To those who are confused: A bike can be two things at once. It can be a solid beginner bike and yet not that inspired on track for someone like me who has over 100 days on track and club racing experience. The R7 is not as fun as an RS660 on track. That does not mean it’s a bad motorcycle. Both are true.

@Itsdazma

2 жыл бұрын

The only person confused here is you!! This is perhaps the worst, most confused take on this bike I have seen. You literally spend the whole session tying yourself up in logic knots. This bike is everything Yamaha says it is and your riding impressions only confirm that - yet somewhere along the line you decided it should be a track weapon and then fein disappointment when it isn’t. “The engine feels just like an MT07” - wow what a shocker!! “The bike feels a little squirrelly” - leaves bike on road tires!! “It’s not a real R bike” - but the R3 is? “The RS660 would smoke this” - at 50% more expensive, 30% more power and 100% sticker rubber. I could go on - but you get the point. ….. or do you?

@yammienoob

2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazma why are you so twisted? It’s just a KZread video. Go outside, go talk to a loved one

@jackraylongiii9663

2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazma he never said it was a bad bike. He actually mostly praised it. They had the road test before and now the track test. It's good for one and ok at the other. It's just the way he sees it all, just an opinion, no reason to get all sour.

@Itsdazma

2 жыл бұрын

@@yammienoob not even remotely twisted. Haha - just calling out your illogical review/KZread video/opinion. Context is everything - and your failure to reason within context is what I take issue with. Interested to know what new bike at this price point you would recommend as a better alternative?

@irzekk

2 жыл бұрын

@@Itsdazma You do understand that this was a viewer requested video as he stated at the beginning of the video? He literally said its great for the street and it's a great bike in general, but on track, it doesn't have that omph lmao. I think the one confused here is you. You missed the point of the video.

So it's exactly what Yamaha designed it to be.

@thinkingimpaired5663

2 жыл бұрын

👍yup, and there's a big audience who will buy the R7. I remember how I loved my R6 riding through the canyons but less love in city traffic.

@electric2018

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Aberamentho2010

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Notice how the guys on liter bikes slowed him down. It's more bike than most riders can handle.

@yammienoob

2 жыл бұрын

It is (as I mentioned in the video) but that doesn’t mean it’s anything special.

@Wintersdark

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. It's a great beginner sport bike for street use. It's an MT07 for people who prefer an aggressive sportbike posture and styling. It's really not a good track option for an experienced rider. To be sure, Yammie is clear about his "it can be both things". But yeah, it's just not a real track bike, unless maybe you're a beginner. I feel this was pretty clear from the get go, though. It's based on the CP2 platform (fun, extremely good street engine) but it's got no real top end power. It's damn fun at low rpm, stoplight to stoplight, but pretty meh if you're racing people at highway speeds. Shouldn't expect anything else. It objectively is *not* a supersport.

Yammie-“this was a super fun day!” Also Yammie while on track, “this is miserable!” “If you were just honest with yourself you would realize this is all the bike you need” isn’t aging well is it?

"This thing could definitely fill your hole" Yams, 2021

@jameslyons5690

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@nathanwagner6535

2 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it

@Blottski

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely quote of the year

@DarrenTyrrell

2 жыл бұрын

"Feels like a little twig between the legs" - Also Yams

@mealtone7688

2 жыл бұрын

A wise man once said:

When Papa Yams last track day was his Daytona and the 1098, this is gonna feel lack luster.

Yam, you should have a laptimes list for all these bikes for us to compare. Like Top Gear had.

@jonathanragle9838

Жыл бұрын

The difference isn't as big as you might think. Maybe 3 seconds per lap between an R7 and a literbike if I had to guess. Generally about 2 seconds between a 600 and a liter for a given rider if I remember correctly. Aside from that some days you ride better than others. So one day you might turn 1:92 on a liter only to go out a month later and turn 1:92 on the 600. Obviously that doesn't make them the same class of bike. Just different day, maybe different temperature, and in this case he was on some very street biased tires.

Basically, this bike just seems built for your beginner to intermediate R3 rider looking to step up and stay in the Yamaha family. I really think I have to agree it was a missed opportunity to make a true R bike and have it bump the power and excitement up to match the looks. Well, we can only hope an R9 is coming along soon!

@petargacic4299

2 жыл бұрын

Its great that its like that, so us euro bros can use it as an A2 bike, we just have to restrict it to 35kw :/

@Blottski

2 жыл бұрын

@@petargacic4299 ah yes. I live in a part of Canada where CC size is irrelevant but thats very true. Us North Americans generally don't have to worry about these things but it's always worth noting how this bike works well in other markets such as yours !

