Hi guys, we are looking for reviews from owners of the new 2007 XT's

We need to know fuel consumption in normal use i.e. commuting, general riding etc. We also need to know your first impressions regarding the behaviour of these engines, i.e. if there are any apparent problems with surging, throttle response etc etc.

Thank you

p.s.: By the way that reg plate is presently available from DVLA at the cost of �580, bargain

well I'm not very good at this review business but tell you about my frist 200 miles.

the bike seems very hard to keep to 30 mph feels a little bit lumpy at 34 mph feels great.

it has cut out on me twice up to yet.

But I have never riden a big single before and coming from a super smooth GSXR this might be just me

on another point when I picked the bike up got told the usual take your time new tyres new engine blah blah. but 120 miles in the rear tyre is chewing nicely which says it all about the handling I think

As well grow together I will report further .

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I have a new 07 (same colour as Fozzer) but to date I have had no problems with it cutting out or surging. Based on experience in this forum I have been expecting all sorts of problems so I have been pleasantly surprised.

Riding around town at 30mph is pretty smooth, though I normally keep it in 4th gear just in case some idiot does something stupid and I need quick acceleration.

The build quality seems good, and the engine does not have the black paint I was expecting - its more like polished metal than anything else so hopefully it will be more durable as I note that some of you have had paint flaking off here.

So, all in all, it looks like Yamaha have made some improvements for the better. If you have any specific questions let me know.

Good riding !

hi fellows,
I have 1000 miles (1600 Km) so far on my 07XTX. It cut on me twice during the first days but I think it was just like... get to know your new bike. Especially after the first 600 miles and even more after the 800 miles, I just can't ride slow.
The 07 is wild enough to keep you young >>> I am 36 and feel like 17 again when I bought a used XR 350R Honda --a kick ass bike at that time--
So, going fast and fueling works absolutely fine!
However I don't trust my tires as the rear one always dances like figure skating when I hit the brake even softly. When I accelerate --even smooth-- the rear of the bike goes dancing again like SM racing. Hmmmm ok, we have lousy roads here as well... not raugh tarmac but when I brake or accelerate, I'm in trouble. Even my front wheel sliped 2 days ago using the front brake rather hard..lucky me, I didn't fall! I can't wait to change tyres to the Avon ones. (I read great reviews on the forum)
The fuel consumption goes like... 230 Km with a full tank going smooth ... up to 100km/h (this is like 145 miles with a full tank going up to 60 mph).
Inside the town driving like you are free to enjoy your bike and all it's power.. it goes like 160 Km or 100 miles with a full tank. Mind that it is all stock; no mods at all.
I'd be more than happy to answer any questions from anyone that wants to buy the 07.
enjoy, J_maker

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Had the 660x for around 3 months now and nearly a thousand miles in, the engine is loosening up nicely and tyres scrubbed to the edges, the biggest advantage as i see it of 2007 model is the Lamda sensor fitted in header, it allows all the air and pipe modding with no adjustment to fuelling, the sensor automatically adjust fuelling to suit.

Had my 660r for 5 weeks now I experianced the surging from day 1 but used the co mod and it improved drastically although not gone completely. I have put some free flow pipes on and removed the snorkle. Now this bike likes its rev limmiter even though its still so new it revs out much easier. Fuel wise i think its slightly better as well. This bike is just so easy to ride. Any ideas what to do with my standard pipes? NKUNZI

I would keep the standard pipes in a dry safe place so if you sell the bike you can return it to standard condition.

If you must fit aftermarkets then keep hold of the old pipes as no one wants the original pipes anyway, if youre looking for power mods then buy a dynojet power comander and a DNA stage2 filter for the cheapest boost (around 3 or four smooth bhp).

Keep 'em case you wanna sell sometime (or even get it through yer MOT!)

Edit : The Bull Terrier beat me to it.

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