[13] Its rear monoshock unit is placed horizontally within the subframe to give a shorter wheelbase, to save weight[14] and to lower the centre of gravity.

Yamaha commissioned designer Shinya Kimura to create a café racer special based on the MT-07.

Motorcycle News said that they expected Yamaha to announce a production version based on "Faster Son" in late 2015.

In The Daily Telegraph, Roland Brown rated the bike at five out of five stars, praising the engine, handling, value for money and overall riding experience, while criticising the front brake, calling it "adequate but less powerful than is suggested by its superbike-style specification of twin discs and four-piston Monobloc calipers".

[1] Motorcycle News awarded five stars also, praising the light weight and engine response, although noting that "at high speed it will start to get breathless".