Good list: after owning an r6, sv650, CBR1000RR and GSX-S 1000 here is what i do NOT like on my R7: 1) the brakes feel squishy 2) even with the pipe its pretty quiet 3) the display is not very bright 4) the insurance should be cheaper and its not. My GSX-S 1000 is 3x more power and 1/4 the price. I work for Progressive Insurance as a motorcycle claims adjuster too so I know we're not getting a lot of claims on these. 5) I'm scared to get the black paint dirty as well but damn it looks so good
For what you are doing i would totally recommend the Pirrelli angel gt2. It is that middle ground, where the sides are super sticky and its a hard center compound so you can commute on it.
Thanks bro I Was nervous about talking crap about it but everything has its flaws and it should be shared. At the end of the day though I love this bike it’s awesome🍻
Im searching to buy a new bike in the upcoming summer (currently owning a suzukin intruder 250 vl, yes a chopper). My riding style is fast and agressive, i like to take corners leaning a lot (even with my chopper i try to push it as much as i can, ive scrapped the foot pegs quite a lot). Also,im planning to keep the next bike quite a long time, before changing again. Im between the Honda Cbr650r and the R7. What is your opinion. P.S. Great vid man !!!
Thanks man, I appreciate that. That’s a hard choice, I would say if you want a more comfortable bike the cbr is your choice, if you want a more aggressive race position the r7 would s the ticket. Hope this helps, let me know which one you get both are good bikes
Hi. Can i upgrade the back tire size from 180/55ZR17 to 190/55ZR17 on my Yamaha R7 2023 ??? Do you recommend this ?? I mean any issue if i do so? I want to do it for a better look from the back much wider tire. Thanks.
From my understanding yes, Van from sportbiketrackgear did that to his r7. I went up a size on my ninja 400 as well, I don’t see a real be if it in doing so but I agree it makes the bike look better
I just bought my r7 last week tuesday, 2/20 and have absolutely loved it, first bike ever. It’s got enough power to make me feel at ease on the freeway, but not enough where im whiskey throttling. The clear coat is so real. Terrible clear coat, but still just looks amazing, but sad it’s scratched after a week 🙃 definitely agree with you!!
My biggest complaint, the stock suspension feels really weak, no matter what I do it feels like it doesn't change. Also you need to shop around on the insurance, I only pay 27 a month full coverage through state farm 100 deductible.
Yea coming from my ninja 400 it’s way better but I’m really not that good or consistent enough of a rider to narrow in on what I don’t like about the suspension, it felt decent on the track so I’ve been ok with it for now. Yea I need to look into insurance again, I do have a totaled bike which is why I think it’s high
Do you think taking the bike to a place that do ceramic coating or paint protection film would help the paint hold up? Could the swivel marks get buffed out? Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/o90-3WxdQDo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6-y2XVZFBARtCoc7 These are what I got and how to install, I had issues with them but they are still holding up well
Given that I generally run my street tires at track pressure and wear out my tires on the sides, not the centers: I have been really happy with the S21s on my 690 SMC-R. The bike has similar HP and they have worn pretty well with really good grip. I used the Q4s on the track on my R1, and I think another bike or two as well. I don't think Q3+ can ever be a bad call on a street bike. RS11s are really great street/sport tires that do well on track too... those came on my R1M and had I kept it, I would have used them again.
@@ScoutsOut Not that this is anything special, but this my R1M (bike in front/yellow vest) on RS11s at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA: th-cam.com/video/Ptvh4A-TcK8/w-d-xo.html
@@ScoutsOut Thanks, yes the track is outstanding, especially after they fixed it up for Moto American a couple years ago. They added the chicane, painted all the curbing, and added lots to the viewing areas and paddock area. I should have kept the R1M. It was a 2021 (most current gen) and essentially a perfect super bike. The engine was the smoothest to redline I have ever experienced, and the shifting was also the best I have ever tried. The suspension also had the range needed to make it livable on our bad roads.... the standard R1's suspension (which I had previously) was just too much on the broken up street, even loosened up fully. The R1M was tits in the summer and on the track. However much of the year, due to the foul weather here, it just seemed too nice to take out on wet, sanded roads. And definitely not particularly fun to do so. So I traded for 1290 Super Adventure R, which I just sold too. Turns out I can't really be satisfied with out a liter bike's rush, so I have a MT10 coming in. I had one before and never should have sold it either! But I look forward to the current gen as the R1's electronic package that is now on the MT10 is really terrific.
I can tell you the rear abs problem also happen on my 2019 R6 with oem cold tires and braking pads, i think switching to better sticky tires might improve it.
@@ScoutsOut Don't listen to this guy. Probably thinks that any tire that isn't slick is a "Cheap, slippery tire" The S22's are fantastic and are absolutely not interfering with the ABS. Edit: If you're having slip issues with the S22's you've crashed on the R2's and R3's. The Rosso Corsa 2 is the S22 competitor with the 3 compound rear.
It is a really helpful review! As you used to own a zx 6r,I have a question about the torque between an r7 and a zx 6r. If I consider the torque and torque delivery without thinking about the HP, which bike would you recommend? (I know, there are more things to consider than just the torque but, just couldn't get this question out of my head about the torque between these two bikes lol
That’s bro, that’s really a hard thing to answer lol. The 636 does technically have more torque but your not getting it until higher rpm. 636 is mid to high and r7 is low to mid.
