I rode a Yamaha R7 for 7 hours on the highway...here's what I learned!
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- What better way to test the Yamaha R7 and how it would be as a commuter bike than to sacrifice my body and ride it for 7 hours in one day. What could possibly go wrong...
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I can finally start watching motovlogs again bc I bought a bike again. No more pain of watching people ride without being able to ride myself.
I’m waiting for that moment. I’ve unsubscribed after my accident but these recommendations keep popping up haunting me down lol
What did you get?
@@wessieclack I just got a ktm Duke 250, I live in okinawa where the max speed is like 80 km/hr so I got something small to avoid speeding tickets. I had a 91 cb750 nighthawk when I was stateside.
Me too very soon
@@loup5319 I had a new 92 nighthawk 750 back in college, nice bike!
7 hours isn't a commute. No one drives for 3.5 hours to work. Although I'm sure there is some ridiculous exceptions. 7 hours is a tour or road trip.
I actually know someone who lives in a complete other state and travels every Sunday night into town, every Friday night out of town. He bought a house in another state and absolutely loves where he lives, BUT he also loves his job just as much and refuses to quit. He enjoys driving so he has no problem with it. Obviously the exception to the rule, but your comment made me think of him
a day trip. I dont think I would ride longer than 6 or 7 hours a day on any bike, not without a major break or breaks along the way
Clearly you don't know anyone from LA. 2-3 hours one way is not unusual at all. So not quite 7hrs...but 5-6, definitely.
@@BackwardsMarathonPSU I live in LA. I agree depending on time of day and where one is going in LA or OC that 20-40 miles could possibly take 1-3 hrs in a car, but I don’t know anyone that rides a motorcycle where it takes anywhere near that long especially with lane splitting. From where I live if can take over an hr to drive to downtown LA but usually takes me 20-30 mins on motorcycle.
@@bikerbeliever8169 Sounds like you'd do well with building up your stamina. 6-7 hours is still a pretty quick ride
Being a fellow R7 owner. I rode my bike from LA to San Jose right after I picked it up. Being that it’s a super sport, I knew what I was getting myself into. The ride wasn’t uncomfortable to me at all personally. I only stopped for gas a water during the trip, and it was honestly a blast. I thought the ride would be terrible, since I come from riding bobbers, but I was actually surprised at how nice it was. Power is there when you need it, and it’s so lightweight and nimble; it makes turning a breeze. One of my favorites bikes I’ve owned hands down!
Great bike. Not a Supersport.
Which route were you going?
I-5? Or 101 along the coastal line
@@glenmcintire3106 Yes it is.
@@infernalkiwi No, it’s not.
R7 is not a supersport. supersports are not going to be comfortable on long rides. you are supposed to squeeze with your legs and core and bend you arms so they are 90 degrees. if you do it right you arms don't get tired, and your wrists don't hurt because you aren't putting supporting your body weight on your wrists.
if you are riding at fast speeds, such as highway speeds, you can generally stay more upright longer because the wind will help keep you up a bit.
but you still have to lean over enough to at least have hold of the throttle. the exception is if you have a "cruise control" mod, but even then that only reduces the hand cramps from holding the throttle in place.
eventually, your back and legs will get sore and hurt. your hands will cramp up.
you COULD get some handlebar risers, and there are some aftermarket ones that go up like 3 inches which is HUGE, but then you have to get new brake and throttle cables, and chop up your front end because it will no longer have clearance. EVEN then, you'll be more upright, but it still won't be as comfortable as a cruiser.
riding a supersport as a crusier is uncomfortable. they are designed to basically be laid down on for racing.
you can do it sure, but it will not be enjoyable.
just get a cruiser for the road trips, and save the crotch rocket for the track or fun little weekend rides or short commutes in the city.
"I dont think my butt is ready but it doesnt matter" - Chaseontwowheels before riding the Yamaha or going to jail
3:24 I'm a new rider (4 months), and that 'before-the-ride' pit stop for gas and drinks with my dad is like the rite of passage for any trip to be amazing. Its the difference between 'riding together' and actually 'going on a ride together'.
The vibes at the gas station early in the morning are just 🤤🤌
OC: love the content still waiting on my R7 to come in September.. nobody ever feels good after that many hours on a sport bike... but we appreciate what your doing!
It's September 🥳 congratulations
Thanks for taking one for the team. That’s a great looking bike.
