Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Yamaha YZF-R7. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha YZF-R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 417 lb (wet) weight, top speed 135 mph, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha YZF-R9
Yamaha YZF-R7
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
50.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
414 kg
417 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
~119 hp
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
~68 lb-ft
50.2 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~150 mph (est.)
135 mph
Weight
~414 lbs (188 kg)
417 lb (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R9
8.5/10
"The sportbike sweet spot that R6 fans actually wanted sooner."
Pros
+Triple torque, usable everywhere
+Modern electronics suite standard
+Lighter than R1 alternatives
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Expensive fairing replacement costs
−Early fueling software issues
Yamaha YZF-R7
7.8/10
"A brilliant entry sportbike that rewards skilled riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely engaging chassis
+CP2 engine incredibly tractable
+Strong parts and dealer network
Cons
−Minimal electronic rider aids
−Stock mirrors completely useless
−Heat soak noticeable in traffic
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