Hey man i love your videos ! I been doing all my maintenance on my r7 based off your videos ! By any chance will you install a crash cage on your bike ? Impaktech has really good reviews on crash cages but there tutorials suck !
Thanks man I appreciate that, no I’m not interested in stunting and using crash cages I’m mainly just interested in back road and track riding. That sucks they tutorials suck… if i come across that cage for a reasonable price ill consider making a vid on it, its a good idea and many are interested in stunting
Okay, I thought it was only my R7, where the tank was so scratched up for no apparent reason. I'm glad that's normal then :D Also for me the biggest issue I'm having right now is even though I swapped the factory windshield for a Puig R-Racer, the wind gets blown right into my helmet (Shoei X-Spirit 3) all the time, creating noise almost unbearable without a neck gaiter / scarf or earplugs which I hate using, because it just muffles down everything too much, and with the stock exhaust, you can barely hear the bike anymore. (I'm 6 ft / 182 cms btw in case anyone is wondering) At this point I'm even considering removing the windshield completely and just go withhout it..
Weird, I have the shoei x14 and the gt air. My x14 is much quieter than the gt air but really both are loud and need ear plugs. I can get by without ear plugs in the x14 but I know it’s not good for my ears. You might look into a different helmet, I think the arai helmets are supposed to be some of the quieter one
If your not in a huge rush maybe wait for the zx4rr I'll be buying one as soon as it comes out and comparing it to my r7 and I also owned the 2018 zx6r
@@ScoutsOut yea I thought about it. But I feel the price tag of the 4r is just to much. I also have owned a zx6r in the past. I just havent ridden in 10 years.
I do prefer the r7 but I'm not a speed demon, I'm only interested in tight corners and throwing the bike around and the r7 kills it for that especially on the streets. If you ride with people who have bigger bikes you will always feel you can't keep up on the freeway but I'm personally over that and more interested in track/canyon carving
@@ScoutsOut yea I'm not a speed demon either. I do however love the sound of the inline 4s and don't want to see the 600 class go away as it's always been my favorite.
Another good video. I will agree with you on the paint, it is definitely cheap. The red center piece on mine is just getting beat up from my jacket, I tried to polish it out before i clear bra that section. It was picking up the red. Makes me think it is in fact not cleared. As for the brakes, I think that is something braided brake lines and better pads can correct. Yes the rear abs sucks, seems to engage at low speeds.
Finally someone talked about the swirl marks on R7. I have been wondering is it just minee that attracts swirls marks so easilyyy. 😖😖 appreciate it man, now that u have mentioned it. I feel relaxed🤣
I have been running the road 6’s on my r7 I definitely don’t push the bike hard at all, so I don’t need huge grip, but I also ride in rain they’ve done great so far
what I believe Yamaha did here with R7 is, they gave public a CHEAP to own and maintain ROAD BIKE and racers and teams an OPPORTUNITY to strip it down to install everything RACING in it....
Quit going for full sport tires if you care about tire life. The toursport options bridgestone has offer just enough grip for a intermediate rider but they last alot longer than the s22s. T32s for example would be a better option for a r7 imo
Yea man I really wish I would have done that on day 1 with the bike, as I do a track bike build with it and paint the fairings I will do the ceramic coating on them.
My favorite tires ever were supercorsa's they feel amazing and HH pads rated. Bummer you cant shut off the ABS I would want it all off, all I ever liked was a slipper clutch. Aloha🤙
I hear alot of good things about the supercorsa’s if I remember they are a little pricey but worth it. I’m usually ok with abs but this bike is really bad on the rear
@@ScoutsOut sometimes you can get a deal from like chappral since they are aggressive road tires not real popular for everyday riders so they blow them out occasionally. The last 2 inches of the sides are slick only tread down the middle so you just need to remember if you are going slow on dirt or a puddle or something, I was always good but didn’t ride bad conditions ever.
You listed some posible fixes for your brake on track. But the one thing that would actualy fix it wasnt there. Brake pads. The other stuff will change the general feel for sure. But with differences between hot and cold brakes is almost completly contributed by the pads.
Oh and you should 100% get some Rosso 4's. Buddy just got a set and he absolutely loves them and I have been doing a bit of research on them and they seem awesome.
I ride S22s on my MT-10, track and street, they are extremely capable if you are riding hard. I think that is where people get things confused, people all have their own opinions on tires. use what works for you and feels the best. Some ride out continentals and still rip their bikes lol.
