2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review | MC Track

[@kingdomfunding]

Great review, thank you for your honesty and clear legible voice and comments (:

[@AdamWaheed]

Very nice. Thanks for taking a moment to watch this content. We value your feedback, too.

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

@@AdamWaheed in future videos I'd like to see a full lap of each of the MC Track bikes without talking, just giving it the beans as you like to say

[@AdamWaheed]

@@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged I would like an frozen ice cream sandwich right now. Is better when you ask with a “please.”

[@maldridge7630]

@@AdamWaheed i concur...but with this over exacerbated and totally false sense of entitlement, they wont...until the inevitable comeuppance 😁

[@AdamWaheed]

@@maldridge7630 NOICE one. Great comment.

[@djf7380]

Yeah totally not a track bike and lacks the sharpness of an R6 as he casually passes an R6 on track while having a chill convo into his mic 😂

[@danmanthe9335]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the fact that he can talk stats, financing, weights or horsepower while riding through rush hour traffic (which has to be harder than casually passing bikes with twice the power on a track) is impressive! He gets lower while doing this than I do when I'm giving it 10/10ths on my best day

[@epicmotorcyclechannel307]

Right! I thought that was funny.

[@AdamWaheed]

@@danmanthe9335 thanks man. It is a skill I have cultivated after decades of doing this.

[@earthlyng_official4599]

well there are riders getting first place in motoamerica in twins class on these so.. id say everyone who says this isnt a race bike is very wrong...

[@rockysrider5352]

he just proved that ... riding a slow bike fast is better than riding a fast bike slow..... also "not a good track bike".... as he shows the other guys how its done.....

[@2wheelsonly614]

Why would you ride slow in the 1st place tho lol. Twist the throttle!

[@CollinMac96]

Why would you ride a fast bike slow? That’s stupid lol, ride any bike fast

[@rockysrider5352]

@@CollinMac96 ok... you young guys might never have heard that line before.... riding a bike with lower HP to its maximum potential.... is better than riding a bike with big HP to 50% of its potential.... is that clear enough??? in the video he shows what a skilled rider can do with a bike that all the bigger is better guys just dont understand.

[@CollinMac96]

@@rockysrider5352 there’s no way I’ll believe riding a z125 is somehow more fun than riding a zx10r

[@OneFreeMan17]

@@rockysrider5352 Yeah no, I’ll stick to riding a fast bike fast 🤣

[@asnaeb-er3wz]

I think is a fundamental mistake comparing this bike to the R6, as it is not meant to replace it rather place itself in a different niche market.

[@Palcious]

The Mt 07 is not niche and this is the fully faired variant. Like the ninja 650.

[@khazzzzzz]

Thank you for being honest on this bike. You are a perfect example of a journalist that is not biased just because you are opted out to ride their bike. This is one of my choices for my next bike (from a ZX6r), but now, it is out of the list. For me, this is just a R3 with extra steps, and those steps didn't reached R6 levels.

[@TrolloTV]

This thing was never supposed to reach R6 levels, its just a better market fit than the R6. Those were just too expensive and sales on them were low

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

@@TrolloTV Yeah your right. The R6 is dead and this is just to have something to fill the gap so you save something between a r3 and r1. It is much cheaper than a r6 so at least that does make up for some of it.

[@xorbe2]

It's not even a beefier R3 really, because the bars are a lot lower. Ninja 650 is a bigger R3 effectively.

[@earthlyng_official4599]

I own an R7 and previously owned an R3... This bike is well beyond what an R3 is. Its far more aggressive and capable than an R3... Its power band is incredible on the road... and if you watch the torque figures for both the R7 and R6.. the R7 technically makes more torque in all the lower power band RPM ranges.. and the R6 doesnt reach that lower torque figure til 10,000RPM... what you get with the R6 is better suspension, more horsepower and more aggresive ergonomics for the purpose of racing.. the R6 is a race bike... period... IF you want something better than an R3 and dont need a liter bike or a 4 cylinder, the R7 is the best option on the market unless you want an Aprilia RS660...

[@249sAreHeavy]

Adam: *is presenting* *sets video to x1.25 playback speed*

[@v1_rotate638]

Right. Dude takes a breath between every word he says

[@DarthLepard]

OMG, that worked so well, holy hell

[@motojuve8673]

Lol

[@DearMajesty]

More like 2x lol

[@shanebuttress6274]

Learned how to talk from Captain Kirk.