@patthonsirilim5739

2 жыл бұрын

r9 deffinitly will be coming the bike has everything decent power autoblip shifter and decent brakes and suspension the basic foundation is there all yamaha have to do is put clip ons fairing and tweak the setup and they will have a banger r6 replacement the weight is also it wont weight more then the r6 and probally will be faster.

@englishsteel-nz6im

2 жыл бұрын

R9 w/that triple and same power as mt09 would be awesome.

This bike is basically like owning a Subaru Brz.. fun fun but nothing scary..its not always about hp ..seems nowadays thats all ppl care about..if you want power get a liter bike, this bike is perfect for everyday use..not to mention it's under 10grand, if u want real performance you're gonna spend over 12k easily (brand new)

Yam spoiled by pasta-rockets… 19k to go, c’mon subs!

@coldmoonlight6361

2 жыл бұрын

Turbo.... BUUUUSSSAAAAAA!!!!

In my opinion as this video proves, you can ride it on the street and on track. Better for street obviously. But it's fun and you can learn track riding with this bike. Even though it misses the top end power other superbikes have, but you can still swing it around and gain experience.

Taking this thing on the track and then expecting it to be anything great is really kind of silly. This is literally meant to be a sport style bike for the road and it’s really good at that. They have the R6 for the track….. instead of making a jack of all trades‘s they created two masters they are good at what they’re meant for.

@MrRui33333

2 жыл бұрын

Well at last, someone said everything in a few words, !!!and I agree with some attack criticisms that they will do here,... because those who make videos of motorcycles and have several bikes, some experience with different powers,... and take the r7 to the track and expect it to have a performance similar to that of an r6, or a 675 dayathon or another,.. that's kind of silly,.. the r7 is good, yes, but it is an entry-level bike that has only 68hp at the wheel, yes , these are the cv q count ,..and the other 120 to 130 and full sd mods ,.. well,..I think he could say the same , in other words ,..other reactions ,. perhaps

What this bike ever supposed to be a "real supersport"? I thought it was more like something in between. Just.. "sport" so to speak. I don't think anyone thinks of it as a successor to a R6. Or something similar. I do feel maybe they should have given it a different name than "R"7. when I first heard about it, I would have initially thought OMGZ A 700CC R6 successor! But once you looked at the details learned that it wasn't, which is totally okay. The R7 is its own thing. It would have been similarly confusing if there was a bike named HONDA CBR700R, or a SUZUKI GSX700 (I took one of the "R's" off) Or if Honda took their CB650R and made a fairing clad CBR650R Maybe if it was a R7S. .. RS7.... MT-07RR I remember there was a Yamaha R6S. But I think that was basically an older R6 Maybe the only thing that's wrong, if there is anything wrong at all, is its name. Maybe should have named the Yamaha Steve, or Yamaha Yamcha, Krillin...... I'm happy that the R7 exist. I'm kind of sad a YZF-R6 doesn't anymore.

@laceycharizard2546

2 жыл бұрын

I think the naming was the confusing part. I would have also thought it was a R6 successor. Without seeing that it isn't a YZF-R7 lol, Yamcha.

@badkarma11111

2 жыл бұрын

There is a Honda CBR650R...

@Snafu2346

2 жыл бұрын

@@badkarma11111 Well .... yeah I kind of forgot all about it. Too many variations of bikes these days haha. CB650, CBR650R, CBR650F. hot dang. SSJ SSJ2 SSJ3 SSJ4 SSJG SSJGSS. I'm just Saiyan.

@___Eldritch

2 жыл бұрын

The R7 is the 636 of the 650 world.

@dominicklipari

2 жыл бұрын

MT-07RR would of been perfect

All bikes are fun. Be grateful.

@jonathandaniel7321

6 ай бұрын

indeed

@jonathandaniel7321

6 ай бұрын

how can a 700cc bike not be fun, its impossible

"it feels like it's missing something" ......... yep, on a fast track it's missing the sort of performance you expect from a supersport (ZX6R / CBR600RR / R6 etc) - 15/16k rpm and top end rush ....

@ProfessorIgor

2 жыл бұрын

Ducati twins don't even rev to 12k... You'd say there's something missing from a 190hp twin ?? Juuuuuust sayin'

@MotoGoato

2 жыл бұрын

No I wouldn't .... but where I'm from (UK) a supersports is a mid capacity sports bike (under 700cc) .... bigger and more powerful sports bikes are more commonly known as superbikes here ... so for me a 190hp Ducati is not a supersports, it's a superbike 😉

@ProfessorIgor

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoGoato a STOCK Panigale makes 190hp

@MotoGoato

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorIgor yep ... and where I'm from thats classed as a superbike not a supersports as I already explained ... do you not understand the difference? 🤦‍♂️

r7 - $8,999 Z900 - $9,199 MT 09 - $9,399 For $200 -$400 more, you get a lot more bike for the money sans fairings.

