2022 Yamaha R7 First Ride On The Launch | Road And Track

[@dirkdiggler8887]

Chris is one of the best rider / racer journ's out there ..always makes great reviews and a hell of a rider..keep these comin dude

[@flyingdutchy01]

You guys are always so quick with the videos! And still a lot of quality. Definitely one of my fav moto channels

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, not had much of a weekend getting this sorted.

[@Kefuddle]

Looks like a perfect machine for me, wanting to get back into bikes after decades away, who loves the supersports vibe but does not want to kill himself.

[@Bugside]

Every bike can kill you if you try hard enough lol

[@NudaMan]

@@Bugside seriously lmao, even a ninja 250 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@kurvaonwheels]

I love that he doesn't just read the spec sheet like so many others. Great looking bike, but I'll wait for the R9 (🤞hope they'll make it)

[@abdullahalfaysalsoumick2833]

R9😍

[@robbikebob]

Would the R9 be too close to the R1? Would it actually take sales off the R1 if it was really good? And, apart from supertwin sales, it would kill the R7.... maybe.... Can't see it happening unless there is a lot of demand....

[@JDFIGHTER87]

@@robbikebob mt 09 ;)

[@ricardoedwardo5799]

Get a R1 FFS!

[@timmo3351]

@@robbikebob R1 = 200 HP, Tracer 9 = 115 HP, I think there’ll be a big enough difference! Plus these bikes are meant to be for those who don’t want headbanger bikes for the road, think R1 and R9 would be very different markets. I’d be keen for an R9!

[@henniekleynhans5590]

I'm a huge Yamaha fan, thank you so much for your honest review on the R7 - professionally done and to the point!

[@101BadBreath]

Done just over 2000 miles on my 60th Anniversary R7 and I can feel us getting used to each other now and I know I am gonna learn a lot from it. Well happy.

[@waynek5]

Hope they do an R9. That be good 👍

[@azn_1050]

Yeah and let's be honest that would be much more exciting than the R7..

[@m1a1abrams3]

its already out. its called the r6...

[@hellfire08]

@@m1a1abrams3 it must hurt to have an iq this low…

[@m1a1abrams3]

@@hellfire08 must hurt to lack common sense.... how much do u think r9 will cost and how much hp u think it will have? logic please

[@hellfire08]

@@m1a1abrams3 we got a spec sheet warrior on our hands. More to a bike than hp numbers.

[@AndrewBoundy]

Finally, someone not bitching about the name. Positive review as always, without pitching it. I like what Yam are doing with their "keep it simple, don't add electronics just for the spec sheet" approach - both with the T7 and R7.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

You know it. That's pretty much all I saw for months with the release, social media just squawking about the name for weeks on end. I think most of them didn't even know why they were squawking, other than their favorite vloggers were squawking.

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Great review, well presented. Buying one this week!!!

[@thebikingamateur6237]

Same approach as for the T7. Pure, simple, full of character.

[@redline9221]

Chris, the best bike reviewer on KZbin

[@slvr1.618]

Was initially disappointed when I read its wasn't going to be a 4 cylinder screamer like the O.G R7 but recently rode the baby tuono 660 and the Yamaha mt07 and the less is more philosophy stood out,both were alot of fun and yes the Aprilia felt alot stronger but both made sense and this R7 will also probably make alot of sense.

[@SeekaX]

I feel like the main problem with this bike is that the RS660 is only about a grand more. And while i don't care too much for the electronics, the 25hp more certainly seem worth it and the Aprilia isn't going to lack in the handling department either. It's a bit more special as well. I was hoping for the R7 to be in a similar price category to the MT07, for ~8000€ i would've absolutely considered buying one. But almost 10k for a 74hp bike without premium suspension or brakes? That's a tough sell. Still glad this bike exists, that's the type of fun and usable power in a bike i'm hoping to see more of in a sporty chassis.

[@shyan5886]

But thinking about the reliability of Aprilia Electronic.... I rather go for lesser Horsepower...

[@Kefuddle]

Sticker price in the UK makes the R7 about 2k less. Which is a decent difference.