OC: love it! Love seeing all the videos of the R7! I have pre-ordered one! Cant wait till it gets here! Im a new rider! 💙
You guys fixed the turn signal finally! THANK YOU SO MUCH! :))))
I love your comprehensive reviews so much. Been watching you for a while, not really sure how long but definitely since around September of 2019, when I was trying to get into bikes as a hobby. I think the quality of your content is unmatched, your reviews are in depth and unbiased, and also fun to watch! I really really dislike Yammie noob. He's an example of a BAD reviewer. He's very biased and I rarely ever hear him say anything good about any bike that's not an MT-07 or an R1. I've been meaning to get into the hobby for so long but still trying to find the right bike for me. I want something I can cruise on for fun on the weekends and go on road trips in. I live in Phoenix, AZ and would love to be able to take a bike on a weekend cruise to California and back. Still have not found the right bike for me but still looking and watching videos like this to get my "fill" haha. Been thinking about the Rebel 500 but there is pros and cons to that bike. Still unsure.
Gas station stops are always so much fun. We used to ride at night to drive in the cooler morning hours with my family car road trips. So when I get my bike to a garage and filling it up I absolutely get that nostalgic feeling too! Drive safe!
I had an R1 and it was a fun bike as long as the roads had curves. It was brutal on long boring highways. The thinly padded seat and the low handlebars torched my backside and right wrist respectively. I need a comfortable bike in order to be completely comfortable on the bike. Thanks for your perspective on long hauling on a Sportbike.
At only 49 seconds in, after listening to what you were saying, you are a sooper trooper. Watching til the end.
Love the feeling of setting off for a ride especially with mates
Good eye might
I’d definitely be using the bike to and from work. Commute is 30-45 min long, one way, so I don’t think I’d be feeling your levels of pain/exhaustion. Appreciate the work you put into the vid! [OC]
How has it been for a work commuter? I’m debating between the r7 and mt07 rn. I live literally 10 minutes from work and it’s a literal straight road with little to no cars. Other than work, i plan to take drives to town(about an hour if you drive speed limit) or just cruising around for joy rides. Does the sport position ever get tiring? Speed limit where i live is 50mph but I usually go around 60-70mph on my way to work since there’s never cops or cars around
That camera angle from the car gives a very satisfying view of the bike in motion. Nice!
Just this week I put Vortex 0° clip-ons on my R7. The grips are a little further forward, but higher, and the grip angle has more broad contact with the heal of my hand, which greatly helps reduce fatigue over the OEM grip angle. There is just enough clearance with the cowl, and I may have just invented an MT-R7... 7 hours will not be a problem on it now, the change is just enough to make longer rides practical. I can't imagine riding 7 hours with the OEM grip angle.
Things are reasonably close, but Saturday I hope to make the last adjustments to the grips and levers positions. One thing to note, I had to order some EPDM rubber hose(1/2" OD and 1/4" ID) since the hose from the brake reservoir to the master cylinder is real short and is a limiting factor of adjusting the orientation of your grips and brake lever. I had to order the hose in a longer length, so I have some to spare, for the next 10 times I have to do this. LOL. I got what I needed though.
Sweet. Sounds great.
Longer rides are for the naked bike categories. You still get the sport look but way more comfortable. I just bought the 2020 Z900 and it’s awesome! Tons of character, torque galore, and the engine sounds so good! Super comfy.
OC: Long rides like this are okay if you can hit up a hot tub or hot springs after. My bros and I do trips in the summer through the BC mountains in Canada and that's the only way to make it on a sport bike after. Heals up your sore back and wrists nicely after 6+ hours in the saddle on windy roads haha.
After having someone pull out in front of me and total my bike and my legs, I really want a new R7. It looks so good and sounds good. Cant wait to get my next bike.
I’ve been down a few times myself and my cousin went down this past weekend and broke his leg.... hope you recover soon and have fun the rest of the time you have on two wheels... be carful
Hope you’re doing alright, I’m in the same boat as you, crashed my bike last Saturday and it’s a total loss now, I want to try something new but now I have no idea what I want lol.
Thanks for your honesty! Love to see yr review after you rested lol
So true about the fill up. Never thought about it that way.
In certain angle, the R7 front lights looks like a GSXR...
At the ending, sitback and talking looks great...
That POV reminds me, during pitstops my friends and i, we normally sit by the curb, some coffee and adoring the backend of the Bike ...
Awesome video R7 is definitely a bike I am looking into.
even when i drive across state to visit home i get that warm fuzzy travel feeling. So i get ya
I love long road trips on my bike. I rode my 18’ R6 from Atlanta to Twentynine Palms, CA over a weekend. Time I’m home, let’s do a long road trip, Chase!
that was supposed to say, NEXT time I'm home.
Lovely review video, mate! Too honest. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love this bike sooooo much. Great video!!
