2025 Yamaha MT-07 and Updated Models Preview

2025 Yamaha MT-07
2025 Yamaha MT-07 in Team Yamaha Blue

Yamaha has announced the rest of its 2025 lineup, including the updated 2025 Yamaha MT-07, MT-03, Ténéré 700, XSR900, and Tracer 9. Most updates include revised suspension, additional rider aids, new instrumentation, and a few other changes. At the end of this post are color options and pricing info for the models that return for 2025 unchanged. 

2025 Yamaha MT-07 

The Yamaha MT-07 is the most updated model out of this announcement, starting with a design change that brings it closer to the styling of the MT-09. It features a minimalist, stripped-back look with a new LED headlight unit, a slimmer tank, and updated side covers, tail section, and seat assembly. 

2025 Yamaha MT-07
New for the MT-07 is a minimalist LED headlight.

The MT-07 also gets a new Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle, which enables new rider aids like Yamaha Ride Control with three throttle maps and switchable traction control. Yamaha Ride Control comes with Sport and Street preset modes, as well as a Custom mode. Also new is the slip/assist clutch and the optimized clutch-lever shape. The MT-07 now includes a sounds amplification system to enhance the engine’s sound. 

Related: Yamaha MT-07 Review 

Also new for 2025 is an inverted 41mm KYB fork, with a linkage-type KYB shock that’s been optimized for use with the new fork. New radial-mounted 4-piston calipers pinch twin discs up front, and the wheels now feature thinner and lighter casting thanks to SpinForged technology. 

2025 Yamaha MT-07
The MT-07, like most models in this announcement, gets new turnsignal functionality for 2025. A soft click activates the turnsignal for three flashes, a full click activates it to flash continuously, and the turnsignals are now self-canceling.

The new 5-inch full-color TFT display includes four selectable themes, and its smartphone connectivity is enhanced to allow phone calls, music, and turn-by-turn navigation. The turn signals now self-cancel after 15 seconds or once the bike has traveled more than 500 feet. 

2025 Yamaha MT-07
2025 Yamaha MT-07 in Ice Storm

The 2025 Yamaha MT-07 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Charcoal Black, or Ice Storm with an MSRP of $8,599. 

2025 Yamaha MT-03 

The Yamaha MT-03 also gets a few updates for 2025. Styling remains mostly the same but includes a new tailsection and taillight design. The seat and side covers are slimmer for an easier reach to the ground, and the passenger seat is now wider and more thickly cushioned.

2025 Yamaha MT-03
2025 Yamaha MT-03 in Raven

New tech on the MT-03 includes Yamaha Motorcycle Connect smartphone connectivity, which allows viewing incoming calls, emails, and messages, as well as tracking and recording ride data like distance covered, fuel consumption, acceleration, location, and more. Smartphone info is displayed on the new LCD display, and there’s also now a USB-A socket next to the display. 

Related: Yamaha MT-03 Review 

The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Stealth Black, or Ice Storm with an MSRP of $4,999. 

2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 gets updates to style, suspension, and technology for 2025. The adventure bike’s Dakar Rally inspired design includes a new quad-LED headlight, new side covers, new tailsection, color-matched handguards, and a flatter seat. The fuel tank cap has also been updated for easier refueling. A new clutch cover design allows more leg room, and the new footpegs are wider and longer than before. 

2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700
2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Tech Titanium

The 43mm KYB fork has been revised to include a preload adjuster located at the top of the fork tube. The linkage-type KYB shock has also been redesigned to provide more stroke and enhanced load absorption. 

Related: 2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Review 

The Ténéré 700’s Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle system now includes two new selectable throttle maps called Sport and Explorer, and the bike includes a new selectable on/off traction control system. The air intake has also been redesigned with a shorter intake duct. 

2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 gets a new quad headlight for 2025.

New instrumentation includes a 6.3-inch TFT screen with two selectable themes, Street and Explorer. The display now allows access to music, phone calls, turn-by-turn navigation, and additional features through smartphone connectivity. 

