As a guy who currently owns, and who has previously owned a good pile of liter bikes, and who has done 4 track seasons, I recently got an R7 and love it. It is terrific on twisty roads, and isn't bad around town for a sport bike. If I lived in an open and/or featureless area (flat and/or straight) I would want a H2, but I ride to be on the side of the tire and find this little guy a riot.
That's awesome to hear, I would eventually like to get a bigger bike as a second bike with the plans to use the R7 for around town riding and the bigger bike for highway but right now i'm content with just the R7
90% of those who whine about the "lack of power" couldn't even ride this R7 to 50% of its potential and would get gape r*ped by kids on R3s at the track while sitting on their 160-200HP liter bikes. Seen it countless times. This bike has exactly to same top speed as the MT-09, nearly the same 0-60mph acceleration and no would say that bike is underpowered.
Track-wise I completely agree. Skills > bike. I use to race motocross and I remember Chase Sexton would be destroying 450 A riders on his 85. It would be nice if the R7 had a little more torque higher on the power band for passing on the highway but for most people, including myself, the bike has plenty of power
I love the concept of this bike, modest power for everyday use and track days but my only issue is the state of tune on the engine which is completely the same as mt07. This tune has a lot of torque but really kicks the bucket after 8k rpm or 150kph which is fine, on the street it's great on the mt07 platform but on the track it and fully faired bike it feels lackluster especially on the track; you really need to short shift this bike to get anything from it which is an odd feeling on a sportbike. I have ninja 400 as my dedicated track bike and it doesn't have that issue it loves to rev to the redline and you can harvest every single rpm from it. I think this bike could be so much better if Yamaha had spread the power and torque to 85hp-90hp and more happy revving it would be perfect in my opinion.
@@Fearless154 the extra tooth makes a big difference! I have a tuned MT07 with an akra no baffle and it pulls hard all the way to 110 then it starts to taper off. With a little longer of gearing it could do better! Idk how those twin cup guys get them to like 100hp though
Great I found these videos on bike reviews, I’m looking for my first bike and fell in love with the R7, looks amazing , sounds amazing, I hear it’s great with power, so I fell in love and can’t wait to cash out on such a beautiful machine
Looking at this bike for my first street bike. I have a similar background riding and racing moto since I was 4 and this seems like the perfect fit for me. Thanks for taking the time for making this review 🤙
That's awesome, I also started when I was about 5 on a CRF50F. This would definitely be a great fit for your background. Let me know what bike you decide to go with
I bought this bike recently DONT even have my motorcycle license yet! Getting it in the spring, winter here rn. Similar vibes tho, grew up on dirt bikes and have been looking at this for a while! Highly recommend. I know I’d get too bored with a R3. I also heard the R9 is coming out soon.
G’day mate, appreciate your review. I’ve ordered this bike back in May, launches in December in Australia. So I haven’t seen one let alone sat on one or test rode one. My absolute biggest concern is compromise on comfort as so many people are complaining about the aggressive ergonomics of this bike causing back/wrist/knee pain. I previously owned an mt07 but I crave the supersport experience as I’ve never owned a supersport bike. If you could shed a bit more light on this (positive or negative) because if it’s really going to be that bad I need to switch my order to another bike. Thank you mate!
