Author Topic: Yamaha T7 - No longer a Concept (Read 291851 times)

Saddle Up · « **Reply #280 on:** October 29, 2018, 01:54:04 pm »

I have started playing Lotto again, just for one of these.

BiG DoM · « **Reply #281 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:00:14 pm »

Quote from: sidetrack on October 29, 2018, 01:03:42 pm

Lets hope they fitted some KYB SSS suspension to it as well.

They seemed to have on the protos. KYB are virtually the best pogos at present

Dwerg · « **Reply #282 on:** October 30, 2018, 06:44:29 am »

Quote from: Offroadrider on October 29, 2018, 12:54:27 pm

I have money on it that the T7 will come in under 180 wet

MT07 naked is 180 wet . Can't go much lighter than that

peteb · « **Reply #283 on:** October 30, 2018, 07:00:07 am »

Quote from: BiG DoM on October 29, 2018, 03:00:14 pm

Quote from: sidetrack on October 29, 2018, 01:03:42 pm
Lets hope they fitted some KYB SSS suspension to it as well.

They seemed to have on the protos. KYB are virtually the best pogos at present

Speculation is that they will be 43mm. Why? On a 200kg 'off road' bike? I have 43mm on my 95kg Freeride and at times I wish they were the typical 48's. How much extra would it have cost them to spec larger forks and triples?

sidetrack · « **Reply #284 on:** October 30, 2018, 10:54:14 am »

Quote from: peteb on October 30, 2018, 07:00:07 am

Quote from: BiG DoM on October 29, 2018, 03:00:14 pm
Quote from: sidetrack on October 29, 2018, 01:03:42 pm
Lets hope they fitted some KYB SSS suspension to it as well.

They seemed to have on the protos. KYB are virtually the best pogos at present
Speculation is that they will be 43mm. Why? On a 200kg 'off road' bike? I have 43mm on my 95kg Freeride and at times I wish they were the typical 48's. How much extra would it have cost them to spec larger forks and triples?

That is the same size forks on my 250

Dwerg · « **Reply #285 on:** October 30, 2018, 11:43:55 am »

Triumph Tigers have 43" WPs. And Triumph owners are quick to point out that they have amazing "KTM" suspension

Although I have a sneaky suspicion that the 790, or at least one or the models may have the 43s too

Fransw · « **Reply #286 on:** October 30, 2018, 12:41:10 pm »

Both the T7 and 790adv are papsak fatties! The PR7 is the answer IMO!..or an adventurized 701/690..

Archangel · « **Reply #287 on:** October 30, 2018, 01:17:30 pm »

Don't know why, but this bike tickles my excitement more than the KTM 790. Perhaps it's the narrower look?

BiG DoM · « **Reply #288 on:** October 30, 2018, 02:33:30 pm »

Quote from: Archangel on October 30, 2018, 01:17:30 pm

Don't know why, but this bike tickles my excitement more than the KTM 790. Perhaps it's the narrower look?

But way taller in front - that is the dilemma with this type of twin. KTM solved it by slinging the gas tank down low like hang tiete and Yamaha have solved it by making the tank taller in front like a silicone boob job. The KTM keeps the COG low - the Yammie will suffer from top heaviness like the porno queen.

Offroadrider · « **Reply #289 on:** October 30, 2018, 02:40:47 pm »

Quote from: Archangel on October 30, 2018, 01:17:30 pm

Don't know why, but this bike tickles my excitement more than the KTM 790. Perhaps it's the narrower look?

Although the 790's looks are growing on me It's still butt ugly,,,looking at the Yammi on the other hand eliminates the need for viagra!

Beserker · « **Reply #290 on:** November 01, 2018, 01:08:21 pm »

As long as you like sheep or speak French ... the bike for you.

Like the one with Benevedes (S/America)

Africa
https://youtu.be/41fSt7C9jw4?t=133

S/America
https://youtu.be/R-4_rYHMg2w?t=2

Aus
https://youtu.be/KmVcj6OUaPI?t=4

Saddle Up · « **Reply #291 on:** November 02, 2018, 10:08:46 am »

Times are few. Anticipation is high. I have never been this excited to see a new model

sidetrack · « **Reply #292 on:** November 02, 2018, 11:34:42 am »

Quote from: Saddle Up on November 02, 2018, 10:08:46 am

Times are few. Anticipation is high. I have never been this excited to see a new model

Hopefully only 3 days to go !

Fransw · « **Reply #293 on:** November 02, 2018, 12:35:18 pm »

Quote from: sidetrack on November 02, 2018, 11:34:42 am

Quote from: Saddle Up on November 02, 2018, 10:08:46 am
Times are few. Anticipation is high. I have never been this excited to see a new model
Hopefully only 3 days to go !

Will they release specs as well? Weight, etc...

Tom van Brits · « **Reply #294 on:** November 02, 2018, 01:39:21 pm »

Quote from: Fransw on November 02, 2018, 12:35:18 pm

Quote from: sidetrack on November 02, 2018, 11:34:42 am
Quote from: Saddle Up on November 02, 2018, 10:08:46 am
Times are few. Anticipation is high. I have never been this excited to see a new model
Hopefully only 3 days to go !

Will they release specs as well? Weight, etc...

As a general rule yes, they release all the specs.

Fransw · « **Reply #295 on:** November 02, 2018, 02:04:06 pm »

Quote from: Tom van Brits on November 02, 2018, 01:39:21 pm

Quote from: Fransw on November 02, 2018, 12:35:18 pm
Quote from: sidetrack on November 02, 2018, 11:34:42 am
Quote from: Saddle Up on November 02, 2018, 10:08:46 am
Times are few. Anticipation is high. I have never been this excited to see a new model
Hopefully only 3 days to go !

Will they release specs as well? Weight, etc...

As a general rule yes, they release all the specs.

Thanks! :thumleftLooking forward to see that!

sidetrack · « **Reply #296 on:** November 04, 2018, 08:58:28 pm »

I don't have Facebook, let us know when you see or hear anything

Xpat · « **Reply #297 on:** November 04, 2018, 09:25:13 pm »

Hopefully this is false alarm, but there were quite a few rumours floating around internet about it being delayed further - either due to AvB not being happy with suspension or (more likely) uncertainity about upcoming Euro 5.

Here are latest pictures from EICMA, and at least on these it looks like the prototype and not final product - no passenger footpegs (as far as I'm concerned this bike shouldn't have them, but if it is final product I would expect them there), no flickers as far as I can see...

But maybe I'm just hearing and seeing ghosts, wouldn't be first time

Xpat · « **Reply #298 on:** November 04, 2018, 09:27:52 pm »

That tank also looks pretty small and stupid high. I really want to see what the COG of this thing will be...

peteb · « **Reply #299 on:** November 05, 2018, 12:38:43 pm »

I also think that's the prototype, albeit a later version than the one in the background. If it is the final product (complete with Akro?

) then it's not for me, unless it comes in at a very good price. The question is how much are you prepared to pay for KTM's shorter motor, low tanks (and I don't care what anyone says about droop boobs they are the way to go from a function perspective), lower - and I would suggest significantly lower - COG, beefier suspension, higher torque motor, better padded seat for pillion and lower seat height and a couple other things I like about the 790.
As for the high tank on the T7. I had the original 600 Tenere. On a Monday morning I had to constantly remind myself not to drop it into the first corner on the way to work with a full tank...particularly after riding my IT 200 all day Sunday the day before. It was downright dangerous if you didn't think about it.