I had a set of s22s on my mt07 and already on that bike they lasted me 4k kilometers before they completely melted so and going so gently on this R7 because I want them to last a little bit longer 😅, and apprehensive to see how tire wear will get worse on track when I already wear them out this fast on the road
Yea I thought they were ok tires, I did put a new one on the rear for my trackday and it did pretty good. But was really more on the side of the tire at the track
@@ScoutsOut I need to try more tires, the s22s are the stickiest tires I've run on my bikes. All the others were Michelin road 4s and road 5s. Mainly because I also commute but also because I like riding fast in the wet and I found those tires were excellent in the heavy rain. Wheelies and nearly knee down didn't feel like it was gonna let go any second. Although sadly they only lasted me 9-10 thousand kilometers before both front and rear were triangles with only the tread in the middle remaining 😅
@@ScoutsOut 😂 fair enough, was the same where I lived in South Africa but New Zealand is the land of bipolar weather it seems. Rains one minute then a few hours later wind that wants to Rip your face off and then the next day or week sunshine and lollipops, winter is just basically constant rain and wind though with the occasional bit of sun that just remains cold regardless of how sunny it is 😅
Ninja 400 is a sport bike with comfortable seating position and ok power R7 has twice the power and a much less comfortable riding position more aimed at racing
Yes the 400 felt so playful and light, the r7 does too but I still remember how light my 400 was, especially with all the ergo changes I did to it to get in a more aggressive position, it was a fun bike but I did want more power
great video, im in uk so i have 125 it started off like £500 to insure for a year, then went to 400 and somethign, now i pay 360 odd £ for 1 year insurance, but i want to upgrade but i need to do a test for a proper license to upgrade but the bikes im looking at for when i can upgrade are Z400, CB500 and benelli leoncino 500, idk which is best or if there is any better bike in that kind of category that is better, but once i get my driving license i plan to do my proper motorcycle licence after i save enough money then will maybe test ride those bikes and see which i like best, when i upgrade insurance will go up and id have to fill up more often XD rn i get like 110-125mpg or something like that i dont go down to red until like 300 miles so thats one of the nice things about a 125
Dang that’s good fuel mileage, I have a grom and it gets that but it only has a 1gal tank so it still feels like I’m always at the fuel pump. I haven’t rode the cb500 but I’ve heard lots of good things and I really enjoyed the ninja 400.
@@ScoutsOut groms look like fun im 6ft 2 so i'd assume my legs would be in uncomfortable position XD, yeh i hear good things about z400, cb500 and benelli leoncino 500, i guess ill have to see if i can test ride them when ever i manage to sort all the license's and stuff out, tbf 125's are pretty fun, i mean they aren't fast but they are fun to flick about, and in future i want to find a cool big area of private land and get permission to practice stunting there, i dont know any stunts and want to learn how to, because as a kid i wanted to be a motorcycle stunt artist (tbf i've always wanted to do the dangerous stunts (like backflips and stuff off ramps, but i dont have funds to do that and my parents think people who do that are crazy and would try stop me XD) . also sorry about the length, went on a bit of a rant (again)
Yea 125’s really are fun especially if your just city riding there is mo need for bigger and will probly be great for learning stunts, I always wished they would bring cool 125s to America I always see cool CBRs and ninjas that are 125s in other countries but they never bring them here
@@ScoutsOut yeh, we also have a rc 125 too over here, used to see one at college used to park next to my rusty scuffed up cbf125 XD (i bought it with damage (on exhaust and body work and fenders, (and levers but i replaced them as they snapped off when i fell off once, then i dropped it again soon after new levers were on and scuffed them up XD, i wanted a cbr125 when i was looking for them but didnt have money my dads friend found bought and sold me the bike i have now (cbf125) i still remember how excited i was when i saw it in person for the first time them bringing it down the drive way, tbh i think i like the look of the cb125f better than the cbf125 but the cbr125 (in repsol livery looks so nice), i didn't know there weren't many options for 125's in america, but makes sense seen as tho most people who can get any cc bike they want as soon as they pass won't even look at a 125, i wish i had a place to practice stunts tho, i don't think there is anywhere near me that has like a big empty flat area to practice
Silly w/the insurance. My GSX-S750 is super cheap insurance wise cuz its classed as a standard but it's got almost 40 HP on an R7. lol. Moreover, the FZ1 is cheap insurance wise and it's 149HP and stupid powerful.
Bro please tell me one think about this bike! Its gearing is too high for this bike? Because i see so many videos where this bike trouble to reach its peak rpm on 5th gear! Even on 5th gear this bike cant reach to max rpm and when u drop 6th gear its feel like there is no power in engine to pull this bike! This bike reach 265kmh on its 6th gear on dyno! It means it has long gearing but in practical this bike reach 210 or 220kmh! Company need to do work on its gear ratios... If bike cant even reach 230kmh then company need to shorten the gears to get maximum acceleration! What is ur view on this point! Pls reply me bro! And sorry for my english! 🙏🏻
I agree, it has little too no top end power. there is always a trade off, I love the fact that the power is low it suits my interest and style of riding for back roads. I personally have no interest in the top end speed and performance, I would have bought another 600 or liter bike if I wanted top end speed. this bike is a low end power which in my opinion is what makes it a great street bike. just personal opinion and motorcycle expectation management I guess, hope this is helpful cheers!!
@@ScoutsOut but bro im saying, if bike is not ment for higer top speed then company should be given short gearing in this bike! If they want to limit its speed to 230kmh so they can achieve it with the use of short gears... And it will increase acceleration too! Why they giving that long gearing if bike cant reach that speed? If we put bigger sprocket in rear it will increase acceleration without loosing top end!
