Eicma 2025, Yamaha renews the R7. Now more technological
For 2026, the R7 is ready to reach new heights thanks to the introduction of more advanced technologies and chassis improvements: it is now a perfectly balanced mid-size Supersport model
At Eicma 2025, Yamaha's stand will host the revamped R7, a sportsbike that receives an injection of technology for 2026. In fact, the R7 now features Yamaha's chip controlled-throttle (Y-cct) system, which detects rider input on the throttle and allows the ECU to instantly calculate the ideal degree of throttle opening. This results in a smooth torque curve at all rpm and offers a more linear feel to the 689 cc liquid-cooled two-cylinder CP2.
The introduction of the Ycc-T opens up a whole new world for the R7, as it allows the introduction of fully customisable riding modes and electronic aids. By constantly measuring acceleration in forward and reverse, up and down, left and right directions, as well as angular velocity in the bike's pitch, roll and yaw directions, the ECU is able to send real-time data to the system that controls the range of electronic rider assistance systems. There is traction control adjustable to three levels, three power delivery modes (Sport, Street and Rain), side slip control and wheelie control. Then comes Yamaha's third-generation electronic gearbox (Qss), which allows upshifting or downshifting without a clutch.
At the chassis level, almost all elements of the R7's frame have been refined, including the diameter, thickness of the steel tubes and their reinforcements, resulting in improved torsional rigidity. Finally, the R7's riding position has been modified to improve accessibility and overall comfort, with repositioned handlebars that facilitate upper body movement and a redesigned fuel tank that allows greater freedom of movement back and forth on the bike. Not surprisingly, the R7 is equipped with a cruise control system that can be activated at speeds of at least 40 km/h and from third gear.
On the Yamaha stand you can also admire the latest models announced in 2025: from the hypernaked Mt-07 and Mt-07 Y-Amt to the Sport Tourer with the Tracer 7 range, which now includes standard and Gt Y-Amt versions.
But it doesn't end there: Yamaha's off-road world also expands, with new additions to the Wr and Tt-R ranges and the return of the Wr 125 R.
