The Yamaha YZF-R7, launched in 2022 and primarily based on the MT-07, is up to date for 2026 with adjustments to the chassis, electronics, and styling. Moreover, Yamaha celebrates its seventieth birthday with particular seventieth Anniversary Editions of the R-series fashions, together with the R1, R9, R7, and R3, that includes white and purple livery impressed by the 1999 YZF-R7 superbike.
A brand new 6-axis IMU informs rider aids like traction management, slide management, entrance wheel carry management, brake management, engine brake administration, and launch management. The R7 additionally will get a Yamaha Chip Managed Throttle for 2026. Trip modes now embody Sport, Avenue, and Rain, in addition to two Customized modes and 4 Observe modes.
The bike’s high-tensile metal tubular body and asymmetrical swingarm have each been revised for optimized rigidity. New 10-spoke aluminum spin-forged wheels are wrapped in Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires.
Ergonomics have additionally been barely modified, with the handlebar now positioned increased and nearer to the rider and the seat lowered. A brand new gasoline tank form was carried out to enhance the rider’s grip.
The R7’s styling is up to date with a extra compact fairing and new winglets. LED turnsignals are actually built-in into the mirrors.
The bike will get a brand new 5-inch full-color TFT show with 4 show backgrounds and a observe show background. The show comes with smartphone connectivity for telephone notifications, music, and navigation. Yamaha’s third-generation Fast Shift System, permitting clutchless up- and downshifts, has additionally been added to the R7.
The bike additionally will get new compatibility with Yamaha’s Y-TRAC Rev app. By way of this track-focused app, riders can obtain messages from the pit crew whereas on observe and analyze using information and report lap time.
Different updates embody a brand new Yamaha Variable Pace Limiter, MotoGP-inspired triple clamp, Rear ABS Off function, black anodized brake and clutch levers, footpegs, handlebar switchgear, self-canceling turnsignals, and cruise management.
The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 will likely be obtainable in Crew Yamaha Blue, Raven Black, or Breaker Cyan/Raven beginning at $9,399. The seventieth Anniversary Version will likely be priced at $9,699.
The opposite R-series fashions that will likely be obtainable in seventieth Anniversary Editions embody the R1 priced at $19,699, the R9 priced at $12,899, and the R3 priced at $5,699.
Go to the Yamaha web site for extra data.
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