Here's Why the Yamaha R7 is so Rare

[@UntiI117]

That thing looks badass for a '99

[@kevinmoore4887]

Party like its 1999!

[@mrtoast4230]

Agree

[@rsouth454]

Looks bettee that most modern bikes. Amazing design

[@deborahchesser7375]

Trippy_g00n it was $25k give or take too! Damn ! My bad $32k wow

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

the 90's were sportbike golden age

[@Dankfz1]

I never knew this thing existed. Thanks for the knowledge. Keep up the good work. Love the videos!

[@weaselman24]

The rarest yamaha R pictured next to the rarest honda CBR

[@JH09SUMIT]

Time stamp?

[@wills.junks7]

@AuraLiveWax 23 units? Holy shit

[@nalartv3407]

my neighbor had one ,and it is the one and only r7 in my country,lucky

[@durelljames5287]

Chat shit

[@Can-Am1989]

Of All the Things That Never Happened, This is the one that Never Happened the most

[@solentshredders7929]

Nope I can believe them, guy down the road from me (uk) had one never knew it was this rare

[@順番配給]

why people take it so serious on internet ? it's something that you can't even know if it's true or not if this man lie or not i think it's not the most critical thing to discuss afterall :P

[@JoelSmithR1]

@BLACKLIST 원터치 he meant HE didn't know it was rare, not the owner.

[@docmoto6477]

Is it just me or are the 7 class just perfection? Loved my ZX7, I love my GSXR750. I've owned/ rode larger and smaller. Rev characteristics and power to weight ratio make for a overall well balanced machine! Good for a day of carving canyons, a day at the track, or the daily commute.

[@gilbertsanchez2568]

yup 750's are a good balance between a middle class and a liter bike

[@TheInfantry98]

Doc Moto love your Gixxer because Suzuki will no longer produce the GSX-R 750

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I've always loved the looks of the R7. It looks a bit more muscular than the R1 and R6. The front end is classy and understated. I do love the looks of many bikes from the 750cc four/1000cc twin era of superbike racing, but the R7 just may be the prettiest of all.

[@Godric_71]

HeroRR, you have become one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Not that it matters. Thanks for the very enjoyable content. Most channels are about the channel owner. I.E. *hey, look at me.* keep up the great work and thank you again.

[@unrelentingsearcher9303]

Absolutely spot on! Couldn't agree with you more!

[@Gonzy1122]

Oh wow. Something ive never heard of before. Im liking thia.

[@gerasimger15]

Hugh Jaanus this* it happens to me every time

[@FloridaCams]

People used to swap the R7 engines for R1 engines 160+ bhp with no worries about the crank. Beautiful and rare bikes.

[@bertobubba]

Just yesterday I had the opportunity to see one on display at a Yamaha dealership in Portugal Guimarães, it is a very beautiful bike without a shadow of a doubt.

[@anandcherian.585]

I feel ashamed to call myself a Yamaha Fan Boy.....Didn't know this gem of a bike even existed. Great vidoe bro....thanks for the info

[@adityarai5367]

Same here mate😢

[@ruikazane5123]

Hahaha...I'm a die hard fan too, but I do know much...It's okay. We needed to start somewhere, right?

[@cranky1812]

Check out noriyuki Haga racing this bike in WSBK.

[@anandcherian.585]

@@cranky1812 definitely

[@anwarducati1]

Do not be ashamed dude, this bike was dud, and definitely not a gem. The first gen R1 was a gem though.

[@steven4114]

The R7 is a piece of art. Subbed.

[@itsdudewithacamera]

i was about it read it as "shit" . btw this bike is gorgeous 😍

[@steven4114]

@@itsdudewithacamera 😂😂

[@boostedbrian8309]

Steven looks the exact same as r6

[@alanedwards3180]

Seen one and sat on it . Several years ago my mate used to deliver special motorbikes to collectors ,on his way he called round to show it me .zero miles and perfect

[@Jeff-sc1df]

I remember when this bike came out. At the time I was building my gixer 7/11 and riding one of my cr500's at towercity. Brought back memories, thanks.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

your history videos are the best. of my few "bell iconed" channels on yt. can't wait for the next one.

[@HeroRR]

Thank you!!

[@willl84]

It had titanium connecting rods not a titanium crankshaft

[@TheRealMrRoboto]

Not not both?!??!?!

