Earlier this year, Yamaha announced it was retiring its beloved YZF-R6 four-cylinder sportbike. (Find out more in the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R6 Race First Look Preview article).
Replacing it on paper, but not in spirit is its more affordable and easy riding twin-cylinder powered YZF-R7 (learn more in the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Preview writeup and video). After test riding it a couple times during the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review and 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 MC Commute Review, we got our hands on one of our own motorcycles.
So we hauled it out to a Yamaha R World owner’s trackday operated by Z2 Track Days at Sonoma Raceway. Tune-in to watch what it’s like to ride around the circuit on OE-fitted Bridgestone Battlax S22 tires. Lastly, stay tuned for another review dedicated to the R7′s capability as an everyday street bike.
2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Technical Specifications and Price
| Price: | $8,999 |
| Engine: | 689cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-twin; 4 valves/cyl. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80.0 x 68.6mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery: | Fuel injection |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate slipper/assist |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Frame: | Steel trellis |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted KYB fork, preload, compression, rebound adjustable; 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.1 in. travel |
| Front Brakes: | 298mm discs w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 245mm disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast aluminum |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22; 120/70-17, 180/55-17 |
| Seat Height: | 32.9 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.4 gal. |
| Claimed Wet Weight: | 414 lb. |
| Warranty: | 1-year limited factory warranty |
| Available: | June 2021 |
| Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com