Yamaha R7 | Riding The Iconic OW-02

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024

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  • @MatNewtonTrio
    @MatNewtonTrio Před rokem +9

    Wow..what an incredible machine. All that power over 10k.. proper old school ❤ My favourite biking era watching Haga absolutely kill it on the R7. Absolutely joyous. 😊

  • @michaelmclarney1994
    @michaelmclarney1994 Před rokem +6

    What a bike, that must be a highlight for you and the channel, so far! I haven't even seen one in the flesh they are so rare 👍

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem +1

      Yeah absolutely was Michael! Very special motorcycle 👍

  • @christopherhorton5449
    @christopherhorton5449 Před rokem +2

    A proper bike! I had an R6 in the same colours. When I worked in a bike shop I uncrated and built an OW01for Racer Dean Ashton. Those homologation bikes were something special.

  • @bobz1736
    @bobz1736 Před rokem +10

    It's amazing and rather disappointing that a 24 year old bike looks so much better than many current bikes.
    So many recent bikes look like they were designed by a team of people that didn't talk to each other, rather than the homogeneous design of the '99 R7 🤔

  • @deanharris9331
    @deanharris9331 Před rokem +4

    That legendary R7 still does it for me......❤
    A hot joint second would be the Honda SP1 (castrol livery) and the ZX7RR.
    But I've got to say that even the GSXR 750 was and still is iconic. Love it Chops. ❤

    • @davidellis2021
      @davidellis2021 Před rokem +1

      I've just sold my Castrol liveried SP2 and some of the tech is very similar. The clocks are similar tech and it also has a fast idle (not a choke really) even though it's also fuel injected. Was a fab bike but just too uncomfortable for me to enjoy any more. Although I made money on it, it didn't go for anything like the OW-02, but then it's not anywhere near as rare.

    • @deanharris9331
      @deanharris9331 Před rokem

      @@davidellis2021 You had one of my dream bike's.......I would of loved to of owned one of those machines. I owned the ZX 7R but unfortunately not the ZX7RR , but it was the nearest I could get unfortunately.

    • @davidellis2021
      @davidellis2021 Před rokem +1

      @@deanharris9331 Yes, I was very lucky. I bought it by accident in 2012 for only £4k while drunk ebaying. I didn't ride it much, but it was always a special occasion. Was fab to ride fast, but torture the rest of the time. The quality of the build and design was glorious to look at.

    • @deanharris9331
      @deanharris9331 Před rokem

      @@davidellis2021 👌😊

  • @davidbarton7463
    @davidbarton7463 Před rokem +2

    Amazing experience for you Chopsy, I know this is in a different league but I've finally got my old CBR 400RR out of the garage for restoration, this was my first bike after passing my test in 1994 so new exhaust system, fork seals, pistons and seals on front calipers, full service, screen, heal plates & battery. So can't wait to get this working again and just wish I had your new garage to do it in!

  • @deanodrives4966
    @deanodrives4966 Před rokem +4

    I rode one of the new R7's on the Silverstone GP track last year. Braking and corner speed really surprised me as it was Epic but it really was the wrong bike for such a high speed track. I'd love to try one at somewhere like Mallory or Brands as you said in the video. Great video as always Chopsy!

  • @talkingrock7011
    @talkingrock7011 Před rokem +1

    My favorite was the YZ750 , when Kenny Robert’s was still riding for Yamaha , those are two great bikes thanks Chops

  • @Maverick-moto
    @Maverick-moto Před rokem +3

    Magic Chopsy. 👌Your content is like a fine wine - it improves with age. On the subject of glitchy Yamaha fuel injection, they still haven’t got the MT10 right 24 years later.. 😏

  • @ragerider6283
    @ragerider6283 Před rokem +3

    Great vid Chops. Really interesting & great to have Bruce along too. The original R7 was a very cool bike & definitely a looker too. Easier said than done but if you can get your hands on any other classic race reps from yester-year, I'd be very happy to watch those vids. 😊