I just got a new R7 and i fucking love this thing... My insurance went down $20 vs my R3... which i think is hilarious... I'm only paying $65 a month... i was paying $80 for my R3
Sucks but glad to hear it’s not only my R7 paint that’s butt. Swirl marks started after the first ride!! But nonetheless I do love the bike for my first street bike.
I just don't like that it replaced the r6.. granted I understand why. Dealers wanted way too much money for it. They couldn't sell a $13 grand bike for $17 grand... UNDERSTANDABLE. And then when they discontinued it, our dummy dealers went and tried to get $20 grand for that same bike that was sitting on their own lot from last year because "its rAr3 n0w". Even though they're the reason it didn't sell and is now "rare". Donkeys... To this day there's 2 or 3 new old stock r6s for way too much money collecting dust at the dealer because of greed. And they keep making it more expensive.
I feel the same was man, it should not have replaced the R6 just should have been in addition. I still want to buy an R6 but i will not be paying ridiculous amounts of money to buy a used one or some over bloated one from a dealer.
I haven’t tried them but lots of people are saying they are great for street and track, I was leaning towards super corsa but I think q3 is going to be the winner for the next set thanks
You call the ins companies dumb for high priced coverage, but then these ridiculous riders post stupid videos of them being “dumb” on their sport bikes……what you expect?
The biggest thing I hate about my R7 is the huge skid mark on the side of it from the crash 😂
😂 yea true true, but it gives the bike character
you know which ones yours 😉😆
@@TheG60528XiJinPing aye the new one doesn’t have any skid marks! 😅😅
😂😂 for it to be a bad crash you sure do keep a good laugh about it 😂😂 hope your recovery goin great man
Good list: after owning an r6, sv650, CBR1000RR and GSX-S 1000 here is what i do NOT like on my R7: 1) the brakes feel squishy 2) even with the pipe its pretty quiet 3) the display is not very bright 4) the insurance should be cheaper and its not. My GSX-S 1000 is 3x more power and 1/4 the price. I work for Progressive Insurance as a motorcycle claims adjuster too so I know we're not getting a lot of claims on these. 5) I'm scared to get the black paint dirty as well but damn it looks so good
Good point, the display does suck! That’s good to hear on the claims side, hopefully at some point they really take the time to assess and lower it.
For what you are doing i would totally recommend the Pirrelli angel gt2. It is that middle ground, where the sides are super sticky and its a hard center compound so you can commute on it.
Nice, I'll check them out thanks
There's better tires than the angel GT2. The Michelin Road 6 is twice as good at that job and uses the same concept.
Yea man so many options that are good nowadays, I just put rosso 3’s on and still really like those those tires
Respect for sharing the things you don’t like about the bike! Got the bike myself and i can agree on everything you just said🤝🏻
Thanks bro I Was nervous about talking crap about it but everything has its flaws and it should be shared. At the end of the day though I love this bike it’s awesome🍻
Im searching to buy a new bike in the upcoming summer (currently owning a suzukin intruder 250 vl, yes a chopper). My riding style is fast and agressive, i like to take corners leaning a lot (even with my chopper i try to push it as much as i can, ive scrapped the foot pegs quite a lot). Also,im planning to keep the next bike quite a long time, before changing again. Im between the Honda Cbr650r and the R7. What is your opinion.
P.S. Great vid man !!!
Thanks man, I appreciate that. That’s a hard choice, I would say if you want a more comfortable bike the cbr is your choice, if you want a more aggressive race position the r7 would s the ticket. Hope this helps, let me know which one you get both are good bikes
@@ScoutsOut Thanks for the help mate!!
Hi. Can i upgrade the back tire size from 180/55ZR17 to 190/55ZR17 on my Yamaha R7 2023 ??? Do you recommend this ?? I mean any issue if i do so? I want to do it for a better look from the back much wider tire. Thanks.
From my understanding yes, Van from sportbiketrackgear did that to his r7. I went up a size on my ninja 400 as well, I don’t see a real be if it in doing so but I agree it makes the bike look better
I just bought my r7 last week tuesday, 2/20 and have absolutely loved it, first bike ever. It’s got enough power to make me feel at ease on the freeway, but not enough where im whiskey throttling. The clear coat is so real. Terrible clear coat, but still just looks amazing, but sad it’s scratched after a week 🙃 definitely agree with you!!
Hell yea broc congrats on the new bike!
My biggest complaint, the stock suspension feels really weak, no matter what I do it feels like it doesn't change. Also you need to shop around on the insurance, I only pay 27 a month full coverage through state farm 100 deductible.
Yea coming from my ninja 400 it’s way better but I’m really not that good or consistent enough of a rider to narrow in on what I don’t like about the suspension, it felt decent on the track so I’ve been ok with it for now. Yea I need to look into insurance again, I do have a totaled bike which is why I think it’s high
Do you think taking the bike to a place that do ceramic coating or paint protection film would help the paint hold up? Could the swivel marks get buffed out? Thanks.
Yea and I’ve been thinking about the ceramic coating too, I’m not sure if you can buff out the swirls but or not but the coating would be cool
What are your levers?
th-cam.com/video/o90-3WxdQDo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6-y2XVZFBARtCoc7
These are what I got and how to install, I had issues with them but they are still holding up well
Given that I generally run my street tires at track pressure and wear out my tires on the sides, not the centers: I have been really happy with the S21s on my 690 SMC-R. The bike has similar HP and they have worn pretty well with really good grip. I used the Q4s on the track on my R1, and I think another bike or two as well. I don't think Q3+ can ever be a bad call on a street bike. RS11s are really great street/sport tires that do well on track too... those came on my R1M and had I kept it, I would have used them again.