Thanks for watching! This is my first supersport style bike as well and I will say, that first 3 days to a week I thought to myself "crap I made a mistake, i should have bought the MT-07" haha because I bought the bike blind as well and was uncomfortable the first week. But after a while, you will learn how to sit on the bike and be comfortable. I have a bad back and I am fine on this bike for 1-2 hours at a time before I start to get uncomfortable which is fine for me because I rarely ride the bike for more than 2 hours without taking a rest. If you squeeze the bike with your knees and keep your core/abs locked in, it will take off almost all the pressure on your wrists. I will say that after about an hour of riding, my knees will feel a bit "tight" but nothing too bad. I am 5'9" (175cm) if that helps. There are some days where my wrists will get sore if I ride back to back days, multiple hours each day but that is usually because I am being lazy about my posture. If you are looking to get a bike to ride for like a 5-6 hour trip then it probably would be uncomfortable but I would say that's with any supersport but people have ridden supersports cross-country so it depends on your tolerance. Overall, I'm super happy with the R7 ergonomic-wise. Previously, I owned a Harley which was a very relaxed riding position that ultimately became a little boring for me so with the more aggressive style of the R7, I find myself having a lot more fun in this riding position. Unless you have major preexisting injuries on your wrists or back then I think you will get comfortable with the supersport with time. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@motolia really appreciate your comprehensive response. I do have a back injury that I’ve been carrying for about 10 years, a bulging disc in my lower back. I’m 6’4 as well…so taking everything into consideration, this may not be the ideal bike for me. It would come down to a test ride as the purchase was conditional to a satisfactory test ride but the test ride would be no longer then 30 minutes and maybe 10-15kms all up so it would be hard to tell. I would only ride it recreationally…a few hours every Sunday and maybe 3-4 hours total spread over Monday to Friday. It’s a shame because it’s one of the most beautiful bikes I’ve seen in a long time and I’m very familiar with the engine and the engineering quality and reliability of that power plant.
@@JamesBond-ph6hr oh yeah, the height might be an issue and unfortunately, the test rides they offer are never really enough. Maybe this tool might help motonomics.com/simulator.php you can enter your height and add your MT-07 and R7 and it will simulate the riding position side by side. Also, in the states we have www.riders-share.com/ which lets you rent bikes for multiple days from people in your area. Not sure if you have something similar in AUS but that could be an option or if you can rent a bike with similar ergonomics. Luckily it worked out for me because I had to drive 7 hours in total to pick up my R7 so I was pretty set on buying the bike since I wasn't going to drive that far just to test ride it ha I wish I could help more but it is hard to say because our height difference is significant.
@@motolia I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. I’m overthinking it but I am getting so impatient as it’s warming up now and weather is perfect for riding. I might look at the rs660 if the r7 proves to be incompatible. It’s a fair bit more so I’m not sure if it’s affordable but apparently would be a lot more comfortable for someone like me. Also, that motonomics website is a great recommendation, thanks!
@@JamesBond-ph6hr the RS660 has the handlebars higher than the fork caps (compared to the R7 which has a clip-ons, and under the top triple clamp). So that will no doubt be more comfortable. Its posture is closer to the R6/R1 than the R3 from different online reviews and comparison. Overall, the RS660 is the better bike.. the only thing better with the R7 (compared to the RS660) is its reliability. Japanese bikes will just run forever.
I have 2 bikes. A 1200 Sporty and a Yamaha FZ6. To me it's just essential to have a bike from both worlds. They are different bikes but both so much damn fun for what they are! Very versatile bikes
agree with 99% of what was said. Will add that this bike is almost stall proof. It's has the best clutch from a stop to moving of any bike I ridden street or dirt. But it is true its totally not the bike that if you are on the hwy and see another bike to start playing. Back road all day but hwy you just have to wave and keep it moving. So if you do big group hwy rides with other sports bikes be prepared to just chill in the back or get left.
Everyone saying how great this bike is but the consistent number 1 criticism even among those who love the bike is that it lacks power. 10-15hp more would have made a lot more people a lot more happy.
Actually yes, I got a full exhaust and it has helped a lot. I’ve been meaning to make a review video on the exhaust but just haven’t had the time. I’ll try to get one out in the next couple weeks. But I got the Yoshimura R77 full exhaust, no tune and it’s helped a lot in 4th and 5th gears
Where did you go to get your motorcycle license in Chicagoland? I've been looking around for a minute and can't get any good straight information. Also, how do you like riding around on highways here / what's the deal with tollways and motorcycles?
