IMHO: Speed is great when it comes to riding, but having the ability to use a bike to its full potential (on the street) is much more satisfying than riding a fast bike slow. Yamaha did their research, I think this will be a knockout in sales.
@@romanhrytskiv8845 to be honest yea, probably. I hardly top out my cb500f, On back roads I could maybe use the first 3 gears to the max. But also that bike not really meant to be riding at top rpm, so the first 4 gears can be utilised pretty well
I've always wanted an R6 due to the looks but didn't want all the unusable power on the street and the super aggressive riding position. So then I started leaning towards an MT-07 because of the useable power from it's torquey parallel twin but was undecided on the naked look. Seems like Yamaha has answered my prayers with the new R7. I'll definitely be picking one of these up in blue.
The SV650 with fairings was probably the best bike that an amateur track rider with a small budget could buy…. Until now. I think that this bike is a great place for the weekend warrior with a desk job to be able to live out his fantasy of being a racer without needing the budget to maintain a high strung super sport. The engine a proven reliable platform that won’t require a factory support team to keep running. It won’t eat through 3 sets of tires every race weekend. The price brand new is less than an 8 year old 600 super sport…. In short, if you’re on a budget, this is the best ticket to track days and I bet you’ll have just as big a smile on your face as the guy that blew three times as much as his setup. In 3 years, you won’t be able to go to a single track day in the country without seeing dozens of these. I think it’s a win for Yamaha, at the expense of pissing off the super sport purists.
Couldn't agree more. There would be a lot less hate if they brought this out along side the r6. I don't know why people keep comparing the 2 since theyre in completely different classes
Not just the youngsters, are buying this bike. I'm 50 years old and been waiting for a new authentic supersport twin since the mid 2000's. Been riding a TL1000R on the street, and on more track days than I can recall. I don't mind coming down to a middleweight bike at all. I have a blue one secured out of the few preorder units that sold out after 8 hours of going live on the Yamaha website. Yamaha called me and I got info on shipment being the first half of June. Its gonna be hard to wait.
I don't understand, how did they design a bike where the instrument cluster is obscured by the brake lines? I'm sure that mechanically, the bike is excellent, but the only way this made it past the design stage was because this is a parts-bin bike that they glued together as a stopgap.
But taking them back in the corners tho...And if you're riding a dragons tail...How many straights are there gonna be. Plus most of the R6s your gonna see from now are just gonna be cheap ass ego kids. Kinda like how they already are but worse.
This is a FAKE R BIKE...and it shouldn't be allowed to wear the R BADGE.This fake R wouldn't stand a chance against the R6...PLAIN AND SIMPLE.NOT GONNA SELL LIKE YAMAHA THINKS IT IS.
I mean your not wrong, 30 less HP is a lot for a motorcycle. but im guessing they had to do this just to be able to sell anything at the middle weight class.
_that black R7 is the bike to own. stealthy and mean. with all motojournalist who do a cover with the R7, this has the most information yet out in the market._
Excellent review Alex! Great editing. Great video angles. Great video quality. You are a very capable rider. Was looking forward to this video and you did not disappoint.
As far as i know this is the first review of yamaha R7 that came out. So hats off for that guys. I was waiting for so many days for this review & it finally came out & you were the first one to post it. Loved it. Loved the bike.
Someone explained that bike for someone who wants something that looks like a race bike but rides like a road bike. I guess that makes scene, though for someone who wants a race bike they have one less choice.
My only complaint about Yamaha's choice of engine for the R6 replacement is that they didn't use the 3-cylinder from the FZ-09. That being said, I will definitely be buying one of the R7s in the future as a second bike.
Bro.... Yamaha has filed Trademark for the R9... My advice. Buy this bike. Show yamaha there is interest out there for a more diverse R range. Ride the R7 for a little while giving Yamaha some spending money. And then when they release the R9, upgrade. Simple as that.
@@ariv8585 Yeeeahhh but... we wanted it to have like 80hp so when we do tune and exhaust its more like 85-90. Ever time they do a naked version of a street bike, they take power away. Definitely disappointing that when they made a sport bike out of a naked they didn't give us a bit of that power back. Cheapskates.
