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Yamaha YZF-R7 and MT-07 India Launch Details Surface Online

Yamaha YZF-R7 and MT-07 India Launch Details Surface Online

Published: Friday, 26 May 2023 5:17 AM | By Maxabout News | 3637 Views

Yamaha Motor India is planning to launch its new middleweight motorcycles, the YZF-R7 and MT-07, in the Indian market by the end of 2023. The company has already started accepting bike bookings, with an initial token amount.

The YZF-R7 is a fully-faired sports bike powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine. This motor produces a max power of 73 bhp and a peak torque of 67 Nm. The MT-07 is a naked streetfighter that is powered by the same engine. Both bikes come equipped with a host of features, including upside-down forks, mono-shock rear suspension, ABS, and traction control.

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Yamaha is targeting the premium middleweight segment with the YZF-R7 and MT-07. The bikes will compete against the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja 650, the Honda CBR650R, and the Triumph Street Triple R. The YZF-R7 and MT-07 are expected to be priced at around Rs 10 lakh and Rs 8.50 lakh. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Honda CBR 650R will fight with the YZF-R7, while the MT-07 will compete with the Kawasaki Z650 and Triumph Trident 660.

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With the launch of the YZF-R7 and MT-07, Yamaha is looking to expand its presence in the premium middleweight segment. The bikes are expected to be well-received by Indian buyers, who are looking for a stylish and performance-oriented motorcycle.

According to Eishin Chihana, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group of Businesses, the Japanese manufacturer can only offer a limited quantity of YZF-R7 and MT-07.

“After some years, those (YZF-R3 and MT03) customers will need another step-up bike and we can introduce limited numbers of R7 and MT-07. Between 2023 and 2030, we can prepare this step-up structure for new customers. This will be our key focus where stylish, sporty, and exciting bikes will fuel aspiration,” said Chihana.

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Yamaha MT-03's launch in India has not yet been scheduled by the company and it is possible that R3 may get ABS when the MT-03 gets launched in the country. The parts on both the motorcycles are common and Yamaha may increase the amount of localization, in order to keep the prices same and add ABS to the R3 in India. The Red shade can also be expected if the R3 gets the same Red shade for its naked body structure. The sales number of R3 is another factor on which the Red shade's launch indirectly depends. Both the bikes use a 321cc, 2-cylinder motor producing 41.4 BHP and 29.6 NM of torque.
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