Who Would Buy This?

[DJP]

I was browsing eBay today, looking at custom parts, when I came across a couple of ads, from breakers, for MT07 engines.

They were asking the thick end of £1,000.

Thing is, these bikes are all relatively new and mostly still under warranty. In the very unlikely event of an engine problem it's going to be down to Yamaha to fix.

This engine doesn't really have any other uses, so right now who on Earth would want one, let alone pay £1000 for it?

I just don't get it.

 

[Noggie]

I guess custom builders, perhaps a cafe racer project that needs an engine.
You could probably stick it on a "go-kart" thingy.
The possibilities for this punchy little twin is endless.

 

[Anthony]

I was thinking my Fiat Seicento could do with a more powerful engine xD

 

[Ralph]

Get one of the old Bond 3 wheelers stick it in that then your only problem would be keeping it fro taking off.