[@ShoManChannel]

The way this guy speaks actually made me check my playback speed. Great review man!

[@kwicksandz]

he talks and looks like he is stoned all the time but he rides like a demon!

[@Ionelsa]

For people who thinks R7 - you are dumb... 100% garantee maybe 1 or 2 people in comments can actually ride R6 at full potential on track and I'm not even begin to mention streetwise of R6... R6 is great track bike IF YOU know what you are doing... R7 is MT-07 platform with plastic... which is great for beginner rider and transitioning to more intermediate rider. R6 in real world 0-60 mph is barely 4 sec +-0.1 sec. Mt-07 is 3.5 and below with change of gearing for R7 it's going to be faster. I'm more about acceleration. On street Kawasaki ninja 650 is faster 0-60mph than R6 and 40 mph to 80 mph is faster than R6. Get your facts straight about what is fast. Yes if you go WAY past 90-100mph is where R6 shines but you can do it so much ONLY till you get criminal speeding ticket or crash... R6 more 90% owners do not ride to full potential. Other 10% are experience riders... who take R6 ONLY on track... R6 slow bike for streets but amazing bike for track. Good street bike if you are retarded and doing over 100-110 mph and over on high way and very consistent...

[@rj9617]

Good, honest review.

[@EvLSpectre]

He said the same thing about this R7 as I have been saying at work. If you are a truly experienced rider, that can get almost the most out of the R6 or R1, go for those. A vast majority I think wouldn't be able to get the most out of this R7. I personally love riding the R6 and R1 on a track, but I prefer to be on the R3 because that really shows how well you corner, as it doesn't have the power to just make up for a lack of cornering ability.

[@orishaphotos481]

I like this perspective the most out of all the comments.

[@joebar52]

I jumped down from my 1098 to the r3 and man what a blast! It’s a great ego booster to pass “big” bikes on the outside 😅

[@dogrange]

Super credible commentary! Love the speech cadence!

[@nugrohoar9851]

I'm only a 150cc rider and still need to learn that light-touch on handlebars. Adam's speaking pace is nice for us non-native 😊

[@theonlyredspecial]

Great riding man ! And props for doing it all while talking and giving commentary !!!

[@ErikEmstad]

Haha.......Adam.....Now....You're....Just....Effing....With.....Us. You.....Legend!

[@AdamWaheed]

Thanks man. Lol.

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Good review. I'm moving on to an R7 next month when mine arrives. Street use only.

[@leanit5756]

So glad Yamaha made this bike. I found the R6s lacked the power on track to be much fun, and were not particularly good street bikes either due to their high RPM bias. The R1 is great on track, but miserable on the street. The R1M is a little better on the street due to its ability to soften up suspension damping more than on the R1, but it is still far from well suited to street riding. I find the new R7 a terrific street bike due to its lower RPM bias, compliant suspension, and reasonably comfortable ergonomics. I like that it requires a higher level of rider engagement that the R1s. The R1s are so fast and capable that I find them boring on the street short of riding at a reckless pace. Love how slim the R7 is too. My solution is a R7 for the street and R1 for the track.

[@Rlindagem]

Great review Adam, say what you think and feel we trust your opinion.

[@williamwintemberg]

Yes he does.

[@d4nky967]

I love the way Adam reviews stuff, clear and to the point

[@awdrifter3394]

They should've tuned it for closer to 100hp like Aprillia 660RS.

[@alexm6340]

Missing the point with it.

[@robertkulpinski]

I barely comment but I felt the need here. First of all, great review 👍 👏 When you passed that R6 I had no idea you were talking actively on the track and not a voice over. Fluid with words while on the bike, thats impressive especially on a track!

[@robertkulpinski]

Please continue to do reviews, youre the Doug of motorcycles!! Every one of us subscribers are authentic and care what you have to say, because you do it right!

[@basithph8958]

This bike looks amazing Yamaha has nailed it!

[@drrider1658]

Love this bike. Since I spent 8 years club racing an SV650 I'd feel at home on the R7. Always have enjoyed twin cyl. engines on various bikes.