@@carlitoxb110 And perhaps that's what their focus groups and market research suggested they do. Maybe it's even smart. But it still feels like a bit of a 'skimping-to-save-a-buck-without-passing-said-savings-on-to-the-customer' situation to me. 😉 I'd forgive them a lot more easily if they didn't want a whole $9k for it (The MT-09 is a hell of a lot more bike at $9400 for instance)
I think I want one, with that being said I currently street and track ride a GSXR600, and there is no way a bike with less hp and torque will pull away off a light unless the smaller bike is really trying. Even the RS660 feels slower than a stock 600 and it probably has more power than the R7. Nothing wrong with a slower bike but most reviewers say the same thing to keep getting invites to the next press event.
@@MattMotoyt It has the same torque as my bike and about 45hp less, it does weigh about 30lbs less. And the gearing is definitely less aggressive as a 600 which is even more important than the slight weight difference.
@@MattMotoyt people missuse torque figures a lot. They are not directly comparable. A bike that you peddle with your feet makes 80ftpnds of torque for example.
It's more of an R bike than the R3 in my opinion. Slightly less than the old R6, but it will be a better bike than the old R6 for 90% of riders. The truth is though most of them won't admit it.
Yeah thats true. Though I kind of looked at the R6 as getting a cheap 4cylnder bike than a pricey 600. But it makes sence why they downgraded the power and the price, it will be better for 90%
Really well made video guys! All the info people need, so many different camera angles.. you must have a big crew or a few hard working ones. You've earned another subscriber 👍
I know everyone is different but I have never been a fan of parallel twin's sound not matter the firing order. I have a bike with one now and I keep it stock. Though I know some people also like it a lot.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Like there is a difference between a normal parallel twin and the 270° crank or what the number is. They don't sound the same. But I slapped a mivv gp muffler on my basic parallel twin cb500f, it's not a big difference. but the refinement was worth the 200 bucks i must say
What do you think for a small displacement track bike? This R7 or the new Kim 390? I like how the new Kim will have more adjustability, autoblipper, and better electronics. I’m really torn
This thing looks AWESOME. And honestly I really dig it. I live Yamaha sport bikes, they look the absolute best in class in my opinion. The only problem was an r3 is tiny, and the r6 is a monster, high revs, high horsepower, not ideal for street riding and loving your sport bike every day. I think this fits an awesome spot, and I might now be in the market for one this year.
U guys do a good job! It's really good looking. I'd pay for the frame upgrades and suspension on an MT-07. Had a 2017 FZ-07 and loved it. I'm a street rider. Don't want the sport seating position.
I remember my 69hp Suzuki SV650s was a lot of fun for a little bike - lacked a little guts and out and out top speed of course, but small capacity can still be fun for most people.
people buys R6s first for the looks. Same concept here. The bike looks fantastic. Bonus is, it will be way more fun to use on commutes than an R6. Power is more readily available, at lower speeds. Looking forward to all the shops that gonna be boasting 85-100hp mods for this bike.
@Scott Summers 8 lbs lighter than mt07, different rake, different front forks, stiffer frame, adjustable suspension, new better clutch for track riding, etc. But all you are paying for is clippons and fairings?? Not sure if you are ignorant, did not even look at the video, or just being dumb.
@@pinkt1t5 Still overpriced. Look at what you can get on a ZX6R for $1200 USD more than the R7. Aluminum twinspar chassis, swingarm, suspension, brakes, motor, TC, quickshifter stock, etc.
Looks like a reasonable bike. If it is less than the T7 in price it should sell ok. Pity they put clip-ons on it. I think it looks cool and the fact it has cable-operated throttle is definitely a huge bonus. I wouldn't have even watched the video to the end if it had ride-by-wire.
Not fully convinced on the price. They did an awful lot of cost savings to end up $400 cheaper than the new MT-09 that has both more power and more tech. Only $1000 cheaper than ZX-6R, (a REAL supersport). It's like $1400 more than the MT-07. $1400 for some plastic and slightly better brakes and suspenders? $8499 would have been more reasonable. That, or at least retune the motor for more power you lazy SOB's.
people who want a zx6r will not be looking at a r7. Just like people who want an r6 will not be looking at an r7. R7 is for a different type of rider. Quite frankly the bike will sell a boatload on looks alone. Then people will realize how much more useable it is on the streets, and sell even more. If track riding is your thing, then get zx6r or r6, or cbrr. This is definitely not that.