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

It can’t be priced like the mt-07 since there are more expensive brake components and the fork is also more expensive. Guess that much would be obvious…

[@shyan5886]

@@HeyAddieImTojo To be honest, even it sell more than 9000€ and direct convert to Malaysia Ringgit, I will buy it. Too bad is it still unsure whether our local dealer (Hong Leong Yamaha) will bring it in or not.

[@SeekaX]

@@HeyAddieImTojo It being more expensive is expected, but it's over 2k more than the mt-07 and the brakes and suspension aren't that much better (from what i've heard). This bike is as expensive as an MT-09, i would've expected it to fall in the middle somewhere. If Aprilia can offer 25hp more and all of the electronic gadgets you can think of for a grand more then there either has to be a catch with the Aprilia or the R7 is overpriced. And typically you'd think of the Italian bikes as the overpriced ones.

[@bav114]

Damn you, now I want one. I thought my sportsbikes days were over when I got rid of my last one in 2016 and went down the GS route. I’m nearly 60 but still yearn. Great review as ever ❤

[@JDelta87]

This is a really good review. A very nice balance of information and b roll from your spirited time with the bike. It also help put this bike into perspective for me as to what its best usage is.

[@jerryldavis1823]

Good to see yamaha giving supersport bikes a push . Supersport bikes are simply gorgeous.

[@MrMotorider100]

Chris one of the very few reviewers out there that I would actually base a buying decision on. He strikes the perfect balance of performance and real world riding experience in his narrative. I get the R7, it’s a better Kawasaki 400 for the track and road that will improve your skills in half the time of a super sport. It depends on your wallet though, a fully kitted 400 track bike is still less than the R7. The 660 is very appealing but I would like to see how they are holding up after a few thousand track miles. Keep your wits about you and let the faster bikes pass you on the straights and enjoy the experience of slaying those corners and passing the bigger bikes in the twisties.

[@chrisnorthover7582]

Interesting the '400 track bike' comment - thats exactly what riding this reminded me of, and I love a good 400. Definitely similar riding experiences, but this is definitely easier to ride. Would I swap my NC30 for one? I actually would be tempted, but currently there are more classes I can race a classic 400 in than this, so that would sway it for me. Now if Yamaha started an R7 cup...

[@ans512]

Another cracking review from Chris................Always!

[@rodmiller9229]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@michaelhayward7572]

The genre is not my cup of tea ie R series, but i'm a big CP2/CP3 fan, and i think this will be another Yamaha huge sales success. Their design/marketing team have been knocking it out of the park the last few years. Enjoyed the vlog, cheers.

[@richbonesjones4729]

I was at Almeria last week when they was doing this promo - could hardly hear the R7 when it was buzzing around Andalucia lol

[@daniilrusanau5849]

It looks ain't too bad in black... Thanks for the review!

[@smellylittlekiwi5743]

As always, great review 👍

[@allenglishknives6823]

Well done Yamaha 👍🏻

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

I think I'ma be loving this new R7 (especially after hearing it with a performance exhaust!) It's a very sporty handler, stunningly stylish, torquey 2cyl design with relatively good fuel economy at a relatively budget price. But with under 75hp in a relatively low-revving 2-banger, it's definitely NOT a 'supersport'. It's fair to call it a sport-bike for sure, but journalists get a little crazy with the hyperbole and 'superlative' words. 😋

[@simonworley7783]

I’ve got a Moto 2 Daytona XSR900 Vitpilen etc been riding for 46 years and I put my deposit on the Speedblock version as soon as they’d take this is going to be seriously quick up British bends well done Yamaha or will look great next to my R9 when it arrives!

