this bike needs to come out.

[michaelawsome]

sorry if its not in the right area. but if yamaha really made the r8 they would be very successfull!

[Think]

Looks pretty balla to me, front is still a bit too aggressive, but I'd still probably buy one.

[Valguard]

I want that.

[Tipys]

To Bad Yamaha didnt even come up with that.

[michaelawsome]

its sick!!! i wish it wasnt just a photo shop type deal. cuz that would be an amazing bike.

[Valguard]

Well, if Yamaha is reading this. I will buy 8 of them.

[michaelawsome]

its like a mix bbetween ducati and yamaha.. that would be the greatest bike ever!!

[sergio]

It kind of reminds me of an Aprilla

[sugarrey]

I think an R8 would be just about the right size for me. I would definitely buy one also, looks bad ass though.

That is not a yamaha rendition?

[michaelawsome]

it looks like a beast! and it would be a 750 killer!

[Drift]

I think an R8 would be just about the right size for me. I would definitely buy one also, looks bad ass though.

That is not a yamaha rendition?

The thing with PB is they put a lot of really cool "concepts" up on their web-site...different ideas and different paint schemes...but most are not real bikes.

[Panman06]

As long as it's an 800 stuffed in a 600 chassis. I'd dump the 750 and be all over an R8.

[Mother Goose]

[michaelawsome]

what the hell year is that? and im sure its a 600 boared to a 7 i like the r8 more=)

[Graphite675]

The R7 was produced from 1999-2001.

Don't get too excited about that R8. PB is always throwing drawings of "concept" bikes out there and they have no credible information that the manufacturer is even considering such a bike.

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[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I like it....well, except for that "little man in the boat" in the air intake. Just sayin'......

[DanFZ1]

The most amazing thing about this photo is that this particular bike actually has head lights and rear view mirrors.

Since Yamaha only built 500 of them, the R7 was (in many countries) only sold to riders who had a shot at winning some races. Needless to say, they were in high demand for racing teams and did not come with head lights so, if you see one on the road, that's a pretty rare event.

If I could only own one Superbike from the '90's, the R7 would be it. Of course a 916 would probably mollify me for a bit, but the R7 is made of pure unobtainium IMHO.

[DanFZ1]

what the hell year is that? and im sure its a 600 boared to a 7 i like the r8 more=)

The R7 (also known as the OW02 back at the factory) was built from scratch and cost 3 times what an R1 costs prior to purchasing the additional race kit.

The cylinder head parts are CNC'd like in F1, it has titanium valves and conrods, and it has forged pistons with nickel plated tops to help it survive the 13,700 rpm redline. Common place? today, but very exotic stuff for the late 90's i think.

The black aluminum twin spar frame has an extra layer of aluminum to add torsional stiffness which is twice that of the 1999 R1. Very exotic frame. The suspension is Ohlins all around (predictably) and the steering geometry and swingarm pivot location are adjustable.

Add the race kit, which most people would have, and you get 160 bhp (up from 100). The race kit basically consists of a big carbon fiber airbox which turns the intake setup into a ram-air system. There is also a competition spec'd carbon fiber end can.

It may not seem like much today, but at places like Assen, Monza or Phillip Island the R7 would briefly top 180 mph and Noriyuki Haga (#41) rode it to near perfection.

[dragos13]

This bike actually belongs to Rick Grosse #20 local MRA racer. He has it sitting in his garage under a cover. Its completely street legal!

