Price.com- [Yamaha YZF -R7 test drive] There is an existence that will be in the "Chapter 2" of sports riding ... Takahiro Itami

The Japanese specification of Yamaha's new super sport "YZF-R7" has been officially announced.The release is February 14, 2022, the price is 999,900 yen, and the limited color to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the WGP will be 1,054,900 yen, respectively.

Recently, the test ride was held at Sodegaura Forest Raceway (Chiba Prefecture).It was an unfortunate condition with a lot of wet patches on the road, but I don't care at all.The sense of unity of a car that can open the throttle and increase the pace steadily is one of the new models that I have been riding in recent years.I thought, "I can't sell this."I want people who order to have a solid supply system so that they can go as soon as possible.

High quality materials in the super sports world

YZF-R7は、High quality materials in the super sports worldだ。素材であるがゆえに、特別な装備は無きに等しい。電子デバイスの類は、今となっては当たり前過ぎて、誰もそのひとつに数えていないABSくらいだ。他はアップ側のクイックシフターがオプション設定されている程度で、トラクションコントロールもエンジンモードも備えず、スマホと連動するギミックもない。ただひたすらスポーツするために送り出された。

There is no scene that uses exciting words such as Sharp, Solid, Spartan, and aggressive.Almost everything is in your hand, no matter how much you twist your right hand, there is a certain amount of room.In the section that connects the corner and the corner, you can prepare a single step and breath, and work on the next move while measuring the timing of lines, braking fonts, and lens.

In the process of trying something, it sometimes fails and needs to correct it.It is good that you can repeat them without great risk.If you manipulate "YZF-R1/R1M" and you will not be able to escape cold sweat if the expected plan collapses, but in the case of YZF-R7, it is usually "Tehoporo", and it can be re-partitioned to the next corner.It is a model where the flow of time flows is moderate and refreshing sweat.If R1 is an extraordinary and unpredictable entity, the R7 is a realistic entity that can freely go back and forth between the daily life and a slightly popping world.

Difference from "MT-07"

Most of the engine and the frame are shared with the MT-07, but they are not pretending to be super sports with a simple exterior change.The main changes are as follows.

* What is shown in parentheses is the MT-07 numerical value

(1) Front fork: φ41mm inverted fork (φ41mm straightfork)

(2) Caster angle: 23.7 ° (24.8 °)

(3) Folk offset amount: 35mm (40mm)

(4) Before and after weight distribution: 50.7 %: 49.3 % (49.4 %: 50.6 %)

(5) Rear suspension spring rate: 135N (120N)

(6) Rear suspension Loarink: 4mm shortened

(7) Under bracket: 110g Lighter / rigidity improvement

(8) Center brace: Rigidity improvement due to up and down and aluminum (floating -mounted resin)

(9) Handle grip position: 174mm down / 152mm forward

(10) Step position: 60mm upper / 52mm relocation

(11) Seat height: 835mm (805mm)

(12) Fuel tank cap position: 23mm down / 123mm

(13) Clutch assist & slipper clutch

(14) Front brake master: Brembo pure radial master cylinder (horizontal push type)

(15) Front brake caliper: radial mount (horizontal type)

(16) Tires: Bridgestone Batlux Hyper Sports S22 (Michelin Road 5)

(17) Final ratio: 16/42 (16/43)

(18) Maximum bank angle: 53 ° (49 °)

This part that is directly involved in the running can be enumerated, and there are other changes in the full cowl (and the undercover is aluminum) and the meter change.There is a mono-eye (LED headlight) that is also an identity of the MT-07, but it is also designed dedicated to it.

As a result, although there is a price difference of 185,900 yen between the MT-07, I would like to evaluate it as a bargain price.There is no intended part of the changed part for decoration, and it is a good impression that all are functional parts.To put it very easily, the YZF-R7 body is tightened to the MT-07, which moves supple in a shallow bank angle, and has gained stubbornness that supports high-speed and high load.

