r/YamahaR7

Trying to get into motor biking again. I rode bikes before (about 5 years ago) but they were low powered bikes (150 to 200 cc) so i know the basics of riding. Most of my commute would be home-office-gym-home, about 60km daily- all city riding. I am looking at cbr 650 vs ninja 650 vs R7. I just love how R7 looks! Many reviews are saying R7 is not very comfortable for city driving. I know all sports bikes have leaning/attack angle but is it something that is going to be a big problem during frequent stops ?

Thank you in advance!
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I’m looking at getting another bike and I’m between the r7 and r9 but leaning more towards the 7 due to price. But does anyone have any regrets about getting their r7? Do you get left behind in group rides, or feel that it’s sluggish or lacking anywhere?

Been riding for 8 years, I’ve road everything from enduros to gsxr 600

I’m picking up the new 2026 Yamaha R7 next month and want to pair it with a Yoshimura R77 full exhaust system. However, I’ve run into a dilemma regarding the installation of the exhaust on this bike...

Before buying the exhaust, I reached out to both the exhaust store and my local dealership. Both told me it will not fit because the 2026 EU model uses two lambda (O2) sensors to comply with the latest Euro 5+ emissions standards.

I’ve seen plenty of people online saying the R77 fits the newer models perfectly because the physical engine layout hasn't changed. But I highly suspect those riders are from the US, where emissions laws are different and they only have to deal with a single O2 sensor? (im speculating)

Since the R77 doesn't natively have ports for both of these EU sensors, I'm trying to figure out how to overcome this:

• Will the Yoshimura R77 physically bolt up to the 2026 EU header ports?
• What is everyone doing about the dual sensors? Do you weld a second bung, use an O2/lambda sensor eliminator kit/blocker, or is an ECU flash required to delete the second sensor?

I'd love to hear from anyone in the EU who has successfully installed a Yoshi or similar "US-spec" full system on a recent Euro 5+ R7. Thanks!

Link to full exhaust: https://www.performanceparts-ltd.com/all-parts/13700aj220

Hello everyone,

I just got a 2026 Yamaha R7 70th Anniversary Edition last week and it's been great. But one thing has been really annoying me.

The issue:

1. Transmission gets stuck in neutral and won't shift to first or second until I release/reengage the clutch.

2. Transmission gets stuck between gears causing the screen to show a "- -" instead of a number or N and won't allow shifting between gears either.

My initial question is:

1. Is anyone else experiencing this problem as well, or is it a skill issue?

Context:

For issue one, I experiencing this when shifting from 2nd to 1st when slowing down and when shifting from 1st to 2nd when taking off.

I keep finding Nuetral on accident, which is whatever. I never had this issue when riding my first bike, a 2024 Kawasaki Z500 SE. I would accidentally find Nuetral and simply release pressure of the clutch pedal and then hit it again. But with this bike, I do that and the mechanism inside is pushing back against the pedal. It feels like I'm playing a game of hot potato, trying to shift out of Nuetral.

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For issue two, I experiencing this when having to come to stop abruptly from 4th gear @45mph. I pulled in the clutch and came to a complete stop at a light. While stopped and the clutch still pulled in, I tried shifting from 4th to 3rd and the Transmission got stuck.

I had to shut the bike off and walk the bike off the road. I can't remember how I got it back into a gear.

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It could be that I just needed to rotate the back wheel while shifting. But I've done the same thing on the previously mentioned bike, shifting down from a higher gear while stopped, without issue.

I'll ride again tomorrow and see if that is the case: that the back wheel just needs to rotate a little or if it's still an issue.

Let me know what you guys think: is this a skill issue or an actual mechanical failure.

If it is a skill issue, I would appreciate any help. I'm not new to riding, but there may be something I'm ignorant to or something I know, but don't actively consider.

I have multiple cars so I’m looking at the bike as more of a weekend fun vehicle, is it worth it and if not is there anything others recommend?

I don’t seem to have it… correct?

Edit: it’s because it’s a2

Hey, I’m a new rider and should be getting my license in about a week. I’m thinking about getting an R7 as my first bike — I really love the looks, and the CP2 engine seems awesome.

The only thing that worries me a bit, even though it wouldn’t totally stop me from buying it, is that I plan to ride it twice a week for a 200 km highway trip, which should take around 1h45 to 2 hours per ride.

Also, in France I’ll be limited to 35 kW (47.5 hp). That’s not really an issue for casual riding or commuting, but I’m wondering if it might feel a bit limiting on the highway.

How is the R7 in terms of comfort on the highway?

Hey guys i have a question. On older R7 u need to buy or make the button for the midle light to turn it off… it is the same on 2026 or you can turn it off without any problem?