@@pinkt1t5 Fair enough; but none of the bikes I listed were intended to specifically represent what people will cross shop. The point is simply relative value. ZX-6R is a LOT more bike for 10% more money. Also, I'm not seeing $1400 more value than an MT-07 offers. But I agree they will probably sell well. I really like the looks and the concept. Maybe they feel like they can ask the 'extra' $500 simply because they know they have a sales winner. /shurg Either way they will be ~6k in 3 years on craigslist. The only price that matter to me in the end, heh.
Just read they are releasing the full power version in Australia alongside the LAMS model. Full power is 14,999. I'll check out the ergonomics when their in showrooms but I'm pretty sold on this as my next bike.
I always have to wonder if fear of not being invited to future pre release mfg events like this influences what these review outlets say. I had to LOL @12:30 when he says "Crack the throttle open", watch him twist it, and the bike doesnt really do anything. That said all I need to know, bike is too down on power for me.
It feels like bigger outlets often are less harsh and smaller ones speak their minds more. I'm really just waiting on 44Teeth to review it, they're usually pretty honest and will tear something apart if it's not good rather than sugar coat anything.
If people were honest with themselves they would admit that this bike is all they need. This bike looks like so much fun. That’s all I’m hearing from these reviews
The sound of the motor is a preference... Some people like the twin some like inline 4... You can scream with an inline 4 and get smoked by a car... Sound is cool but doesn’t really mean shit... The HP and Torque are what matter at the end of the day not so much the sound. To each their own tho! I love the inline 4 sound myself better but I’m probably going to get an R7 when they hit the dealerships near me. Cool bike!
I had an FZ-07 as my first bike and I tracked it a few times. Its a really fun bike the 700 is a good motor and the FZ07 would cut threw the corners with ease. this would be a great bike for the track if you don't care about how fast you can go on the straight. But its no 600 the power difference is 70 to the 100-130 on any 600. But a good rider at the track will be killing it at the track heck guys on 300's can be running times just as fast as most.
Great review and rundown of the bike. I'm surprised you liked the brakes so much. A lot of the other reviewers are saying their good but are pretty wooden and don't have much feel. I'm not sure why you would think this bike would be the same price as an R6, the performance is a ton lower and no one would have bought it. Glad it's priced correctly for what it is. Cool looking little bike.
I want a bike that I can use on track but mostly street, I think this bike might be my next one, just don't know about the colors, if they only had a red/white like the original R7...
If a LAMS version was released, that'd be a great option for riders that settled for an MT07, when they were after a sportbike. R3 is a little too small..
Really nice comprehensive review. Looks fun & would make for a great one make race series. Really needs a full system etc to get the most out of it though.
@@kleinbottled79 it's the pedigree behind the name. It can be an XJ-07R, or MT07-R.... but it isn't "R7" racing bloodline/lineage. At BEST, it is an official Yamaha racing MT07. With a horrible name change. I guess even bikes are getting into " I associate as a..." movement now.
I love this bike it is exactly what I am looking for. I wanna start riding sport bikes and there is a very good track just half an hour away from me but there was no bike like this in the market. I own a wr250x atm and going to an r6 or other inline4's was never the way for me. I mean going from 25hp to over 100 seemed to much and I am not able to use that power at all . the only other option would be and ktm rc390 or kawa400 but yea I'm really tall with 6'4 height and these bikes are a lil bit to small. I have the same feeling with the r7 tbh because I won't fit on a MT 07 but hell ima try it out 100%. maybe it works with wider bars and different rear sets. fingers crossed
@Scott Summers I don't think so. here in my country bikes with high potential to crash are more expensive to insure & r6 is prime example for big blue ball muscle heads who wanna impress their grandmother while reving up first gear in a 30 zone inner city. also HP/ general motor size playes a huge role too.
@@Bi6M4C and now that this is an an affordable "race bike", to the entry market masses, what do you think is going to happen? Insurance on this is probably going to go up a bit. Maybe not at first, but after many young squidlets drop this cheaper rocket. Insurance will catch up.
the MT07 top speed is 133mph (214 km). They said they removed a tooth from the rear and they use about the same engine. So my guess would be the same, though most ~600 twins max out at around the same top speed from gearing
Its a discrace to call this bike a r7. Its a piece of crap!!! EVEN a r6 is twice the bike this is. I have a r6, I will be holding onto it. It will go up in value in years to come because them stop making them and replace it with this garbage.