[@bfarm44]

You really have only so many places on the street to rip these bikes open and in 40 yrs I’ve been up and down the cc range having a ball with the newer small cc bikes in the R3 range on down to a z125pro that I flail about after a few mods but the R7 with the CP2 engine and a few scant mods for myself including the full Akrapovic from the MT07 which fits nicely and sounds great and some Woodcraft risers (old back) makes this more than enough for the street for me and one of the most fun middle weights I’ve ridden in a while. Honestly unless your skill levels are somewhere close to Rossi there’s only so much you can do on the street. The Pearl white for 2023 had me looking at what I want to trade in now for an upgrade.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

R7 bore/stroke: 80.0mm x 68.6mm Due to how durable this engine seems to be (guys are trying its strength with turbo kits, no joke), I can see Yamaha bumping bore out 2mm in the coming years, bumping compression a bit, maybe putting in slightly more radical cams. I'd say 85-90 hp at the wheel shouldn't be too difficult. Maybe they won't do anything in the next refresh or remake, but I'd say it could be pretty easy to do. It's great how it is, but there's room for more power without ruining the experience. The guys at Isle of Man TT have tuned the Kawasaki 649cc parallel to about 90 whp for that racing event with some radical engine mods. 82mm bore x 68.6mm stroke would be 724.5cc.

[@rickphillips2900]

Great review as always. I’m tempted to test one of these to go with my ZZR1400 if I fancy some track action.

[@portaltwo]

Only 74 HP? The specs I've seen here in Canada say 106 HP, which seems much more appropriate. Slip of the tongue? Restricted version?

[@francisdias4401]

Looks like it’s 74KW which translates to 100 horses

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Did the MT-07 ever make 100 hp? That's the powerplant in the R7 with slight revisions for heat and durability.

[@williamrae9954]

145bhp if you slip the Aussies at Extreme Creations a good wedge...then you enter a completely different World.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@williamrae9954 It's a durable twin cylinder, for sure. 142 whp and 90 ft-lb on E85.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Great review and riding! I'm debating the R7,RS660 & MT09SP. Just heard that they're doing a R9! I'm holding off until they release that monster! My only issue with the RS660 is the reliability. Here in America, and where I'm moving to, dealerships will be few and far between. 75-80 miles for Aprilia shop only 10-15 for Yamaha (which are bulletproof).

[@markhill8590]

Where did you hear about the R9?

[@jmjtv92]

Best design 🔥

[@mikeskidmore6754]

A Great Learner Track bike.. It would be cool to see a class of R-7 Only racers just like they did with RD and RZ-350's .. It would be cool of there was a fast way to change the handle bars to upright for commuting and street riding then change them back for track or Canyon riding.. I just installed 2" Risers on my FZ-07 today because my arms are too short to reach the bars in stock position ..

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Yeah i kinda want to get this as a second bike but i agree. If someone could come up with some kind of quick-detach raised clip-ons would be awesome👍🏻

[@_Makanko_]

It looks awesome. I prefer the 660 because it's a great single bike, not a second mostly track bike, for which the R7 would be the best.

[@nfkworldjapan1522]

Finally finding reviews that aren't whiny American accents. (like 99% of youtube) ! Cheers! Subbed. Is that Fagan's big ass in front? :P

[@viperq]

Probably the best sport bike for the money.

[@letsgoforaride7328]

Affordable bike ❤😗

[@michaelhayward7572]

Call me old fashioned but i fail to see the need for rider modes or traction control on a 70 bhp/50 lb ft torque motorcycle. Good job Yamaha. Again.

[@astrostrotch]

The problem I see with this bike is the power characteristics being arse about face. The low and midrange are what make this motor so good in the MT-07 but in a sportsbike where you are likely to spend more time at higher revs, I think this would become tiring very quickly. I will still test ride one😁.

[@crimzikk]

you would get fucking killed at a track day. then sell it and get something else

[@brohofied2561]

@@crimzikk if you expect this bike to go toe to toe with 600-1000 supersposts on a long track with long straights, then you already lost, why to get this bike if what you wanted is 600-1000 racing performance from the beginning? makes no sense to me...usable supersport bike for road an track, that rings the sense bell...

[@crimzikk]

@@brohofied2561 you would get frustrated at track days on this bike. ok rider would be too fast for slow groups. then in a faster group you would get owned by every bike that is there

[@brohofied2561]

@@crimzikk then get an R1 or a ZX10R, problem solved, this bike is not for pro track raider riding alongside skilled 1000CC bikes and expect to get lap records, more than than that i dont know what to say man...

