YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike Review

The YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike is spectacular from every angle with bold Yamaha Heritage White, Redline chain block livery, and a slew of distinctive detailing touches.

YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike – Features

Top Features

The striking Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to Yamaha’s passion for racing and winning at the highest levels of supersport from the distinctive 60th Anniversary Yamaha Heritage White and Redline chain-block livery to the frequent special detailing including gold forks, gold wheels, Yamaha factory race-motorcycle gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers and special commemorative badging on the airbox cover. The proven 689cc liquid-cooled inline 2-cylinder DOHC fuel-injected CP2 engine from Yamaha brings brilliant power and performance throughout the rpm range for an exciting ride and actual supersport experience. It has a 270-degree crankshaft that produces linear torque for quick acceleration and slight vibration.

The all-new Assist and Slipper clutch is a first for Yamaha’s CP2 platform that decreases clutch lever force while enabling fluid downshifts and a controlled feeling over the bike’s engine braking. It makes supersport riding more accessible to a broader range of riders. The YZF-R7 offers an optional Quick Shift System (QSS) for quick and smooth upshifts. The YZF-R7 has the most diminutive proportions of the entire R-Series family that allow for safe handling on the track and rapid nimble direction changes on curvy roads. The redesigned bodywork incorporates the rider’s body to increase airflow around the bike while the thin design decreases wind resistance for ideal aerodynamics.

The bike has an excellent front-end feel during cornering and braking. The YZF-R7 has an inverted 41mm front fork with an adjusted spring rate and damping settings. A new linked-type Monocross single-shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping strikes the perfect mix between ride comfort and supersport performance making it suitable for various applications ranging from urban commuting to track days. The all-new YZF-R7 features an adaptive bi-functional LED headlight and the trademark R-Series M-shaped intake duct and twin-eye appearance.

Engine

The renowned 689cc liquid-cooled inline 2-cylinder DOHC fuel-injected CP2 engine from Yamaha produces exceptional power and performance across the rpm range for a thrilling ride and authentic supersport experience. It has a 270-degree crankshaft that produces linear torque for quick acceleration and slight vibration. The 270-degree crankshaft on the all-new YZF-R7 provides a tactile feeling of pulse and acceleration with minimal vibration. The CP2 engine offers a direct linear link between the throttle and the back wheel for the rider. The all-new Assist and Slipper clutch is a first for Yamaha’s CP2 platform that decreases clutch lever force while enabling fluid downshifts and a controlled feeling over the bike’s engine braking. It makes supersport riding more accessible to a broader range of riders. The YZF-R7 offers an optional Quick Shift System (QSS) that provides quick and smooth upshifts.

The YZF-R7 can be equipped with a Quick Shift System (QSS) to aid quick and smooth upshifts. When the shift rod sensor detects movement in the gearshift lever, the engine power is adjusted based on ECU calculations to instantaneously cancel out the driving torque of the engaged gear that, allows for faster gear changes. It has a lighter weight and good strength at extreme temperatures is achieved by forged aluminum pistons with direct-plated cylinders integrated with the crankcase, ensuring durability at higher rpm.

Chassis/Suspension

The YZF-triangle R7’s rider’s and racing-inspired cockpit place you in a comfortable, confident riding posture. Combining a revised seat and new tank covers with deep knee pockets allows for excellent hip and knee placement. Riders have the option to change their stances while yet feeling solidly planted in bends and having a solid body grip when braking. It has separate clip-on handlebars placed about the rider’s hip and footpeg for a commanding riding stance. The inverted KYB 41mm front fork on the YZF-R7 is preload, rebound and compression adjustable that provide optimum spring rates and damping settings for great front-end feel during cornering and braking.

The bike has an optimal balance of rigidity for linear and nimble reactivity to rider input is provided by a high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center brace. The new Monocross single-shock linked-type design saves weight and centralizes mass even further. It has adjustable spring preload and rebound damping to achieve the perfect mix between ride comfort and athletic performance that makes it suitable for a variety of applications ranging from urban commuting to track days. Brembo’s newly designed radial brake master cylinder works with radial-mounted front brake calipers on dual 298mm front brake rotors to optimize braking pressure for linear delivery and controllability. ABS comes as the industry standard.

The YZF-R7 has the most diminutive proportions of the entire R-Series family that allow for safe handling on the track and rapid nimble direction changes on curvy roads. The redesigned bodywork incorporates the rider’s body to increase airflow around the bike while the thin design decreases wind resistance for ideal aerodynamics. This bike is suitable for a great front-end feel during cornering and braking. The YZF-R7 has an inverted 41mm front fork with an adjusted spring rate and damping settings. A new linked-type Monocross single-shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping strikes the perfect mix between ride comfort and supersport performance that makes it suitable for various applications ranging from urban commuting to track days.

Additional Features

The all-new YZF-R7 features an adaptive bi-functional LED headlight and the trademark R-Series M-shaped intake duct and twin-eye appearance. The bike has light Emitted Diode (LED) elements are utilized for the front and rear turn signals, the tail light unit and the headlights. LEDs not only have a longer life span with low power consumption but they also give outstanding illumination for increased confidence and visibility at any time of day or night. The rider can naturally hold the machine for faith thanks to the low-profile fuel tank design and compact clip-on handlebar position especially when tucking furiously under the windscreen on the racetrack.

The striking YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to Yamaha’s passion for racing and winning at the highest levels of supersport from the distinctive 60th Anniversary Yamaha Heritage White and Redline chain-block livery to the numerous special detailing touches such as gold forks, gold wheels, Yamaha factory race-bike gold Tuning Fork emblems, black levers and special commemorative badging on the airbox cover.

Electronics

The position of Gear, fuel capacity, real-time and average fuel economy, water temperature, clock, and more are displayed in a high-contrast display on the new full-LCD instrument panel.

YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike – Price

The new YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike is available at $9,299 in Heritage White/ Redline color option.

YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha World GP 60TH Anniversary Edition Sports Bike – Technical Specifications

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