[moto] Shifting the R6's Role, Yamaha Introduces the YZF-R7 Two Cylinders in Europe

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Yamaha's medium fairing sport series plays a big role thanks to the presence of the R6. And when production was stopped some time ago, it clearly begged questions, what surprises would the tuning fork logo manufacturer give. And now all that has been answered. In Europe, it has officially paved a figure named YZF-R7, shifting its ancestral role. Although it will reap the pros and cons.

The name that changed was not just a mere title. Total change from the old R6. He has now adopted the MT-07 platform, Yamaha's brutal naked bike. But of course with a more sporty interpretation. His perspective changed completely from the ancestor.

 

 

In form, the inspiration for the R1 is quite evident in the new figure. One of the most interesting aspects is the vent in the middle of the facade. It seems like a real racing motorbike - especially when the main lights are turned off. The sink tub. Even though that's where the main lighting source is, through a minimalist LED projector. Similar to the MT-Series. And when you pay attention to details, the intimidating impression is combined with the elegant side thanks to the sharp DRL on the left and right.This motor is also not made too fat. Perhaps in pursuit of the aerodynamics and practicality of maneuvering, the related lines were finally legalized to become a new form of medium sport fairing. And indeed, this is also claimed by the R7 to be the slimmest R-series.

 

 

Even though it is based on MT-07, regarding the provision of suspension, it is not immediately applied here. If the naked bike uses a conventional fork and without settings, you can here. This KYB-made 41 mm upside down has compression and rebound settings. Likewise at the back, the monoshock can be adjusted according to the track that will be traversed. The wheelbase is also getting narrower so that it can maneuver sharply more nimbly. While the brakes are also updated using large radial four-piston caliper discs.

The latest generation CP2 machine is the R7 ammunition. This is exactly the same as that of the MT series sepantar. Previously, the ECU, exhaust, and some details were updated. Maybe for some people it is not an attraction. Because there is a degradation of the number of R6 cylinders to the current R7 version.Yes, there is no longer a 600 cc inline four-cylinder format with 116 hp and a maximum torque of 61.7 Nm. Emission regulations require this platform to be discontinued. As a result Yamaha changed the perspective of this one fairing sport, in terms of torsional ability. Now, the maximum power is 72.3 hp. Even so it can be reached in a lower spin. Likewise the torque, enlarging to the number 64 Nm. Like a two-cylinder engine, which has a stronger character in the initial rotation than the four-cylinder version.Renewal in other aspects is not as big as the heart of the race. From the start of electronic components to supporting features this segmentation motor should only be. Of course with the provision of assists and slipper clutch. As well as the quick shifter option. Then the price itself, is now at Rp. 129 million for the European market. The alias is quite economical. Will he be destined to enter Indonesia too? (Pg / Tom)