Sportbikes
2027Yamaha YZF-R7
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The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 is a road-focused sports bike built on the 689cc parallel twin, making 74.8 hp and 68 Nm. It has an 831 mm seat, a 14-litre tank and weighs 189.1 kg wet.
- Capacity
- 689.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 176.0 kg
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Power
- 74.8 HP (54.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for twisty roads and light track days where corner carving matters more than outright top speed.
- Built for
- A nimble, lightweight parallel-twin sportbike that prioritizes agility, chassis feedback, and rider engagement over raw power.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking long-distance comfort, passenger-friendly ergonomics, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 2027 · 2 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the Yamaha YZF-R7 have filed 2.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →68
out of 100Good
The Yamaha YZF-R7 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.1% of the time, 4.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 68% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
88.1%Passed first time
5.8%Failed outright
6.1%Fixed during test
5,000Typical miles
607Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
75
48
20002022
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha MT-07 | 72 Good | 12,915 |
| 2 | Yamaha YZF-R7 | 68 Good | 607 |
| 3 | Honda CBR650R | 63 Good | 3,938 |
| 4 | Honda CBR600RR | 57 Average | 81,790 |
| 5 | Suzuki GSX-R750 | 47 Average | 145,807 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 37 Below average | 175,171 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 689.0 ccm
- Power
- 74.8 HP (54.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
- Torque
- 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4250 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 80.0 x 68.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet Sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet clutch; with assist and slipper
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.60 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 4.00 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1394 mm
- Overall length
- 2070 mm
- Overall width
- 724 mm
- Overall height
- 1161 mm
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Dry weight
- 176.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 189.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Deltabox aluminum frame. Magnesium subframe.
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
- Rear suspension
- Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 122 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 91 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Maintenance
- Oil capacity
- 2.60 litres
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Raven Black,
- Comments
- Windscreen.
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 | 2002 | 2022 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 749 cc | 749 cc | 689 cc | 689 cc | 689 cc |
| Dry weight | 175 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm | 836 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 23 L | 12.9 L | 14 L | 14 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | 48 Average | Too new | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha YZF-R7?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Capacity of 689.0 ccm (42.05 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZF-R7 have?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Power of 74.8 HP (54.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha YZF-R7 have?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha YZF-R7?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Torque of 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R7 weigh?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R7 has a Dry weight of 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds).
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