Yamaha have unveiled the new R7 sportsbike, built around the MT-07 powerplant and offering what looks to be a great value option that's taking a slightly different approach to the increasingly electronics crazy modern bikes.<br /><br />The chassis has been updated including fully adjustable forks and an adjustable shock, with aggressive sportsbike ergonomics and fairings.<br /><br />Interestingly, performance is unchanged from the MT-07, although there will be a LAMS version available, with pricing in Australia to be $14k for the LAMS, ride away and $15k for the HO or full power version by way of comparison. <br /><br />While there's some parallels to the RS660 it seems that Yamaha have taken a very different direction, but one that could well pay dividends, as overly powerful sportsbike have fallen in popularity in recent years.<br /><br />The MT-07 has been a popular machine since it was introduced and calls for a faired version have been ongoing, with the R7 seeming to cover the obvious areas that the MT-07 is weak in, when you're thinking a track weapon. <br /><br />Images and footage courtesy of Yamaha Motors. <br /><br />Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell!<br /><a href="https://motojournokris.com/youtube" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://motojournokris.com/youtube</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UuMFIdNQDg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UuMFIdNQDg</a>