  • @2wheels4life2
    @2wheels4life2 Před 11 měsíci

    Yes, the legendary OW-02, date of creation, 1999. I had a 2002 R6 years ago, Excellent bike, I have a comparison for your video between the YZF R7 and this newly named R7 seven, I own the number 200th build 4NX Trx 850, 1995 and I think it would be the a really good bitke to throw between these two, great post man👍

  • @franklinwilkerson2061
    @franklinwilkerson2061 Před rokem +1

    Definitely my favorite production bike ever. Narrowly beating out the RC-30 and RC-45. I can only afford a SP-2 (Nicky Hayden) I am super grateful for that! Thank you Chopsy and greetings from Maui!!

  • @andrewlucas6214
    @andrewlucas6214 Před rokem

    Great video and bonus having Bruce along. I think there were a lot converted to r1 engine for more power badged R7/1

  • @patdwyer6274
    @patdwyer6274 Před rokem

    In 1999 I saw one of these in The Gem motorcycle shop in Ranelagh, Dublin.
    Looked AMAZING!
    It was for sale for 20 something grand. Mad money at the time (still is 😊).
    I drooled over it for a while and then bought a Hayabusa. Beautiful too!
    Happy days!!!

  • @TheSd1cko
    @TheSd1cko Před rokem +2

    Tea. Check
    Bacon butty. Check
    Mild hangover. Check
    Roll the intro 👍🏻

  • @headrace4863
    @headrace4863 Před rokem +2

    Going a bit cross eyed here…. That OW-02. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you lucky sausage, you…

  • @russcattell955i
    @russcattell955i Před rokem

    Back in 2000 a R7 was taking up space in my local dealer showroom. Priced above a R1 with the performance in R6 territory it was too salty a deal. My GF now wife would have got me to do the deal if it was Yamaha France blue. Should have listened to the gut feeling & saved for the kit. OW-02 the most beautiful superbike for me.

  • @weaselswheels5258
    @weaselswheels5258 Před rokem

    There were a few statements in this video that made me chuckle but my favourite was when he said “absolutely beautiful to watch this thing bouncing off the redline” lol

  • @paulfowler6665
    @paulfowler6665 Před rokem +1

    Had to watch this. I remember when the owo1 and owo2 came out. I saw one of these secondhand in a local bike dealers about 2 years after its launch. So wish I had the money at the time to buy it. What a machine. Reminds me a bit of my 2-stroke TZR250. All the power right at the top and terrible brakes. This amazing bike and the new R7 have very little in common. My brother has a new R7 but I sat on it and bought a new Hornet instead as I'm 51 and need a bit of comfort these days.

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem +2

      I had a TZR250 yes very simalar! Haha 👍

    • @paulfowler6665
      @paulfowler6665 Před rokem +1

      Ive had 5 of them and still own one. Feels terrible compare to my modern bikes but I still love them and all 80s and 90s 2 strokes to be honest

  • @nickrider5220
    @nickrider5220 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful video of a true legendary bike - remember both the OW01 and OW02 coming out and nearly steam engines too 😂

  • @whammerjammer1562
    @whammerjammer1562 Před rokem

    At 59 years of age, I really like the older bikes. I've ridden many of the newer bikes, but they lack the character of that old 750. Many of these older bikes I can't afford (or refuse to). I'd love an RC30. A 500cc two-stroke. An oval piston Honda. A v-4 Ducati. But those prices...! So I settled on a 2000 MV Agusta F4 750 (with only 2900 miles on the clock). Keep up the sharing of these iconic classics!!!

  • @mickl8212
    @mickl8212 Před rokem

    I bought the 2000 R6 brand new in the same colours as the PROPER R7. I just love the styling on the R7. It actually sounds very similar to my 2000 R6. About the same road manners too! 😂
    Thanks for doing this video, it's made my day.