OC: When I first started riding, I rode everywhere on my sport bike. 100+ mile trips on the highway to get somewhere fun and all. Nowadays, I wouldn’t think twice about doing those same rides.
In a way of, i wouldn’t think twice about doing it again because i wouldn’t do it again or because you enjoy it so much you would definetly do it
@@brianq7365 I wouldn’t do that type of distance on my sport bike again. I’d use a bike that’s more comfortable to me or haul my bike to the destination.
I once did a road trip on a sportbike from Texas to Virginia. Never again.
@@Kraken9911 I literally shivered as I read “to Virginia”. That sounds rough.
@@Kraken9911 I rode my sport bike from Northern CO to Galveston, TX about 10 years ago in the summer time. One of the studipest things I've done, among many. 🤣
OC can't wait for the mountain video.
OC. Have you done a similar ride to compare this to the Aprilia RS660? Curious to know your thoughts over the long distance test and what the overall fuel efficiency was like for either/both bikes. Thank you. Keep up the good work 👏👏
Yamaha filed patent for R9 and R2 in Europe and Australia.
This is a good news for everyone.
I'm holding out for that R9, imagine that nutter of a triple in a sportbike without any electronics to keep the cost doable
Sign me up! (:
@@Sfekke they will definitely give the full electronic package, these days that's one of the selling points.
I watch alot of your videos and just realized I live very nearby! I stop by the Avalon most weekends.
Love the first petrol stop before a long day of riding 😎
Thanks for the video! I have a Ninja 650. Left middle Georgia, rode to Deals Gap, the Dragon, ate lunch, rode the Dragon, rode back to middle Georgia. 6 hours each way plus the ride while there. No problems! Have made many multi day trips to multiple states. Still love it, but was interested in getting an R7. Will consider!
I’m in middle Georgia too, ever ride hwy 42 in Byron?
@@superchrisguy Yes! I enjoy Hwy 42. Would really enjoy having some of the north Georgia roads here, but.....
@@dknightrider900 I hear ya on that! I took my first trip up to blood in June and it was a totally different experience from our local roads. Looking forward to going back one day soon, but I need to get faster in the curves to keep up with my group.
OC: Wow, thanks for doing this. I wanted to know how it would feel riding a few hours on the R7.
It all depends from person to person, and what your fitness levels are.
Perhaps a Tracer9 is a good choice for you :D Oh I ordered a R7 by the way, really excited about how it performs🤙
I've been on a 01 ZX6R up until about 3 years ago....getting older and with a bad back I looked into the nakeds, found a good used Suzuki GSXS 1000 and it's the best move I have ever made. The ZX6R has not been rode once since getting the naked. Comfort, tons of power, tons of torque and handling is so much better....I've done several 4-6 hour mountain trips.
Good to hear, I'm waiting for the new gsx-s1000, I love the look of it also.
OC: glad you got up ok. I feel your pain man. I wouldn’t want to commute on that bike for longer than 2 hours max. Need a break in between that time. Hope your back is ok man.
yeah on a crotch rocket you'd wanna take a 20 min break and stretch every 1-2 hours.
this is going to add more time on your commute, which doesn't matter if you don't care, but if you are on a timetable adding al that extra time, extra hours of travel can be tedious and bad.
The best handling and most comfortable sports bikes I have ridden and owned over the past 37 years have been 3-4 hours tops and you are done. I did an 8 hour round trip on a GSXR1000 K2 back in the day and basically passed out on the bed in my leathers when I got home lol..
Even though I've got an automated hand slapping me every 10 seconds, it kinda helps me stay awake, god i love this sports bike for touring!
4:50 - 5:52
OC: Thank you so much for this video, I was wondering what it would be like riding the R7 for an extended period of time. Considering moving to Warner Robins and wondered what a commute from there to Atlanta would be like.
I picked mine up yesterday and immediately put 2+ hours on it and I was more than fine on the comfort side of things! If you have any other question feel free to ask
Why does everyone comment OC?
I love my R7 as a beginner 1st year riding. Week 1 you’ll feel sore but as i spend time with it after having it a little over a month I can commute with it no problem 1-2hrs riding. GREAT BIKE imo!!!
Great content and harwork for us.
That new R7 looks a fantastic bike, probably the right power for a road bike. I ride an S1000RR which is massive overkill for road work, I love it but can't really use much of it. I think 100-120bhp is probably the sweet spot for most bikes.