@brohofied2561

2 жыл бұрын

@No_Name no man, is not about the type of bike he is talking about ( i think), im also on that train, the problem with the R7 is it's price, exactly for what was written up there, it cost the same as a Z900, a 4 cylinder bike 100+HP and tech. The R7 is on the edge of what you will pay for a "end of the road" powerful bike, so you have to ask to yourself if is worth buying a supersport that is not a supersport but a road-city oriented sport bike, or a proper powerful road-city oriented naked bike like a Z900...i like the R7 more than the Z900 and i like sport fairing bikes, but the Z900 is the best package for the money that's for sure...but again, it all depends on what are you gonna be doing with the bike...

@brohofied2561

2 жыл бұрын

@No_Name is not about faster, is about the package you get for the money, i never mentioned speed in my comment, i mentioned rough specs, and on specs the Z900 is better than the R7 no questions asked...but again, if someone wants a fairings sport bike then he will get a firings sport bike just as i did...

@chrishart8548

2 жыл бұрын

People also asking yamaha to make a MT-07 SP but its not going to be far of the price of a MT-09. And almost as much as a R7 (R7 already to expensive)

@brohofied2561

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrishart8548 and what about people asking for an R9, which will end up costing close to an R6, and we know why the R6 was discontinued right (yeah, price) so why an R9?, and if Yamaha comes up with an R9, then why no R6?, i, i don't know anymore XD

@slurp3194

2 жыл бұрын

@No_Name thats not ignorant saying a a faster bike is a better package, cause it is a fucking sport bikes are supposed to be fast look at how aggressive the body is and how high the seat is .

I’m not surprised you felt unsatisfied using this on track when you have multiple 675’s and just tracked the 1098, you’re used to more power so yea no surprise 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Mrproper86

2 жыл бұрын

Once you been on the track with a faster bike, you don’t wanna go back to smaller one unless you want to compete a few wera amateur races against others in the same class.

@danlford

2 жыл бұрын

And he tracked the fire blade sp on the same day.

@danlford

2 жыл бұрын

Yammie please tell me you didn't ride the 1098, or the fire blade before you put the r7 on the track. If you rode either of those first there is no way you could jump on that r7 and be any where near unbiased. Also you were catching and passing beginners on liter bikes so I think this would ,as you said ,be a perfect bike for beginners and maybe lower intermediate track riders. Also I'm sure most track riders are not gonna be in the dark on what the r7 looks like and what its supposed to be.

I do track days here in Australia and its hard work ppl dont realise the most impressive thing about this video (to me anyway) is how he can throw it around the track still talk through all the pros and cons of the bike, very good still Mr Yammidude.

@winner1338

Жыл бұрын

He used to race.

Yamaha planned it to be an "in between machine ..at best". It looks great. It has a great price & it performs pretty good. Not a full on track bike!

Why’s everyone comparing this to the rs660?? Rs660 is like $2500 more.. maybe that’s not a lot of money when talking vehicles, but it’s 1/3 of the R7s price! Imo I wouldn’t compare a 40k car to a 60k car, yamaha could do alot more with R7, if they decided to charge 1/3 more for the R7…

In stock configuration, I agree entirely. Once you change out a few parts, this bike comes alive and is a real powerhouse on technical tracks.

@nazzalgrylls1403

Жыл бұрын

Bs

@DocOn2Wheels21

Жыл бұрын

@nazzalgrylls1403 how so? My R7 keeps up and passes 600s and 1ks on track quite often

@manideepreddy5152

11 ай бұрын

What are thoes few parts that we can change?

@DocOn2Wheels21

11 ай бұрын

@manideepreddy5152 First, I'd change the front brake pads from stock to at least the EBC HH sintered pads. Much less brake fade and a much nicer bite to them. Getting steel braided lines, the hordpower intake, a full exhaust, a proper tune(not a power commander), and some proper tires turn the bike into a much better setup ride. Granted, if your track has a huge straight section, then you're going to be lacking on power, and there's no getting away from it. People rely on power way too much. Corner speed is key and knowing how to get on throttle when leaving a turn is crucial.

Guess we should just save up $999.99 more and buy a ZX6R then. Easy.