[@the_mad_ratter]

@@TheRealMrRoboto nah not both, a titanium crankshaft would have to be larger than a standard one (in mass) to be as strong unfortunately. The elastic modulus (how much force [psi] needs to be put into something before it bends/breaks) Aluminium is ~9m PSI at "engine running temperatures", Titanium is ~15.5m psi, whereas the majority of forged cranks are made from medium-carbon-steel alloys, which have an elasticity of ~28m psi. It's about finding the balance between size, weight, strength and cost with the majority of parts, and alloys tend to win out when factoring weight gains etc against the cost.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

@@the_mad_ratter Thats what i thought!

[@ramasaputra6205]

been here since 9k, keep it up with the quality videos mann

[@roadkill2104]

I love this bike. I was even allowed to sit on one at a stand at the NEC motorcycle show in England back in 2014. I was crushingly disappointed with the release of the new R7. I was hoping for a modern version of this that would compete directly with the GSX-R750.

[@joybuning2734]

"It is rare to even see one, sit on it or ride it" looks at my countrys craiglist: one for sale (track one and a street legal one) lol

[@johnjacob688]

What country are you in?

[@joybuning2734]

@@johnjacob688 netherlands

[@mathiasnkristensen]

Joy Buning buy them both!

[@joybuning2734]

@@mathiasnkristensen if i would have the money and the license i would

[@jarnom85]

I saw one for sale like 21k€ in my country, would have bought if i had the money.

[@84gssteve]

I can still hear Haga's R7 shrieking around Laguna Seca about 2000rpms higher than the other inline 4s. He rode the hell out of that bike both races, definitely made an impression. Shame he couldn't win the whole thing.

[@imadchrollo]

In 2005 one of my friends bought one and told me this is an R7. i never believed him cuz we have never heard of something like that

[@vxrdrummer]

I have never seen one in real life. I was in love with this bike when Haga was rear wheel stearing his WSB version all over the place!!! I remember at the time reading that it cost £22.5k to buy one of the 500 for on the road. It has been my favourite bike since forever.

[@TurtleGP]

When I went to MMI in Orlando almost a decade ago, the Yamaha elective had an R7, it blew me away that one was there, at first I assumed it wasn't an actual R7. Most people that I went to school with there didn't even understand what it was or why I was geeking out, their comments were something like "it's a 750 sport bike, so what, just an r6 with 150cc more displacement". You'd assume that people going to school to work in the motorcycle industry, especially taking a Yamaha specific class would have heard of the R7 or atleast see the trick bits on it and realize it was something much more special. Sad. So, not sure if it's still there, I've heard it was there for years before that, so it is definitely possible they still have it and work on it in the Yamaha electives. The school in my opinion is a rip off even with military education benefits, I feel like they really take advantage of service members to make an easy profit, so I'm not suggesting going to it, but definitely take a tour if in the area to see an R7. Easy, free way to check out an R7 if they still have the bike.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Mikkalangelo F so tell me, did they teach shit you already knew? I’ve worked on bikes for almost 40 years and worked at shops side by side with MMI grads and they didn’t impress

[@c22tch]

That bike was there when I attended in 2004. MMI students had a poor rep among Central Florida motorcycle shops back then and it looks like nothing has changed.

[@yamkaw346]

I picked up one of these 3 years ago for just under $6,000. She’s mostly a garage queen now

[@HeroRR]

Really? I’d love to see some pics! Email me at [e-mail]

[@johnconsigli2825]

Just realized I've been watching your videos on here for like a year, also have a vfr and even chatted with you on Facebook when you joined the vfr group and never subscribed to you . Totally sorry bro! Love your videos and what you do and how you educate!

[@mark675]

I remember they used to make R7 rep bodywork for the R1, Perfect bike really, R7 looks with reliability and the power of a 1000cc engine

[@soufilms]

Seen those several in UK, we have more than 10 that's for sure, been sitting one of them at one of the dealers in UK it was for sale in immaculate condition for £40k

[@spoonman73]

Those graphics on the side you like so much are a nod to the late 80's FZ700 and FZ600 which are, along with the FZR series, the predecessors of the modern R6 and R1.

[@georgiaguardian4696]

20 years old design!? This amazing looking bike puts many modern but bad looking and strange designs to shame.

[@dave110x]

Seen 1 of these at a track event here in RSA (Cape Town) about 3 years ago. The bike sat "cool" the whole day,drawing crowds. Beautiful bike up close! Great vid.. Thanks.