[@LuckysinghADV]

Omg how someone can speak with that lean angle 🙌🏻

[@byever1]

CGI.

[@ryde9042]

Thanks for another awesome review!

[@williamwintemberg]

Well done Adam! You hit this one out of the park!

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

Honesty.

[@964tractorboy]

That track is new to me, but it looks lots of fun. Love the z-axis workout. Great riding and review as per.

[@kuroganmotorsport637]

Still not available in my country. Looking forward to own one.

[@rcrider7343]

You have already test both the Aprilia RS 660 and the R7 on the track. Your verdict?

[@pauly1k]

I’m still waiting for a street test from Adam.

[@AdamWaheed]

Hi Pauly1k, yes. This episode is coming up next. Adam

[@pauly1k]

@@AdamWaheed awesome. Thanks man.

[@AdamWaheed]

@@pauly1k anytime. Thinking about it, I will have the R 18 bagger/touring bike on the next one, followed by the '22 Grom, followed by the R7 for the street.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Grom test better be 73% on one wheel @@AdamWaheed

[@AdamWaheed]

@@JoshuaTootell lol. Okay. I will try my best.

[@EdSanchezSports]

Very cool, thanks for the info Adam!

[@ChaseN194]

The ninja400 review was on the same track, and it is WILD how now it looks like its in a desert, where as in that review it was so green and lush.

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

Stop calling a 67 hp twin the replacement for the 118 hp R6. Make that 2 R6's in my garage. Cool bike. Nice for people looking to commute on a dope looking bike. 👌 or people looking to break into the world of sportbikes. Ive been riding a long time . Almost 21 yrs to be exact. This is not a supersport. Im not saying its not a cool ass bike. It totally is. But would it get me to trade an R6 toward it? NOT A CHANCE IN HELL. Not to mention its 8,999 price point is FUCKING outrageous. This is a 6k bike all day. In 5 years. My 08 r6 will still demand a price of upwards 5k sold. In 5 years you will be able to practically steal this bike from a seller.

[@sunnyyadav-yx7ry]

These r7 could give me a shock and sensation on the track by its power and torque I would take it easy on track ,it is a good bike and ur riding was fantastic.

[@c.r.chandler5905]

I put my down payment down on an R7 and it will be my first bike. I plan on keeping this thing for as long as possible

[@orishaphotos481]

Do it bro.

[@elusivepirate2217]

Got mine and I’m a beginner. Get it

[@mickee06]

Do you still have it? ​@@elusivepirate2217

[@AC16]

How would the chassis be if you added after market suspension?

[@20cent]

Lot of talk that could be summarized very easily: It's a MT07 with a different riding position and fairings. Lol @ comments being disappointed by this not reaching R6 perfs, really, you've never heard of the MT07?

[@ellisgreen1479]

Was 44theath there ?

[@Supermonkey1987]

why. does. he. choose. to. speak. with. periods. in. between. each. word?. lmao i love this dude.

[@Ycarrara]

hi folks, congrats for your video, always amazing!!! I would like to ask, whats you favorite motorcycle, if you’re getting experience with yamaha r3 and want to faster bike, but afraid of r6, zx6, and this 600s pure racing bikes ? tkssss

[@Tha1mikemike]

Awesome Premium content! Did you end up passing those bikes at the end???

[@safety3rd946]

Great review. Thank you for your honesty. I kinda figured though.

[@byever1]

How did they let you ride with mirrors on?

[@lenghtofpull]

I wish people would keep in mind that this bike isnt a R6 and is never going to or meant to be one. Even yamaha had said that . Its a fun street bike that needs work to be a proper track bike. Also theses reveiwers down the suspension, its a budget bike..and probably not sprung for your weight to start with

[@loconinja7046]

Great bike and a perfect sports bike for the road 👌

[@waltervila33]

So no longer will the R6 be available not great news at all

[@ManCannotRide]

Great info on the S22, I was thinking of the tire for over months now. So the S22 on a "soft" suspension setup will give out earlier as you mentioned but with a "stiffer" suspension, you believe the S22 will give you more performance. Have I interpreted that correctly? About the bike...I am torned between the R7 and the Trident and the big deal-maker/breaker is the suspension. But from your summary, since I am looking for a sportsike ergo but for the street, you gave the R7 a 1 point lead for me. Now I have to dig up any videos you did with the Trident 660 and maybe consider giving it clip-ons and make it a "naked" trackbike with a very long seat. I don't know man... Once again, your reviews are gold and your rate of speech is just spot-on, I don't even think that's even an issue anymore. Maybe the haters bailed last time. More power man, just keep on rolling. Respect from Manila, PH.