@GPz84

2 жыл бұрын

$999.99 for an extra 56 HP. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Not a race bike, so not surprised that it wasn’t too thrilling for Yammie. It’s street biased, and that shows up.

@seanylewl

2 жыл бұрын

Well Yamaha did advertise it as a track bike, to the extent where it has a track setup available and a good deal of the initial footage of the bike was of it on track. Yamaha were definitely pushing the track bike idea when it was released.

You said something interesting... As an experienced track day bike you wouldn't recommend the R7. But in the past, I remember you saying experienced riders should even use the R3 if even as a practice bike. So I'm curious, how is the R3 vs the R7 as a street bike recommendation and as a track day bike recommendation? Would you recommend the R3 to one type of person and the R7 to another?

@AwesomeHairo

2 жыл бұрын

I have an R3 and it's marketed as a beginner's bike. It's purpose is for you to make all kinds of mistakes until you get something with more power. The problem was, the R6 was overkill; they're not meant for street riding. If you wanted to upgrade but still predominately ride on the streets like most people, you'd get an MT-07. So no, the R3 is not for one type of person and the R7 is for another. Not usually anyway because there will be exceptions like with people who actually feels the R3 is enough. It depends on the country, or city, and from my experience, the smaller and/or more crowded the place, the more likely a smaller bike would be enough (smaller streets, constant heavy traffic, etc). In the U.S, it is more likely you'll want to crave more power due to how long and big the streets usually are. Long story short, the R7 is simply a possible upgrade.

How does anyone with internet access and the ability to read misunderstand this bike and what its for? ...stop trying to make this into a r6 replacement, its meant to be a commuter thats good for city riding while still looking sporty for those those ppl that want the looks without the pain. Yes you can commute on anything just like you can track on anything but these machines are made for a purpose so keep them in their own categories

@MonstaFreak13

2 жыл бұрын

Yam even says "unless youre a beginner you shouldnt be looking at this bike" ... like yea no kidding

@niko1600

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is Yamaha is marketing this as a sport bike when it's clearly not.

Would the R7 be the same price if it was 100HP? Made for a certain rider / buyer / skills level. 75 HP is plenty for the average person. 👍🏼

7:00 best pickup line ever 😂

Honestly it sounds like a perfect bike to get into track riding.

The r7 reminds me of how automakers toned down sport cars, making them glorified corollas and civics. . Now only one or two rear wheel drive platforms are available (Miata and gt86) aside from Camaro and mustang. The Only difference now is that yamaha fanboys are rooting for the company as they take away the real sport bike and replace it with a suburban/neutered version. The R7 is today what a front wheel drive Toyota celica/corolla became in the 90s. It's today's glorified corolla with flairs and trd badges.

@Blottski

2 жыл бұрын

Basically it's today's motorcycling version of a Toyota GR86: Looks cool, can definitely be fun and sporty. Not very fast.

@coastalhillbilly3419

2 жыл бұрын

A fugazi

@timsgta

2 жыл бұрын

DUDE THE CELICA WAS NEVER FAST!

@nihonkokusai

2 жыл бұрын

Buy a used R1 then. If emissions laws keeps going we cant ride any vehicle anymore.

@Davido50

2 жыл бұрын

Never owned or liked Toyotas so don't get the analogy but ...yes this is a watered dwn sport bike for sure ...but it's cheaper too in price! It's no R6 boys.

I know they're outdated now but can you guys look at a gsxr600 or gsxr750? Debating whether or not to go with those or an R7. I will be doing mostly street stuff commuting, twisties, etc. This will be a second bike and I want something that I can keep for years

@TSmith0048

2 жыл бұрын

R7 is more practical for the street than the other two.

@Ph0enix7373

2 жыл бұрын

The r7 is more practical plus its a yamaha and not a Suzuki

@wetwea33

2 жыл бұрын

Get a naked bike for that type of riding. No sense in getting a sport bike that's dedicated for street use and commuting.

@VolkswagenGamer

2 жыл бұрын

@@wetwea33 I don't really like the styling on most Japanese nakeds so idk. The only upright sportbike from Japan is the Ninja 650 and they dump on it all the time. I don't really need the power of a Ninja 1000sx, maybe the cbr650r could be a good option 🤔

@wetwea33

2 жыл бұрын

@@VolkswagenGamer xsr900 is a great looking bike. I feel like people get caught up way to much in looks of bikes. Sport bikes look like dildo misses to me 🤷

I haven't ridden the R7 but I own an MT-07. The CP2 engine is one of the greatest naked street bike engines in the mid range sector. That is why I agree with Yammie. Its just the wrong engine for a sportbike.

