Why I Chose The Yamaha R7 (over the R1)

#newrider #r7 #bikelife #motorbike
In this video I discuss 6 key points in my decision for choosing the Yamaha R7 as my third bike, as opposed to a larger or faster bike like the Yamaha R1 or Ducati V4. The video also affirms and encourages riders to choose bikes that make sense for them instead of just "leveling up" to faster bikes on every purchase.
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[@the_rush_to_nothing]

The R7 is the most practical of all the R series. It’s enough power and has enough to enjoy on the track and street.

[@randyfox364]

it's the least practical.. it's a sportbike with half the engine

[@the_rush_to_nothing]

@@randyfox364 when you grow up and mature past the age of 13 you’ll realize “practical” doesn’t only mean “power”, granted the R7 has enough.

[@fdub301]

It’s enough power & it has enough power. Fantastic

[@wargolemx102]

@@randyfox364 lol half on what grounds? That it only has 2 cylinders? You're gonna say the same thing on the KTM RC 8C? If anything, The R7's problem is the RPM limit. It's lower than even an R3, or even an R15. LMAO

[@NikolaRajcevic-i1d]

Its generaly allmost same size as r1 😮 i gad oportunity to sit on both litteraly on r1 what makes it big is the tank even from front when u look at them the look like same widh same height i was in shock… was willin to get r7 for sound i ride 759gsxr 2010 but r1 is in the chart ^^ i wanned one if smaller litre bike but don’t like that much Honda wich is generaly slimest to me so r1 is next to that size but sound is another planet 😂 but get r7 learn ti ride ^^ driven both from 0-100kmh litteraly if r1 is 10-15 percent stronger litteraly that mt07 all down low power and torque is something special whell just keeps goin up and up even secound gear and that not full twist of throtle 😮 trust me so very similar tipe of ridin both in city and 0-130 lets say… but gotta say u can full r7 is lighter so litle bit more comfortable to manuver in town…😅 but r1 is r1 ^^

[@drumskas]

Man I really loved this video, your mentality is almost exactly the same as mine when it comes to why you've chosen to ride an R7. Identical reasoning. I think you're a very smart rider and we need more riders with this type of mentality and build up a good name on sportsbike riders.

[@hanselperez6593]

I still remember the first ride we went on You have come along way, proud of you, bro

[@IceTheCloser]

@@hanselperez6593 thank you bro

[@Idonthavesocialmedialol]

That’s right. I just got my R7 in May 2024. Coming from the dirt on Yz 125’s and YZ 450’s the R7 is awesome.

[@andrewfrost2568]

Enjoy the approach. Have to have my R1 though 😂 I have roads I can easily use the power on and I have a touring bike as well but I could see a liter bike is a tough sell for one’s only bike. I’ve had a liter bike for a decade and I honestly can’t see myself without one but I think that’s just a me thing. Yes, consumables and insurance is a SACRIFICE but the R1 is the best therapy I’ve ever had.

[@tyosborne1818]

I enjoy my r6 and don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon. 600cc are the sweet spot

[@340ironman]

Love my R6. Like riding a two stroke on the streets

[@BoxingLegends2024]

yea but the R6 has literally been discontinued because NOBODY was buying it! It just sat on the showroom floor & collected dust because it cost way too much

[@BoxingLegends2024]

@@340ironman R6 is nothing at all like a 2 stroke go drive a actual 2 stroke sport bike & find out

[@340ironman]

@@BoxingLegends2024 have both. Thanks for comment

[@drumskas]

But you got a new subscriber for sure, you got your like and comment 👍 so keep up the good videos coming.

[@mindwalkerpod]

I began with a 250, going to a 600 next. Near 10 years in ive tasted minibikes, dual sport, adv, scooters. My last 3 years have been on an fjr1300 and im content to use it as a do it all. Likely going to a super tenere or goldwing next and adding something like an xsr900 or r1250r alongside it for the hooning. I encourage everyone to try out different types and intensities of riding. Offroad vs dual sport vs track vs touring are different skillsets entirely. Embrace the variety motorcycles provide us

[@IceTheCloser]

@@mindwalkerpod I love this! I’m looking for a adventure bike or cruiser to try next for more endurance trips

[@grissom3310]

I pick mine up tomorrow! Im still nervous, coming from a CBR600RR 🥺

[@IceTheCloser]

@@grissom3310 oh don’t be nervous! I don’t believe you see the difference you are expecting except the CBR May be faster

[@BoxingLegends2024]

I had 2 R1s long before I got my r7 & still ride the r7 way more lol had a r1 for 19 years lol I put 93 in my R7 regardless what It can take tho lol I went with the loudest pipe possible too I want to be seen & heard lol

[@benbeem9902]

Good thoughtful video. I've ridden them all and have 6 in the stable now including a MT10 and T7 for comparison. The cp4 motor is over double the power of the cp2 in the R7, MT07, T7 . Night and day. The cp4 is so rowdy and simply awesome but I really love riding the T7 off road. I spend just as much time on the t7 and 75hp is awesome in the dirt but on the street it feels so anemic. Its just not nearly enough for a full fairing race bike. Love it in the T7 though and its definitely a bulletproof motor.

[@IceTheCloser]

@@benbeem9902 sounds like a dream garage right there. Do you get to ride them all or are some of them left out most of the time?

