Yamaha R7 2023 vs. Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

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Overview - Yamaha R7 2023 vs Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha R7 2023 compared to Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Yamaha R7 2023
Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke68.6 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionCDI, Digital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement689 ccmDisplacement449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel305 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel307 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake66.3 degreeRake42 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)110.2 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity6.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

All in all, the R7 is a very good beginner's track bike that prepared me for track riding in a safe, pleasant and in no way strenuous way and accompanied me along the way. The pleasant yet track-ready ergonomics, the light weight, the fantastic tyres, brakes and suspension components and the torquey engine at low and medium revs allowed me to correct mistakes that most novice track riders make, and all without bringing me down, scaring me, scaring me or even making me throw in the towel.

CP2 engine with grunt at low and medium revs

188 kilograms ready to ride

sporty ergonomics

simple electronics package

well-tuned suspension

accessible brakes

little power in the upper rev range

no quickshifter with blipper

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Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Kawasaki KX 450 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R7 vs Kawasaki KX 450

Price Yamaha R7

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