2026 Yamaha R7 with 5-Inch TFT, Traction, Engine Brake & Launch Control Breaks Cover

Yamaha has updated the R7 for 2026, featuring advanced electronic rider aids and a sharper design that aligns with the latest R-Series aesthetic. Key components, including the chassis, have received significant upgrades, making the middleweight sportbike more capable and sophisticated, promising an elevated riding experience for enthusiasts. 

Yamaha retains the classic blue-and-black colour scheme while introducing a special 70th Anniversary Edition in striking red and white. The bike is slated to arrive at global dealerships in early 2026. Here's all you need to know about all the changes on the 2026 iteration of the Yamaha R7. 

Yamaha R7: Design and Features

Yamaha has sharpened the all-new R7’s design to match the R-Series styling, featuring a slimmer fairing and integrated LED indicators. A special Anniversary Edition has also been rolled out to celebrate 70 years of racing excellence, dressing in classic red-and-white colours as a tribute to the brand’s iconic motorsport legacy.

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The updated R7 features a 5-inch TFT display with Y-Connect smartphone integration, providing navigation, call, and message alerts at a glance. It also incorporates a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) borrowed from the flagship YZF-R1, enabling a full suite of lean-sensitive rider aids, an industry first for the CP2 platform.

The electronics package includes Slide Control (SCS), Traction Control (TCS), front wheel Lift Control (LIF), and Brake Control (BC) with cornering ABS, all fully adjustable through the Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) interface, which offers Sport, Street, Rain, custom, and track modes. The bike also comes with a third-generation Quick Shift System (QSS) that allows seamless clutchless up and downshifts.

Yamaha R7: Engine and Hardware

At its core, the R7 retains the 689cc CP2 parallel-twin engine, 72.39bhp, and 68Nm. However, Yamaha has reengineered the tubular steel frame, adjusting layout and reinforcement points to boost torsional, lateral, and longitudinal stiffness for sharper feedback and increased stability.

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The bike rolls on lightweight SpinForged wheels, mounted with high-performance Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres. Other highlights include fully adjustable KYB front forks with lighter aluminium internals, a reshaped fuel tank, a slightly lower seat height, and a revised swingarm.