Is the Yamaha R7 a good beginner motorcycle

I'm a 30 yo true beginner from EU. I just got my motorcylce license this week and got an R7 as my first bike. Even though the bike has a lot of power I find it very managable. The controls, clutch and throttle are much smoother than the bike I rode for riding school (BMW 700 GS). Could not be any happier with my choice for my very first bike!

Great video mate, it was interesting to hear your view. Nice footage and good overlays. Keep up the good work and ride on. Have a nice week🤙

That’s a really good video. Good job, keep it up and stay safe.

Love you bro! Great video. Keep it up!

also respect for checking all the comments and responding just liked and subed

Great vid as always Scout... Good job on breaking down "beginner" as well. It means something different to everyone... :D

Dude is the smoke you’re shrouded in? Great and helpful

hey man quick question. could you make a video showing how to adjust spring and fork and i think its called rear shock english (preload adjustments etc. )and what their purpose is and maybe which adjustment is best for what situation ?

I’ve completely changed my whole way of thinking about what bike I want. I’m getting an R3 to start on. Love the style of it and by all accounts a great beginner bike.

great video

Another quality video. I agree with you, buy what makes you happy, with that being said, in some respects, I get why other countries do the whole work your way up to the bigger, faster bikes. Maturity is a big factor when making a decision on a bike. Alot of dealers only care about the sale, not the experience, and will sell what the customer wants, my experience the customer isnt always right in this case, any new rider with no experience should not be on a 1000 as first bike. How many times have you heard the younger generation say 600s are slow, I need a liter bike. Keep the video's coming sir.

I have got on a motorcycle in 8-9 years. Commuted a lot in Dallas. I’m dying to get back on a 400 to get back in. Your thoughts?

My partner started on a CFMOTO 300SR after her MFS course... Perfect for her to get confident on and I found it to be a fun highway capable (90 + mph if pushed) and fun London commuter. I think for most beginners a R7 is a just two steps to far, but a Ninja 400 is great for anyone with a natural nack for riding and mature behaviour.

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hey, Scouts out I'm 15 turning 16 in the summer I will for sure be taking the msf course and I was wondering if you think it is ok for me to get a r7 I have no riding experience but when I do get the bike I will for sure be practicing in a parking lot or something like that before I go on the highway please give me your thoughts thx.

I’m planning on starting a ninja 650. My goal is to ride responsible and disciplined, can’t wait to get my license!

I've been riding since 1976 and think you're spot on. Personally, when it comes to getting a bike, for a rider at any level, I think Yamaha has the answer with either the MT or R lines, or both. I think the MT03 is about as good a first bike as has ever been produced. My wife went with a TW200, then a CB500F, then a R3 and XT250. However in hindsight I think a MT03 would have been the best route since is has a low seat, high/wide bars, upright seating, is light, is cheap, has low gearing, good fueling and easy to operate controls, and has enough power to easily street ride. Regarding the R7, which I wouldn't recommend as a first bike due to the ergonomics that make low speed crashing and dumping way more likely (especially for smaller riders), I think it is a great bike for experienced riders too. I have what will be my 3rd R1 on order right now, and have a MT10 (my 2nd one), but I still love the R7. It is the proverbial "Fun = fast, light, and cheap" bike. So unlike many "beginner" bikes, it is not one that someone will almost certainly outgrow. I had a MT07 and a MT09. I liked their engines, but found their suspensions and chassis were not up to what I needed, while on the a R7, it is a great all around and very well-balanced package. Now I if I could only have one street bike, it would be a MT10. For a track bike I like the R1. But I still ride the R7 about as much as the MT10 and really enjoy it.

Hey man, i’m just about to turn 16, and i have ridden dirt bikes forever. I’m on a crf250, and was thinking about what bike to get. My dad use to race in the early thousands. I was thinking about an r7 because at my altitude the power reductions about 20 percent. You think the r7 is a good start?

Beginner in US and beginner in EU are also quite very different things. EU is much more strict about getting a licence at first place They have restrictions for age and power of the machine, which i actually like and think is very reasonable

Hey man im going from a GSXR600 to an R7. I want a bike i can teach my wife on and stay out of legal trouble. I saw you owned a 636 before. do you still find the r7 satisfying to ride after riding an inline 4? obviously not comparable bikes. but is in enough of a bike to really enjoy when going down to it instead of up?