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Yamaha YZF-R7

Lightweight supersport, real-world friendly.

Starting price

$9,199

Our rating

4.5

Yamaha YZF-R7
Sport2025 · Yamaha

YZF-R7

Lightweight supersport, real-world friendly.

Starting price

$9,199

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.5
Yamaha YZF-R7

73 hp

Max power

215 km/h

Top speed

4.0 s

0–100 km/h

188 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the YZF-R7 for you?

Best for newer sport riders wanting R-series looks without a litre-bike bite.

  • CP2 crossplane twin
  • 188 kg kerb
  • R-series aero
Colours:Team Yamaha BluePerformance Black

Pros

  • Flickable and forgiving
  • Torquey twin low down
  • Approachable price

Cons

  • Down on outright power
  • Firm stock seat

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
689 cc
Configuration
Parallel-twin, crossplane
Max power
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Max torque
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed

Performance

Top speed
215 km/h
0–100 km/h
4.0 s
Economy / range
24 km/l
Kerb weight
188 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Tubular steel diamond
Front suspension
KYB 41 mm USD, adjustable
Rear suspension
KYB monoshock, adjustable
Front brake
Dual 298 mm, radial 4-piston
Rear brake
Single 245 mm
Tyres
Bridgestone Battlax S22

Dimensions

Seat height
835 mm
Fuel / battery
13 L
Wheelbase
1395 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm

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Pros

Displacement 689 cc
Configuration Parallel-twin, crossplane
Max power 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Max torque 67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Gearbox 6-speed

Performance

Top speed 215 km/h
0–100 km/h 4.0 s
Economy / range 24 km/l
Kerb weight 188 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame Tubular steel diamond
Front suspension KYB 41 mm USD, adjustable
Rear suspension KYB monoshock, adjustable
Front brake Dual 298 mm, radial 4-piston
Rear brake Single 245 mm
Tyres Bridgestone Battlax S22

Dimensions

Seat height 835 mm
Fuel / battery 13 L
Wheelbase 1395 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm