Yamaha YZF-R7 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
749 ccDisplacement
140 hpPower
162 kgDry weight
22 LFuel tank
1,390 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
1999200020012002202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20212023689 cc (42.04 cu in)
Dry weight
20002002176 kg (388 lb)
2023188 kg (414.5 lb)
Engine type
20212023Twin, four-stroke
Front brakes
2021Double disc. Hydraulic.
2022Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
2023Double disc. Hydraulic.
Power
2000100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
202374.8 hp (54.6 kW) @ 8,750 rpm
Rear brakes
2021Single disc. Hydraulic.
2022Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic..
2023Single disc. Hydraulic..
Wheelbase
20001,400 mm (55.1 inches)
20021,400 mm (55.1 inches)
20211,375 mm (54.1 inches)
202220231,394 mm (54.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
200023.00 L (6.08 US gal)
202117.00 L (4.49 US gal)
2022202312.87 L (3.40 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
200020010.5682 hp/kg
20020.6023 hp/kg
20230.3979 hp/kg
Top speed
2000250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)

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.

Engine power140 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 163% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement749 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 69% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power94th

140 hp — more powerful than about 94% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement75th

749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity94th

22 L — larger than about 94% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 749 cc • Liquid cooled • 140 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,390 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.864 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 864.2 hp/tonne
Specific power 186.9 hp/L

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 162 kg (357.1 lb)
Wheelbase 1,390 mm (54.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
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.