Yamaha MT07 User Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Push down on the drive chain un-
der the end of the drive chain gui-
de with a force of 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.0
lbf).
4. Measure distance A between the
drive chain guide and the center of
the chain as shown.
5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.
1. Loosen the locknut at each end of
the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. If
distance A is more than 58.0
mm (2.28 in), the chain can dam-
age the frame, swingarm, and
other parts. To prevent this from
Distance A:
51.0–56.0 mm (2.01–2.20 in)
1. Drive chain guide
2. Distance A
2
1
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
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Yamaha MT07 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	689cc
Bore x Stroke	80.0 mm x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Maximum Torque	67.0 Nm (6.8 kg-m) @ 6, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	TCI
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Frame Type	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front Brake	Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17M/C (73W)
Overall Length	2, 085 mm
Overall Width	780 mm
Overall Height	1, 105 mm
Seat Height	805 mm
Wheelbase	1, 400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance	140 mm
Wet Weight	184 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (Link suspension)