[@crimzikk]

@@brohofied2561 it would be a good bike for the street

[@QUAKEPOWERZ]

✨✨✨🙂👍💜💯 YAMAHA R7

[@allomentproof2573]

A new R7 vs a second hand R6? I'd get a 2nd hand R6

[@hellfire08]

Cool story bro 👌🏼

[@allomentproof2573]

@@hellfire08 🐑I'll tell you another cool story once you pass your CBT 🐑

[@ronaldbear1]

How does it compare to the cbr650r

[@leanit5756]

I still wish it had TC. After having it save my bacon on a Super Duke R a R1, and a couple of other bikes when I hit slick spots in the road I could not see, I am a believer. Yeah, I know, I know.... "who needs TC with only 74 horsepower?" Well if you live in a wet and cold area with moss, sand, and crushed rock frequently on the roads, and you like to ride hard... personally I would put it on every bike.

[@jarek916]

Nice review but I'm still sleeping wake me up when they come out with new 1200 ST :)

[@Flip-lp4dc]

What does he mean by ‘the R6 is no longer available on the road in Europe’? The R6 was discontinued right?

[@Angel-HC]

The bike was discontinued after 2020. It's sold as a race-only variant now.

[@williamrae9954]

145bhp turbo kit is already available(well,with pistons,rods and injectors).

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

Even the rs660 doesn't have enough power to warrant using tc and rider modes. The mt07 at the top end is like jeremy clarkson a lot of noise and you don't really go anywhere.

[@xorbe2]

Underfed but still hits hard ...

[@Xhgne-rabbitChen]

NICE BIKE

[@gjdippaavvhyk]

Off topic but if yamaha integrated those lights on the front to the r3, they would be perfect

[@E60.M5]

Would a cbr650r not be it's rival?

[@anirbanghosh5066]

Cbr650r is ignored whenever r7 rivalry comes up..donno why..but undoubtedly cbr is more powerful than r7 in the top end

[@AliAli-xu4cv]

keep going man you're killing it. ...🤙 bye the way i like this aprilia.🤪

[@-DC-]

Think it's a fantastic package for the money they are going to shift an absolute ton of these, Great review.

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

An R9 for 12k with full MT-09SP electronics is the bike we are waiting for.

[@MrRui33333]

uhhnnnmmm,.. no creio amigo,.. uma vez que a mt 09 sp custa quase 12,000 euros a r9 se vier ,.. deve ter um preço na casa dos 13000 euro ou ate 13,500,.euros . ou seja , deve ter mais ou menos o preço de uma r6 atual ,..

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

@@MrRui33333 MT-09 is around 9900 Euros here in my country the MT-09SP is 11500 Euros, so maybe a base R9 for 12000 and a R9 with SP suspension for 13500 in my country, prices for bikes vary in Europe from country to country.

[@paulocarreiro5855]

She does look good, I'll give you that! And it surprised me that Chris singled out the chassis. As for the rest, I'm keeping quiet; look at what happened with the T7!

[@steveman1982]

what happened with the t7?

[@hellfire08]

@@steveman1982 everyone bought it and it sold out everywhere like the R7? 🤔

[@paulocarreiro5855]

@@steveman1982 What hellfire said: it sold like hot cakes!

[@ragnarironspear1791]

I remember the original R7 OWO2

[@fizzy49cc]

Been looking forward to a UK test of this bike (espesh with a pipe & shit). Modern day YPVS (4T) ?. C'mon Honda dig out an VFR600R & how about a Suzi SV800. A KH7 may be a stretch tho.

[@kinglumpy6145]

I miss the R6

[@78logistics]

Nice bike but I still want a ZX6-R next year.

