The rumors are gaining momentum. With tightening emission regulations in Europe, the Yamaha YZF-R6 (R6) is now a track-only machine. Could the same thing happen in the US? If it does, what will Yamaha use for a middleweight sportbike in its sportbike lineup? What could fill the 700cc gap between the YZF-R3 and the YZF-R1? Could it be its MT-07?
MT-07 sportbike?
Well, several European outlets are saying that Yamaha may be turning to its MT-07 “hyper-naked” as a base machine. Images are now floating around showing a fully-faired MT-07-based machine.
It’s a good-looking, swoopy machine that could potentially fit the role of a middleweight sportbike. Or does it? That’s a good question.
If the R6 is discontinued (for street use anyway), how would a faired version of the MT-07 compare to the outgoing R6? Depending on your outlook, it could be a decent tradeoff or a dismal performer. And that’s the problem that Yamaha will have to solve if it decides to use the MT-07 sportbike to fill the gap.
Differences
There’s no doubt that the R6 is a true sportbike. Its inline four-cylinder, high revving engine puts out well over 100 hp. The chassis is purpose-built for handling, and the resulting ergonomics are only for those dedicated to track-like performance.
On the other hand, the MT-07 sports a parallel-twin engine providing approximately 75 hp. But it makes its power in a much broader spectrum of the RPM range, and that might make it easier to ride quickly on curvy roads. And, it has a much “softer” upright riding position that should make the journey to those twisties a much more comfortable affair.
What do you think?
So should the R6 become a track-only machine everywhere, what do you think about an MT-07 fully faired “sportbike” taking its place? Do you think that it could be a decent replacement? And, if you are a sportbike fan, would you buy the MT-07 parallel twin over other inline four-cylinder sportbikes out there? Say like the Aprilia RS660? Could a lower price than the competition’s middleweight sportbikes make up for the “loss” of performance?
Let us know what you think in the comments below.
The Link LonkFebruary 22, 2021 at 08:40PM
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