How is the maintanence for this bike? I love this bike only thing I don't like is the sound, So I planned Aprilia RS 660 but unfortunately that bike has tons of recalls and other frequent manufacturing issues. So I switched my mind and planning to get R7, can you please give a bit detail about any issues with the engine, or any parts failure or any other unnecessary thing s you ever experienced if any? Thank you.
Hey! I have had no issues at all, so far it's been super reliable and low-maintenance. I have owned multiple Yamaha dirtbikes in the past and they also had no problems whatsoever. I was not a fan of the sound either, I just installed a Yoshimura full system exhaust and now it sounds beautiful, I love it. The videos on youtube don't do the exhaust justice, it sounds great in person www.yoshimura-rd.com/collections/all/products/yamaha-fz-07-exhaust-system-13700aj220?variant=12727761895527
@@motolia Thanks for replying, i went to dealer checked out the bike it's nice. By adding the dealer charge and everything they tagged it for $11300 here in bay area, would you mind sharing your number? Thanks once again.
@@MrRowSean Sure, my out the door price was $10,335.71, I made a price breakdown video here going over each thing I was charged for ruclips.net/video/i4tJuI6SrxI/видео.html
I have a goofy question. I’ve always wanted an R7. However I just recently bought a used R6 and I love it. I’m not sure if I should still get an R7 considering the R6 has more power. Would it be a downgrade if I got an r7? It’s so beautiful tho
I think it depends what kind of riding you are looking to do. I met people who have both the R7 and a 600 or 1000cc bike and enjoy both. If you do more high speed highway riding then R6 is better but if you do more around town riding then I would say R7 is the better fit. I think both have their place and they can both be enjoyed. For my personal use of around town, I would definitely take the R7 over a R6 just because I wouldn't be able to use the power on the R6 even if I wanted to. R7 is just overall a fun bike to ride and easy to flick around
Would you recommend this for someone whose going to daily ride it 50 miles to work and 50 miles back home? I sold my Harley’s last year and miss riding and just want something that’s budget friendly and good on gas and something that I can split lanes again because sitting in 1.5hr traffic sucks ass
For that, I would probably recommend the naked version of this bike, the MT-07. Same exact engine, just as nimble but a way more comfortable seating position. You might get a bit uncomfortable on the R7 doing that daily trip. If it was me personally, I'd probably opt for the MT-07. I've actually been considering trading in the R7 and going to the MT-09.
@@motolia I’ve seen the MT-07 and really like it just fear I’d want to make it into a stunt bike and spend a grip of money on upgrading everything for a stunt build… that’s the only reason I’m considering the r7 I feel like all it needs an exhaust and that’s it if that makes sense haha I hated that Harley’s had so much options on upgrades just felt more like a money pit owning it
Does it really struggle on the highway after 60 for passing? That kind of sucks because that’s the fun part right? I was looking to get this for that occasional highway trip like 30-45 minute trips maybe like once or twice a month. A lot of my riding would be street riding or smaller trips 10-25 minute trips. I was thinking of a Ninja 400 but I wanted a little more oomph and was recommended this. I feel I’d be ecstatic about a 400 and that would probably suffice more than anything for me but this would be more than enough for those city trips. I live by a delta with nice paved back scenic roads through vineyards and would be going to the local pub for lunch and to the library and stuff like that so I want a little bit of style and something that zips quickly and the occasional once a week curvy trip. There’s a nice mountain curvy road that goes to a local beach that I really want to go to and rather take a bike than a car 😂 what do you think? I would be a beginner I can drive a manual but no experience with anything like this but I feel like I could get the hang of it. I’m 5’9 and a half or 5’10 180 pounds but I’m not out to be a speed demon just a little bit for that short thrill lol 😂
I wouldn't say it struggles to pass on the highway, it just takes some time to build up speed after 60 compared to the 600 supersport class of bikes. When I say takes time, I'm talking only a few seconds. It definitely holds its own on the highway and can easily hit 100+ mph and be stable. If this is your first bike, I think Ninja 400 might be a better fit but starting on the R7 isn't out of the realm of possibility. I am 5'9" 185lbs and I fit on the bike pretty well. Based on your description of what you want to use a bike for, I think the R7 is perfect for that but I also think the Ninja 400 would be just as good of a fit. The R7 would give you a lot of bike to grow into but also the Ninja 400 would give you a tamer bike so you can nail down the fundamentals of riding. If you view yourself as a fast learner and pretty coordinated then you could be fine starting on the R7.
