The one I test rode definitely had a buzz at 75mph (5300rpm) so that I'd search for a one tooth larger CS sprocket to calm it down a bit. it wasn't awful but was noticeable enough to make long distances a chore.
Curly
"It wasn't the fastest bike, but it was light and quick as a cat, and that's what I loved so much about that bike".
I believe you answered your own question. Back in '73 you could have bought a Honda 750 Four or a Z1 Kawasaki but those were big heavy bikes. The RD350 was the Giant Killer that...
The crankcase boss is for the assembly line engine cradle. A pin is inserted through those and the rear lower bosses. They may also do double duty later if Yamaha decides to offer us an Adventure version with a skid pan.
Curly
Well, at least coming to North America for sure as the FZ-07 in Canada. Gotta believe that the US won't be far behind.
2015 Yamaha FZ-07 Announced for Canada » Motorcycle.com News
Curly
I bet that you will have lots of fun with the bike. I say just ride it normally for the first 1000 Km and be easy on it until it reaches full operating temperature. After the first service feel free to hammer it. Also, you know what they say- "RTFM". Read the F*****g Manual. It was written by...
And now from Visordown and Motorcyclist. They've all been very positive so far. I go so far as to say the love it.
http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-yamaha-mt-07-review/24494.html
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/2014_yamaha_mt_07_first_ride/
Curly
The first ride reports and videos from the Canary Island press launch are starting to trickle out. So far in German, French and Italian but Google translate get the message across. They are liking it, A LOT! Just search MT-07 news and you'll see several reports.
First video here. I don't speak...