IMHO: Speed is great when it comes to riding, but having the ability to use a bike to its full potential (on the street) is much more satisfying than riding a fast bike slow. Yamaha did their research, I think this will be a knockout in sales.
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That’s very good mail , spot on Parker B
And it's very unlikely that anyone is gonna be using 75hp to its max potential on the street. Unless you're doing some big nono's
Yeah, you want something like mt-03 to use full potential on street, not r7.
@@romanhrytskiv8845 to be honest yea, probably. I hardly top out my cb500f, On back roads I could maybe use the first 3 gears to the max.
But also that bike not really meant to be riding at top rpm, so the first 4 gears can be utilised pretty well
I've always wanted an R6 due to the looks but didn't want all the unusable power on the street and the super aggressive riding position. So then I started leaning towards an MT-07 because of the useable power from it's torquey parallel twin but was undecided on the naked look. Seems like Yamaha has answered my prayers with the new R7. I'll definitely be picking one of these up in blue.
Bring on an R9 with the MT09 motor. But I really like the look of this. It’s also a pity they don’t do a MT07SP
Its coming, don't worry.
I would cry. I loved my 09. And a 09 done up like this would be crazy
@@shuttzi9878 which one?07 sp or R9?
@@miltosargi9810 R9 obviously
Tho an uograde for 07 suspension wouldve been cool
@@shuttzi9878 looking at the fact that the r7 got a new setup it's likely that yamaha might just slap this set on the next mt07
The SV650 with fairings was probably the best bike that an amateur track rider with a small budget could buy…. Until now.
I think that this bike is a great place for the weekend warrior with a desk job to be able to live out his fantasy of being a racer without needing the budget to maintain a high strung super sport. The engine a proven reliable platform that won’t require a factory support team to keep running. It won’t eat through 3 sets of tires every race weekend. The price brand new is less than an 8 year old 600 super sport…. In short, if you’re on a budget, this is the best ticket to track days and I bet you’ll have just as big a smile on your face as the guy that blew three times as much as his setup.
In 3 years, you won’t be able to go to a single track day in the country without seeing dozens of these. I think it’s a win for Yamaha, at the expense of pissing off the super sport purists.
Couldn't agree more. There would be a lot less hate if they brought this out along side the r6. I don't know why people keep comparing the 2 since theyre in completely different classes
Finally someone who understands what he is looking at...
Not just the youngsters, are buying this bike. I'm 50 years old and been waiting for a new authentic supersport twin since the mid 2000's. Been riding a TL1000R on the street, and on more track days than I can recall. I don't mind coming down to a middleweight bike at all. I have a blue one secured out of the few preorder units that sold out after 8 hours of going live on the Yamaha website. Yamaha called me and I got info on shipment being the first half of June. Its gonna be hard to wait.
I don't understand, how did they design a bike where the instrument cluster is obscured by the brake lines? I'm sure that mechanically, the bike is excellent, but the only way this made it past the design stage was because this is a parts-bin bike that they glued together as a stopgap.
Great canyon carver,but getting passed by every 600 on the front strait would get old.
But taking them back in the corners tho...And if you're riding a dragons tail...How many straights are there gonna be. Plus most of the R6s your gonna see from now are just gonna be cheap ass ego kids. Kinda like how they already are but worse.
This is a FAKE R BIKE...and it shouldn't be allowed to wear the R BADGE.This fake R wouldn't stand a chance against the R6...PLAIN AND SIMPLE.NOT GONNA SELL LIKE YAMAHA THINKS IT IS.
@@dacountryone it’s sold out.
I mean your not wrong, 30 less HP is a lot for a motorcycle. but im guessing they had to do this just to be able to sell anything at the middle weight class.
@@dacountryone Have you heard of the R15, R25, and R3? Tf u ranting on about
I remember back in 2013 when I bought my brand new R6 for 10k. How expensive bikes have become...
This little thing looks like a blast though!
Yamaha should add 3 cylinder for R7 liked the Triumph 765 triple.
