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is actually doing its thing makes the
R7 so easy to turn, so light in the
change of direction.
If you're coming off a YZF-R3,
the R7 will be a nice, easy transi-
tion in terms of power and low-end
torque. If you're coming from an R6
or bigger, it'll feel slow. Be that as
it may, the 689cc twin has lots of
usable torque from the very bottom
to the top of the rev range at 9500
rpm. There's hardly a dip in drive as
the little twin climbs the revs, but it's
best to get your shifts out of the way
by 8500 rpm to keep it singing.
(Above) Anyone of any skill level will enjoy an R7. It will make an
excellent tutoring bike. (Below) The swingarm is the same as the
MT but geometry changes happen due to the smaller rear sprocket
and different shock linkage which raises the back end a bit.
