Hey kawans,

Here's the situation, I've been driving back and forth between my workplace and it's been taking a toll on me. Driving a manual kinda exacerbates the stress. I spend roughly 3.5 to 4 hours on average driving back and forth from work which is 60km in total back and forth.

I'm currently in the midst of getting a B full license with the idea of getting an MT07 to ease my commute. Hopefully I'll be able to cut down on the travel and perhaps find a little thrill and joy in the journey. Don't worry, I've already set aside the budget for a full face helmet, riding jacket and gloves. That said, if anyone has shop recommendations, I'm all ears. Would prefer a shop that can advise on helmet sizings with test fitting.

Would the sifus here be able to advise on the MT07? How is it in terms of maintenance cost and are there any issues I should be looking out for?

Much appreciated

Have you ridden bikes before? What is your skill level?

Bicycles yes.... motorbikes, besides taking a friend's bike for a spin more than 20 years ago. no

Maybe you should start on a single like a ktm or dominar

Nearby cannot rent a place?

Would like to spend on one decent bike instead of buying and upgrading few months down. Besides, don't really like the looks of the Dominar or KTM dukes..

That's why I wanted to check on maintenance cost and if the MT07 has any issues I should be aware of

I'm sure there are. But I do have 2 young kids who I would love to spend time with. Hence, living away from my family isn't really an option.

mt07 is a reliable platform, being a japanese bike and all.
maintenance shouldnt be that expensive (2 cylinders bike) even if you go full syntethic oil + oil filter change + labor at most would be RM300 every 5000km.

its not a beginner friendly bike but since you have experience driving manual car I think you'd have no problem picking it up.
make sure to buy the one with ABS and test ride it to see if you are comfortable with it.

you can also look at cheaper alternative like kawasaki z650, used with abs can be found under RM 20k unlike mt07 which is almost RM 30k

Mind sharing why the MT07 is not a beginner friendly bike? Cause I was initially eye-ing the Z800 but asked to start on the MT07 as a beginner bike.

Ah, will look into the Z650 but from what I can see, it weighs almost as much as the MT07 yet offers less power. The z650 does have ABS though.

it has a strong torque pretty early so if you flick your throttle wrong you could end up power wheelie or worse lose traction and crash.

That's called "Whiskey Throttle" or "panic revving".. XD

Do consider maxi-scooters, there are more storage spaces and no gear to change and can concentrate on the journey / lane splitting.

Mt07 celebrates its 10th anniversary this year...
Used price in msia is still very high, the v2 is more expensive than z900 mt09 triump street triple, dukati monster, bmw f800r, etc
Bcos dealers noe many pipu looking for it n hongleong not planning to sell anymore..

U can find many post like this in the fb group

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Baswm2zXsv...mibextid=oFDknk

Any bike would've drastically improve your commute situation so don't need straight jump to buy MT07. Get the B full and spend some time test rides all types of bikes that tickles your fancy only then decide

The MT-07 is a great bike, the only concern is because you haven't been riding, you may not know how it feels like to handle a big bike in traffic vs mopeds, and what you truly need. Commuting with a big bike comes with some serious inconveniences, your bike isn't gonna be as nimble as the mopeds in traffic, you may not want to install a box on your bike due to aesthetic reasons, are you okay with it getting scratched and maybe even tipped over in a tight parking lot? Are you gonna do long distances travel and can you do it without a windshield? Do you want to clean and lube the chain more frequently during rainy seasons or you'd rather be riding a hassle-free scooter?

I'd suggest you start with something cheaper just to experience commuting with a bike, then work your way up after figuring out what's lacking with your bike that you wish it could do better, before thinking you can settle on your 'end game' bike to be honest. The most practical setup would always be a scooter/moped in the city + an ADV for long distance touring.

Edit: Also, don't forget that because it's your first time riding seriously, you will drop that bike (even seasoned riders do). And the coversets of big bikes cost thousands of ringgit.

This post has been edited by JustForFun: Oct 13 2024, 03:12 PM

A 700cc bike is not beginner friendly if your previous 2 wheeler is still human powered.

Start with something smaller.....and disposable.

There is nothing wrong with the MT07 platform. It's light, punchy powerband makes for a very fun bike to ride. For the exact reasons it makes it fun, it would make a greenhorn nervous. And nervous isn't what you want to be when you are learning to ride.

If you are commuting in all weather, do yourself a favour and get a bike with ABS, and TC if it comes with such an option.

If you are new at this, a less intimidating bike will help you learn skills faster that will be needed when you get on a more powerful machine.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Oct 13 2024, 05:46 PM

Thanks for all the advice and pointers. I really appreciate it! Nothing beats hearing it from a group of experienced veterans here.

Didn't really consider maxi-scooters because I don't want to develop the habit of riding without the gear changing as I feel being able to ride with gears is an important part of the learning process when I step up to a bigger bike.

After much consideration.. I'll check in with a smaller and simpler bike just to get a feel of things before jumping into getting the MT-07. Heard some good things about the ER-6N as a 'throwaway starter bike'. Any thoughts on that? But I don't think that comes with ABS or TC though..

yes its the predecessor of z650, still used in most driving schools today as the bike for B full.
just like z650, the power is linear and beginner friendly.
they aren't wrong when they say its a good throwaway bike, you can get it dirt cheap and almost every workshop can work on it.

Here is the major service and fork service cost

major service every 20k KM, can save money by doing oil change yourself

currently using

- Mapetrol Premium ester 10W50 x 3 (RM 100 during Shopee 9.9)
- Oil Filter RM30+

fork service recommended every 2 year/20k km or when fork leaking

stock air filter after 30k KM mileage or on depend condition (RM200) or K&N/ D.N.A air filter (+-RM400) + (RM 80~150) air filter cleaning kit

New bike chain around RM 450++

chain cleaning kit + oil = RM60+



This post has been edited by Kaellis: Oct 13 2024, 08:18 PM

May be pre-owned Yamaha MT-25 or MT-15 would give a feel of the MT-07?