Its going to sound great with an exhaust.
The most informative MOTO vlog yet. Great job
Totally agree!
Finally a RUclipsr that can ride this thing how we want to see it be ridden.....🤙🤙🤙
Your acting is laudable. Sounds like a lawnmower that the silencer rusted off of .
_that black R7 is the bike to own. stealthy and mean. with all motojournalist who do a cover with the R7, this has the most information yet out in the market._
Yes, black, because you want to be as hard to see as possible for car drivers on the street 👍
I make a 750 or whatever bike r7 that's less powerful than the 600 doesn't make sense
Excellent review Alex! Great editing. Great video angles. Great video quality. You are a very capable rider. Was looking forward to this video and you did not disappoint.
As far as i know this is the first review of yamaha R7 that came out. So hats off for that guys. I was waiting for so many days for this review & it finally came out & you were the first one to post it. Loved it. Loved the bike.
Best Review of R7! No even exaggerating!
Someone explained that bike for someone who wants something that looks like a race bike but rides like a road bike. I guess that makes scene, though for someone who wants a race bike they have one less choice.
My only complaint about Yamaha's choice of engine for the R6 replacement is that they didn't use the 3-cylinder from the FZ-09.
That being said, I will definitely be buying one of the R7s in the future as a second bike.
Bro....
Yamaha has filed Trademark for the R9...
My advice. Buy this bike. Show yamaha there is interest out there for a more diverse R range. Ride the R7 for a little while giving Yamaha some spending money. And then when they release the R9, upgrade. Simple as that.
@@SiggyCloud very well said..
...this is NOT a replacement for the R6. People keep thinking this.
@@italkgory99 not a replacement,but it is a disgrace to the R BADGE.
This bike has nothing to do with the R6. It is not a replacement. Buy something else if you don't "get it".
I dont like the riding position for a 70hp street bike. Id stick with the CB650R with 95hp a more comfortable riding position and more features
This would’ve been perfect if they just managed to give it like 10-15 more hp
A simple exhaust swap and tune will help with that real easy.
@@ariv8585 Yeeeahhh but... we wanted it to have like 80hp so when we do tune and exhaust its more like 85-90. Ever time they do a naked version of a street bike, they take power away. Definitely disappointing that when they made a sport bike out of a naked they didn't give us a bit of that power back. Cheapskates.
@@kleinbottled79 the idea was keeping the torque of the naked that’s why it’s not making more power
@@carlitoxb110 And perhaps that's what their focus groups and market research suggested they do. Maybe it's even smart. But it still feels like a bit of a 'skimping-to-save-a-buck-without-passing-said-savings-on-to-the-customer' situation to me. 😉 I'd forgive them a lot more easily if they didn't want a whole $9k for it (The MT-09 is a hell of a lot more bike at $9400 for instance)
@@kleinbottled79 , we are moving to stone age ( pre-motorcars and pre-motorcycles ) ..... without even complaining .....
Definitely more info then some, maybe FZR07 might have gotten less flack then R7
I think I want one, with that being said I currently street and track ride a GSXR600, and there is no way a bike with less hp and torque will pull away off a light unless the smaller bike is really trying. Even the RS660 feels slower than a stock 600 and it probably has more power than the R7. Nothing wrong with a slower bike but most reviewers say the same thing to keep getting invites to the next press event.
Nobody expected it to be as fast as a 600, that’s not what it’s about
with this bike having more torque than most 600's and being lighter i think a lot of people will be shocked what this thing will do
@@MattMotoyt It has the same torque as my bike and about 45hp less, it does weigh about 30lbs less. And the gearing is definitely less aggressive as a 600 which is even more important than the slight weight difference.
@@MattMotoyt people missuse torque figures a lot. They are not directly comparable. A bike that you peddle with your feet makes 80ftpnds of torque for example.
@@MattMotoyt Torque is irrelevant. Power is everything.
It's more of an R bike than the R3 in my opinion. Slightly less than the old R6, but it will be a better bike than the old R6 for 90% of riders. The truth is though most of them won't admit it.
