The Yamaha R7 is a middleweight supersport built around a torquey twin-cylinder engine, offering genuine track focus without the compromise, cost or intensity of a full-size superbike. It slots into the R-Series beneath the R9 and the flagship R1 models, giving riders serious sportsbike handling in a more forgiving, more affordable package that still feels genuinely special to own, and it looks the part from every angle, not just in showroom photographs.
Its 689cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, with an 80mm by 68.6mm bore and stroke, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, an 11.5 to 1 compression ratio and fuel injection, produces 73.4PS (54kW) at 8,750rpm and a muscular 68Nm of torque at 6,500rpm through a six-speed gearbox, wet multiple-disc clutch and chain final drive, now enhanced with Yamaha’s Quick Shift System for the slickest, sportiest clutchless gear changes yet seen on an R7. That combination of strong low-down torque and a rev-happy top end makes it flattering on the road yet genuinely rewarding once the pace picks up on track.
A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminium centre section carries telescopic forks adjustable for preload and rebound damping up front, and a linked-type Monocross shock, also adjustable for preload and rebound, at the rear. Lightweight SpinForged wheels shod with 120/70 front and 180/55 rear Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres sharpen agility and deliver outstanding grip and feedback into corners, while twin 298mm front discs with four-piston calipers and a 245mm single-piston rear disc provide serious stopping power. At 189kg, with a 1,395mm wheelbase, 135mm of ground clearance and an aggressive 831mm seat height, it feels compact and precise from the first corner, and the whole package inspires real confidence within the first few corners.
A five-inch full-colour TFT with a dedicated Track Mode and lap timer, plus MyRide app connectivity, rounds out a genuinely track-ready package, and a 14-litre tank keeps it usable for road riding too. It suits riders who want real supersport handling and character with everyday usability built in, whether that means a daily commute or a full day spent lapping a circuit. Arrange a test ride on the Yamaha R7 at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, with finance available for riders across Devon and Cornwall.
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