@@motolia Ah, I see. I'm glad it doesn't struggle, I was worried about that cause I do want to have some highway fun. I would say I'm a fast learner and I do think I could handle the R7 I just was a little worried about that cause passing power would make a lot of difference. Most of my highway trips would be like those 10-25 minute trips, hop on hop off kind of thing so I would like to have that extra power for those things. Thanks for your time and insight! I'm glad I would be good with either bike :D I'm one of those people who really only have one vehicle like I've kept my car for nearly a decade so I didn't want to buy the 400 just to want the R7 half a year later lol
@@piplup10203854 Yeah I am the same way, I've learned over time to just get what I want because like you said, I've bought a lot of things just to find out a little bit later than I wish I would have gotten a different version. The R7 is a fun bike regardless of skill level so lots of room to grow into and enjoy for years to come. Also, you can add some mods to make it better as well as time goes on. I do think the 400 would get outgrown fast. I have used www.riders-share.com/ before to rent and test out some bikes local to my area which might be worth looking into. They do require you have a motorcycle license though. Best of luck, let me know what you go with!
@@motolia Exactly, I've been burned in the past on cheaping out or skimping and buying what would get me by just to have it for a year or two later and wish I spent just a little more to have what I wanted later. Ooh thanks for the link, I'll check it out! Yeah I'll have to look for that after I get my license. I think I'll end up getting the R7 cause I want something that I could grow into and as I get more experience I can utilize more and it grows with me. I think I'd outgrow the 400 as well. Thanks for the best wishes! I'll definitely run the numbers and see which is better but it's definitely something I want!
As a guy who currently owns, and who has previously owned a good pile of liter bikes, and who has done 4 track seasons, I recently got an R7 and love it. It is terrific on twisty roads, and isn't bad around town for a sport bike. If I lived in an open and/or featureless area (flat and/or straight) I would want a H2, but I ride to be on the side of the tire and find this little guy a riot.
Low end torque is amazing for what it is he’s absolutely right I just bought one I own a r1 and a 2021 zx10r krt and I honestly ride the r7 more
That's awesome to hear, I would eventually like to get a bigger bike as a second bike with the plans to use the R7 for around town riding and the bigger bike for highway but right now i'm content with just the R7
90% of those who whine about the "lack of power" couldn't even ride this R7 to 50% of its potential and would get gape r*ped by kids on R3s at the track while sitting on their 160-200HP liter bikes. Seen it countless times. This bike has exactly to same top speed as the MT-09, nearly the same 0-60mph acceleration and no would say that bike is underpowered.
Track-wise I completely agree. Skills > bike. I use to race motocross and I remember Chase Sexton would be destroying 450 A riders on his 85. It would be nice if the R7 had a little more torque higher on the power band for passing on the highway but for most people, including myself, the bike has plenty of power
@@motolia drop a tooth in front sprocket, and it would have the mt07 gearing
I agree with everything, except the mt-09 engine is actually insane compared to the 07 engine. Still ride both bikes.
I love the concept of this bike, modest power for everyday use and track days but my only issue is the state of tune on the engine which is completely the same as mt07.
This tune has a lot of torque but really kicks the bucket after 8k rpm or 150kph which is fine, on the street it's great on the mt07 platform but on the track it and fully faired bike it feels lackluster especially on the track; you really need to short shift this bike to get anything from it which is an odd feeling on a sportbike.