FRAME:
00-01 R1--powder coated 20% gloss black
SUBFRAME:
Original subframe detached with fabricated mounts installed to allow for a bolt-on application and easy flip up access for rear shock. Powder coated 20% gloss black
SUSPENSION:
OHLINS R&T R7 oem front forks
OHLINS Rear shock with remote reservoir
OHLINS Top mount steering dampener w/top clamp
HARRIS 50mm billet dampener fork clamp
GILLES F.O.-One GP triple clamps
HARRIS Virgin Mobil Race team WSBK quick change R7 spec swingarm
GRAVES Shark fin chain guard
HARRIS SBK swingarm lifters
WHEELS:
HI POINT Gold anodized 5-spoke forged alum. wheels
BRAKES:
BRAKETECH 320mm oversize rotors w/adapters
AP RACING Mini GP rear billet caliper
HARRIS Rear caliper bracket
BRAKING 220mm rear wave rotor
GALFER Braided steel frt. & rear brake lines
BREMBO Radial pump frt. master cylinder w/reservoir
BREMBO Electric front brake switch
FOOT CONTROLS:

GILLES GP shift adjustable footrests w/rear brk switch
PROMACH Carbon fiber heel guards
HAND CONTROLS:
GRYT Billet perch/lever assembly
YAMAHA Factory OEM handlebars
INDUCTION:
ATTACK Carbon fiber ram air box w/relocation mounts
IVANS Jet needles
FACTORY PRO Velocity stacks
EXHAUST:
GRAVES Plum/blk Ti full high mount system
HI TECH Exhaust wrap w/clamps
DRIVE:
AFAM 520 Rear 45 tooth hardened ZX9r sprocket
AFAM 520 Front 16 tooth steel sprocket
DID 520 ERV2 endurance gold on gold chain
GREGGS Front sprocket cover
BODYWORK:
QB CARBON Carbon fiber R7 upper fairing
QB CARBON Custom aluminum R7 upper fairing stay
QB CARBON Carbon fiber R7 endurance twin fill fuel tank
QB CARBON Carbon fiber lower belly pan
SEBIMOTO Carbon fiber 98-99 R1 solo tail section
QB CARBON Carbon fiber R7 GP front fender
SEBIMOTO Carbon fiber rear fender
YAMAHA OEM 98-99 fairing mid panels
QB CARBON Carbon fiber inner panels
QB CARBON Carbon fiber tank panels
EUROBIKES Undertail w/modified undertray
LOCKHART Clear tail light assembly w/custom bracket
DZUS Dzus quick fastener hardware
QB CARBON Modified frame covers
FRAME PROTECTORS:
PROTECH Bar end sliders
PROTECH Frame sliders|
PROTECH Swing arm sliders
PROTECH Clutch slider
ELECTRICAL:
LOCKHART Clear tail light assembly w/custom bracket
LOCKHART Rear turn signal integrator kit & led taillights
CUSTOM R7 headlight wiring kit
YAMAHA OEM R7 headlight harness
YAMAHA OEM R7 headlight assembly w/halogen bulbs
GREGGS Color match frost white/amber front signals
YAMAHA OEM R1 wire harness w/relays & CDI
YAMAHA OEM R1 battery
YAMAHA OEM R1 l&r bar switches and ign.
DYNATECH Gearshift indicator
DYNATECH Shift light
ENGINE:
GRAVES Intake camshaft
GRAVES Adjustable camshaft sprockets
YAMAHA Factory kit ultra thin head gasket
MISCELANEOUS:
YAMAHA 00-01 OEM mirrors
GRAPHIC ART 00-01 Red gauge face w/needle
BLUEGUAGES Blue led meter illumination
HONDA Brake cylinder bracket (modified) w/hardware
EXOTIC BODIES OEM bluish white cocktail R1/R7 paint
FASTSIGNS R7/1 complete fairing decal set

[michaelawsome]

i wonder how much that bike cost! i kinda like it now it looks pretty sweet

[sugarrey]

i wonder how much that bike cost! i kinda like it now it looks pretty sweet

read below, i believe the approx cost is talked about somewhere in the last post or two.

[michaelawsome]

no i dont see it. im i blind?

[Graphite675]

If I'm not mistaken I think the original cost was around $30K.
Definitely a one of a kind bike and a bad ass one for it's day.


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[sugarrey]

The R7 (also known as the OW02 back at the factory) was built from scratch and cost 3 times what an R1 costs prior to purchasing the additional race kit.

here is what was said about cost.