Good to know, I didn’t realize the RS11s were that well priced. I’m might just have to order a pair of those
@@ScoutsOut Not that this is anything special, but this my R1M (bike in front/yellow vest) on RS11s at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA: th-cam.com/video/Ptvh4A-TcK8/w-d-xo.html
Nice dude that track is 👌🏼 I’m still watching it on MotoAmerica right now. What made you get rid of the r1m?
@@ScoutsOut Thanks, yes the track is outstanding, especially after they fixed it up for Moto American a couple years ago. They added the chicane, painted all the curbing, and added lots to the viewing areas and paddock area.
I should have kept the R1M. It was a 2021 (most current gen) and essentially a perfect super bike. The engine was the smoothest to redline I have ever experienced, and the shifting was also the best I have ever tried. The suspension also had the range needed to make it livable on our bad roads.... the standard R1's suspension (which I had previously) was just too much on the broken up street, even loosened up fully.
The R1M was tits in the summer and on the track. However much of the year, due to the foul weather here, it just seemed too nice to take out on wet, sanded roads. And definitely not particularly fun to do so. So I traded for 1290 Super Adventure R, which I just sold too. Turns out I can't really be satisfied with out a liter bike's rush, so I have a MT10 coming in. I had one before and never should have sold it either! But I look forward to the current gen as the R1's electronic package that is now on the MT10 is really terrific.
Honest for you and your expectations. To some, it is a satisfying 'beginner' street midsize at a decent value
True, I started on a bigger bike and the r7 is really an awesome bike and acceptable for a beginner
I can tell you the rear abs problem also happen on my 2019 R6 with oem cold tires and braking pads, i think switching to better sticky tires might improve it.
Haven’t notice a difference between hot or cold tires and pads, I’ll see if I notice a difference next time I ride
@@ScoutsOut Don't listen to this guy. Probably thinks that any tire that isn't slick is a "Cheap, slippery tire" The S22's are fantastic and are absolutely not interfering with the ABS.
Edit: If you're having slip issues with the S22's you've crashed on the R2's and R3's. The Rosso Corsa 2 is the S22 competitor with the 3 compound rear.
For the brakes you should change to a steel brake hose. It is plastic, when they heat up, they expand and starts to loose pressure and power.
Ohh definitely, I think the steel beaded and some better pads would make it 👌🏼
It is a really helpful review!
As you used to own a zx 6r,I have a question about the torque between an r7 and a zx 6r.
If I consider the torque and torque delivery without thinking about the HP, which bike would you recommend?
(I know, there are more things to consider than just the torque but, just couldn't get this question out of my head about the torque between these two bikes lol
That’s bro, that’s really a hard thing to answer lol. The 636 does technically have more torque but your not getting it until higher rpm. 636 is mid to high and r7 is low to mid.
@@ScoutsOut Thanks heaps for your answer!
I'd better test ride the both and feel it.
Enjoyed your videos keep it up mate 👍
Yea definitely test them both out, let me know which one you go for 🍻
Hey man i love your videos ! I been doing all my maintenance on my r7 based off your videos ! By any chance will you install a crash cage on your bike ? Impaktech has really good reviews on crash cages but there tutorials suck !
Thanks man I appreciate that, no I’m not interested in stunting and using crash cages I’m mainly just interested in back road and track riding. That sucks they tutorials suck… if i come across that cage for a reasonable price ill consider making a vid on it, its a good idea and many are interested in stunting
Okay, I thought it was only my R7, where the tank was so scratched up for no apparent reason. I'm glad that's normal then :D Also for me the biggest issue I'm having right now is even though I swapped the factory windshield for a Puig R-Racer, the wind gets blown right into my helmet (Shoei X-Spirit 3) all the time, creating noise almost unbearable without a neck gaiter / scarf or earplugs which I hate using, because it just muffles down everything too much, and with the stock exhaust, you can barely hear the bike anymore. (I'm 6 ft / 182 cms btw in case anyone is wondering) At this point I'm even considering removing the windshield completely and just go withhout it..
Weird, I have the shoei x14 and the gt air. My x14 is much quieter than the gt air but really both are loud and need ear plugs. I can get by without ear plugs in the x14 but I know it’s not good for my ears. You might look into a different helmet, I think the arai helmets are supposed to be some of the quieter one
I an trying to debate between the r7 and the zx6r myself atm. I dont know what to do.
If your not in a huge rush maybe wait for the zx4rr I'll be buying one as soon as it comes out and comparing it to my r7 and I also owned the 2018 zx6r
@@ScoutsOut yea I thought about it. But I feel the price tag of the 4r is just to much. I also have owned a zx6r in the past. I just havent ridden in 10 years.
@@ScoutsOut do you prefer the r7 over the zx6r? May I ask how come? Also, how hard is the screen in sunlight.