I have ninja 400 as my dedicated track bike and it doesn't have that issue it loves to rev to the redline and you can harvest every single rpm from it.
I think this bike could be so much better if Yamaha had spread the power and torque to 85hp-90hp and more happy revving it would be perfect in my opinion.
@@Fearless154 the extra tooth makes a big difference! I have a tuned MT07 with an akra no baffle and it pulls hard all the way to 110 then it starts to taper off. With a little longer of gearing it could do better!
Idk how those twin cup guys get them to like 100hp though
finally an r7 review from someone another than yammie noob
I have one on pre-order, this summer will be amazing!
This was my first bike I started on.. love it
Great I found these videos on bike reviews, I’m looking for my first bike and fell in love with the R7, looks amazing , sounds amazing, I hear it’s great with power, so I fell in love and can’t wait to cash out on such a beautiful machine
Looking at this bike for my first street bike. I have a similar background riding and racing moto since I was 4 and this seems like the perfect fit for me. Thanks for taking the time for making this review 🤙
That's awesome, I also started when I was about 5 on a CRF50F. This would definitely be a great fit for your background. Let me know what bike you decide to go with
I bought this bike recently DONT even have my motorcycle license yet! Getting it in the spring, winter here rn. Similar vibes tho, grew up on dirt bikes and have been looking at this for a while! Highly recommend. I know I’d get too bored with a R3. I also heard the R9 is coming out soon.
Ive ridden my R7 for 1k miles now and honestly cant complain, if you want power just get the R1.
G’day mate, appreciate your review. I’ve ordered this bike back in May, launches in December in Australia. So I haven’t seen one let alone sat on one or test rode one. My absolute biggest concern is compromise on comfort as so many people are complaining about the aggressive ergonomics of this bike causing back/wrist/knee pain. I previously owned an mt07 but I crave the supersport experience as I’ve never owned a supersport bike. If you could shed a bit more light on this (positive or negative) because if it’s really going to be that bad I need to switch my order to another bike. Thank you mate!
Thanks for watching! This is my first supersport style bike as well and I will say, that first 3 days to a week I thought to myself "crap I made a mistake, i should have bought the MT-07" haha because I bought the bike blind as well and was uncomfortable the first week. But after a while, you will learn how to sit on the bike and be comfortable. I have a bad back and I am fine on this bike for 1-2 hours at a time before I start to get uncomfortable which is fine for me because I rarely ride the bike for more than 2 hours without taking a rest. If you squeeze the bike with your knees and keep your core/abs locked in, it will take off almost all the pressure on your wrists. I will say that after about an hour of riding, my knees will feel a bit "tight" but nothing too bad. I am 5'9" (175cm) if that helps. There are some days where my wrists will get sore if I ride back to back days, multiple hours each day but that is usually because I am being lazy about my posture.
If you are looking to get a bike to ride for like a 5-6 hour trip then it probably would be uncomfortable but I would say that's with any supersport but people have ridden supersports cross-country so it depends on your tolerance. Overall, I'm super happy with the R7 ergonomic-wise. Previously, I owned a Harley which was a very relaxed riding position that ultimately became a little boring for me so with the more aggressive style of the R7, I find myself having a lot more fun in this riding position. Unless you have major preexisting injuries on your wrists or back then I think you will get comfortable with the supersport with time.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@motolia really appreciate your comprehensive response. I do have a back injury that I’ve been carrying for about 10 years, a bulging disc in my lower back. I’m 6’4 as well…so taking everything into consideration, this may not be the ideal bike for me. It would come down to a test ride as the purchase was conditional to a satisfactory test ride but the test ride would be no longer then 30 minutes and maybe 10-15kms all up so it would be hard to tell. I would only ride it recreationally…a few hours every Sunday and maybe 3-4 hours total spread over Monday to Friday. It’s a shame because it’s one of the most beautiful bikes I’ve seen in a long time and I’m very familiar with the engine and the engineering quality and reliability of that power plant.