[@dave110x]

"South Africa" Only heard it now. lol

[@Anthonyxaykosy]

Haga made me become a Yamaha fan boy :-) love watching the samurai of slide on the R7

[@afaka84]

NitroNori👍🏼

[@1bigboi_629]

Now they've made the new R7. No where near as beautiful as the real R7

[@pillagergaming]

like this comment if the r7 needs an inline 4 again

[@VgnLewis]

Hero is consistently releasing some of the best high quality informative videos on KZbin right now, not just in the motorcycle scene. Keep it up🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@HeroRR]

Thank you! :)

[@Cservoss25]

I've seen one of these about 8 years ago in Connecticut. I had an R6s at the time. Beautiful bike.

[@trumprules4793]

You have good taste in motorcycles I love KTMs

[@terryallen3550]

Hi bro, I saw one in the showroom. Can't remember when but she was new. You would be blown away at the looks, especially the paint scheme. They probably look 80% better in real life due to the more three dimensional appearance. And I don't remember the headlights looking tame but I didn't pick that when admiring her for quite a while. So that's another in person detail that the camera doesn't capture. Also the matte black was stunning, like no other matte black I've seen. Writing this brought me back and I think you'll agree when you see it in person, Yamaha wanted this to be a statement, classic in years to come and a piece of eye candy for the detail searching appreciator (not a real word but it should be) of things lovingly created. Thanks for the video bro, from Australia :-) God bless.

[@sza051]

Been subscribed since you had 10k subs. One of the best motorcycle content on KZbin! Keep it up

[@HeroRR]

Thank you!

[@Yzftube1]

Saw one in person at Daytona in 2001. Thee was a guy on one of the R1 forums several years ago who was able to purchase one. They truly are stunning bikes.

[@venkolessle9880]

Me watching this in 2022 when yamaha is selling the r7

[@pillagergaming]

the crossplane twin sucks bro like give it a inline 4

[@codymendoza5698]

when i lived out in arizona ..i got a chance to see one at a bike night in scottsdale ...one of the most beautiful bikes that has been produced til this day

[@fincash8146]

I’ve only ever seen one and it was at a bike meet coming off of a trailer

[@jackleonard2088]

In 98 I owned one of the first r1s in the states and was very tempted by the Harris companies R7 bodywork kit to make it look Ike an R7. Wish I had as I agree that it was one of the most beautiful sport bikes ever built. Great video.

[@rem362]

I love these history videos... Great job

[@mathomaatuark]

When this bike ''came out'' I was a junior in high school & I remember it. It was my dream bike & I do remember wondering why I'd only seen it in mags & later heard it was only a race bike or you must have a racing license to get one or something to that effect. It was mythical. I think it was in an issue of cycle world with a Laverda 750cc bike. I too think its one of the worlds most beautiful bikes.

[@bruce_wayneKB]

I knew that the R7 existed but I have never seen one like ever

[@qforty5]

The Yamaha R7 and the Foggy Petronas FP-1 was my favorite bikes of that era. I actually got a chance to see one at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham Alabama. It is an impressive machine

[@AChunkyBobCat]

6:43, didn't realise it was gamaha xD still enjoy the vids though!

[@jampie17]

It's amazing how many people didn't know this bike existed, there was one on display at the carol nash mcn festival in Peterborough last year it's a hell of a machine.

[@timbarry5080]

I remember when they came out. Ben Affleck got one, despite not qualifying with Yamahas racer requirements.

[@davidambra1573]

Bruh you are killing it with these informational videos

[@nathandaniel6540]

You do make some good videos bro don’t sub to to many people but would be glad to help u meet ur goal ride safe brotha! And keep up the great content.

[@HeroRR]

Thank you!

[@Real_MisterSir]

Best looking Yamaha ever made, even to this day. They could relaunch this just as is, with the reliability fixed, and I would be first in line at stores to get one. The only thing I'd add would be smaller dual side exhausts, I think that would really compliment the looks of this bike in its classic yet timeless aesthetics.

[@harshgulzar8325]

Yo man love your vids. No drama but really really informative which is rare nowadays.

[@HeroRR]

Thank you! :)

[@harshgulzar8325]

@@HeroRR You're welcome man. Dude which do you think is the best beginners bike in 2019.

