Yes, the MT-07 does have an edge in certain aspects over the Honda. But it is the Hornet that wins overall. Here's us delving deeper and comparing each of these nakeds aspects.

And the biggest threat of all to the MT-07 is already here. Honda’s all-new, 755cc twin-cylinder Hornet not only boasts more power than the MT, but also a higher spec and, at £6999, an even ...

The Yamaha MT-07 Has A New Nemesis In America. By Punya Sharma. Published Mar 13, 2025 ...

A few suggestions, such as the Honda CB650R, Aprilia Tuono 660, Yamaha Ténéré 700, and KTM 690 Enduro R were quickly eliminated as reasonable alternatives to the $8,199 MT-07 based on price alone.

Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release. As per the 2007 RR-derived variant, Honda’s 2023 CB750 Hornet ...

But bikes like Yamaha's MT-10 SP ($17,299) have even higher-tier components that make such a comparison a bit unfair — the more accurate competitor in Yamaha's lineup would be the MT-09 SP ...