@@JamesBond-ph6hr oh yeah, the height might be an issue and unfortunately, the test rides they offer are never really enough. Maybe this tool might help motonomics.com/simulator.php you can enter your height and add your MT-07 and R7 and it will simulate the riding position side by side. Also, in the states we have www.riders-share.com/ which lets you rent bikes for multiple days from people in your area. Not sure if you have something similar in AUS but that could be an option or if you can rent a bike with similar ergonomics.
Luckily it worked out for me because I had to drive 7 hours in total to pick up my R7 so I was pretty set on buying the bike since I wasn't going to drive that far just to test ride it ha I wish I could help more but it is hard to say because our height difference is significant.
@@motolia I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. I’m overthinking it but I am getting so impatient as it’s warming up now and weather is perfect for riding. I might look at the rs660 if the r7 proves to be incompatible. It’s a fair bit more so I’m not sure if it’s affordable but apparently would be a lot more comfortable for someone like me. Also, that motonomics website is a great recommendation, thanks!
@@JamesBond-ph6hr the RS660 has the handlebars higher than the fork caps (compared to the R7 which has a clip-ons, and under the top triple clamp). So that will no doubt be more comfortable. Its posture is closer to the R6/R1 than the R3 from different online reviews and comparison. Overall, the RS660 is the better bike.. the only thing better with the R7 (compared to the RS660) is its reliability. Japanese bikes will just run forever.
I have 2 bikes. A 1200 Sporty and a Yamaha FZ6. To me it's just essential to have a bike from both worlds. They are different bikes but both so much damn fun for what they are! Very versatile bikes
Thank you still on the fence with my purchase of a new R7.
love this bike. I also have an Aprilia 660 tuono and they both fight for attention. it is that good
Those cables in front of the dash would drive me insane. Looks to me like you are in the suburban Chicagoland area?
agree with 99% of what was said. Will add that this bike is almost stall proof. It's has the best clutch from a stop to moving of any bike I ridden street or dirt. But it is true its totally not the bike that if you are on the hwy and see another bike to start playing. Back road all day but hwy you just have to wave and keep it moving. So if you do big group hwy rides with other sports bikes be prepared to just chill in the back or get left.
Everyone saying how great this bike is but the consistent number 1 criticism even among those who love the bike is that it lacks power. 10-15hp more would have made a lot more people a lot more happy.
completely agree, it's missing that power above 60mph. Still an enjoyable bike but would have been even more enjoyable with what you mentioned
@@motolia get a 2wdw ecu flash, I have a 21 mt07. It pulls hard to 120 now, before the flash 6th was dead
Unrestrict the intake and get the throttle body to open up 100% and it'll change that
@@ReinersRigs fuck yeah that Hordpower intake is nuts
Do you think a full exhaust and intake will help with that missing top end ? 🧐
Actually yes, I got a full exhaust and it has helped a lot. I’ve been meaning to make a review video on the exhaust but just haven’t had the time. I’ll try to get one out in the next couple weeks. But I got the Yoshimura R77 full exhaust, no tune and it’s helped a lot in 4th and 5th gears
@@Merdock-yp2xj Amazing 🤩
I love you r7
Where did you go to get your motorcycle license in Chicagoland? I've been looking around for a minute and can't get any good straight information. Also, how do you like riding around on highways here / what's the deal with tollways and motorcycles?
How is the maintanence for this bike? I love this bike only thing I don't like is the sound, So I planned Aprilia RS 660 but unfortunately that bike has tons of recalls and other frequent manufacturing issues. So I switched my mind and planning to get R7, can you please give a bit detail about any issues with the engine, or any parts failure or any other unnecessary thing s you ever experienced if any? Thank you.
Hey! I have had no issues at all, so far it's been super reliable and low-maintenance. I have owned multiple Yamaha dirtbikes in the past and they also had no problems whatsoever.
