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Yamaha mulling launch of MT-07 based sports bike, says report
Last updated on Feb 21, 2021, 05:35 pm
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Japanese automaker Yamaha is reportedly planning to unveil a new motorbike based on the MT-07 naked streetfighter called the R7. It will sit between the R3 and R1 superbikes in the company's line-up.
As for the highlights, the upcoming two-wheeler will have a sporty look and shall come with many interesting features. It will run on a 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
The bike will have a fully-faired design
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The Yamaha R7 should sit on a diamond frame and have a fully-faired design, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, a stubby exhaust, and perhaps a raised windscreen, too.
The bike should also pack a digital instrument console and an all-LED setup for lighting. And, it should ride on designer alloy wheels.
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It will run on a 689cc liquid-cooled engine
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The Yamaha R7 should draw power from a 689cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine sourced from the MT-07 that is linked to a 6-speed gearbox. In the MT-07, the mill churns out 73hp of maximum power and 67Nm of peak torque.
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Safety
Dual-channel ABS will ensure safety
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the Yamaha R7 should be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS for better handling on the roads.
Suspension duties on the motorcycle should be taken care of by 41mm KYB inverted front forks and a mono-shock unit with spring preload adjustment and rebound on the rear end.
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Yamaha R7: Pricing and availability
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The Yamaha R7 should carry a slight premium over the MT-07, which comes with a starting price tag of $7,699 (approximately Rs. 5.6 lakh) in the US. However, the bike is unlikely to make its way to our shores.