2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700

Returning to the Ténéré 700 is the three-model switchable ABS system, which now includes a new switch located on the left side of the TFT display to change between ABS modes. Also included is a new joystick design for a better button shape and feel, and the turnsignals get new functionality with a soft click activating a three-flash signal, a full click flashing continuously, and a self-canceling function after 15 seconds and when the bike has traveled about 500 feet. 

2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700
2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 in Team Yamaha Blue

The 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue or Tech Titanium with an MSRP of $10,999. 

2025 Yamaha XSR900 

The Yamaha XSR900 gets a new 5-inch TFT display with four different themes, including an XSR-exclusive theme with an analog-style tachometer. This new instrument display includes smartphone connectivity to view calls and messages, listen to music, and access turn-by-turn navigation. 

2025 Yamaha XSR900
2025 Yamaha XSR900 in Heritage White

Along with the previous ride modes available on the XSR900 (Sport, Street, and Rain), the bike now includes two custom programs that allows riders to set their own preferences. Other new and updated tech includes a new Back Slip Regulator to reduce rear-wheel lock-up under engine braking, a new Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter that allows riders to set a top-speed limit, and a new third-generation up/down quickshifter. Like the other updated models in this release, the XSR900 includes a new joystick design with updated turnsignal functionality. 

Related: Yamaha XSR900 Review 

The XSR900 includes a new fully adjustable KYB monoshock with preload, high- and low-speed compression, and rebound adjustment, and the linkage design has been revised for better feeling and traction at the rear. The seat design has been updated, and more new features include the handlebar shape, rubber-mounted footpegs, revised shift lever shape, 14-position adjustable clutch lever, and a dash-mounted USB-C outlet. 

2025 Yamaha XSR900

The 2025 Yamaha XSR900 will be available in Raven or Heritage White with an MSRP of $10,599.  

2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 

For 2025, Yamaha has decided to remove the up-spec Tracer 9 GT+ from its lineup to shift focus to the standard Tracer 9, which receives updates for 2025. 

2025 Yamaha Tracer 9
2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 in Raven

The Tracer 9’s advanced controlled fill aluminum Deltabox frame gets revised for 2025, and the subframe is made longer and lighter. The handlebar angle is revised, the seat design and position are updated, and the manually adjustable windscreen is larger. It includes a new smartphone box with a USB-C socket. 

Related: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review 

The Tracer 9 also gets a few of the same updates as the XSR900, including the Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter, two new custom ride modes in addition to the three standard modes, the new joystick design, and new turnsignal functions. The 7-inch TFT display features slimmer housing than before and includes three selectable display themes. 

2025 Yamaha Tracer 9

The 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 will be available in Raven with an MSRP of $12,599, a $3,900 decrease from the MSRP of the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+. 

Returning 2025 Yamaha Models Colors and Pricing 

In addition to these updated models, Yamaha has released available color options and pricing for returning models. 

The 2025 Yamaha MT-09 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Racen Black, or Ice Storm with an MSRP of $10,799. The MT-09 SP will be available in Liquid Metal/Raven with an MSRP of $12,499. 

2025 Yamaha MT-10 SP
2025 Yamaha MT-10 SP in Liquid Metal/Raven

The 2025 Yamaha MT-10 will be available in Ice Storm for $14,700, and the MT-10 SP will be available in Liquid Metal/Raven for $17,299. 

The 2025 Yamaha XSR700 will be available in Raven with an MSRP of $8,599. 

2025 Yamaha XSR700
2025 Yamaha XSR700 in Raven

The 2025 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec will be available in Raven with an MSRP of $8,999, and the V Star 250, which will also be available in Raven, will have an MSRP of $4,799. 

The 2025 Yamaha Zuma 125 will be available in Matte Black or Sand Gray with an MSRP of $3,799. 

2025 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
2025 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec in Raven

For more information, visit the Yamaha website

Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide 

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