Yeah they definitely seem that way at first. Ride the s1000rr a couple more years and the power won’t scare you so much anymore you’ll start whomping it in the low and mid ranges
@@monkmoto1887 I’ve had it a few years chap and it doesn’t scare me, it’s just capable of ridiculous performance of that can’t be used on the busy/speed camera’s roads here without trouble
@@monkmoto1887 can't wait to hear you crashed at 200mph
OC: The only reason to commute and tour on it is because it’s your only bike and you do everything with it. I’d hope there will be mods that come out to make it more manageable for longer distances like a comfort seat. Throttle lock, tank and tail bag would be a must if riding for an hour or more.
I think you can go for a lot longer than an hour without those things, I ride my 600RR for 3-5 hours usually. I just stop and rest occasionally. I’m 40 and overweight. If I can do it, anyone can.
@@chincemagnet Absolutely, I only say it as a must because while they’re not necessary and you can go for long rides without, they do help make the longer rides easier and reduce fatigue.
@@airtylerb can’t argue with that
You're better than me. I have a hard time doing 3 hours but I just have an MT-03. I'm gonna get me one of those for sure.
love this bike so much its my background lol. truely wishing i could ride right now!
I've noticed you've driven through forsyth. I was like, " I recognized this highway. Pretty cool
Way to take one for the team. Music for the ride back was cool. I don't know why anyone would really want to tour on any bike for seven hours. At best it would be a necessary evil on the way to some place nice. Maybe I just don't know of seven hours worth of roads that wouldn't bore me. I've done 4.5 hours quite happily without being sore at all on my '05 R6, FWIW. I use a crampbuster, and that or a cruise control would have made your trip a lot better.
This was exactly what I needed to watch. Planning to fly down to NSW to buy a R7. Then ride it 7hours homes to save 1.1k.
I still remember my 10 hour ride on my R1. Had an Air ride seat. I would just lay on the tank for hours. no cruise control either. It was alright with that seat.
lololol 💀
Been commuting close to 3 hours a day back and forth on R6. At first it was tiring, then body starting to get used to it, then some days I feel tired. But, I’d still do it cos once I ride the pain is all gone, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
That's legitimately impressive for that riding position
I laughed so hard towards the end! I wanted a FZ1 couldn’t get a used one fast enough off internet l! So I settled for R1! I’m still happy! I found that a comfy spot on the bike after riding & gtg used to the horsepower! Hadn’t had a motorcycle in 20 plus years!
Sport bikes are fun but extremely long rides are interesting!
My record on my CBR650R was just over 900mi in a day, all highway. Not the best idea, but def more manageable than I expected.
OC: Having fun to and from work 🤩🤙
IT WAS WORTH IT! 1.06M subscribers. Congratulations!! Beats out Yammie Noob without "giving away" so-called free bikes.
Damn true 😂 about the feeling of first (& last) refuel stop
Bought a R7 as my first bike
Just some advice for any riders out there that have to use a sport bike, I always like carrying some luggage with me on the backseat. I then bring some straps and a pillow and put the pillow in between the straps. It helps a lot with soreness on long trips.
OC - I've got a 90 minute commute. My triumphs street triple it's all a matter of luggage. I only ride leathers might as well be going to the track. So I got to take my lunch and my work clothes with me everyday.
Everytime i feel that excitement after the stop and then ride again ^_^
If I sat in a recliner for 7hrs I would be sore! Lol, seems like the bike did well. I want one!
Good video, you can use any bike for long distance rides if you get a trailer, tow the bike on Highways and enjoy riding on nicer roads. I have naked bike, planning long distance trip 3000km , I am purchasing a trailer for the 2000km highways ( return), the 1000km will be a week of riding on nicer roads .
Rode a Buell 1125r from San Diego to Seattle to Dayton, OH stringing together several 10 hour days.
I test rode this on the track and I can attest to how potent this bike is.
OC: I'd commute on it because it's narrow so it will it through traffic. Something an MT-09 with those massive wide bars struggles with. I'm 1.8m and 72kg so at open road speed I find the air pressure is a good counterbalance so I don't feel the need to lean on the tank. My legs get cramp from being curled up though.
bro, you can say WE homie because WE are with you!!!!!
I’d love to do a long ride on a Goldwing. Feels like the gold standard when it comes to cross country riding.
As soon as I saw the caption I was sure your wrist and back gonna be in extreme pain by the end and boy ohh boy was I close to what I thought 😆
Chase, a question, how do you think about the vibration on this motor? Does it make your hands or thighs go numb after a while? (I know it's not a big single thumper like Vitpilen 700, but still, 350cc for each cylinder is potentially huge enough to shake the body, for me ). How do you feel compared to your R6?
P.S. this video makes me itch to ride again soooo bad. And I really want the R7, man, it's even slimmer than R25 but the motor has a lot beefier punch.
OC: Being used to riding a dyna, I'm feeling cramped after an hour on my z900, can't imagine a R7 would feel much better!!!