I was not a fan of the sound either, I just installed a Yoshimura full system exhaust and now it sounds beautiful, I love it. The videos on youtube don't do the exhaust justice, it sounds great in person www.yoshimura-rd.com/collections/all/products/yamaha-fz-07-exhaust-system-13700aj220?variant=12727761895527
@@motolia Thanks for replying, i went to dealer checked out the bike it's nice. By adding the dealer charge and everything they tagged it for $11300 here in bay area, would you mind sharing your number? Thanks once again.
@@MrRowSean Sure, my out the door price was $10,335.71, I made a price breakdown video here going over each thing I was charged for ruclips.net/video/i4tJuI6SrxI/видео.html
@@MrRowSean I was quoted 11575 out door for 60th anniversary
I have a goofy question. I’ve always wanted an R7. However I just recently bought a used R6 and I love it. I’m not sure if I should still get an R7 considering the R6 has more power. Would it be a downgrade if I got an r7? It’s so beautiful tho
I think it depends what kind of riding you are looking to do. I met people who have both the R7 and a 600 or 1000cc bike and enjoy both. If you do more high speed highway riding then R6 is better but if you do more around town riding then I would say R7 is the better fit. I think both have their place and they can both be enjoyed. For my personal use of around town, I would definitely take the R7 over a R6 just because I wouldn't be able to use the power on the R6 even if I wanted to. R7 is just overall a fun bike to ride and easy to flick around
i've ridden dirt bikes before but it has been forever since and I want to get me a sport bike. do you think i could start on the r7?
You sound like the most innocent sports bike rider. 😂 love the content though. 👌
I thought the same before buying it, but it doesn't bother me at all while riding
Would you recommend this for someone whose going to daily ride it 50 miles to work and 50 miles back home? I sold my Harley’s last year and miss riding and just want something that’s budget friendly and good on gas and something that I can split lanes again because sitting in 1.5hr traffic sucks ass
For that, I would probably recommend the naked version of this bike, the MT-07. Same exact engine, just as nimble but a way more comfortable seating position. You might get a bit uncomfortable on the R7 doing that daily trip. If it was me personally, I'd probably opt for the MT-07. I've actually been considering trading in the R7 and going to the MT-09.
@@motolia I’ve seen the MT-07 and really like it just fear I’d want to make it into a stunt bike and spend a grip of money on upgrading everything for a stunt build… that’s the only reason I’m considering the r7 I feel like all it needs an exhaust and that’s it if that makes sense haha I hated that Harley’s had so much options on upgrades just felt more like a money pit owning it
Blocking position man....why you in the middle of the lane where no one will see you in their mirrors?
R7. Good Bike.
What would you say about its mileage
As it is just a 2 cylinder bike !
Does the fairing buzz at all? I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R Ninja which has fairing rattle and buzz. Thank you.
I havent even touched an r7 but i doubt a brand new yamaha would rattle like a 16 year old ninja
Artpal/Kazumizi give the gift no one else has this season.
You dont need to use rev match on a bike with slipper clutch right?
Correct, you don't need to but it doesn't hurt to do it. I started doing it just so I could learn how and then it kind of stuck with me as a habit
@@motolia and it wont hurt the bike if i dont use it? The same to use it or no?
@@joserc_95 Right
@@motolia so why? Just for the sound?