Feeling that you manage yourself

Nevertheless, as mentioned above, it is neither an engine or an engine that demands an aggressive run.The 188kg car weight and the highest output of 73ps/8750rpm are excellent in balance, open the throttle, hold a chain, kick the road surface, and the speed of the car rises toward the next corner.It lets you experience it.Meanwhile, it is really comfortable without interruption of skip -like tractions.

However, the main straight of about 400m exceeds 180 km/h in the meter reading, so it is not a powerful class.Moreover, the gear at that time is only up to 4th gear, and it can be seen that the spare capacity remains considerably.If you play a calculator based on the outer diameter of the tire and the deceleration ratio, the rational high speed reaches 250 km/h, and of course it is not that far, but the rider who is dissatisfied even if it is brought to the international racing course.Not so many.

大切なのは、そこへ至るプロセスをFeeling that you manage yourselfで、YZF-R7にはちゃんとそれがある。気がつけば300km/hに達し、気がつかないうちにタイヤのスライドやブレーキの圧力を制御してくれるリッタースーパースポーツとは、そこが決定的に異なる。

A machine where you can enjoy one -on -one dialogue

Handling also imitated it.There is a little bit of steering response when leaning, and the body does not sleep instantly or clip at once.The image is that the tip of the nose comes inside from the oscillator, and when it is imitated, "fluffy" and "Kuru -n" are not "span" or "buku".

In other words, as in the case of acceleration, the behavior that leads to cornering is also easy to understand.Put the brake, shift down, feel the stroke of the fork, lean the body, gradually put the brake lever input, and put it on the envised line.Pure radial master cylinders (existing products are semi -radials. Pure radial is the world's first in the world), assist & slipper clutch and inverted fork are tools to increase their resolution, and lap time and cornering speed are not a problem.

With liter super sports, you can enjoy dialogue with a one-on-one relationship with YZF-R7 if you clench your teeth and obey them silently.In other words, everything (especially compared to the YZF-R1/R1M) is all slow tempo, but not insensitive.The reaction to the riding position, the position of the boarding, and the strength of the load is clear, and it accurately returns whether the trial is correct or incorrect.Just because the language at that time is quiet, don't be silent or cheated.For example, if this is around "YZF-R25/R3", there are many riders who are not aware of the mistakes, so they are passing by, and they are passing by.

By the way, it is not so tolerant of intentional tolerance, and if you improve your skills, it will someday exceed the tolerance of the rear suspension.The section where the load is applied in the large curvature corner is good, but it may not be possible to follow the car body quickly with a hairpin, etc., and in situations where the load changes at once.

However, if you are dissatisfied, this is almost this.It is also a part that can be used through how to ride, setting, and replay parts, and it should be a chance to expand your insight.

It will go to Chapter 2 of Sports Riding

250ccや400ccを経た若いライダーは黙っていてもこのモデルを手にし、正しくステップアップしていってくれるに違いない。YZF-R7を勧めたいのはむしろベテランの方で、大排気量・大パワー・電子制御全部載せのハイスペックモデルにたどり着き、「アガリ」の感覚を覚えているのなら、ぜひこの世界を知ってほしい。ダウンサイジングではあるが、それはスキルやクオリティをダウンさせるものではない。これまでの経験をフルに活かしたIt will go to Chapter 2 of Sports Riding存在であり、再び新鮮な気持ちでバイクと向き合えるはずだ。

■ 5 star evaluation

Power source: ★★★★

Footwork: ★★★★

Comfort: ★★★★

With legs: ★★★

Recommended degree: ★★★★★

Takahiro Itami | Motor Cycle Journalist

Born in Kyoto in 1971.He joined a cat publicity in 1998.In 2005, he was appointed editor -in -chief of the two -wheeled magazine "Clubman" published in 2007.Since then, he has been writing mainly two and four -wheel media as a freelance writer.He has also been active as a racing rider, and has participated in domestic and overseas races such as TT on the Island of Man, Pike Speak, International Hill Climb, and Suzuka 8 Hours.He is also an instructor at circuit driving and test drive.

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