# Riding Yamaha's New 2026 R7 Shows Just How Much Sport Bike You Get For Under $10,000

> When Yamaha effectively replaced the R6 with the R7 for model year 2022, moto track rats the world over lost a beloved friend.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2137088/2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-first-ride-impressions/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ceb9289c0b5ce85c80c32f)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #yamaha #riding #track #bike #shows #sport #under #beloved
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