monoshock . Wet weight is a claimed 188kg , which should make for a fun combination with the torque-rich CP2 engine . Interestingly , compared to the MT-07 the R7 drops fuel capacity down to 12.8 litres from 14 . The engine has a six-speed transmission , with the HO model being able to be fitted with an optional Quick Shift System ( QSS ) to speed up the shifting process and give a more racey feel . In the cockpit , Yamaha hasn ’ t gone for the TFT dash that is seen on the competition . Instead , they ’ ve saved money by giving the R7 everything it needs in a stylish LCD package , which will help keep costs down . In a first for a Yamaha , Brembo has come on board and supplied the radial master cylinder . Yamaha says this is to provide a more linear supply of hydraulic pressure to the radially mounted , four pot front brake calipers , creating excellent controllability and stopping power through dual 298mm front brake rotors . Yamaha seems to be making it very clear in its marketing material that they are targeting a younger audience with the new R7 , with the video featuring predominantly young riders in both the real world and on track . Hopefully , targeting younger rider pays off for Yamaha . The R7 looks like it nicely blends the style and fun of a supersport with the real-world usable power and rideability of the CP2 engine at a competitive price point . It should be a brilliantly fun bike when it arrives here . Yamaha New Zealand expects the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 to be available from December 2021 , with both models set to arrive in either the Team Yamaha Blue or Performance Black colour schemes .
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