Yamaha has filed two patent applications that suggest an updated YZF-R7 is on the way ... we can see common details like the shape of the front fairing, tank, tail, and parts of the drivetrain.

The 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 produces 72.4 horsepower and 49.4 pound-feet of torque. Slick little ram-air ports in the fairing pressurize the intake tracts for a cheap boost to the volumetric efficiency ...

The YZF-R7 is also available in black or a Matte Gray ... The display is tucked into the front fairing and covered by a few ...