Yamaha MT-07 or R3

[Nickb229]

Hi,

Looking at getting into riding and buying my first motor bike. My experience is minimal, having ridden a few 250s some time ago. Been looking at the Mt-07 and the R3. On my learners and don't want to have to upgrade for sometime which is why I wanted a middle weight bike.
Any help and suggestions on what is better would be great.
Cheers

[Mike.Gayner]

No discussion necessary. R3 is yet another underpowered overpriced learners bike that you're guaranteed to be bored of in 3 months. The mt07 is a great machine for less money that's suitable for grown adults.

[Nickb229]

Thanks, good to know. Defitinely learning towards the MT though about 2k more than the R3

[GrayWolf]

What few reviews I've read on the R3 seem pretty good, Motorcycle Trader just did a ninja/honda/yamaha 300cc 'shoot out'. The honda had the best mid range torque/power, the yammy was quickest.
The MT-07 apart from being much larger capacity, has gotten excellent reviews. The Lams version is a specific model for Aus/NZ, smaller capacity {not 700cc} and a different ECU plus other modifications, airbox restrictor etc. If you want to keep it a while, really you've answered your own question, a 300 is never going to as good at 2up, or, distance rides.
If it was me in your place? I'd spend the extra 2k.

[5ive]

If you want to keep it a while, really you've answered your own question, a 300 is never going to as good at 2up, or, distance rides.

Not sure about 2up, because that's probably a rider weight issue... but 300s are perfectly fine for long distance rides, they're actually cheaper to run and maintain as well. I've done 1000km/multi-day trips on my ninja, and have not run into any issues.

I have a full license now, and still use my 300 for a 200km daily commute. Hell of a lot cheaper on gas/tires... and cheaper than the restricted higher CC LAMS bikes.

Go test ride some bikes for yourself, bikes are not 'one size fits all'.

(and at my previous post being deleted)

[Nickb229]

Thanks, definitely going to test ride them both. One of the main points raised was the R3 had a visor for wind protection and the MT doesn't. Is this something to think about as hoping to get into doing some multi day / distance rides

[Tazz]

You have an apple and an orange there man.

Screen is no problem. You will be able to fit an after market one on easily enough.

[onearmedbandit]

Yup lots of options for a screen for the MT-07.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=mt...screen&imgrc=_

[Nickb229]

Sweet thanks

[aws]

Unless you have a Goldwing I think screens are overrated for wind protection. I reckon you get much smoother air coming over a naked front end - particularly at road legal speeds.

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[AllanB]

Screens are for cars - harden up mate, it's a bike.

[rastuscat]

I regard the MT-07 as the best all round LAMS bike just now.

And for the record, I love the screen on my bike. I have it high when on long straights, and drop it when in the twisties.

I totally agree with the idea that clear air is far nicer than turbulence. If you are going to have a screen, make sure it's the right one. And preferably, electronically adjustable.

[rastuscat]

Suggestion for ya.