[@ericnicolulis7411]

I worked at Wilson's Motorcycles in Fresno Ca. back then and had the opportunity to ride a stock (unrestricted) R7 as well as one with the factory race kit that made 155 rwhp on our dyno. I do believe the crank issue had more to do with the crank bearing material that was not correct. We did around 10 "updates" but it was just bearing unless there was damage to the crank or rods but none of the bikes we did had any issues. Still an amazing bike to ride but nothing like a Ducati SPS of the same time period.

[@hank1556]

the only one Ive ever seen is on display at the Barber Museum in Leeds Alabama

[@AkaiSuzume]

R7 has been my ultimate dream bike for years. Love to see a video on it.

[@wowholadaw429]

I swear to god i have seen this bike , near san clemente ,near los angeles , and that day i was riding the The fat bob , and this bike just slipped pass through me , If u can do research try to find if someone near that area have seen or know about the owner..... I am not a local soo idk much about the place.... Later on when i saw it parked near the beach i didnt know that this bike was so rare holy shit....

[@micksterboone4517]

I was fortunate to see one displayed at Deal's Gap and talk with the owner, who was a cool cat that explained the bike to me.

[@daannijkamp758]

There is one for sale in the Netherlands for €29000

[@daannijkamp2356]

www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/motoren-yamaha/m1375671118-yamaha-yzf-r7-yzf-r7-bj-1999.html?c=8c285449651fa109c354bbabe740c1b&previousPage=lr

[@nanakysmile]

I remember when I bought my first peugeot 103 mopped, this bike was for sale in my small village in France. It was the most beautiful bike in that shop !

[@ClaesN1973]

One for sale in Italy right now - 65,000 Euro ;)

[@NinjaKid1985]

Absolute beauty. YART Yamaha team mechanic said last year in a interview that this is still his most beloved Bike.

[@bigsoup6240]

Great job on the video man love your content. But can you make a possible GSXR history video :)

[@rahulsudhir666]

I second that thought! 🤘

[@eusebiomark956]

I got recommended this when yamaha R7 gets introduced

[@MacDaddyC7Z06]

Love all of your videos and just like this

[@michaelmclarney1994]

I remember 0W01 bikes for sale on the used market at affordable prices, if you had a good job. I was still an undergrad at the time so it was nothing more than a dream. I would love to see an 02 sometime, what a magnificent machine!

[@russ02281990]

Yamaha r7 was nicknamed the arse heaven. LoL

[@AceNZ1964]

my brother had a YZF750 which was a great bike but earlier than the R7 ? can't remember the year ? it was purple black and sliver , factory original , should have kept it.

[@Sorarse]

Those crankshafts looked like connecting rods to me. Just saying.

[@billrudolph8185]

No those were connecting cranks lol

[@DodgeX]

@@billrudolph8185 lmao

[@b1akjak]

Sooo did the crank actually fail and he was showing us the wrong thing (faied conrods), or did the conrods fail and he said the wrong thing?

[@billrudolph8185]

@@b1akjak yeah the connecting rods failed and he just said the crankshaft evidently he's not a mechanic LOL

[@ruikazane5123]

Since I saw an R7, I subscribed. It's just something not really tackled by anyone nowadays! They say that '750s are crap' but back in the 80s and 90s, they're the absolute pinnacle of motorcycles. Let alone the YZF-R7 was the final 750 class sportbike that had a class of it's own. Well, it may have not won the title that favored V4s or such, but it's the most specialized motorcycle Yamaha had ever produced.

[@TAMPABOY4LIFE88]

Please do more RC51 videos

[@HeroRR]

Yes once the weather gets better!

[@loluakindele1146]

I knew about these from a bike book i bought some years ago and when i finally saw one in person at boxhill london i was so amazed. Weirdest thing was no one there appeared to really notice or figure out how incredibly rare this bike was probably apart from the guy that owned it.

[@davidjames1684]

Just buy an R6 and a sticker to cover the 6 with a 7.

[@etin-8221]

It looks like a R1 and R6 mix

[@atul_patel]

Your Videos are way better than most of the motorcycle review channels we have! Keep up the good work. Love from India

[@vagueWhelk]

“Limited time offer” 😆

[@vishalkadu4261]

Some classics looks far better than a new 22 models

[@pillagergaming]

yes the 2022 r7 is overrated asf especially the cp2 engine

[@jonathanjones4843]

Found 3 on eBay for about 20,000 pounds. Rare?

