2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT vs 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT
84.5 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
15.5 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT
73.5 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
41 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT
56.2 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
53.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT
74.2 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
39.3 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT
69.6 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
36.7 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 85.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy) up to 68 Nm (2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT).
  • Weight spans 186 kg (2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT) to 190 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
Brand YAMAHA YAMAHA
Model 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
Engine size 700cc 700cc
Power 73.4hp 73.4hp
Torque 68nm. 67nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 186kg 190kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298mm 298 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø245 mm 245 mm
Seat height (cm) 80.5cm 85.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) (Tubeless) 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) Tubeless
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) (Tubeless) 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) Tubeless
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic forks Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm, (Link type suspension) (Link type suspension), Swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 220km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 4.1 L/100km 14 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $8916
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

A new era of riding with Y-AMT and Cruise Control

Revolutionising the way we ride, Y-AMT creates a whole new riding experience – and MT-07 can be equipped with Y-AMT to experience this new dimension. Choose between manual shifting via a finger-operated see-saw switch, or opt for a fully automatic transmission when you need to. Y-AMT works in perfect harmony with Yamaha Ride Control (YRC)’s electronic features, while cruise control further reduces effort for relaxed highway riding. *Cruise Control only available on the MT-07 Y-AMT

All-new minimalist styling

All-new minimalist styling

MT-07 gets a new stripped-back look with a distinctive ‘face’ from the minimalist LED headlight unit, straight from the Dark Side of Japan. With engineering and styling in perfect harmony, nothing is added to the MT-07 unless it truly enhances the riding experience. The result is a motorcycle which connects to its rider in a way few others can match.

Electronic throttle, YRC riding modes and switchable TCS

Electronic throttle, YRC riding modes and switchable TCS

YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) facilitates a new generation of electronic aids and contributes to an even more linear power delivery to create a greater connection between rider and machine. Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) allows you to choose between two throttle maps and switchable traction control, with the option of a customisable YRC mode to match your own preferences.

Acoustic amplifying technology

Acoustic amplifying technology

Contributing to the visceral connection between rider and machine, the MT-07 features a sound amplification system which harnesses the bike's induction roar, enhancing and channeling it to the rider to increase the grin-inducing feeling offered by the MT's famous torque.

Highly responsive adjustable suspension

Highly responsive adjustable suspension

New 41mm 'upside down' forks offer high levels of control and an intuitive level of connection with the front tyre, all while giving a modern look to the MT-07. The highly responsive forks are matched to a linked-type rear shock absorber, which is adjustable for both preload and rebound damping, creating a sporting ride every time.

Lightweight SpinForged wheels with Dunlop radial tyres

Lightweight SpinForged wheels with Dunlop radial tyres

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2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT vs 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy: listed specifications

The 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT and 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.

Engine displacement

MT-07 Y-AMT and XSR700 Legacy have very similar engine displacement (700 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

MT-07 Y-AMT and XSR700 Legacy have very similar peak power (73.4 hp vs 73.4 hp).

Torque

MT-07 Y-AMT and XSR700 Legacy have very similar listed torque (68 Nm vs 67 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-07 Y-AMT and XSR700 Legacy have very similar listed top speeds (220 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-07 Y-AMT and XSR700 Legacy have very similar listed weights (186 kg vs 190 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XSR700 Legacy is listed higher (85.5 cm) than MT-07 Y-AMT (80.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT vs Yamaha XSR700 Legacy?

Both are listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT or Yamaha XSR700 Legacy?

Both are rated at 73 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT or Yamaha XSR700 Legacy?

2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT is lighter at 186 kg vs 190 kg for Yamaha XSR700 Legacy.

Which is better, 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Y-AMT or Yamaha XSR700 Legacy?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.