So exactly what it was supposed to be. A R styled bike for riding on the street for those who don't like naked bikes. Not a track bike.

@GPz84

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly an R STYLED bike not deserving of the R moniker.

And the world record for how many almost identical videos that can be milked for the same bike award goes to....

The R7 never came across me being a hardcore track bike.

The R6 is a comparator to the RS660, not the R7.

@motorcycleartist

2 жыл бұрын

Ummh not really...the R6 spanks the rs660 ..esp on the open roads n def the twisties..nothing handles like an R6

@CaptainFeathersword

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcycleartist You missed my point....I think that me comparing the RS660 to the R6 is as ridiculous as Yammie comparing the RS660 to the R7.

@jared123123

2 жыл бұрын

Not quite. Rs660 is still in the same class of bikes technically as r7 , or at least a lot closer to it than an r6. High revving super sport ergos etc 125hp , r7 is closer all around for the most part . Both twins etc Still they really are all in different sections to some degree

Its the 636 of the 650 class. Slightly more CC's and yet.. still a 650. I outgrew my Vulcan 650 in about a month. I'm on a 929 now and I'm never going back to 2 pistons. Inline 4 for life 🤘

I agree with some attack criticisms that they will do here,... because those who make videos of motorcycles and have several bikes, some experience with different powers,... and take the r7 to the track and expect it to have a performance similar to that of an r6, or a 675 dayathon or another,.. that's kind of silly,.. the r7 is good, yes, but it is an entry-level bike that has only 68hp at the wheel, yes , these are the cv q count ,..and the other 120 to 130 and full sd mods ,.. well,..I think he could say the same , in other words ,..other reactions ,. perhaps

This is for someone who has had an R3 or Kawasaki 400 and wanting to upgrade to a higher cc bike but keep it more street style than track. A good commuter bike that gives the appearance of a super sport.

This is the most bipolar channel on youtube..... literally almost every video regarding "X" model of bike either partially or entirely contradicts the previous video made about said bike. It's great! It Sucks! It's Great! No now it sucks again! Figure it out lol.

@Jackal9405

2 жыл бұрын

It's great im some aspects and sucks in others. Figure that out lol.

@jsk8drummer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jackal9405 That's not what's implied with the way his videos are presented. I guess you're simple minded and like this kind of click baity content though.

@yammienoob

2 жыл бұрын

@@jsk8drummer you’re literally here commenting and engaging with said “clickbait” content you dummy lmao

@jsk8drummer

2 жыл бұрын

@@yammienoob Because you got me with said clickbait lol doesn't mean I have to like it though.

@Aberamentho2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@yammienoob : You're sacrificing your credibility for views. brilliant.

The R7 is simply eye candy bike for a young guy who wants a cheap sport bike that looks gorgeous to cruise around in and look great....that's it.

@motorcycleartist

2 жыл бұрын

It goes 125-130 that's plenty for 9/10 ppl.. Its a great upgrade if you're coming from 300-400cc .. problem is the R6 comparison , if ppl looked at it as upgrade from the R3, it'll make more sense..42 hp to 74hp.. instead of 116hp(R6) to 74 .

@CaptainFeathersword

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcycleartist My issue is comparing it to the RS660, which costs over $2,500 more than the R7.

@motorcycleartist

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainFeathersword I agree, The ninja 650 is the only fair comparison imo..

I came into this knowing Yammie would be biased. He doesn't like Sushi. He's all about Pasta.

Just watched the whole 17 minute vídeo and... There's nothing to be confused about. I don't know how you guys are getting confused with this vídeo... However, I do have one thing I don't agree with. Comparing this bike with the rs660 is just nonsense. Way different pricing, the whole objective of the r7 is to be a fun, peppy bike for the street and maybe try out a track day or two. The rs660 is an all around great street bike as well, but with more aggressive ergos, and very track oriented.

Running better than the fireblade

We need CBR 650R content, compared to a RS 660, an R7, maybe a 600? I think it really is the best balance of street ergos and street engine, but still able to be tracked lightly.

@nick4506

2 жыл бұрын

cbr is 700$ more and weighs 30lbs more than the r7. is there any more to say?

@justingerada9225

2 жыл бұрын

@@nick4506 Here in Australia the CBR650r is $8590usd and the Yamaha r7 will be around $10,500usd is what I got quoted from yamaha! With the money i saved buying the CBR I could modify it to be a good all round bike

@nick4506

2 жыл бұрын

@@justingerada9225 i bet if you get a quote from a dealer on the cbr it will end up over the r7. my number is based on the recommended msrp. but if you are really a honda fanboy why not go with the cbr, they are almost identical machines, other than the honda being fatter and without adjustable suspension. with is a problem that will cost more than the price difference.

