Each model in Yamaha’s iconic R-Series represents more than just a motorcycle. The R-Series is the result of a culmination of years of race-winning performance, technology, innovation and design.
Through every turn over the last three decades, Yamaha has played a pivotal role in forging new directions, and the evolution of the Supersport category is no exception to this rule.
From the introduction of the very first R1 in 1998, each R-Series model has not only made a statement but changed the game. In recent years, Yamaha have revolutionised the concept of the Supersport machine, breaking boundaries and opening doors to offer race-inspired sports bikes delivering optimal on-road and track performance, while maintaining a sensible price point.
The introduction of the CP2-powered R7 in 2021 was one of these steps, a new kind of Supersport created to appeal to a younger audience and introduce the next generation of riders to the thrills, excitement and pride of ownership that comes from owning any R -Series model, from the R125 all the way through to the R9 and the more extreme and ultimate, flagship track-oriented R1 RACE and R1 GYTR.
The evolution of the Supersport category has also been reflected on the racing scene, with the R7 proven on track as well as the road with popular R7 Cup programmes run across Europe, while the R7 was also the sole-machine chosen for the Women’s’ Circuit Racing World Championship introduced in 2024. The significance of this middleweight Supersport class increases further in 2026 with the introduction of the all-new FIM World Sportbike Championship, in which the R7 will be eligible to compete.
For 2026 the R7 is set to scale new heights with the introduction of more enhanced technology and chassis refinements to create a perfectly balanced middleweight Supersport model.
Key Technical Features
689cc CP2, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valve inline two-cylinder engine
More rigid and more agile chassis
Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
R1-developed 6-axis IMU
Lean sensitive rider aids including Traction Control (TCS), Slide Control (SCS), Brake Control (BC)
Power Modes (PWR), Launch Control (LC) and Lift Control (LIF)
Third Generation Quick Shift System (QSS)
Engine Brake Management (EBM) and Back Slip Regulator (BSR)
Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with customisable settings
Rear ABS off mode
Next Generation R-Series design
5-inch full colour TFT display with connectivity features
Log and analyse riding data with Y-TRAC Rev
Cruise control and speed limiter
SpinForged wheels fitted with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres
Refined, fully adjustable front and rear suspension
Revised riding position for enhanced comfort and movement