Yeah thats true. Though I kind of looked at the R6 as getting a cheap 4cylnder bike than a pricey 600. But it makes sence why they downgraded the power and the price, it will be better for 90%
Really well made video guys! All the info people need, so many different camera angles.. you must have a big crew or a few hard working ones. You've earned another subscriber 👍
Excellent review. I'm sold. Had an MT07... So I know the motor well. I think an R7 will soon grace my drive.
Fun level of performance says it all. Epic vid. My favorite part was when you made the pass. A true winner, thank you!
I have a r3 and am looking to upgrade think I’m gonna get one plus his thing with a exhaust shoooo gonna sound sick
Sick, but give me R9 with sharper fairings and I'm 100% preordering it
That thing needs an exhaust and it would be perfect
I know everyone is different but I have never been a fan of parallel twin's sound not matter the firing order. I have a bike with one now and I keep it stock. Though I know some people also like it a lot.
@Hyped exe 1000 bucks better sound good
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Like there is a difference between a normal parallel twin and the 270° crank or what the number is. They don't sound the same.
But I slapped a mivv gp muffler on my basic parallel twin cb500f, it's not a big difference. but the refinement was worth the 200 bucks i must say
@Hyped exe yeah, I have. And have owned bikes with nice systems. It helps but it's not my thing.
@@Daniel-dj7fh yeah I know there's a different. That's what I mean about firing order.
What do you think for a small displacement track bike? This R7 or the new Kim 390? I like how the new Kim will have more adjustability, autoblipper, and better electronics. I’m really torn
Odd decision by Yamaha to make this bike's ergos so aggressive for those clipons.
They made it a great useable starter/intermediate track bike
I love the look of the center light. Can't wait to get my own.
This thing looks AWESOME. And honestly I really dig it. I live Yamaha sport bikes, they look the absolute best in class in my opinion. The only problem was an r3 is tiny, and the r6 is a monster, high revs, high horsepower, not ideal for street riding and loving your sport bike every day. I think this fits an awesome spot, and I might now be in the market for one this year.
The front end reminds me of Stitch from Lilo and Stitch…might be a fun name to give this bike 😁
That headlight will be a pain to clean😫
U guys do a good job! It's really good looking. I'd pay for the frame upgrades and suspension on an MT-07. Had a 2017 FZ-07 and loved it. I'm a street rider. Don't want the sport seating position.
Best R7 review
I'll bet that after a few years and several updates, this bike will be as expensive if not more as the R6 that it is replacing.
I remember my 69hp Suzuki SV650s was a lot of fun for a little bike - lacked a little guts and out and out top speed of course, but small capacity can still be fun for most people.
Wonder how it compares to the Aprilia RS660, with it's up/down quckshifter, 100hp engine, and sweet electronics package?
Watched 3 videos of same bike same place and your video is best.👏
Suzuki is laughing right now and waiting for them sales to go up any minute now .
"How many people with R6 actually go to the track?" Okay but then why are those R7 bars so low.
very good point. Really should have gone the ninja 650 route and raised the bars, lowered the seat, and not named it the r7
people buys R6s first for the looks. Same concept here. The bike looks fantastic. Bonus is, it will be way more fun to use on commutes than an R6. Power is more readily available, at lower speeds. Looking forward to all the shops that gonna be boasting 85-100hp mods for this bike.
@Scott Summers 8 lbs lighter than mt07, different rake, different front forks, stiffer frame, adjustable suspension, new better clutch for track riding, etc. But all you are paying for is clippons and fairings?? Not sure if you are ignorant, did not even look at the video, or just being dumb.
@@pinkt1t5 Still overpriced. Look at what you can get on a ZX6R for $1200 USD more than the R7. Aluminum twinspar chassis, swingarm, suspension, brakes, motor, TC, quickshifter stock, etc.
@kronikinsomniak its a pure race bike, the R7 isnt. thats why it sold out
Not a sport bike that I would ever buy.A good bike for a novice but riders looking for performance are going to abandon Yamaha in droves.
Looks like a reasonable bike. If it is less than the T7 in price it should sell ok. Pity they put clip-ons on it. I think it looks cool and the fact it has cable-operated throttle is definitely a huge bonus. I wouldn't have even watched the video to the end if it had ride-by-wire.