[@patrickwassall116]

If suspension is the paramount decision making aspect, buy whichever fits you better because you're going to need to spend money to get them sprung and damped for your rider weight regardless. No factory suspension is as good as spending about a grand on getting any bike dialed in for a specific rider. Worry less about that, someone like Traxxion Dynamics can get you fixed up. Edit: and if you want supersport ergos, I wouldn't even consider the Trident. I would cross-shop this with a Panigale V2, for example. Very comfy and similar power / weight specs, with a similarly 'soft' road-tuned engine.

[@ManCannotRide]

@@patrickwassall116 Thanks for these nice info man. One of my dream bikes is the Panigale V2 but it's just simply way beyong what my resources can reach. I am in Manila PH and there's only very few suspension upgrades and performance shops available here but you are right. I have been learning suspension setup with Dave Moss online and we really need to spend a bit more for dialing the suspension to our needs. Thanks again for the insights. Ride safely and more power.

[@KimmyR3]

first paragraph - it can't be summarized simply as "the S22 likes stiffer suspension". There's more to it than that. Honestly I'd skip the R7 and look at other bikes (e.g. Ninja 400) if you just wanted supersport ergonomics. It's more than enough for day-to-day, can use the expressways (if you're in luzon), not hot compared to 600/1000 cc, light, short rider friendly, cheap to maintain, cheap accessories, and cheap on gas. This bike will probably be around 550k-630k when it lands here. At that price you might as well just get the ZX-6R (a "true" supersport), save a few more to an R6, or look at other bikes. It's not really as cheap as most reviews say. The upgrades Adam Waheed mention towards the end of the vid would easily put this within or above 4th gen R6 prices. Ohlins suspension cartridges + rear shock + tuning would easily be ~$2.5k..

[@ManCannotRide]

@@KimmyR3 Hey man, thanks. Yeah that thing with the Ninjas. I am a Kawi fanboy I guess but I also admire the CP2 engine of Yamaha. I already have the 400NK though. I am planning to get a sports bike next. The ZX6R was my prime choice but it's going away soon, the 600s with inline 4s are I guess fading out, according to news I've heard but I can be wrong, and I really don't see myself tinkering with 4 cylinders. According to an article last May, Yamaha might price the R7 below 500K (daw). Thanks again man.

[@KimmyR3]

@@ManCannotRide I wouldn't get my hopes up with the pricing. US pricing don't include taxes, so that $9k MSRP in the US is surely not $9k when it gets here. As an example, an R6 is about $12k in the US, while here it's ~$15k (P750k). but if it does make it below~500k, that's gonna be hard to look away from. :)

[@Dowent]

I've thought MC Track were done by Michael, his delivery is much easier for me to follow.

[@DearMajesty]

How does it compare to the Aprilia RS660?

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Its not as good

[@LydellG4]

Lmao not even close

[@DearMajesty]

@@LydellG4 I just bought the RS660 and really like it so I'm just curious if it's as "soft"

[@JoshuaTootell]

Probably about 80% as good as the RS.

[@AdamWaheed]

@@JoshuaTootell Yep. Nice job. I would agree. Is about a 4/5-th version of the aforementioned vehicle.

[@snupermoto723]

nice bike, but what are you smokin? have you had a stroke?

[@Champion2Manager]

I wonder how much you can get out of this little beast if you ecu flash it and tune it hmm 🤔

[@LydellG4]

Like an extra 10hp lol

[@2wheelsonly614]

Not enough at all.

[@jasonduffer1890]

Riding this and pushing slow rider on fast bike would be fun

[@dincerca]

Productional decision but.. Yamaha should use the cp3 engine for the new super sport bike... The cp2 is great at mt07-tracer700-tenere700. Not for racing.

[@natural9743]

Shit horsepower, shit suspension,shit brakes, good rider.