[@upsidedowndog1256]

My first 3 bikes were Yamaha. I was in the market for a 750 when this came out but no racer. I bought into everything about this bike that made it special but it was unobtainium. It pissed me off so bad that I STILL haven't owned another Yamaha of any kind since except a pair of bookshelf speakers, long gone! Subscribed, nice video.

[@zainsayed4913]

that background music though 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@berube361]

Being that they made a yamaha yfz750r from 93-98 it made sense for them to make an updated 750 bike. Kawasaki and Suzuki were making the 750 during those years although honda wasnt. And now just suzuki still producing the gsxr750. The r7 definelty looks great and too bad they had a recall requiring the motor to be opened up. I'm sure took away some value for collectors but would still be super rare to ever see one. Few have popped up in recent years, believe one had an asking price of 22k. Gotta love the rare bikes, some more rare than others.

[@sheldonhkrw]

There’s one for sale in my city

[@jasminmartinez1376]

Knew this bike existed as I was browsing the Yamaha r6 wikipedia's years ago. It's a gem for sure

[@taterc229]

why can't they just re-make it!? 😭 basically a 600cc with more mid-range, plenty of real world power and just a small bit of extra weight. the only choice now for 750 is a GSX-R... 😕

[@yosephrahul7398]

You can choose mv agusta f3 800,,😂😂

[@taterc229]

@@yosephrahul7398 i need more shekels to acquire that ride 😅

[@yosephrahul7398]

@@taterc229 its gonna need more patient i guess..haha

[@russellhenry1188]

Was ony made for homogolation purposes...superbike rules capped the limit for 4cyl bikes at 750 cc

[@ktkace]

Cheaper and more reliable to just get a ninja 636

[@SteveMuir]

My mate Mitch had one. The thing was very trick when you got up close to it. It had a massive hollow rear axle that look like it was titanium. It was one of 3 sold in Australia.

[@NS_RC]

my dad had one :D his biggest regret to this day is selling it

[@GixxerFoo]

I was lucky enough to actually sit on one as a kid when that bike came out. The Yamaha dealer sponsored my flat track racing program and the dealer owner bought one, he still has it in his collection. Lol I have one, a toy model still in the box.

[@daniellepcha1301]

Mine is the 1999 R6,looks similar. I wish I had R7 instead. 🙂

[@fwh79FOXR6]

I have a 2K R6 and I often wonder what it would be like to ride the mighty R7.

[@verdeboyo]

I actually knew a guy that had one. Awesome bikes! Still with those kick-ass looks in 2020

[@goonigoogoo5868]

not so rare..I just went and googled it..found a few for sale already in about 10 seconds....about 25 grand for one with only 2,000 miles on it.

[@chrisg4rr377]

Two on sale in the UK on eBay

[@goonigoogoo5868]

ya, I normally do a quick google on something ,BEFORE I post a comment..just found 4 more for sale lowest at 14,000...I think maybe the uploader of this should have done a guick google also before stating "this is sooooooo rare and you will never see one". unsubscribe this moron

[@ronnyc8251]

That body color scheme does look good.. great vid!!

[@pritamkarar7580]

Honda fans hit like👍👍👍

[@sumuqh]

Design looks way ahead of its time. Wow.

[@bananabread6638]

i didnt know this even existed and i have an r6 hah

[@BigJimFodder]

Back in the day I settled for a YZF750r and had it painted up as a Nori Haga R7 race rep. Was close enough for me despite being a big old bus in comparison to the real thing.

[@XxXGhostXxX417]

Dude! I love your videos, Very impressed how you did a video about the R7. Mad props! Keep it up!

[@jeanboy9108]

Remember seeing this bike in the web a while ago... it’s beautiful, looks similiar to the 07 zx6r

[@nathandaniel6540]

Yup I was just thinking the same thing I have a 03 r6 and just picked up and super clean low miles 07 zx6r and it’s a beast I love the way the projector headlights look on both of the bikes. Much better than the new versions in my opinions and just at fast

[@M3Vader]

Beautiful bike even still in ‘21 🔥

[@jeffcombs2950]

They look so good. I can still clearly remember the Cycle World cover with the debut.

[@danny_on_wii8744]

My neighbor had a cool looking bike and I saw the r7 thingy. And decided to KZbin it. It’s all black with red rims. This is sick!

[@treeguyable]

I have a 72 R5, 350, sitting out back ,rusting, bought it in late 72, the best handling bike I have ever ridden.