Sportbikes
1999Yamaha YZF-R7
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The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 is a middleweight sport bike designed for riders seeking accessible performance without overwhelming complexity. Its 749cc inline-four engine delivers 140 horsepower with a manageable power delivery, making it ideal for both experienced riders and those stepping up from smaller bikes. Known for its agile handling and approachable nature, the R7 bridges the gap between entry-level and full-blown superbikes.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 162.0 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 140.0 HP (103.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sporty backroad carving and track-day duty. A budget-friendly middleweight sportbike built for cornering thrills over outright top-speed bragging rights.
- Built for
- Punchy, torquey CP2 twin in a razor-sharp fully-faired chassis. Playful, characterful and rewarding rather than brutal - accessible fun with real sportbike focus.
- Not ideal for
- Not for tourers, two-up cruising, or riders wanting relaxed upright comfort. Off-road use and long highway hauls are outside its wheelhouse.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 140.0 HP (103.0 kW)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.8642 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 46.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet clutch; with assist and slipper
Performance
- Top speed
- 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1390 mm
- Overall length
- 2060 mm
- Overall width
- 720 mm
- Overall height
- 1125 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Dry weight
- 162.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium Deltabox
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 138 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1999 | 2001 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 749 cc | 749 cc | 689 cc | 689 cc | 689 cc |
| Dry weight | 162 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm | 836 mm | 836 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 23 L | 12.9 L | 12.9 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha YZF-R7?
The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZF-R7 have?
The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Power of 140.0 HP (103.0 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha YZF-R7 have?
The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R7 weigh?
The 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Dry weight of 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds).
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