[@ΘεόδωροςΝτουγερόγλου-π1σ]

Yamaha R7 or Kawasaki ZX6R(636)??? That’s the question and roughly 50-60hp difference

[@wanderer54796]

When you release the h2R drag race video guys 🤔 😭

[@goturnlex]

Yes” R7 can’t replace the mighty R6.. the R7 looks good but kinda disappointing to me is lack of electronics aid.. this thing can rival the RS660 if yamaha give R7 a proper electronic package..

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Mightly R6 is still available in a track-only option. The R7 was never supposed to replace it. Yamaha wasn't going to invent a whole new model coding scheme when they already had the YZF series bikes, R-series bikes, and this fits in that scheme with their production.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Why bother with garbage electronics on a bike like this? The R7 - K.I.S.S. which is what Yamaha has done. Now tweak the engine, tune the suspension and have fun. Learn to ride instead of letting a computer do it for you. Some of my fastest country back road riding was on a RZ350 Yamaha - the chassis was like riding al dente pasta but man, could you ring that lovely parallel 2-Stroke Twin in the corners and fly through the twisties. Engine modes, last bike I had with them, ZX10R Gen4, I set to full power and left it there. Traction control was always set to 1, couldn't be faffed having to turn it off every ride. Now back on a more simple 1KRR from 04. Don't miss the electronics at all.

[@Northernlanes]

weird location for a track in the middle of a barren dust bowl, wouldn't be fun on a windy day lol

[@nomojo1110]

It's a fantastic bike. The name is just a bit lazy. Oldies who remember the R7, know it was a built-to-win-races (it didn't) model. Youngins' who weren't around wont make any association. Yammie could have given it it's own name. In saying that, I'm grateful it's not called the i7. Cheers to Chris and Bike World 👍

[@ken102]

You guys don't remember the old R7 when it meant something.

[@leeandrew2682]

nice promotional video, but too much sugar coating lol good beginner bike at best

[@TheCraigrenard]

2:57...The R7 fits neatly in that gap between an R3 and an R1..? No. It's over 100bhp shy of that gap. I think the R7 is a fantastic bike and on real roads in the real world will be all that most would want or need, but it is not a natural stepping stone from an R3 to an R1. Not even close. Some would argue neither was the R6, such is the gap in performance to the R1. I think the R7 is fab, but lets not over egg the pudding.

[@MrRui33333]

yes,.. mas cedo vem a r9 , e essa sim, vem ocupar o lugar da antiga r6 !!

[@mbal4052]

Please Yamaha make an r9 for us more experienced riders to use on track

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Sounds like a great idea.

[@mbal4052]

@@BikeWorldTVshow yes it would be perfect to replace my gixer750..I’ve no interest or skill to use an R1 fully on track but I’d love an R9. It would be a perfect blend of handling and power, just like my 750 😁

[@shadowred1980]

Yes, it's what many of us hope they make.

[@TrickysFlyingBurrito]

Honestly my first thought when watching this.

[@brohofied2561]

is this for real? are you reading yourself? you want Yamaha to do an R9 for more experienced riders like you so use on track...man i would laugh if wasn't kinda sad XD , so,you want Yamaha to do the stupidest move an go with an R9 which will cost the same as an R6 probably, why theres no more R6 again? ah yeah, expensive supersport...and, if you are that experienced, get an R1 or ZX6R or a ZX10R, why an R9?...

[@69adidas]

Really,really curious...

[@villea1841]

I hope Yamaha makes an R9 as well. The MT-09 engine would be nice in a sports bike. The R7 looks cool but it's a bit too slow and under powered for me. My KTM SMC-R 690 is faster and better at every thing than the R7. Bit more power. Way more torque. And way lighter and more nimble. Also bit more expensive but not that much.

[@SB-bu5fq]

no R6 in Europe? wtf? thats sad. yall missing out. ill have to google the "why"

[@estoylaroca]

I just noticed that, there are a lot less supersports on the street nowadays. I'm guessing it's because as you've said, other types of bikes have come a long way. And just how many people ride on the track yearly? Monthly? Or even, weekly? I pity the guy that has to ride for a long distance daily with a supersport. Still, I just don't the explanation that it's supposed to "fill" in the gap between the r3 and r1. The R6 already fit that category already. The R7 on it's own is alright... but still when compared to the R6? And you really just can't brush off the R6... it's REPLACING the R6. I mean, I think most people's first instinct is, whether to buy the R7, or a 2nd hand R6. I just don't think the R7 has proven itself enough to be warranted to be compared to others, besides the R6.

