THE TRUTH ABOUT OWNING A YAMAHA R7 | One Year Later

[@weaponson3-158]

This is my first bike. I enjoy it a lot, I’ve taken it to 115 on the highway without trying to make it go faster (that was fast enough for me), and it got there effortlessly. I am more of a twisty roads guy. Our highways aren’t really straight either a lot of curves so it works.

[@LL-qm3sl]

Guessing youre not an A2 rider are you?

[@0000s_r7]

first good uk creator i have seen , good video bro

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@0000s_r7 thank u man appreciate it. I’m looking forward to getting my bike fixed up and creating even better quality videos 🤝🏾

[@BensCanyonAT4]

bruv*

[@dylanhart4186]

@@ThatGhostR7 Didn't realise you were in Plymouth! Just got my little 125 and learning the roads around the city

[@Aelynthiseley]

Looking to get this one once I get my license, got my final exam planned for the 14th this month and will get my full A license then. Been having lessons on a Honda CB650R, figured Yamaha R7 would be a good enough beginners bike for me. Thanks for the nice review :)

[@dylanarchangel2673]

The only problem I've had with the R7 is price. Used these bikes are 7 grand. And insurance isn't cheap if you're a new rider. That's the only faults I can give this bike though. If you have the money and really want this I'd go for it. But it is a lot of money to invest into one bike.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@dylanarchangel2673 got to agree with this one. Very expensive bike for no reason, and very expensive to insure especially in the UK. I reckon it’s because of how new the bike is though. Prices should go down eventually

[@dylanarchangel2673]

@@ThatGhostR7 Depends on a lot of things. Mainly, how often the bike is stolen or crashed, what area you're in. etc. It's varies with insurance just based on your location. Example. Me as a new rider, one years no Claims Bonus, was quoted for £3,000+ for a years worth of insurance on a USED 2020 model of the R7. As much as I wanted this bike I just couldn't do it. Granted, this would've been my first 'big bike' after my 125. I've since moved towards the CBR650R 2019. It's a Sports Tourer, so you get decently cheap insurance even at Comprehensive.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@dylanarchangel2673 good decision, the Cbr650r is a fantastic bike

[@dylanarchangel2673]

@@ThatGhostR7 I say that just as I switched options LMAO! Found a decent deal on a MT-07, and funny enough somehow insurance isn't as bad on the MT as the R7. The guy also already has it A2 restricted which I'm currently on the A2 license. Going to see it tomorrow! Quite excited, love the crossplane engine sound.

[@williamlu4394]

I feel like the R7 is a newbie trap, beginners upgrade from 300cc and be like 'ah yes, torque'. It has a horrible engine for its cc/price and the only reason it's so popular is because it has more appeal on social media, than in person where it looks like an r6 withdrawing from crack. A used Street Triple A2/660 is considerably cheaper, and 90+hp via $150 bluetooth ECU dongle vs. 70hp via expensive derestriction on r7, is not even a contest. Commuter bike for poser squids especially in its Special-Clap-Project-without-baffle form. Tbh I loved the R7 before I actually knew anything about motorbikes, but now I understand it to be a new-age fake-Harley-sounding meme-like existence that somehow won't die off, to impress people who know nothing about bikes, whose owners enjoy pretending to be fast on the highway whilst too scared to lean beyond 15 degrees yet blowing the eardrums off everyone around them, rather than improving their riding in the twisties. It appears the American cancer had also become malignant in the UK.

[@michaelshirley105]

I put an Akrapovic racing line system on it pulls better towards top end. A Yoshimura air box is supposed to give another 8 wheel horsepower and vastly improve top end power. But I can’t find a uk supplier

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@michaelshirley105 interesting. Those sound like promising upgrades!

[@cykablyatman5758]

At that point you’re spending couple of grand on the updates. Just buy a bigger bike

[@chuteteddie4470]

love it keep up the vids

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@chuteteddie4470 thank u man, appreciate it

[@BoosterSeatMan25]

Ive had mine for almost 2 years the engine blew up this morning so is pretty cool

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@BoosterSeatMan25 damn!

[@unk_GHOST]

Haven’t had my r125 for long (1year), but I wanna upgrade already.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@unk_GHOST do it man!

[@unk_GHOST]

@@ThatGhostR7 +1 sub

[@Ret4rd-v3w]

What wrap did you put on it? Best Ive seen yet! You have a link or something to show me where to find the wrap?

[@Villani_AV]

I enjoyed my cbr650r a lot, and i even miss it. I think this class in general make great daily riders, with the exception of this specific bike for its riding position lol. Still love seeing them on the road

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@Villani_AV they are good fun for a2 bikes!

