Yamaha YZF-R7 specifications
Yamaha · Supersport
The R7 weighs 417 lb, 14 lb more than the Yamaha MT-07 that shares its engine, and sits on a 54.9 in wheelbase with 24.0 degrees of rake and 3.6 in of trail. Its telescopic fork is adjustable for preload, compression and rebound with 4.7 in of travel, and the linked Monocross rear shock has 4.8 in.
The 32.7 in seat is a full inch higher than the Yamaha MT-07's, the tank holds 3.7 gal and the ground clearance is 5.3 in.
Yamaha YZF-R7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | 689cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline twin-cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Displacement | 689cc |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0x68.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, multiplate wet clutch, Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Front brake | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc, ABS |
| Seat height | 32.7 in |
| Wet weight | 417 lb |
| Wheelbase | 54.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Starting MSRP | $9,399 |
| Class | Supersport |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, adjustable preload/rebound/compression |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Rear suspension | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload/rebound |
| Rear suspension travel | 4.8 in |
| Rear brake | 245mm hydraulic disc, ABS |
| Rake (caster angle) | 24.0° |
| Trail | 3.6 in |
| Fuel economy (estimated) | 59 mpg |
| Destination charge | $675 |
What road tests say
The same source adds that if you want a more focused middleweight with more power, you should look at the R6 or the more powerful and slightly heavier R9.
So the low seat that makes the MT approachable is not present here. The fitment is Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, 120/70 in front and 180/55 behind.
R7 or the R9
At $9,399 the R7 costs $3,100 less than the R9 at $12,499, and it weighs 13 lb less at 417 lb against 430 lb. The R9 has 890cc and a triple engine. The R7 is the cheaper, lighter bike with a gentler engine.
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Honda CBR650R are the road-oriented rivals, and both cost less than the Ninja ZX-6R at $11,599.
R7 against the MT-07 that shares its engine
The R7 and Yamaha MT-07 use the same 689cc twin, with an 80.0 x 68.6 mm bore and stroke and 11.5:1 compression. So the difference is the chassis. The R7 costs $800 more ($9,399 against $8,599), weighs 14 lb more, and has a higher 32.7 in seat against 31.7 in, a fully faired body and 24.0 degrees of rake against 24.3.
It also has a fully adjustable telescopic fork with 4.7 in of travel, where the Yamaha MT-07's KYB fork lists 5.1 in and no adjustments, and Bridgestone S23 tires where the Yamaha MT-07 wears Dunlop Sportmax. If you mostly commute and want an upright position, the Yamaha MT-07 is the better fit. The R7 is the choice for a rider who will use the crouched sport position.
Yamaha's R7 at $9,399 costs $3,100 less than the new YZF-R9 at $12,499 and $1,800 more than Kawasaki's Ninja 650 at $7,599 without ABS. Kawasaki's ZX-4R at $9,299 is $100 cheaper and 2.5 lb lighter at 414.5 lb curb against the R7's 417 lb, and its 31.5 in seat is 1.2 in lower. The R7's 32.7 in seat and 3.7 gal tank suit a taller rider who wants a committed sport position.
Its 689cc twin has a friendlier torque delivery than a 399cc four.
YZF-R7 against the CBR650R and Ninja ZX-6R
Honda's CBR650R is the road-focused rival, and Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-6R is the track-focused one at a higher price.
Yamaha YZF-R7 — specification referenceMoto-1 says that while rivals lean toward upright comfort, Yamaha has planted its feet in the uncompromising world of pure sport performance, and calls it a sub-$10,000 motorcycle that punches well above its price tag.
It praises the color TFT display and an IMU-powered suite including lift (wheelie) control, slide control and traction control. MCNews Australia notes that 500 grams less unsprung weight has a dramatic effect on handling and helps the suspension work as designed, and lists the electronics: a six-axis IMU, YRC modes, traction, slide and wheelie control, brake control, engine brake management, launch control, a five-inch TFT, cruise control, a speed limiter and a third-generation quickshifter.
- Front tire
- 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22F; 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23F.
- Rear tire
- 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22R; 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23R.
- Model-year range
- 2024–2025
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 22
- Entries that differ
- 2
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 questions
How much power does the Yamaha YZF-R7 have?
It uses the 689cc CP2 crossplane twin also found in the MT-07, and MCNews Australia points to the R9 as the more powerful choice if you want more.
What electronics does the 2026 YZF-R7 have?
MCNews Australia lists a six-axis IMU, traction, slide, wheelie and launch control, engine brake management, a five-inch TFT, cruise control and a third-generation quickshifter.
The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 is Yamaha's middleweight supersport, built around the same 689cc CP2 crossplane twin used in the MT-07 and Ténéré 700 but tuned and chassised for track-focused sport riding. It costs $9,399 plus destination and is rated at about 59 mpg. For 2026 the changes are to the fuel system description and the tire fitment.