[@MrRui33333]

naooooooooo, ele nao esta no lugar da r6,.. pra o lugar da r6 deve vir a r9, pois tem potencia semelhante de 115 a 125cv

[@Farsightful]

give that man an RS660 so we can know !

[@veers0r]

I'm really happy that there are finally some fresh bikes in the sector I wouldn't want to do trackdays on a bike without TC anymore. Seen enough people launch themselves into orbit on bikes that "don't need tc ". I think for those just doing a few trackdays a year any help is welcome. R9 with the gizmos maybe? Or even better KTM do an RC 890R - that isn't 40k and sold out. :))

[@michaelhayward7572]

I'd like to see Suzuki put a bit of time and development money into the old SV650. Give it a proper 2022 makeover. The stocker A retro The race replica. I'm sure there's life left in the old dog yet...

[@Perception_]

It looks good just as a design... That being said I would never buy this thing, and then what's the point. Personally I never like things that intend to be something it is not, and this is exactly that. I've had fun on a scooter on twisty roads as well, so of course horsepower isn't everything. I would still choose the scooter over this bike though, because the scooter isn't trying to be anything other than a scooter.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

i think they made a mistake...with the engine

[@bangkitsu]

in MOTOAMERICA head to head aprilia(twin cup moto america superbike)

[@Bugside]

R9 instead, but it's probably gonna be expensive

[@Agzar0202]

Yamaha is just doing Shrinkflation by going 2 cylinders for r7.

[@WeAreTheTrueMedia]

I never understood why they scrapped the R7 coz the Gixxer 750 was a perfect road and track bike in my experience. The 74hp though is something I will never get my head around. I had a CBR400 import that put out close to that I think.

[@Mike.4639]

my sons 3 year old, buying him one of these instead a bycicle.

[@fatsharks]

A couple of questions for all the street Rossis and ego bikers who think this has not enough power or doesn't "deserve" the R7 name, bla bla: Can you set consistent, competitive lap times with any cc bike around any type of track? Can you perfectly execute walking / bicycle speed complex, one handed, etc. maneuvers on any bike? No? Yeah then anything above a bike like Ninja 400, including this one is already too much bike for you and you don't even know it. Since when is being a good rider just twisting the throttle on a straight road? Cut the bullshit about how anything below 100-120 bhp is "too slow" and learn to ride first.

[@chrisgraham6031]

Especially when you look at articles like Bennett’s “How much horsepower do you really need?”. For sports road riding, no one is actually using that extra 40 bhp of the r6 unless they’re way, way beyond any speed limit. The cp2 has more power available than the r6 until the r6 is above 10,000 RPM *at full throttle*, and how often are people riding like that on the road?

[@Stratocasterhead51]

As you said. Not everyone will be rossi. Despite how much practice you get on a bike. People buy bikes for excitement. And even if the R6 couldn't be used at 100% on road, it still provided ample excitement, largely due to its engine and racey feel. Also can we stop this bullshit about telling people which bikes they should get? Or even worse, which bikes people WANT to get? Motorcycling is a passion, treat it as such.

[@AndrewBoundy]

I agree 100% - until your lap time is the track record, technically, you are not able to outride the bike :-)

[@GazVanDyk]

If only they had just gone with the triple, with the legendary R7 name.

[@Terraceview]

RS660 is a much better deal. The R7 looks pretty good though, except for the frame.

[@MrRui33333]

é melhor o rs 660 , no entanto custa mais de 3000 euros ,..portanto, tem mesmo de ser melhor , mas mais fiavel,, no sei ,,...a r7 black version custa em portugal 8900 euros ,.. aprilia rs 660 12000 euros ,...

