SALIENT FEATURES

ENGINE:

The parallel twin, with its unique 270-degree crank, is taken directly from the MT-07. Bore and stroke, compression ratio, gearbox… everything remains the same as the engine updated in 2021 to be Euro 5-compliant.

SPEED:

With the R7’s improved aerodynamics, Yamaha claim that the new bike has an eight per cent higher top speed than the naked MT-07, but would not confirm what that was. Clutch: Yamaha have fitted a “first assist and slipper clutch” which not only improves engine braking, but also reduces the clutch lever pressure by 33 per cent.

CHASSIS:

The chassis has more rigidity, the steering head angle is steeper, the rear has been lifted via a new linkage and a revised rear shock, wheelbase is shorter (by five mm).

RIDER AIDS:

Simply jump on and ride. Conventional ABS, but no traction control. The QSS is an optional extra fitted for the track sessions.

BRAKES:

The R7 is equipped with radial-mounted fourpiston ADVICS front calipers with a Brembo master cylinder gripping 298-mm discs. The latter appear to be the same as on the MT-07.