@justingerada9225

2 жыл бұрын

@@nick4506 I did buy the Honda for this reason.... I liked the look of the r7 and the fact it would suit my daily street riding needs with the torque but I couldn't bring myself into paying $14,500aus for one. You can get upgraded front adjustable suspension for the CBR for around $1100. I'm by far no honda fan boy I love my ducatis and aprillia but being on my probation licence I can't buy one yet. In my eyes all the bikes are good you just need to choose one that fits your budget and suits your riding style, for me the CBR fulfilled this plus you get that inline4 sound.

@nick4506

2 жыл бұрын

@@justingerada9225 yea im still running a 1999 Suzuki bandit 1200 I got at a police auction for a grand. It's been fun changing fork oil weight and playing with the adjustable rear shock. I've got it dam neer perfect for commuting and weekend canyon rides. I'm sure these modern bikes could crack this thing 44 mpg but my experience so far has been pure bliss. I guess ride whatever works for you. but for me the new field of bikes really don't stoke the magic enough for me to switch. the closest thing for me was the ktm 1290 gt. my friend got one has had abysmal gas milage and a 460$ first oil change bill. I mean for now, the b12 has got it.

Sometime it would be cool to get you a few laps on a proper R7 racebike so you can feel the difference between it and the stock bike

@haydenschultz7461

2 жыл бұрын

No lol but maybe it’ll show that the R7 can actually be a decent bike on a track. Some tracks we are within 3 seconds of Supersport front runners with this bike so it can’t be that bad

I have the R7 60th Anniversary. Its plenty of bike to ride around town and the country side.

Then again, the R7 is not made for the US market, its more centered towards EU as we have regulations, and different licenses. The R7 fits barely into the A2 regulations which other 600s wont. So here its a perfect, or at least almost perfect street/track bike.

Its supposed to be missing the X factor. Its like the Ninja400 you hated, its built for laptimes and learning, not excitement. Its like a Miata: It teaches you. You dont need to be taught anymore so this is why it feels lacking to you.

I think that thing its missing is , " MO POWA BABY !" .

I think a tune, exhaust and shorter gears will help it a bunch. As soon as I got on the bike I felt the the gearing was too tall. A you tube video confirmed it when the rider couldn’t hit redline in 6th. Dow a tooth front up front and up one in back should let it push the engine harder. My simple calculations say it should hit 140 in top gear with proper sprockets. I’m sure emissions is the culprit.

@ninjaarcades7356

5 ай бұрын

Yes

But for a new first time rider lams approved is this a good bike?

Great track bike for me. R7 really forces you to be a good rider if you want to be fast on it. Coming off an R6.

Spent weeks saying the r7 is the best thing ever. Way better than a r6, etc. It's not a sport bike... it's just a bike with fairings....

I’d like to see you start making a lap times chart with all the giveaway bikes the way top gear does

Well tbf it is still the MT-07 chassis. Can’t expect and ergonomics package to do all the work. And I can’t speak because I ain’t driven it but I’d imagine as you stated the video with… “The R7 is a great entry level track bike”. I think entry is the key word.

I stopped watching you years ago when I realized you weren’t qualified enough to be a content creator in this domain. I gave you another shot just now but had to stop watching within the two minutes. “Stiff” and “compliant” are terms for suspension setup that indicate opposite ends of the spectrum. You continue to talk nonsense and use a bunch of filler words that you don’t understand just to add fluff. As someone who races in AFM (and has competed in various classes), I can assure you all that this bike is fantastic on track within it’s class. I encourage the viewers to watch 44 Teeth for motorcycle content - they did a great review of the R7 that’s more accurate and representative.

So what I take from this video is to take whatever this man has to say about a bike with a grain of salt till at least three videos. lol

Good video, nice R7 evaluation.

Still.need a cbr650r comparison .