[@Villani_AV]

@@ThatGhostR7 I went on multiple tours on my cbr too

[@joshglez369]

Thanks for the video Bro i been looking to get my first bike and I like the R6 and R1 but this made me rethink what I'm gonna choose. Now I'm thinking R3 or R7.

[@kenkaliyuga]

Ur not gona. Start on 600 Maybe 650 or R3-R7 stay alive to get a real 600cc when ur a year in and alive

[@kenkaliyuga]

R3 will make you great rider but be bored in about 2 months and want the r7

[@joshglez369]

@@kenkaliyuga Yeah hahahaha. Thx for the advice Dude I been looking for an R3 to start riding and then if a want more get an R7.

[@jamestorres5582]

Ooof .. Yes . That sound

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@jamestorres5582 🤝🏾

[@sugonmadyik6222]

i want R3 and R25 is remake into New R series facelift. the R3 design now is so old fashion.

[@Mindroll_M]

Yo, not sure if you'll see this, but what mic do you use and could you give me some tips on how to properly make a motovlogging setup. Don't want to take up your entire day but I just liked the style and quality so I just wondered.

[@ThatGhostR7]

I’ve been using the RODE lav 2

[@Dadalorian_Powdown]

I have the same Bike R7 2022, daddy Wheelies :) me too!!

[@Sivic_]

yooo this is plymouth no way thats where im from, lmk if u ever wanna go for a ride

[@shotgunspree2228]

I have an xsr700 and i love the thing. It needed some upgrades, mainly the front forks, but i have no regrets after 1 year. I put 16,000 miles on it in that time, if that says anything😅

[@IShadow__PT]

i also chose an r7 over the cbr for my a2, it looks a million times better and its for sure the right A2 bike for whoever wants to ride track or twisties. ps: squids chose cbr only to go fast in a straight

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@IShadow__PT hahahaha good choice my friend, glad you love it!

[@IShadow__PT]

@@ThatGhostR7 btw i still got it restricted to 35kw and i recently finished the break in period and wanted to derestrict it do you by any chance know how?

[@vojinstankovic717]

@@IShadow__PTfirst you gotta figure out what type of restrictor you got. Theres a few variants. The most common are throttle plate restrictors, airbox and in some cases ecu. Throttle plates are by far the easiest. You can figure out if you have this by testing to see if something is stopping the throttle from opening all the way up. Google around, you got it 👍

[@IShadow__PT]

@@vojinstankovic717 thanks man, ill take a look at that

[@LL-qm3sl]

@@IShadow__PT you manage to figure it out?

[@does_not_matter_91]

The only problem I have with R7 is the engine. CP1 engine doesn't match the type of bike they wanted to build, either with the way it delivers power or the sound it makes. It's just doesn't make too much sense in R7 sport style body. I have 2024 MT-07 so I'm really familiar with this engine.

[@shoreboysgarage8506]

Cp2

[@Shkibblness]

What if you commute by highway most of the time?

[@nickroussain317]

everyone is gonna stop producing inline 4s soon. there isn’t a point for them anymore (on the street atleast, track variants will always be around) i think the CP2 engine sounds great and they nailed this bike. i’d be curious as to why you think they screwed up on the bike?

[@does_not_matter_91]

@@nickroussain317 I didn't said they screwed up the bike. It's awesome, I just think the sound itself doesn't suit the body style here. Engine itself is superb, I have 2024 MT07 and I love it.

[@meshtech3089]

Here a question I would like to ask, the weather been pretty crap only now we getting a bit of sun do you ride your bike all year around or just spring and summer? Also interested in getting my bike license but not sure either to get a dirt bike or super bike.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@meshtech3089 honestly at this point I prefer riding when it’s not wet. I just don’t find it enjoyable at all riding in the rain

[@raindoset5408]

dirt bikes are fun and good for beginners super bikes are more like heavy machines and kinda hard to handle because theyre big but they are cool and fast. if you're a beginner you should get a dirt bike first or 125 cc motorcycle and then when you're more experienced you can upgrade to a superbike or sportbike. you shouldn't buy superbikes first because you might get shocked by it's power and lose control especially if its your first time riding.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@raindoset5408 I wouldn’t class the r7 as a super bike

[@raindoset5408]

@@ThatGhostR7 the guy was asking between dirtbike or superbike. r7 would be more like sport bike

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@raindoset5408 yes this bike is classed as a “sports bike”

[@hondaricer8528]

have you adjusted the clips ons forward or is that just how it looks with the camera angle?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@hondaricer8528 just the camera angle, I’m using a super wide FOV on my GoPro

[@thatsleepyman]

The R7 is a fun bike, I've had one for about 4 or 5 months and then did a long trip through Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg and immediately sold that fucker for a BMW F850GS 🤣 Fun bikes, but I like long distance trips and any sportbike will get uncomfortable for lengthy trips. They're not build for my riding style 🤷‍♂

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@thatsleepyman absolutely agreed!