I do prefer the r7 but I'm not a speed demon, I'm only interested in tight corners and throwing the bike around and the r7 kills it for that especially on the streets. If you ride with people who have bigger bikes you will always feel you can't keep up on the freeway but I'm personally over that and more interested in track/canyon carving
@@ScoutsOut yea I'm not a speed demon either. I do however love the sound of the inline 4s and don't want to see the 600 class go away as it's always been my favorite.
Great video buddy, I like the style of your video. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Ride on and have a nice Sunday🤙
Thanks ck!!! Much appreciation 🍻
Another good video. I will agree with you on the paint, it is definitely cheap. The red center piece on mine is just getting beat up from my jacket, I tried to polish it out before i clear bra that section. It was picking up the red. Makes me think it is in fact not cleared. As for the brakes, I think that is something braided brake lines and better pads can correct. Yes the rear abs sucks, seems to engage at low speeds.
Thanks bro, I’ve been considering the ceramic coating. I didn’t even think of a clear bra material that’s a good idea too
Finally someone talked about the swirl marks on R7. I have been wondering is it just minee that attracts swirls marks so easilyyy. 😖😖 appreciate it man, now that u have mentioned it. I feel relaxed🤣
Haha yea man, the first time i used a polish and microfiber cloth I scratched the hell out of it when it was brand new i was so bummed lol
@@ScoutsOut same here 😖 i was like, i messed up my brand new bike in just 1 week. I was so upset
I have been running the road 6’s on my r7 I definitely don’t push the bike hard at all, so I don’t need huge grip, but I also ride in rain they’ve done great so far
A lot of people have been telling me about the Michelins they do look like a good option I just never get rain
How much petrol on 100km/L normal drive?
I’m getting about 52 mpg
what I believe Yamaha did here with R7 is, they gave public a CHEAP to own and maintain ROAD BIKE and racers and teams an OPPORTUNITY to strip it down to install everything RACING in it....
Thats exactly how i feel, its really the perfect bike for my riding style, ability and awesome power delivery for street riding.
Nice video. Thank you for your sharing. I'm going to buy R7 this November
Thanks bro, hopefully November comes quick for ya 🍻
I just noticed that my speedometer always reads 10 over when I start going
Ohh weird I hadn’t noticed that on mine, I’ll check next time I ride
Quit going for full sport tires if you care about tire life. The toursport options bridgestone has offer just enough grip for a intermediate rider but they last alot longer than the s22s. T32s for example would be a better option for a r7 imo
I care less about tire life and more about grip, but I probly could do with a harder tire and be just fine
Nice vid man... As usual... Good info. Well presented... 😁
Thanks Phil 🍻
do a DIY ceramic coating on the bike, and just wash off those bugs with a pressure washer.
Yea man I really wish I would have done that on day 1 with the bike, as I do a track bike build with it and paint the fairings I will do the ceramic coating on them.
Make sure to ceramic coat.. check.
Make sure to upgrade brake pads.. check.
Get better tires.. check.
ABS.. check.
Haha, that about sums it up
My favorite tires ever were supercorsa's they feel amazing and HH pads rated. Bummer you cant shut off the ABS I would want it all off, all I ever liked was a slipper clutch. Aloha🤙
I hear alot of good things about the supercorsa’s if I remember they are a little pricey but worth it. I’m usually ok with abs but this bike is really bad on the rear
@@ScoutsOut sometimes you can get a deal from like chappral since they are aggressive road tires not real popular for everyday riders so they blow them out occasionally. The last 2 inches of the sides are slick only tread down the middle so you just need to remember if you are going slow on dirt or a puddle or something, I was always good but didn’t ride bad conditions ever.
Ok cool, other than my driveway it’s rarely bad conditions as you know over here lol
You listed some posible fixes for your brake on track. But the one thing that would actualy fix it wasnt there.
Brake pads.
The other stuff will change the general feel for sure. But with differences between hot and cold brakes is almost completly contributed by the pads.
I did mention pads in the vid, and totally agree
@@ScoutsOut Sorry about that. Must have misheard. But glad you agree :)
No worries, I wish I would have said it as good as you just did
how much should i expect to pay a month for my r7 insurance?
I pay $740 a year, I went through a local agent that found a local insurer. I live in the Northwest.
@@terrystarr4793 cool thanks man. just realized i wasn’t logged into my bike page lol stay safe🙏🏼
@@taps_r7 It will all depend on your age, driving history (tickets, wrecks, etc.), if you have taken any safety courses.
@@TheBombgardener igh cool, thanks homie. hope ur recovery goin well 🤙🏼
I’m paying 884 a year
The clear coat on mine is absolutely terrible! Mine came scratched from the dealership!
Yea it’s no double some of the worst paint/clear coat on any bike I’ve owned
Oh and you should 100% get some Rosso 4's. Buddy just got a set and he absolutely loves them and I have been doing a bit of research on them and they seem awesome.
Oh hell yea I didn’t even know there was a version 4 yet, totally getting those
@@ScoutsOut yeah they came out not too long ago, check them out bro!
@@ScoutsOut Pirelli also launched the Rosso 4 Corsa, a softer version of the Rosso 4 that has Superbike compound on the side to improve grip
i just got one of those and in black too, but the insurance with us costs around US 100 a year. insurance is just too expensive with you guys.