Not fully convinced on the price. They did an awful lot of cost savings to end up $400 cheaper than the new MT-09 that has both more power and more tech. Only $1000 cheaper than ZX-6R, (a REAL supersport). It's like $1400 more than the MT-07. $1400 for some plastic and slightly better brakes and suspenders? $8499 would have been more reasonable. That, or at least retune the motor for more power you lazy SOB's.
people who want a zx6r will not be looking at a r7. Just like people who want an r6 will not be looking at an r7. R7 is for a different type of rider. Quite frankly the bike will sell a boatload on looks alone. Then people will realize how much more useable it is on the streets, and sell even more. If track riding is your thing, then get zx6r or r6, or cbrr. This is definitely not that.
@@pinkt1t5 Fair enough; but none of the bikes I listed were intended to specifically represent what people will cross shop. The point is simply relative value. ZX-6R is a LOT more bike for 10% more money. Also, I'm not seeing $1400 more value than an MT-07 offers. But I agree they will probably sell well. I really like the looks and the concept. Maybe they feel like they can ask the 'extra' $500 simply because they know they have a sales winner. /shurg Either way they will be ~6k in 3 years on craigslist. The only price that matter to me in the end, heh.
Just read they are releasing the full power version in Australia alongside the LAMS model. Full power is 14,999.
I'll check out the ergonomics when their in showrooms but I'm pretty sold on this as my next bike.
Could this be a good 2nd bike after riding your 300cc starter bike?
Excellent choice!
@@Parker-di7ef thanks 🙏
Styling is nice, but I'm not impressed. It's not the same without that inline four cylinder.
Awesome bike. Seriously considering trading my MT-07 for this.
Excellent review and editing.
3:10 exhaust sound is really really bad🤢
New track rider looking for a dedicated track bike. Suggestions on first bike, R3, Ninja 400 or R7?
buy what you can afford.
How does it compare to the 21 cbr650r thats its direct price competitor at a few hundred more and getting a true inline 4
Looks like a supersport bike but sounds like a lawnmower. I am confused.
sounds way better w an exhaust
looks like it moves as fast as a 500
Awesome review man looks like a sweet machine!
Character vs Power
Lets see it against a Suzuki GSXR600 And 750 or an old R6 then tell me
I always have to wonder if fear of not being invited to future pre release mfg events like this influences what these review outlets say.
I had to LOL @12:30 when he says "Crack the throttle open", watch him twist it, and the bike doesnt really do anything.
That said all I need to know, bike is too down on power for me.
'Busa or bust.
It feels like bigger outlets often are less harsh and smaller ones speak their minds more. I'm really just waiting on 44Teeth to review it, they're usually pretty honest and will tear something apart if it's not good rather than sugar coat anything.
@@NiSE_Rafter You are very correct about 44Teeth, love that outlet!!!
lol got the same vibe. guy sounds like hes looking for sponsership
If people were honest with themselves they would admit that this bike is all they need. This bike looks like so much fun. That’s all I’m hearing from these reviews
This makes me wish Suzuki would make a better vtiwn for the Supersport category
Welcome to the new R world, a world of silence.
The sound of the motor is a preference... Some people like the twin some like inline 4... You can scream with an inline 4 and get smoked by a car... Sound is cool but doesn’t really mean shit... The HP and Torque are what matter at the end of the day not so much the sound. To each their own tho! I love the inline 4 sound myself better but I’m probably going to get an R7 when they hit the dealerships near me. Cool bike!
They do have 1 more color with the 60th anniversary version. All white with yellow and red.
Just an MT-07 with fairings. I’ll make sure to wave as I rip by on my R6💯👋🏽🔥🏍
12:05
ok but imagine a yellow kenny roberts color :p
I had an FZ-07 as my first bike and I tracked it a few times. Its a really fun bike the 700 is a good motor and the FZ07 would cut threw the corners with ease. this would be a great bike for the track if you don't care about how fast you can go on the straight. But its no 600 the power difference is 70 to the 100-130 on any 600. But a good rider at the track will be killing it at the track heck guys on 300's can be running times just as fast as most.
best review on the r7 yet.
Great review and rundown of the bike. I'm surprised you liked the brakes so much. A lot of the other reviewers are saying their good but are pretty wooden and don't have much feel. I'm not sure why you would think this bike would be the same price as an R6, the performance is a ton lower and no one would have bought it. Glad it's priced correctly for what it is. Cool looking little bike.
