Yamaha MT-07 / YZF-R7 (CP2) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
689cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 270° Crossplane CP2 (Wet Multi-Plate) · Source: Yamaha MT-07 (RM33 / CP2) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha MT-07 (RM33 / CP2) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2018–Present Yamaha MT-07 / YZF-R7 (CP2) (chassis RM33/RM48) requires 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 2× NGK LMAR8A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~333 km (207 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.3 L (2.43 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.6 L (2.75 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3 L (3.17 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8A-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S (12V 8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Sealed O-Ring Chain (108 links) — Measure 51–56 mm from chain guard per manual |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Yamalube Ethylene Glycol Coolant (~1.6 L) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 689 cc · 73.4 hp @ 8,750 rpm · 67 N·m (49.4 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 805 mm (31.7 in) · 184 kg (406 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 14 L (3.7 US gal) · ~23.8 km/L → ~333 km (207 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
From 2014 through the 2021 Euro 5 update and 2025 USD-fork generation, the bulletproof 689cc CP2 twin (also powering YZF-R7 and XSR700) keeps identical 2.3 L / 2.6 L oil volumes and 5GH-13440-80 spin-on filter.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Notice Yamaha’s lighter 184 kg chassis uses 225 kPa (33 PSI) front / 250 kPa (36 PSI) rear—overinflating an MT-07 to sport-touring 36/42 PSI makes the rear shock feel harsh over expansion joints.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Do not adjust MT-07 chain slack by guesswork! Yamaha measures vertical distance from the swingarm chain-slipper edge to the chain center (51–56 mm); tightening it like a 25 mm bike overloads the countershaft bearing.
- The cast-aluminum oil pan drain boss sits low beneath the headers; never hop high curbs without a skid plate.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much oil does a Yamaha MT-07 take with an oil filter change?
Drain-only capacity is 2.3 L (2.4 US qt), and oil plus spin-on filter replacement requires 2.6 L (2.75 US qt).
Why is the MT-07 cold tire pressure 33/36 PSI instead of 36/42 PSI?
Correct—because of its light 184 kg wet weight, Yamaha specifies 225 kPa (33 PSI) front and 250 kPa (36 PSI) rear cold.
How often do valves need checking on the Yamaha MT-07 CP2 engine?
Yamaha’s CP2 engine features a long 40,000 km (26,600 mi) valve-clearance inspection interval, making it one of the lowest-maintenance twins on the market.