From a New 09 R1 to the 24 R7, I can say the R7 is for a beginner track bike user or Traffic splitting bike here in LA. it’s an awesome bike. But, for a guy like this Chad or myself, I’d say he’s right. My personal opinion of course 😏 5:38

gotta wait for the r9 if theres gonna be one

has same forks as MT07, of course it lacks handling. btw most beginner motorcyclists start on a 300cc with 30 HP. they upgrade to 600cc 4 banger which has 110 HP more than a 300cc. this bike is meant to be stepping stone to a 600cc, it's only 40 HP more than a 300cc. 30 HP -> 70 -> 120 HP is better than going from 30 HP -> 120 HP

You should do an exhaust, Ecu flash, and air filter and take it back to the track to see if there is any noticeable difference

@mociczyczki

Жыл бұрын

+10-15 hp maybe so naturally there be diffrence 🤭

its also one of the best value new sport bikes out there at $8999, you don't expect supersport performance at that price point

@yammienoob

2 жыл бұрын

For a track bike, you absolutely do.

@Itsdazma

2 жыл бұрын

@@yammienoob it’s not a track bike you numb nut! It’s a road bike.

"This thing can fill your hole" You did that on purpose 😆

Good bike,but no offense... R7 doesn't belong to R family so as R3! Only R1 and R6 are real Supersports. On other hand the new R7 might be confused with old OW-02, which was a real race homologation motorcycle. New R7 should be renamed to F7 or sth.

@GPz84

2 жыл бұрын

If it ain't an inline 4, it ain't an R.

Anyone know how this stacks up against an RS660 on track? The wife and I are thinking of going with one or the other that we can share for track days. We are beginner track riders.

Basically, i doesnt pull as hard as a r6 on track, but if you hold good lines and brake well youll roll through corners and a its a good cheap learning tool that is way better for the street than a r6 😊

Thank God someone agrees with me. Bring back the 600!

@MrRui33333

2 жыл бұрын

e quando vier o r9 ,..!? vais continuar pedindo os 600,...

i like the styling of the bike. but for that price u can get the 2022 z900 for basically the same price as the R7 and have a better bike all around. it just has a different look. but way better. i wanna know what you think about that bike as wel yamm. and what do you think the next 3 bikes will be in november for kawasaki. love your track days broo

@EfferusZangetsu

2 жыл бұрын

Z900 is such an awesome package for the price. In Germany it is the second most purchased bike and with a good reason.

@gearblazer

2 жыл бұрын

@@EfferusZangetsu that’s what i said as well. i’m curious what is the first most purchased bike?

@EfferusZangetsu

2 жыл бұрын

@@gearblazer The GS... It is Germany after all. :)

@gearblazer

2 жыл бұрын

@@EfferusZangetsu 😂😂 got you. it was almost like it was a trick question no haha

I hate when Americans say that these bikes are “boring” mostly Americans since you can get a bike license and get on anything you want, I had to start on a 50cc and I’m on a 125cc now and in about 2 years I will have access to a bike that puts out 50hp max to fit in with license regulations and then another 2 years to get any bike I want over 50hp. Hell I even see 300ccs as fast bikes but apparently they are equivalent to pushbikes in America, ride a 50 and see what boring really is.

What about comparing this r7 with the Honda CBR 650r

I didn't buy mines to be out on the track every weekend but to ride on the streets everyday and it does just great for me

Funny everyone else seems to think it's great on track 🤔

@sueandtimacousticduo5444

2 жыл бұрын

Yammie isn’t much of a rider compared to Fagan or Neevesy, he doesn’t carry much corner speed for someone who thinks he’s a racer..

It's actually a wonderful bike for twins racing when the full potential is unlocked of the cp2 the rs660 won't own the class so easily, I hope the yoshimura team gets the the Yamaha to the podium on a regular and take away the championship from the Italians

Suzuki had it 2 decade ago... SV650S for 1/8th of the price can be found everywhere

Yammie, I honestly don't understand your content. One minute you love the R7, next you say it leaves much to be desired. In one video you say you won't compare it to the RS660 but that was all you're doing here. I just don't understand you........

@brunocarmona4958

2 жыл бұрын

It's called click baiting. If you do videos saying that a bike is fine you have no views. If it is the best ever one day and the worst the next day.. bang... You are producing interesting content

@noelbassett8730

2 жыл бұрын

Agree completely! He should make up his mind rather than this confusing stuff... I own one and LOVE it. Others may not.

@Aberamentho2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@brunocarmona4958 : Ah, sacrificing his credibility for views. brilliant.

Better than an RC390 or ninja 400 on track though??

I like the R7 quite a bit, but it's literally NO better than my 2002 SV650S... Other than a brighter headlight and EFI.

So basically this is a beginner track day bike to be considered with a Ninja400 or the sort. Smh. Only a complete idiot who has never done track days would believe that. I actually do intermediate level track days with a Ninja 400, so I know your assessment is incorrect. This is easily an intermediate and advanced level bike. Bruh, like how did you screw this up? 😢

Then I suppose you would also claim the R3 is "not a real R bike" ?!?