[@lukeozade8240]

Doing my cbt soon and then want to do my das straight after. I want to get either an Yamaha R3 or a Suzuki gsxr 400 Would you recommend either for a first bike??

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@lukeozade8240 the r3 is a fantastic starter bike. Its very forgiving

[@lukeozade8240]

@@ThatGhostR7 Thankyou for you advice, new to your channel so gonna go check some more of your vids bro 👊

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@lukeozade8240 thanks for the support

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@ThatGhostR7i heard the r3 is uncomfortable to sit on for more than a few minutes

[@jacobnbr2660]

are those the stock mirrors? if not can someone link maybe? looks really cool

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@jacobnbr2660 they are actually in fact stock mirrors!

[@obaidhafiz4198]

How are you guys getting these middle weight bikes under the A2 license? The insurance must be insane!

[@Gortosan]

600€/year full coverage

[@ericjshipe]

This or ninja 500 as starter?

[@tylerkeast-sandry2219]

Tbh the only yamaha i like in my opinion

[@MasterLemon98]

are you using the 35kw or full power? cus the 35kw is A2 and theres a difference in power and torque

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@MasterLemon98 went to full power very recently

[@chrisfox9492]

Saturation: It's over 9000!

[@kushpaladin]

okay new years resolution is sell my R3 and buy R7 lol.... been riding it for 3 years so i am more than ready to upgrade. plus have another 10 yrs experience riding 250-450cc dirt bikes

[@AvocatU05]

how tall are you ? nice review

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@AvocatU05 I’m fairly short, 5ft 7!

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@ThatGhostR7It’s OVER

[@GromGeekz]

dude... i wish my grom was that fast lol

[@tylerjordan1141]

What is that maps app on your phone in the beginning?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@tylerjordan1141 WAZE

[@pandy8703]

what exhaust do you have on?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@pandy8703 yoshimura full system

[@BoxingLegends2024]

where did you get the lever guards on the bars?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@BoxingLegends2024 they came with the Yamaha accessory package

[@BoxingLegends2024]

@@ThatGhostR7 thx

[@user-zv3lp3cp1d]

Nice video man. If only insurance allowed me this bike.😢. What you think about the R3?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@user-zv3lp3cp1d r3 is a great bike too! Great for city riding and can still have plenty of fun on it!

[@Sanisani9]

Move to states and enjoy freedom of owning any motorcycle you want. 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@Sanisani9 maybe one day haha

[@williamlisle8519]

I've had my r3 for just over a year and I love it. Good through traffic and very lenient with mistakes. I'd highly suggest it (I'm a new rider too and haven't had experience on other bikes so take my response with a grain of salt)

[@user-zv3lp3cp1d]

@@williamlisle8519 does it pull or not really in your opinion

[@bradleywalker6393]

is there no 2 finger wave in the Europe?

[@_shasha_06]

Yes there is but in the cities people usually don't great

[@DoctaSoap]

what kind of exhaust do you run

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@DoctaSoap yoshimura full system

[@T.Tech_119]

What do you think about the aprilia rs 660 as I'm thinking of what bike to get for my A2 licence

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@T.Tech_119 it’s a fantastic a2 bike, probably the best one!

[@T.Tech_119]

​@@ThatGhostR7thanks

[@olinadj5511]

I’m stuck between this or a zx4rr

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@olinadj5511 I’d say r7

[@nate9479]

How is this A2 license? A2 goes up to 47 horsepower and it has 74 (at the crank) it's till 65-70 at the wheel so it's definitely a full A license right? unless you mean the restricted version of this bike is also good to have, which i will agree with wholeheartedly.

[@ThatGhostR7]

Yes the review is about this bike restricted down to an A2 license at 45bhp, as I have experienced both restricted and unrestricted. Thanks for watching!

[@nate9479]

@@ThatGhostR7 oh i see, i want this bike so bad but i’ll wait until i can get the full A license as I’m 22 and I’ve only just got my A2 license and bought an old cheap duke 390 with low mileage to save money and learn how to ride, the R7 will probably be the next bike tho also I thank you for making this content, i love it!

[@sayu1927]

@@ThatGhostR7 after we get our A license, can we unlocked the complete power of the bike or we need to get a new one?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@sayu1927 you can unrestrict the bike. No need to buy a new one. Usually they just put a throttle restrictor on which can be taken off by any mechanic, garage or yourself!