So it's exactly like a bigger R3 with just a little more agressive riding position?
Yeah, its basically a ninja 650 but more aggressive
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Ninja only has an honest 53-55 whp though, it's good but tame
Bro is the suspension set up on the r7 better then the r6?
I like the black one - looks pretty decent.
I want a bike that I can use on track but mostly street, I think this bike might be my next one, just don't know about the colors, if they only had a red/white like the original R7...
And 3 months later they announced the 60th anniversary edition....
A lot of people don’t understand why they made this bike... 4 words. Moto America twins cup
If a LAMS version was released, that'd be a great option for riders that settled for an MT07, when they were after a sportbike. R3 is a little too small..
Great review 👍
when are these hitting the dealerships?
they said in the US it will be this coming June..
That cable blocking the screen is still a turn off aside from the headlight.
Really nice comprehensive review. Looks fun & would make for a great one make race series. Really needs a full system etc to get the most out of it though.
they should had named it RT-07, "Road/Track 07" would had shut up a lot of haters regarding about the R6 succession issue
Or even just R-07. But of course then the R3's name doesn't fit either and should be R-03 etc. Doesn't really bug me in the end. What's in a name?
@@kleinbottled79 it's the pedigree behind the name. It can be an XJ-07R, or MT07-R.... but it isn't "R7" racing bloodline/lineage. At BEST, it is an official Yamaha racing MT07. With a horrible name change. I guess even bikes are getting into " I associate as a..." movement now.
Have you tested the YAMAHA FJR 1300AE? I saw two Police drive past me on them and man they're one smooth powerful bike.
I love this bike it is exactly what I am looking for. I wanna start riding sport bikes and there is a very good track just half an hour away from me but there was no bike like this in the market. I own a wr250x atm and going to an r6 or other inline4's was never the way for me. I mean going from 25hp to over 100 seemed to much and I am not able to use that power at all . the only other option would be and ktm rc390 or kawa400 but yea I'm really tall with 6'4 height and these bikes are a lil bit to small. I have the same feeling with the r7 tbh because I won't fit on a MT 07 but hell ima try it out 100%. maybe it works with wider bars and different rear sets. fingers crossed
Riding position compared to r6??
Id like to hear one without the stock exhaust.
The Aprilia 660 is a twin so this is a direct competitor but the R6 was always a winning package great at the track or on the street 🤷🏻♀️
Going from r6 to r7 the insurance will be more, and this has less power than the old r6. Not what the thought on this was.
Great review. 👍
why should the insurance be more. complete nonsense
@Scott Summers I don't think so. here in my country bikes with high potential to crash are more expensive to insure & r6 is prime example for big blue ball muscle heads who wanna impress their grandmother while reving up first gear in a 30 zone inner city. also HP/ general motor size playes a huge role too.
@@Bi6M4C and now that this is an an affordable "race bike", to the entry market masses, what do you think is going to happen? Insurance on this is probably going to go up a bit. Maybe not at first, but after many young squidlets drop this cheaper rocket. Insurance will catch up.
This was surprisingly comprehensive - (I don’t know what I was expecting) RUclips 🤷🏽♂️
This was one great review. You are amazing my friend.
No hidden menus?
What about the Ninja 650 as a competing market?
Probably a better bike really. Yamaha has the slightly better engine. Ninja has a better riding position
Yeah and I can't wait for the new R1. 25 horsepower Briggs and Stratton with pull start and drum brakes.
Agreed. Yamaha taking major steps back with this one.
How about the engine breaking?
You mean braking? If it's not really changed from the mt07 it'll be a lot of engine brake.
I apologize if you said it, but what's the top speed?
the MT07 top speed is 133mph (214 km). They said they removed a tooth from the rear and they use about the same engine. So my guess would be the same, though most ~600 twins max out at around the same top speed from gearing
Does he mean 31.9 seat height?
0:44 you know there are single cylinder YZF bikes that live up to the name....the twin R3 isn't that good in comparison though 😂
Aprilia RS660 slightly smaller engine but 99bhp👍
Its a discrace to call this bike a r7. Its a piece of crap!!! EVEN a r6 is twice the bike this is. I have a r6, I will be holding onto it. It will go up in value in years to come because them stop making them and replace it with this garbage.
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