400cc+) are classified as Class 1 for toll purposes — same rate as cars.
Specifications
- Displacement
- 689 cc
- Power
- 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
- Torque
- 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Fuel Tank
- 14L
- Seat Height
- 805 mm
- Kerb Weight
- 184 kg
- Top Speed
- 200 km/h
Fuel Efficiency
24
km/L Estimated
336
km Range (full tank)
Pros & Cons for Expressway Riding
Pros
- ✓CP2 crossplane twin is smooth and characterful
- ✓184 kg — lightest in the middleweight naked class
- ✓Affordable at ₱539K — strong value proposition
- ✓Excellent fuel economy at 24 km/L on expressways
- ✓ABS + traction control standard for safety
- ✓Upright riding position reduces highway fatigue
- ✓Strong resale value in the Philippine big bike market
Cons
- ✗No quickshifter — must use clutch for every gear change
- ✗No cruise control for long NLEX/TPLEX highway stints
- ✗14L tank limits range to ~336 km between fuel stops
- ✗Basic LCD dash — no TFT display or smartphone connectivity
- ✗Full wind exposure with no fairing or windscreen
- ✗No riding modes — single throttle map only