[@everss02]

9k is damn near what a 636 costs................

[@Ionelsa]

no it's not if you think 2k is close with 636 ABS then we have different perspective about money

[@joseamaya2697]

@@Ionelsa there’s like 3 2021 zx6rs’ going for 9,399 with abs near me…just depends where you are.

[@everss02]

@@Ionelsa who the hell wants abs?

[@brianparrott9997]

@@Ionelsa non-abs zx6r is literally 10k, it's hard to justify buying an r7 when the zx6r exists

[@joseamaya2697]

@Shane Dorange I’ve honestly contemplated getting a ninja 400

[@Smerritt2469]

Dude why are you talking in slow motion?

[@atom608]

This bike would of been sick with a triple engine i reckon

[@unkindguy88]

Yeah!!! Lets go R9! hahaha I bet people who bought the R7 are having regrets right now.

[@articcircleado]

Yo did they announce it?

[@unkindguy88]

@@articcircleado almost announced, they trademarked the names R2 and R9 in the USA. They might reveal the R9 this winter.

[@comptegoogle511]

Is it me or making a three-cylinder engine by chopping one cylinder from the R-1 with the same pistons, same valves, same cam profile, same injectors.... would make an outstanding 750 CC bike?

[@HeyAddieImTojo]

Or you know, they would probably just usethe three cylinder enginge they have already developed for motorbikes

[@comptegoogle511]

@@HeyAddieImTojo It's possible to use the MT-9 block but there's a 1 mm difference with the R1 diam. of the cylinders. So by using the same sleeves as the R1, it would be possible to take the internal parts of the R1 but the block, crank, transmission and heads of the MT-09.

[@pontiacsolstice4274]

That's funny that Yamaha would "replace" it's middleweight supersport with a parallel twin sport touring bike...? Stop spreading misinformation: this bike DOES NOT replace the R6; R6 will still be sold as a track-spec only bike.

[@silv3rArrow]

I can "understand" the MT07 still having soft suspension, but this??

[@Ionelsa]

it's actually not as soft as he portrait to be!

[@Ionelsa]

Watch other people reviews !

[@silv3rArrow]

@@Ionelsa I have..

[@jonnycando]

I don’t know what this bike isn’t…..but what it is, it’s quite able.

[@mercyonacid1685]

Where is the gas cap on it? I’m trying to draw motorcycles more, but never owned one.

[@bwxmoto]

They should have just skipped this and released the R9 instead.

[@Mr.ZiggedWhenHeShouldaZagged]

Can someone convince me why I should buy an R7 over a GSXR 600 ?? I mean if I'm buying a sport bike, I should actually get a sport bike huh..

[@2wheelsonly614]

R6 all day...go 1000 if possible. Thank me later

[@polishnightmare]

67 hp… really? Needs more like 90 hp.

[@motorcycle123go]

people mad because it’s named R7 supposedly stronger than R6 yet it’s weaker. 🤷🏻‍♂️ my brain is still glitching it’s sound like R3 or R4 to be right

[@ronthehat]

i'm talking sooo sloooow that people gonna fall asleep

[@ellrhodes3581]

This guy speaks like a robot

[@sujishps2729]

Poli💥🔥

[@TK-_-421]

Still waiting for a street review because I'd like to know whether this Yamaha Y Z F - R 7 motor cycle is like a bit cheaper Aprilia R S 6 6 0 motor cycle

[@AdamWaheed]

T h a t i s c o r r e c t.

[@d.l.1660]

Yo Shatner speak at a regular pace would ya. Jeeeeeeeesus.

[@2fastnlight]

Talks too slow for me

[@bryanschwabenland6657]

Very CooL 🆕 Bike✔️.

[@755hp]

I wish Yamaha would take the engine from the MT09 and swap it in an R6 frame/body, calling it the R9. 🤔

[@milodebruin4821]

Rumors is that they are.

[@755hp]

@@milodebruin4821 That will be a Bike seriously might buy then ( looks and with sound of 3cyl engine).