[@MCTeck]

Yamaha, Make a supercharged version ! With, Ohlins, Brembos , OZ Forged wheels ETC,and load it up with the best rider aids. Do not get rid of this current model, Also offer a Performance kit for current R7 Wheels, tires, suspension, brakes.

[@azroy88vlog62]

🇲🇾👍

[@paulocometti4317]

74HP I' have that on my Vstrom, I stay with GSXR600 or R6😅maybe the new R9 117HP.

[@jimtitchmarsh3786]

The R7 is going to get left behind by 21 year old Fazer 600's

[@itsthebandit2977]

And my bandit

[@highsnburgers4862]

It's for canyon riders, not throttle jockeys.

[@vannevels6758]

I've got an SV650S w/gixer front end, wheels, ZX 14 shock & PC3 and I'm not impressed w/this bike. Dear Yamaha, stop fuckin around and put the 09 motor in an R6 chassis, sell more than you can make cuz that's what EVERYBODY wants.

[@Champion2Manager]

A more exciting R3 lol

[@kotomakosako]

Still not convinced. That's just not sportbike engine, period. Only ABS, no riding modes. Cost savings all over the place. I'd rather add some cash and get something proper.

[@JK-tu1xx]

I will say what I first said when I heard Yamaha was introducing this bike, Kawasaki just lost their 650 market. Don't get me wrong, the 650 series bikes from Kawi are all fine in their own right but realistically they're boring and characterless machines. The R7 will mop the floor with any 650 out there in terms of engine character and handling ability.

[@arnoldtm31]

You're wrong. Most bikers did not like supersport bikes due to the riding position. This bike is the worst of both worlds. Uncomfortable and lacks power. It's not fun to be on the road, when you're being overtaken by everything else. Ninja 650 is cheaper and more comfy with only a bit less power. Cbr 650r has a much better engine, the same price and more comfy.

[@brohofied2561]

@@arnoldtm31 what? being overtaken by everything else on an R7?? holly, what are the speed limits on your country? 299kmph? R7 tops at 230kmph....on my R3 i wont get overtaken by everything on the highway cause not everyone is going 200kmph...trowing crap at the R7 just for the sake of it man...

[@stuwhite1969]

Looks like a Chinese copy of an R1

[@dirtyversa3165]

STOP CALLING IT A SUPERSPORTS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AndrewBoundy]

In fairness, most don't know the categories. This is a Production twin or Supertwin in reality - but it's a "Supersport style" bike I guess. I see supersport and sportbike used kind of interchangeably by a lot of people - understandable. Technically, even an R3 can be a "Superbike" - so it's all a bit "grey".

[@paullovesey4863]

Instead, pick up a second hand CBR650F for half the price, 15 more bhp and more torque

[@bambooshampoo3495]

...and an extra 25kg

[@paullovesey4863]

@@bambooshampoo3495 20kg wet actually! Riders vary that much anyway. Where the R7 would be struggling it’s nuts off with anyone over 14 stone, the higher torque of the CBR would brush it aside.

[@bambooshampoo3495]

@@paullovesey4863 I think you need to check your torque figures. The cbr does not have more torque than the mt07/r7. A simple search for a torque curve will show you that Yamaha's cp2 engine is superior upto 8k rpm

[@SarinEA]

This bike is a downgrade cash grab. Reviewers just don't want to damage their relationship with Yamaha. Its inferior to it's competitors and and inferior to what it replaced.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Have you ridden it?

[@AndrewBoundy]

What did it replace? Please don't say the R6, or the R7, I beg you.

[@MrInsanityPants]

How many world championships did the “mighty” R7 win? Oh yeah…big 🍩

[@arnoldtm31]

Did yamaha pay you to say it's a supersport? The foremost requirement for a supersport is power, which this one clearly lacks. I have no idea who buys an uncomfortable bike with no power. It's just a beginner big bike. A lot of people are going to get buyer's remorse very soon.

[@Harnishchappy]

74 hp is perfect for the road, 200bhp is TOO much! That's coming from someone who has an R1

[@jlfc9024]

Ita still not 115 the R6 offered either