Don't let your pelvis tilt forward, keep it upright with the stomach pulled in and the lower back filled out. If you let the pelvis tilt forward, your back will sag and it will tire. I learned this from riding road bicycles where the handlebar is well below the saddle.
I find if I do what you're saying then all the pressure is on thin part of the seat on my ass bones and inner thighs, gets sore pretty quick lol
@@motardbrah7768 You might try wearing some padded bicycle shorts under your riding pants.
I don't know man, this R7 reminds me about Holly, the Red R6..
Ride safe, Chase! Cheers from Indonesia!
Get a R7!!!!! Please!!!! I’m living my motorcycle life through you
Great video
OC: it’d be better than my H-D Road King at lane splitting NYC traffic on the way to work. Might look into purchasing one next year when I no longer have to save for a wedding.
Thank you for the torture test
When he threw the gloves at it 😂😂
Good video!
OC: Definitely not for long commutes. But a day in the mountains, especially my favourite mountain road I'd go for that. Cruise control on the highway would be the only thing I'd want. Because roughly 2 hours to the mountains and back. Your wrist will thank God for cruise control when you want to spend the whole day doing some technical riding in the mountains.
Agreed on cruise control
I can't believe you actually went to Dahlonega mountain!
Well this weekend gonna b my first purchase of the 2021 for the first time in my life I’m gonna feel the difference between car an freedom lol
i commuted on my R1, i mean if the commute is short you want more, now on a 3+ fun weekend ride, that seating is not the best especially with a bad back, but you get over it. Cruiser/Tourer is the way for long trips, sport bike is fun tho, don't see me living without a sport bike till my back just can't anymore.
OC at least 2x during your day becomes something to look forward to.
I did a 15 hour/ 1100 km ride on my CBR650R a couple weeks ago. Wasn’t as bad as I thought and I wasn’t sore one bit the next day. Was deciding between R7 and CBR650R but I’m glad I went with the CBR instead
Please make a Vid pointing out and comparing the pros and cons vs R6. thanks
Im dabbling to get back into riding again. I had a Daytona 675 which was my fav 10 yrs ago. I rarely rode more than 3 hrs at a time on the rocket. My wide glide was longer rides. Any good ideas on a new ride? Possibly looking used no later than 2018. I like the R7 or R1. I may track a few times but mainly just cruising to and from work in S. Texas. Suggestions would b great to start my search.
Yup I did 600 miles round trip on an sv upright naked configuration. Brutal, nvr again and I’ve ridden sport bikes a lot. After an hour I’m broken.
Exactly why I ended up with a Supersport S over the Panigale v2 in the Ducati world. I can ride the SSS all day no problem, the v2 has it's limits. Seems like the R7 actually fits in between them.
Same reason I bought a cbr650r it's a nice balance. Not quite a vfr or k1200 but it's still perfect for most rides and handles the highways fine for a sport bike
i can't wait to buy this brand new
I rode a ktm rc390 from Miami to Charleston and it was the longest 11 hours of my life. 3 days later I did the reverse trip...hell.
When I did ride I always got that anxious feeling.
What do you mean?
I live about 4 miles from pavement, but it's doable on a bike.. once you hit the highway, there's about 3/4 mile of straight, and then you go over a small pass... I believe there's a video somewhere on the tube of someone riding over it, White Pine Drive ... its like 29 curves in 6 miles, and all around where I live is beautiful 2 lane curvy mountain highways... someday I will have a scoot and do some vlogging... I did a day of just over 9hrs on a 600 once, and after a few ibuprofen, a hot shower, and a sleep, I wished I could've went another 5-7 hrs again the next day.... I'm short, like 5'7", so not too cramped up, and could lay down and hang my feet on the passenger pegs...
Cheers...
The last gas fill up, I know that feeling my guy hahaha
Man that whole time you were on 400 I was like oh look there’s exit 13 oh there’s 14 and billy howl Ford 😂
Great bro
OC: for sure would not commute on an R7. Great video though. look forward to the mountain riding content.
My boy went on that Blood Mountain route 😉
Thanks for sharing your video,what does it sound like compared to the R6.
I’ve been back and forth about getting a bike for years. Soon as I saw the R7 I was like yeah I’m getting one 😂
Exactly how I felt 😂
Did you get one? I have a MT07! It’s awesome
@@TypicalMT not yet. Going this weekend to try and schedule my MSF course
@@tristanblake2204 good luck!
@@tristanblake2204 when I scheduled my msf, I emailed them and said if any earlier classes come up to fill me in! Got in that weekend had my bike delivered Friday, was on it 2 hours after my course on Sunday!