The Yamaha MT-07 has always held a special place in my heart. I’ve owned three of them over the years, and each one reminded me why this bike has become such a phenomenon worldwide. It strikes that rare balance between accessibility and versatility. It’s light enough for new riders to handle, yet engaging enough to keep experienced ones hooked. Oh, and don’t get me started with the wheelies.
Perhaps, this popularity explains why Yamaha France is giving local riders a treat the rest of us all over the world can’t have: the new MT-07 Grand Prix de France 2025 edition. This bike pays tribute to none other than Fabio Quartararo’s YZR-M1 MotoGP machine at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans. Those of you who watched the race or read the stories about it would know how Quartararo lit up the track, setting a lap record and storming to pole position. The special MT-07 mirrors the M1’s tricolour race livery with sweeping red, white, and blue stripes across its bodywork.
