+ It ’ s a Yamaha ; quality components ; plush suspension
– Motor isn ’ t as quiet as some ; Couldn ’ t find an app has a bit more travel so is even more plush on harsh downhill single-track , but I had no issue with the Moro-07 ’ s suspension and handling – it ’ s smooth and the bike is nice and responsive . I ’ m a fan of the very linear assist of the motor on my bike , which I ’ ve tuned to suit me via the Specialized App . Although not quite as natural feeling in its delivery , I liked the Yamaha ’ s Auto Support Mode – it ’ s set and forget and I can see most folk liking this feature . The PW-X3 power unit is apparently quieter than its predecessor , but I can still hear it working . At least analog riders ahead can hear you coming up on them as you ’ re about to overtake on a gnarly ascent .
TRAIL PERFORMER Overall , I thought the YDX Moro-07 a capable trail performer . It seems a well-built bike with good fit and finish and decent componentry . At $ 9099 it ’ s roughly in the ballpark for the spec level and compares with other similarly equipped bikes on the market . If you ’ re after something different and like a few features that differentiate your ride from the rest , then grab a test ride on one . And if you ’ re a Yamaha motorcycle fan looking to build up a bit of fitness , then adding another blue Yammie to the garage line-up is a no-brainer .
50 KIWI RIDER