Thats awesome, yea we pay way to much
I ride S22s on my MT-10, track and street, they are extremely capable if you are riding hard. I think that is where people get things confused, people all have their own opinions on tires. use what works for you and feels the best. Some ride out continentals and still rip their bikes lol.
good point, i've always felt comfortable on the Perelli tires whether they are the best or not or just in the back of my mind i feel comfortable
I had a set of s22s on my mt07 and already on that bike they lasted me 4k kilometers before they completely melted so and going so gently on this R7 because I want them to last a little bit longer 😅, and apprehensive to see how tire wear will get worse on track when I already wear them out this fast on the road
Yea I thought they were ok tires, I did put a new one on the rear for my trackday and it did pretty good. But was really more on the side of the tire at the track
@@ScoutsOut I need to try more tires, the s22s are the stickiest tires I've run on my bikes. All the others were Michelin road 4s and road 5s. Mainly because I also commute but also because I like riding fast in the wet and I found those tires were excellent in the heavy rain. Wheelies and nearly knee down didn't feel like it was gonna let go any second. Although sadly they only lasted me 9-10 thousand kilometers before both front and rear were triangles with only the tread in the middle remaining 😅
Lol, yea I can’t speak for wet riding where I live…it only rains once or twice a year lol
@@ScoutsOut 😂 fair enough, was the same where I lived in South Africa but New Zealand is the land of bipolar weather it seems. Rains one minute then a few hours later wind that wants to Rip your face off and then the next day or week sunshine and lollipops, winter is just basically constant rain and wind though with the occasional bit of sun that just remains cold regardless of how sunny it is 😅
Dang lol I’ll bet it’s beautiful over there though
I'm going to try Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa 120/70ZR and 190/55ZR, It's a bit wider but will fit.🙂
I bet those tires are going to be nice, let me know if you notice any difference with the 190 rear
Just subbed bikes 🏍cool vids bad ass bro 😎
Thanks bro, welcome to the channel
Michellen Road 5 or 6...You'll get way more life out of them. I have them on my R7 myself
Ok cool I’ll check them out, thanks
Just ordered a pair of road 6's will install sooner then later.
How would you compare it to ninja 400?
Ninja 400 is a sport bike with comfortable seating position and ok power
R7 has twice the power and a much less comfortable riding position more aimed at racing
@@ScoutsOut Ninja is also about 45lbs lighter, do you feel this difference while cornering?
Yes the 400 felt so playful and light, the r7 does too but I still remember how light my 400 was, especially with all the ergo changes I did to it to get in a more aggressive position, it was a fun bike but I did want more power
great video, im in uk so i have 125 it started off like £500 to insure for a year, then went to 400 and somethign, now i pay 360 odd £ for 1 year insurance, but i want to upgrade but i need to do a test for a proper license to upgrade but the bikes im looking at for when i can upgrade are Z400, CB500 and benelli leoncino 500, idk which is best or if there is any better bike in that kind of category that is better, but once i get my driving license i plan to do my proper motorcycle licence after i save enough money then will maybe test ride those bikes and see which i like best,
when i upgrade insurance will go up and id have to fill up more often XD rn i get like 110-125mpg or something like that i dont go down to red until like 300 miles so thats one of the nice things about a 125
Dang that’s good fuel mileage, I have a grom and it gets that but it only has a 1gal tank so it still feels like I’m always at the fuel pump. I haven’t rode the cb500 but I’ve heard lots of good things and I really enjoyed the ninja 400.
@@ScoutsOut groms look like fun im 6ft 2 so i'd assume my legs would be in uncomfortable position XD, yeh i hear good things about z400, cb500 and benelli leoncino 500, i guess ill have to see if i can test ride them when ever i manage to sort all the license's and stuff out, tbf 125's are pretty fun, i mean they aren't fast but they are fun to flick about, and in future i want to find a cool big area of private land and get permission to practice stunting there, i dont know any stunts and want to learn how to, because as a kid i wanted to be a motorcycle stunt artist (tbf i've always wanted to do the dangerous stunts (like backflips and stuff off ramps, but i dont have funds to do that and my parents think people who do that are crazy and would try stop me XD) .
also sorry about the length, went on a bit of a rant (again)
Yea 125’s really are fun especially if your just city riding there is mo need for bigger and will probly be great for learning stunts, I always wished they would bring cool 125s to America I always see cool CBRs and ninjas that are 125s in other countries but they never bring them here
@@ScoutsOut yeh, we also have a rc 125 too over here, used to see one at college used to park next to my rusty scuffed up cbf125 XD (i bought it with damage (on exhaust and body work and fenders, (and levers but i replaced them as they snapped off when i fell off once, then i dropped it again soon after new levers were on and scuffed them up XD, i wanted a cbr125 when i was looking for them but didnt have money my dads friend found bought and sold me the bike i have now (cbf125) i still remember how excited i was when i saw it in person for the first time them bringing it down the drive way, tbh i think i like the look of the cb125f better than the cbf125 but the cbr125 (in repsol livery looks so nice), i didn't know there weren't many options for 125's in america, but makes sense seen as tho most people who can get any cc bike they want as soon as they pass won't even look at a 125, i wish i had a place to practice stunts tho, i don't think there is anywhere near me that has like a big empty flat area to practice
I bet that was an awesome day getting the bike, an rc125 would be cool, I would grab one of those for the kart track and have a ton of fun with it
Silly w/the insurance. My GSX-S750 is super cheap insurance wise cuz its classed as a standard but it's got almost 40 HP on an R7. lol. Moreover, the FZ1 is cheap insurance wise and it's 149HP and stupid powerful.
