YZEtc Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I didn't see a thread for this new model set to make it's debut sometime in the near future. If you haven't heard of it, it's supposed to be a new bike what will be an FZ/MT-07 engine in a sport bike chassis. In fact, lots of Internet jockeys are saying it's a replacement for the YZF-R6. I was sent a teaser video from Yamaha Motor USA about the bike last week, and while they don't show the bike, you can hear the engine and exhaust note and it's definitely an FZ/MT-07 engine at work. Anybody interested in such a bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinical Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) I was pretty interested when I heard about it. It could be a great compromise bike: good engine and powerband for around town and commuting, but a more sport oriented suspension, brakes with more bite and higher ground clearance for larger lean angles. I wonder if they'll make any significant changes to the engine. I'm staying tuned, but more out of general interest. I doubt I'd trade my bike for it. Edit: For those out of the loop, yamaha recently released this video. It shows and says nothing but you can just faintly hear the sound of a twin in the background. Also on the CARB website (california air resource board, a division of CA EPA) the R7 was listed (in second tab). Displacement is 689cc, same as the CP2 engine in the MT-07 Edited May 9, 2021 by clinical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted May 10, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted May 10, 2021 11 hours ago, YZEtc said: I didn't see a thread for this new model set to make it's debut sometime in the near future. If you haven't heard of it, it's supposed to be a new bike what will be an FZ/MT-07 engine in a sport bike chassis. In fact, lots of Internet jockeys are saying it's a replacement for the YZF-R6. I was sent a teaser video from Yamaha Motor USA about the bike last week, and while they don't show the bike, you can hear the engine and exhaust note and it's definitely an FZ/MT-07 engine at work. Anybody interested in such a bike? I'm interested. I'm excited to see what their engineers do. Wondering what changes they make to the engine. It's current configuration is not setup nicely for a downdraft, top mounted airbox. The typical configuration for ram air and a large airbox. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickshift Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Further speculation here: https://fz07.org/thread/13665/mt-07r-for-the-future/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Hausknecht Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I expect that the motor/gearbox will remain as is, as will the frame and brakes (note the 2021 discs are already bigger than prior years) . I imagine the forks and shock will be upgraded for comp and rebound damping. Bodywork will be closer to full. I don't expect more because it isn't needed for the market I expect Yamaha to target. In this regard, I don't expect Yamaha to try to compete with the Aprilia 660. I really really wish Yamaha would, but I think the market is too small for the significant investment Yamaha would have to make. Afterall, essentially stock-motored Aprilia 660s were as fast, if not faster, on the back straight at Road Atlanta last week than fully built 07s and SV 650s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I am glad that Yamaha do not compete in the same class as the Aprilia 660 which seems to aim for perfection. It would mean my MT-07 costing far more thousands of my money. I expect the yzf-R7 to follow the MT-03/R3 formula (whatever that is). Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturbomax Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I suspect this bike is aimed more squarely at taking ninja 650 sales from Kawi ...which I believe it will. And MAYBE compete with the Honda cbr650 but than even that is a but upmarket given price and horsepower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I hope to see something like the tenere 700, same engine but everything new. I would hate to see just fairing on the same frame . I really don’t like what Ducati did with the super sport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Is it really a CP2 engine in the video? It doesn't sound specifically twin cylinder to me...maybe a bit R6 Crossplane'ish tho? But that doesn't explain the 7 designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, shinyribs said: Is it really a CP2 engine in the video? It doesn't sound specifically twin cylinder to me...maybe a bit R6 Crossplane'ish tho? But that doesn't explain the 7 designation. That’s me with my 07 for comparison , I think it sound very similar https://imgur.com/a/JrYLalt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Premium Member blackout Posted May 12, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 7:25 AM, Mad said: I hope to see something like the tenere 700, same engine but everything new. I would hate to see just fairing on the same frame . I really don’t like what Ducati did with the super sport Agree. Needs an updated swingarm too. Aluminum and something that is actually designed to perform, not just look MotoGP. Otherwise Yamaha just copied all the FZ07R builders out there.... 1 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZEtc Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 We'll find out what it looks like on Tuesday the 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickshift Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mad Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Same frame, same engine, same swing arm, that’s a news for us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7fold Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Hmmm I wonder if those fairings would fit on older bikes. The headlight design looks totally different, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted May 14, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted May 14, 2021 While I'm not personally interested in buying one, as I have way to much invested in my track-only 07 to even consider starting over..... I've never understood the attraction to the discontinued R6 (I've owned one, and rode on both road & track, and HATED it). I think the R7 will bridge the gap between the R3, and R1 quite nicely. I street ride a 2019 R3, and with some upgrades, it makes a really nice street bike. I think the R7 is a good move by Yamaha - 1 ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilman Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, cornerslider said: While I'm not personally interested in buying one, as I have way to much invested in my track-only 07 to even consider starting over..... I've never understood the attraction to the discontinued R6 (I've owned one, and rode on both road & track, and HATED it). I think the R7 will bridge the gap between the R3, and R1 quite nicely. I street ride a 2019 R3, and with some upgrades, it makes a really nice street bike. I think the R7 is a good move by Yamaha - I agree with you. I would not want one after sitting on an R6, pretty much sucks as a street bike (uncomfortable) maybe a good track bike but I don't do that. I always love the look of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted May 14, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted May 14, 2021 Inverted forks, radial master cylinder and calipers. I like those. 1 "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZEtc Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) I think it looks pretty good - an MT-07 with R6-esque bodywork, ergonomics, and an R6 front end is what it basically seems like. Edited May 15, 2021 by YZEtc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I like this color. That's a very good looking motorcycle. The underbelly exhaust fits well on a faired bike. I really like that tank and tail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I wonder if some of those features like usd forks will find their way onto the 07 at some point. Standardisation must be a goal. 1 Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 It's a great solution to mask the Euro5 Exhaust, and that cyclops headlight. I would buy one if there is a way to put slightly more comfortable bars on it for street, then revert to the clip on's when needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Lone Wolf said: It's a great solution to mask the Euro5 Exhaust, and that cyclops headlight. I would buy one if there is a way to put slightly more comfortable bars on it for street, then revert to the clip on's when needed. Yeah, the bodywork on that bike begs to be 'fightered. Mount up some bar risers and dirty bars, toss on a small headlight mask and rock it as an upright bike. I reeeaallly like that tail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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