Yamaha T7 could be in showrooms next year

[monkeythumpa]

Yamaha has taken their tractable 689cc parallel-twin from the FZ-07 and mated it with a dirt-focused chassis that runs a 21″/18″ wheel combo and long-travel KYB suspension. A simple but effective recipe for an off-road-capable Adventure Bike. Even better, the T7 is expected to be released as a production model in 2018.

From: http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/yamaha-t7-first-test/

 

[RightCoastBias]

Very interested to see what this bike actually becomes. We should hear about it EICMA, at the latest.

 

[Moto Beck]

Dammit I was hoping t stood for track

 

[RightCoastBias]

Dammit I was hoping t stood for track

It does, single Track.

 

[1962siia]

:drool love it!!

 

[SFMCjohn]

:drool love it!!

:thumbup

The Ténéré spirit: Forever in our DNA:
Whatever kind of Adventure motorcycle you ride, it is likely that it has been influenced in some way by one of the most significant models in the history of Yamaha. That model was the legendary XT600Z Ténéré, launched 33 years ago at the Paris Show.

 

[antidote]

$$$ will determine my interest

 

[Cabrito]

My interest is piqued...

 

[HadesOmega]

Love that FZ07 engine its a tractor! Hopefully its better on the interstate than my dr

 

[two wheel tramp]

Hnnnnnnggggg!!!!!!!!!

 

[monkeythumpa]

I don't know about that exhaust routing...

 

[WFO]

It looks very nice!

What happens to the exhaust when you case it on a big rock?

 

[SFMCjohn]

... I have some vague idea that there
were several Dakar racebikes that
routed their exhaust under the bike ... :dunno

... anyway, it's a good point and
another example of some of the issues and limits
with a street motor
being pressed into dual-sport service ... :thumbup

... at least the F7 looks like it will
have decent range and more than
5" of rear suspension travel ... :laughing

 

[two wheel tramp]

It looks very nice!

What happens to the exhaust when you case it on a big rock?

I also prefer undertail exhausts if only for cosmetic reasons. My Suzuki Strom has survived some rocky shit. :dunno

 

[1962siia]

My Starbucks adventures will so epic on this bike!! Can't wait! :laughing

 

[2strokeYardSale]

I predict a 19" front wheel, different forks, less travel, less ground clearance, exhaust routing that interferes with both ground clearance and luggage possibilities, and a lot more weight.

 

[Lunch Box]

I am VERY interested in this. Also, too poor to buy one. :laughing

 

[madsen203]

Good adventure bike...not so much a trail bike though. Where are the 400/500 adventure bikes? Even a good 350 would do.

 

[RightCoastBias]

Good adventure bike...not so much a trail bike though. Where are the 400/500 adventure bikes? Even a good 350 would do.

Bikes like the T7 are compromises. Better on the street than a 500exc/other similar dirtbike, not as good on the trails.

But I think the T7 is getting pretty close to the street/dirt balance. At least from what we've seen so far. When it is more than a concept and we get some specs/test rides, that'll be the time to call it. With some good aftermarket support, it could be really kick ass.

 

[Lunch Box]

Bikes like the T7 are compromises. Better on the street than a 500exc/other similar dirtbike, not as good on the trails.

But I think the T7 is getting pretty close to the street/dirt balance. At least from what we've seen so far. When it is more than a concept and we get some specs/test rides, that'll be the time to call it. With some good aftermarket support, it could be really kick ass.

My thoughts exactly. Fingers crossed that they get it right.