I know man, I really think they just jack up the price on new bikes till they collect information on how many are out there and how many crash etc..
@@ScoutsOut that makes sense. Most fz1 riders are careful older riders. But is just funny on what it's actually capable of lol
@@englishsteel-nz6im yea for sure
Bro please tell me one think about this bike! Its gearing is too high for this bike? Because i see so many videos where this bike trouble to reach its peak rpm on 5th gear! Even on 5th gear this bike cant reach to max rpm and when u drop 6th gear its feel like there is no power in engine to pull this bike! This bike reach 265kmh on its 6th gear on dyno! It means it has long gearing but in practical this bike reach 210 or 220kmh! Company need to do work on its gear ratios... If bike cant even reach 230kmh then company need to shorten the gears to get maximum acceleration! What is ur view on this point! Pls reply me bro! And sorry for my english! 🙏🏻
I agree, it has little too no top end power. there is always a trade off, I love the fact that the power is low it suits my interest and style of riding for back roads. I personally have no interest in the top end speed and performance, I would have bought another 600 or liter bike if I wanted top end speed. this bike is a low end power which in my opinion is what makes it a great street bike. just personal opinion and motorcycle expectation management I guess, hope this is helpful cheers!!
@@ScoutsOut but bro im saying, if bike is not ment for higer top speed then company should be given short gearing in this bike! If they want to limit its speed to 230kmh so they can achieve it with the use of short gears... And it will increase acceleration too! Why they giving that long gearing if bike cant reach that speed? If we put bigger sprocket in rear it will increase acceleration without loosing top end!
@@shubhamsapkal7466 yea dude I hear ya, could shorten the gears and get more out of the bike but more frequent shifting I’d assume
@@ScoutsOut it behave like ktm bikes! 😂
The thing i hate the most on my r7 is the rear mudguard doe's nothing at all. 😂
Haha it sadly never rains here so I don’t get to test it out 😂
@@ScoutsOut You will one day and you'll see what i mean. 😂
I just got a new R7 and i fucking love this thing... My insurance went down $20 vs my R3... which i think is hilarious... I'm only paying $65 a month... i was paying $80 for my R3
Nice dude the r7 is awesome. I can't believe your insurance went down 😂
Sucks but glad to hear it’s not only my R7 paint that’s butt. Swirl marks started after the first ride!! But nonetheless I do love the bike for my first street bike.
Yea it such a for sure but still a great bike, I might try the new ceramic coating or something in the future
I just don't like that it replaced the r6.. granted I understand why. Dealers wanted way too much money for it. They couldn't sell a $13 grand bike for $17 grand... UNDERSTANDABLE. And then when they discontinued it, our dummy dealers went and tried to get $20 grand for that same bike that was sitting on their own lot from last year because "its rAr3 n0w". Even though they're the reason it didn't sell and is now "rare". Donkeys...
To this day there's 2 or 3 new old stock r6s for way too much money collecting dust at the dealer because of greed. And they keep making it more expensive.
I feel the same was man, it should not have replaced the R6 just should have been in addition. I still want to buy an R6 but i will not be paying ridiculous amounts of money to buy a used one or some over bloated one from a dealer.
Mine would be the engine sound. Sounds like a ninja 300
Kinda I guess, if you hear it in real life you can tell the difference
Oh…are things going to be a little bit different? But kind of the same?
Haha yessir, had to stop myself and not say the rest of that lol
The only thing I dislike is that short underbelly exhaust 🤡
Haha I go back and forth with it. I really liked my under tail exhaust on my cbr 600.
@@ScoutsOut it is a bad ass bike, player. Be safe
Q3+ all the way
I haven’t tried them but lots of people are saying they are great for street and track, I was leaning towards super corsa but I think q3 is going to be the winner for the next set thanks
The only thing I hate about the R7 is that I bought one.
Lol well that sucks, I’m sure someone would be happy to buy it from you
Lol, it's not that bad. I just like to complain.
@@ScoutsOut still probably lose a load of money selling it.
Yea possibly
Like 54 I don't know much about motorbikes but this is cool also great reviews about the bikes you named
Hey Fran!! Thanks bud 🍻
You aint wrong about insurance, im at 350 a month for my r7
what state are you in?
Lmao the fuck are you guys paying for insurance? I live in switzerland and i got literally everything covered and i am paying 750 YEARLY what the fuck
i pay half that. I live in Norway
I pay 43 a month on mine since it's bundled I guess
@@Cj-mj4xg what state
You call the ins companies dumb for high priced coverage, but then these ridiculous riders post stupid videos of them being “dumb” on their sport bikes……what you expect?
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ill sell you a ninja 400 with a scopion exhaust,tail tidy, k&n air filter 2023 280 miles 5500.00
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thanks for the offer but Im still riding the RC390 for my 400, and the ZX4RR