2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 And YZF-R7

Donk

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The minute I come across a used R7 at a decent price I will own one. The only thing that would stop me is a KTM RC890. Rode the R7 with ZERO expectations, I mean hanging a fairing on an MT-07/FZ-07 doesn't really make you think WOW but I guess I forgot what a good bike the 07 is. I thoroughly enjoyed the bike and thought it was one of the most practical real world bikes I've ridden. Rates right up there with my 890 Adventure for huge smile factor. Imagine if Yamaha had the guts to do something brilliant like BMW did with the S1000 and make an R7 with heated grips and cruise? What else would you need on the street?
 

Sierra1

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If I understand correctly, the R7 was brought about only because of racing rules, or requirements. 600cc track bikes are done. No more R6s. So, the R7, being the new track offering, is not likely to have "extras", just like the "old" R6. Kinda surprised that the MT doesn't have those features though. It would make sense.
 

fac191

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If I understand correctly, the R7 was brought about only because of racing rules, or requirements. 600cc track bikes are done. No more R6s. So, the R7, being the new track offering, is not likely to have "extras", just like the "old" R6. Kinda surprised that the MT doesn't have those features though. It would make sense.
It's my belief the ECU used limits the extras. I could be wrong as usual.
 

sheikyerbooty

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'softly' tuned yzf-r1 motor...down from 190hp to a paltry 160. not for me thanks, i wanna see next christmas. my guess for a new super ten would be the cp3 donk
 

Sierra1

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Maybe that's why the Tenere is so "low" on power. If she had 160hp, and her "twitchy throttle", a lot of y'all couldn't ride her. If her paltry current HP is too twitchy, there's no way Yamaha will increase it.
 
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