The Yamaha YZF-R7 motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, power of 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 162 kg (357.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF-R7 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 163% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 69% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
140 hp — more powerful than about 94% of Yamaha models with power data.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
22 L — larger than about 94% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.864 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 864.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 186.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Power | 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 162 kg (357.1 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,390 mm (54.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.8642 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.