[@Jacobowitness]

I started on a harley in 2015 and jumped to a sv650 to a R6 back to a Harley to a Daytona and now I’m considering this bike or a Kawasaki vaquero

[@YoyoEnglish-oq9we]

Thats the beauty of the motorcycle world/community. There are different types of bikes for different types of riders. Not every belongs on a super sport as their first bike. Only reason why I would be for someone getting a liter bike for their first bike is if they have previous riding experience on two wheels. The newer bikes have so much technology, that you literally put it in the slowest mode (c-mode) until your ready to move to the next mode.

[@sportstermissions]

I understand where you are coming from! Great video!

[@CarlosLtx]

New sub! I started a ninja 650 it was a great beginner bike

[@andyrips834]

Just got lit up doing 68 in a 50 with my r7. Lucky I got off with warning, but it ain't no joke cruising and not paying attention to speed. Especially when it's cold and just trying to get home. Easy to speed without realizing it.

[@IceTheCloser]

@@andyrips834 see that 68 is easily 98 on an R1. Hard to have peace of mind with that

[@Misunderstoodillustrations]

So would you say that r7 is a good beginner bike ?? Because I really been looking in to getting a bike and my motorcycle license and I want a Yamaha but stuck between which one I should get for my first one r1, r6 ( which I hear might be to fast) or r7 ???

[@IceTheCloser]

@@Misunderstoodillustrations out of those 3, definitely the R7. R1 is an absolute no go for a beginner - it is way too fast, way too powerful and way too expensive for you to learn proper technique and be safe as a beginner. R6 is really aggressive so also not ideal for a beginner because it may be difficult to learn some techniques. R7 would be a solid beginner bike if you want to start with a sport bike but I recommend more upright bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 400 or the Suzuki SV650 as starter bikes. But the R7 is doable for sure, just have to take your time and learn the fundamentals

[@drumskas]

The only thing I would disagree with you on is, on that you seem to enjoy being invisible ? Be careful with that, I would rather make sure they do know at least on the very moment I need them to know I'm there you know ? Rather than trying to be incognito and invisible as you mentioned, just for the sake of safety, only reason I wouldn't want to be necessarily invisible.

[@IceTheCloser]

@@drumskas that is a fair point! I know it is an odd sentiment in a sport where being seen is survival. My mentality is to assume no one can see me and ride accordingly which is kinda where the invisible part comes from - really just taking nothing for granted. And I have learned to appreciate it that way I suppose. Love your points, though, thank you for sharing!

[@Touka170]

Thats why i want 2 bikes an R7 and R1 the R1 for fun times and R7 for daily driving

[@MotoCoreSteve]

I love my r7 yo.

[@32bootzie]

Good review 👍

[@erowbone]

well said

[@mumshag]

the r7 is the bike i want to start on, and keep for a long time. I don’t trust myself with a bike capable of 180. The r7 is also torquey in the low end, not to mention it’s light and narrow, perfect for a daily (which i need as im still in highschool, and plan to daily drive it ontop of borrowing parents cars). Another thing is i’m 5’2 (30 inch inseam) and the r7, while tall, is narrow enough on the seat for me to stand up and feel confident riding, not to mention riding boots will give me another inch or even two

[@BoxingLegends2024]

R7 is only good to start on if you already know how to ride a bike with gears & clutch if not I wouldnt even start on a r7

[@mumshag]

@@BoxingLegends2024 i’ve done extensive research and i’ll be learning to drive a high powered manual car before i get on a bike, so i feel like ill have the skill and experience i need to understand the mechanics of a bike and how to respect its power

[@hulkhulk5141]

Great video!!! Subbed n 👍

[@IceTheCloser]

@@hulkhulk5141 welcome to the fam!

[@tjbarke6086]

Sure, it's a 700, but it's also a parallel twin, and not an inline 4, and that makes a big difference. The R7 doesn't suck compared to an R6 because it's really an apples and oranges comparison... it has supersport styling, but it's really not a supersport...

[@IversonGR]

i understand why you chose the r7 over the r1 but why did you choose the r7 over the rs 660?

[@IceTheCloser]

@@IversonGR good question! Price and reliability!

[@TheST1G86]

Yeah man, I have to run from the law, on my r1 like once a week. But, it's a good time.

[@nate9479]

me who wants an R7 because of its sound being loud xD (ofc i know it's the exhaust holding back 90% of the sound)

[@BoxingLegends2024]

its not the exhaust its the CAT converter that eliminates all the sound

[@nate9479]

@@BoxingLegends2024 which is a part of the exhaust no?

[@mindwalkerpod]

Good video

[@86ghost]

😊 first

[@doriangreen4631]

🔥🔥🔥 video

[@devonnobles1083]

✅️Used bike buying video

[@DBOIIIMilooo]

I'm not trying to hear your life story. I Wana hear aboutvthe r7!!

[@luisl4984]

2 cyl bikes sound like ass and doesnt sound like the classic true motorcycle ill skip this one id rather get a 18 year old bike that does not sound like a beefed up grom

[@devonnobles1083]

If you want a true classic motorcycle you should try strapping an 80 cc two stroke to a bicycle! Nothing new is more classic than that.

[@aesoundforge]

@@devonnobles1083 🤣

[@NhemF]

I see we don't know what classic means 🤣🤣🤣

[@mencibenci]

“classic” doesn’t mean the arbitrary era of bikes you personally like lmao just put the fries in the bag bro

[@OG_ALviK]

My ducati 1198s disagrees with that statement

[@jeffwilliam7500]

R7 sux