Does it really struggle on the highway after 60 for passing? That kind of sucks because that’s the fun part right? I was looking to get this for that occasional highway trip like 30-45 minute trips maybe like once or twice a month. A lot of my riding would be street riding or smaller trips 10-25 minute trips. I was thinking of a Ninja 400 but I wanted a little more oomph and was recommended this. I feel I’d be ecstatic about a 400 and that would probably suffice more than anything for me but this would be more than enough for those city trips. I live by a delta with nice paved back scenic roads through vineyards and would be going to the local pub for lunch and to the library and stuff like that so I want a little bit of style and something that zips quickly and the occasional once a week curvy trip. There’s a nice mountain curvy road that goes to a local beach that I really want to go to and rather take a bike than a car 😂 what do you think? I would be a beginner I can drive a manual but no experience with anything like this but I feel like I could get the hang of it. I’m 5’9 and a half or 5’10 180 pounds but I’m not out to be a speed demon just a little bit for that short thrill lol 😂
I wouldn't say it struggles to pass on the highway, it just takes some time to build up speed after 60 compared to the 600 supersport class of bikes. When I say takes time, I'm talking only a few seconds. It definitely holds its own on the highway and can easily hit 100+ mph and be stable. If this is your first bike, I think Ninja 400 might be a better fit but starting on the R7 isn't out of the realm of possibility. I am 5'9" 185lbs and I fit on the bike pretty well. Based on your description of what you want to use a bike for, I think the R7 is perfect for that but I also think the Ninja 400 would be just as good of a fit. The R7 would give you a lot of bike to grow into but also the Ninja 400 would give you a tamer bike so you can nail down the fundamentals of riding. If you view yourself as a fast learner and pretty coordinated then you could be fine starting on the R7.
@@motolia Ah, I see. I'm glad it doesn't struggle, I was worried about that cause I do want to have some highway fun. I would say I'm a fast learner and I do think I could handle the R7 I just was a little worried about that cause passing power would make a lot of difference. Most of my highway trips would be like those 10-25 minute trips, hop on hop off kind of thing so I would like to have that extra power for those things. Thanks for your time and insight! I'm glad I would be good with either bike :D I'm one of those people who really only have one vehicle like I've kept my car for nearly a decade so I didn't want to buy the 400 just to want the R7 half a year later lol
@@piplup10203854 Yeah I am the same way, I've learned over time to just get what I want because like you said, I've bought a lot of things just to find out a little bit later than I wish I would have gotten a different version. The R7 is a fun bike regardless of skill level so lots of room to grow into and enjoy for years to come. Also, you can add some mods to make it better as well as time goes on. I do think the 400 would get outgrown fast. I have used www.riders-share.com/ before to rent and test out some bikes local to my area which might be worth looking into. They do require you have a motorcycle license though. Best of luck, let me know what you go with!
@@motolia Exactly, I've been burned in the past on cheaping out or skimping and buying what would get me by just to have it for a year or two later and wish I spent just a little more to have what I wanted later. Ooh thanks for the link, I'll check it out! Yeah I'll have to look for that after I get my license. I think I'll end up getting the R7 cause I want something that I could grow into and as I get more experience I can utilize more and it grows with me. I think I'd outgrow the 400 as well. Thanks for the best wishes! I'll definitely run the numbers and see which is better but it's definitely something I want!
My r3 doesn’t struggle on the highway and hit 110 easy r7 should be no joke
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What did you use to record this video ?
GoPro 7 Black with a Ride Tech mount ridetechmoto.com/collections/helmet-chin-mounts
What makes this R7 better than a Ninja 400?
The r7 will make way more power than a 400
The r7 has better ergo in cornering and high speed...though you may sacrifice the comfort from nj400 if you are going to r7
How tall are you?
5'9" (1.75m)
2021 r3 to 22 r7 picking up in 30 days or less 👌
CBR650R is more serious, a great third bike.
The R7 is a better second bike.
Your my hero
Sounds great when you are punching the throttle but when you are riding at normal speeds sounds like a scooter in my opinion
Definitely, it sounds like a moped at cruising speed lol
Only big minus is R7 no have a TCR...
I dislike my videos on youtube you got a like from me,
R7 is not really made for freeway like the R6 n R1. its more of a cruiser, backroad, and stunts
I'd take this bike if it had traction control.
I just hate how everyone is gonna wanna race and assume you’re fast, like no this thing is slow as shit, better off with the mt 07