[@julieli6313]

Looking forward kawasaki launch new 700cc ninja😘

[@rockySCR]

Do you have to talk to us like we are babies in syllables

[@iNFiN3]

Thats why I think this is a big miss for Yamaha, missing power for track and way to agreesive sitting position for any longer street riding, basicly its not good/great for anything. Maybe with the next gen they will decide what they want it to be and move towards a certain way. Also hopefully they wont repeat the same mistakes with the R9, all they have to do is take the SP, make it a bit longer and no crazy ergos, and it will be a RS660 killer even tho its not the same displacement, but should follow the same concept.

[@Trymeifuwant301]

My r7 has a tickin noise

[@northcrown9197]

nice bike, but the front fairing looks all wrong very mismatched looking

[@ianyang6520]

dude seriously, could you speak a bit faster??

[@eswarreddy4332]

R1m. Best bike than cbr1000rr

[@2wheelsonly614]

Bmw and zx10s

[@thetruthspeaker5101]

Yamaha lost their mind taking an iconic badge as the R7 and turning it into a fucking parallel twin WTF.....is everything going soft in our world put a real fucking engine into that R7 badge , undo your mistake Yamaha!!!!!!

[@jordanjoestar8839]

I think its genius. You actually think you're fast and wanna race on track? R1 You want a great, affordable, road going DD bike that offers plenty of handling with a more usable powerband and typical Yamaha spirit? R7

[@LydellG4]

This bike will fail miserably💀

[@Stratocasterhead51]

So dont call it an R1. Its a different category of bike. As he said, it isnt fast, taught, or exciting enough to be used as a trackday toy. For the road sure: but remind me what was wrong with the mt07 for the road? And its a whole lot cheaper

[@r3_d2LKG]

Yamaha sure did moved backwards on this one. Progress is meant to move and and improve from what the previous state was. This is compared to mitsubishi halt on evo and just sell eclipse suv forever.

[@TuanAnhHuynh1989]

You talk like slow motion

[@fakawmasama163]

Dude .. Why you gotta talk like that ?

[@protator]

Even if it's fun and easy to ride, it's just a tourer dressed up as a sports bike and simply an insult to the original R7

[@bdfvalentine]

ADAM !!!!

[@darthvisor9289]

Is it really a YZF? Yamaha, what you did here? Destroying a brand like Kawasaki did, when they named the 650 twin "Ninja"

[@LydellG4]

It's not a YZF in my eyes. This is like Toyota slapping the Supra badge on that BMW.

[@shanebuttress6274]

Should have called it a TRX700

[@tarnishedsquid2967]

Bruh by your logic they ruined it some 30ish years ago, "Ninja 250."

[@meijboomm]

this. dude. talks. so. slow. I. thought. it. was. slowmotion.

[@TheMezzy712]

Slow reader.

[@AdamWaheed]

@@TheMezzy712 Yep.

[@OGCaptCrunch]

Watch at 1.5x so he talks at a normal speed

[@caseyburns1]

Ah yes, that fixes it! Thanks for the tip! 😏

[@michaelschmidt2151]

Why d talk so slowly and funny?

[@harrythegoodguy]

You can say swallowed words it is okay we understand you must be really tired to say in that way

[@koedstorm]

I like your content but I need to use 1,5x playback speed in order to not fall asleep. also at 1,5x speed its noticeable how little rythm and change in timing there is in your speech. Its almost robotic. you should really consider adding some more of your emotion and exitement to your reviews.

[@freedomchriss4974]

Do you ride? Bc riding on track and talking at the same time isnt sth easy.

[@koedstorm]

@@freedomchriss4974 I do. He is the only MC reviewer I watch who speaks like this. Besides he speaks slowly when not riding.

[@awdrifter3394]

@@freedomchriss4974 I don't blame him when he's riding, but even in the intro he talks super slow.

[@zaksheen3482]

This. Dude. Talks. So. Slow.

[@AdamWaheed]

Y e p.

[@MrLars442]

You talk SOOO slow! Please speed up!

[@joseamaya2697]

Hes passing up on dudes on R6’s on the track whilst talking specs and feel of the R7, I think he’s doing the best he can lol

[@MrLars442]

@@joseamaya2697 he speaks just as slow off the bike as he does riding it

[@digitalorgy3784]

Zuk nation

[@S4NY4RKuRDBoZZ]

I wouldnt buy thus Bike for the Streets too.

[@marktarascio3321]

Soft brakes , weak frame and slow .Not a track bike a noob special edition Lol