[@sayu1927]

​@@ThatGhostR7 ty, maybe an r7 can be my first bike or not, only in future I'll know, but is on the list by now haha

[@jonathanjones387]

What helmet do you have?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@jonathanjones387 AGV pista gp rr

[@DeklanBagic]

Hello, did you have to wrap your motorcycle to get that specific color scheme? Or is there a way to buy the R7 from Yamaha customized with it

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@DeklanBagic it’s wrapped

[@DeklanBagic]

@@ThatGhostR7 do you have any socials where you can see the wrap well? Is there a name to the wrap that you have next to the white? It looks amazing, my next bike is an R7 and this is the cleanest I’ve seen, would love to know some details so I could get mine wrapped similarly. Thanks in advance! 😁

[@Ret4rd-v3w]

@@DeklanBagic Same here Absolutely love the look!

[@robinrebb8951]

I love everything about this bike except the sound.. wich is unfortunate.

[@Ty2fast]

🔥

[@Alejandro-jc4ck]

What about the rs660? Im looking for a bike and i dont which one to pick

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@Alejandro-jc4ck rs660 is an amazing A2 bike. Better than the r7 for sure

[@Alejandro-jc4ck]

@@ThatGhostR7 oh, thanks for the help man

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@Alejandro-jc4ck of course!

[@Παντελήςγουαη]

i have tha same problem between, daytona660, rs660, r7,cbr650r or older gsxr600k9, cbr600rr and daytona675?? also thinking about mt9...

[@simonrusse1132]

why do you use 4 fingers to clutch

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@simonrusse1132 because it’s comfortable ? Lol

[@mikeadz1]

Not specifically you, but in general why is that such an issue to some people? 😂 I mean I use 2 fingers now after switching to a 2 finger clutch cause that’s all I had, but I happily used 4 for over a year before that… nothing wrong with it at all

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@mikeadz1because the 2 finger posture is objectively faster, safer and better.

[@joonahartikainen2441]

what is the exhaust?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@joonahartikainen2441 yoshimura full system!

[@RO-ed8uy]

What gloves are these

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@RO-ed8uy some custom gloves

[@GBDubstep]

@@ThatGhostR7those gloves look like the Dainese Carbon 4 Long or the Steel Pros.

[@SignatureAuto_]

I hate the sound though

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@SignatureAuto_ nothing can beat the inline 4 scream

[@kennethmiller81]

5k In a year? I've had mine since April and already have 8k

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@kennethmiller81 I’m in medical school so I don’t get much free time unfortunately

[@kennethmiller81]

@@ThatGhostR7 fair enough

[@HvrryLife]

i can see your hand on the cluth when you are on red ligths bro :(

[@mencibenci]

some people like to have the bike ready for instant takeoff even at red lights, there’s nothing wrong with that

[@HvrryLife]

@@mencibenci Im sure you make your clutch life shorter, ask that to your mechanic

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@HvrryLifeI was probably in first gear. The lights change pretty quickly in the UK I don’t always pop it into neutral!

[@BoxingLegends2024]

@@HvrryLife I been holding the clutch in 1st gear at red lights for more than 20 years & I am the mechanic so I asked myself & I said it was fine!

[@christosswc]

@@HvrryLife Your clutch doesn't wear out by pulling it in mate, when the engine and transmission are disconnected there's no wear on any component, when they get matched is when the clutch disc gets worn, and then, it is actually what it's designed for.

[@tonywade161]

No way in hell trading in a Cbr650r for a r7 man r7 are slow bro looks cool but slow and that ain’t it rather the Cbr650r anyyyyyyday

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@tonywade161 all 650s are slow but this video is talking about a2 motorcycles and my thoughts on the r7. It’s personal preference at the end of the day.

[@MPoz87]

ma non dire cazzate...

[@austinbeahn8412]

two of my buddies have a cbr650r and i have a 23 R7 i beat them in pulls and turns everytime lol

[@tonywade161]

They ain’t riding that cb650r properly or there bikes not running right cause my riding crew we got 3 guys that have and I destroy them every time we race easy food cb is pretty much 100hp how the hell someong 75 hp beating dudes not riding right bro lol

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@tonywade161you probably missed all my other videos of the Cbr650r destroying the r7. Regardless I don’t like the bike

[@YZFR1000]

The bike is crap. Get an R6 and be happier.

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@YZFR1000 I’m on my A2 license I can’t until then :)

[@jeffwilliam7500]

Looks like a r3

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@jeffwilliam7500 idk if this is a rage bait or what 🤣

[@greeny4741]

what exhaust system do you have?

[@ThatGhostR7]

@@greeny4741 yoshimura full system!