It is a good beginner track bike. XSR900 will be a logical next step.

If R7 can be Lowered for Short Riders Like me then it's a Win win :D and If not well I'll just Stick with my R15 V3. I'll just Admire it from a Distance

1st bike was a Cb300r, wanted my second to be a R7 but went with a Cbr600rr instead and boy am I glad I did . Next bike will be either a 2020 r6 , Daytona 765 spec Ed or a 2017 1000rr sp2 fireblade

Yet a real super bike insurance rate at $140 a month when the MT-07 is $41 is all WTF!!

@Jackal9405

2 жыл бұрын

Holy fuck you really have such High insurance rates ? Where do you live? I'm paying like 8€/Month for my SV 650 and around 11€/Month for a cbr600 on netherlands.

@jtaylorb88

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jackal9405 united states' I think they are rating it more like a Yamaha r6

@Jackal9405

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtaylorb88 but still I have friends with accident history riding GSX-R and super Sport ninjas , none go over 15€ /month.

@patricksmith3911

2 жыл бұрын

Plastic vs naked. Plastic on my 600 ninja were $4500+

@jtaylorb88

2 жыл бұрын

@@patricksmith3911 Jesus.....

Bridgestone recommends 30F/26 rear, and you went with 31F/28R "because it was cold out". If it was particularly cold out, wouldn't you want to got the other way, like say 29F/25R so they can generate more heat despite the cold ambient?

What kind of mods are available to spice it up, make it faster, a bit more powerful? Full exhaust, air filter, dynotune/ecu flash? Has anyone done anything like this yet?

@motorcycleartist

2 жыл бұрын

Bike cost 9k.. you gonna invest 3k for maybe 4 hp?? Save your money..

@nedmcrae2525

2 жыл бұрын

If you want something more powerful, just buy a more powerful bike.

@xxxxx7876

2 жыл бұрын

Just curious if anyone has done any mods to get more power. Agree if you want more power buy bigger bike. People are modding R3s and RC390s, am sure someone will mod an R7.

@niko1600

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy an R6 at that point

@Fearless154

2 жыл бұрын

​@@xxxxx7876 People mod groms but it doesn't mean it's worth it. Judging from the mt07 the ECU flash+exhasut makes it smoother and a bit better on the top end but it won't be enough if your impression from stock mt07 is that it lacks in power. These mods are great for people who are happy with the power but need more refinement to the power delivery.

I was gonna get an R7 as my first bike but after watching this video, I think I’m just gonna go for the R1M.

@cliftonalbrightjr.2787

Жыл бұрын

Get the R7 brother.

@mociczyczki

Жыл бұрын

😂

Let me be honest here, although the R7 was not meant to replace the R6, the fact that the R6 is no longer in the market simply means that people can only look to the R7 to fill the intermediate role. And what other way to put it than to say that intentionally or not, the R7 replaces the R6 and it's a shite replacement.

I own both a CBR650F and a CBR600RR. You just rode the Yamaha version of my 650F. Fun bike for daily street riding, does most things well. Not a Supersport however. Just a “sport bike”. The visceral feel of a high-revving I4 is hard to duplicate except for something like a Triumph Street Triple. No doubt Yamaha was already aware of this, hence its non-SS price point.

So basically not a good bike for anyone but a very very beginner rider.. which is odd because you loved it for anyone who could ride on the street.. My question... Could you swap the mt09 engine into the r.7?

In short, it’s exactly what Yamaha designed it to be. A truly competent and fully usable road sport bike. And a possibly a beginner track bike. Can’t have both worlds man. If you want a dominant track bike, then just don’t buy it.

@YK-fj5bj

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Good review. I rode one today for 1 hour on a local mountain. I wish I could do a track day on one . Your opinions. I agree with

Guys in Moto America are turning incredible lap times on them…obviously highly modified, but still within the limits of the stock chassis.

When yammie hates it Roasts a bike I know this is gonna be a fun day and a fun video lol

What would you recommend for a first time track bike? Been riding for 8 + years but have no track experience

I suppose it depends on the sticker price. If it's using existing frames and powertrain, but then want a high price tag, that's commercial suicide, not a way to fatten up profits.

This is the best review I've seen you do.

ITT: people who cannot comprehend reviews that are not as simple as “good bike good, bad bike bad” The world is a nuanced place my dudes.

So fucking happy I got the RS660... I was about to get the R7 if it wasn't for my dad, and THANK GOD I didnt

I hear similar comments on other channels. No way this 7 should sport the “R” in the wake of r6.