The Yamaha FZ-07 (MT-07) has been around since 2014 and has been a crowd pleaser in the middleweight naked bike class. But by 2025, the motorcycle market is having so many new entries and updates from different manufacturers. But it does beg the question of whether the FZ-07’s design, performance, and feature set are technically up to date in today’s field. Its simplicity and proven reliability have seen it remain relevant, say some; others argue that electronics, engine design and chassis technology have made it obsolete. Often the debate revolves around whether rider aids are important, whether analog or digital is more appealing, and the balance between performance and value. Comparisons to newer models from Yamaha and its competitors are also common, and there’s talk of what the FZ-07 platform may be updated to. This is a question that asks riders to question what makes a motorcycle relevant, and how much you should value outright performance versus character and accessibility.