Over the years, the Yamaha MT-07 has established itself as the go-to standard motorcycle. Blending power, fun and affordability, this is one of the few motorcycles that is truly made for everyone.

For under $8,000, it undercuts the likes of the Suzuki GSX-8S, the Triumph Trident 660, and most importantly, its arch-rival, the very popular Yamaha MT-07. While the MT is one of the most popular ...

And for years, the bike that embodied this the most for me was the MT-07. I love the Yamaha MT-07—so much so that I’ve owned three. And now, it looks like I might be adding yet another one to ...