  • @SPM1966SPM
    @SPM1966SPM Před rokem +1

    Great bike, good roads, sunshine, great video, what's not to like. Thanks Chopsy.

  • @LeeTillbury
    @LeeTillbury Před rokem +2

    Best looking bike ever imho ❤

  • @fabiena1787
    @fabiena1787 Před rokem

    This was one of my dreambikes when I was a teenager. Looking forward watching this one.

  • @koshtie
    @koshtie Před rokem +1

    Hi John that was a blast from the past , would be nice if you could get your hands on a cbr900 evo now there's another rare one? lets chuck another one in the mix as well nr750 very rare, ATB Wayne..........

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem

      Yeah actually know someone with an evoblade, love them

  • @funkyfin3023
    @funkyfin3023 Před rokem

    That bought back some memories Chopsy. I was looking at either the OW-O2 or the newly launched MV F4 750 back in the day. Ended up with the MV. Also reminded me of of how we were way more flexible over 20 years ago…. Must have been great to be Nori for a day….

  • @stubailey9433
    @stubailey9433 Před rokem

    What a looker! Love the way the power is at the top of the rev range.

  • @pleenc30
    @pleenc30 Před rokem +1

    Hello John, i sold mine last year after around 4 years and as nice as it was visually, it was horrendous on the road as you mention and the early FI was the bug bear as a road bike. It is also difficult to portray just how massive the bike is, very much the size of an early R1 or larger.
    There are lots more Homologation specials that are far easier to use and live with and supportable parts / cost wise.

  • @almcculloch8906
    @almcculloch8906 Před rokem

    I remember big Dave Jefferies riding a V&M R1 powered one of these round the TT in 2000………looked massive on it, what a machine though 😂 Great video mate

  • @japfourme381
    @japfourme381 Před rokem

    I had a brand new 1999 R1 fantastic bike! especially the engine. Used to go to bassets pole on a Tuesday night, and saw the R7 for the first time. The chap that owned it was the lottery winner of the time (well his misses actually) not sure of his name, but smart bike, drew a lot of attention!!

  • @MonkeyButtRides
    @MonkeyButtRides Před rokem

    How awesome is that, getting to ride the original R7. I remember watching Haga shred WSBK tracks on that and a few good rides from Scott Russell at the end of his WSBK career. Super jealous of you right now.

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson5442 Před rokem

    Brilliant stuff ☘️🙂👍 from northern Ireland great motorcycle,, scary price,,but rare and exclusive 😮

  • @Jonathan-L
    @Jonathan-L Před rokem

    After watching this, I wish I still had my TRX850. And my 1978 TZ250B ... and made one bike out of the two.

  • @mjames978
    @mjames978 Před rokem +4

    A really good bike for daily use, high torque and power is the YZF600R Thundercat.

    • @AlienApe.
      @AlienApe. Před rokem +2

      loved my Thundercat. I think it's still the favourite bike that I've ever owned. Such an underrated real world machine.

    • @robertprosser6856
      @robertprosser6856 Před rokem +1

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @mjames978
      @mjames978 Před rokem +2

      Because of the high torque the TCat engines were used in IOM TT sidecars (torque matched by ZX6R at the time I think)

  • @ninja12lawbreaker
    @ninja12lawbreaker Před rokem

    That old 0W07 don't half look like my old Thunderace, nice bike

  • @iankendall
    @iankendall Před 11 měsíci

    Fabulous, thank you. Having got back into motorcycling last year, buying a ‘95 YZF750R, I’ve been curious to know how mine would shape up against the new R7. Even better seeing how the new vs old R7 shakes down!
    How’s about YZF750 v new R7? A clash of ages??

  • @MontgomeryPisswhistle

    "Botty dyno" 🤣
    What a gorgeous bike; those were the days! Cracking vid, Chops. I hope you're well ❤

  • @wattie1050
    @wattie1050 Před rokem

    Excellent Chopsy , sounds great on full revs 👍👍 a blast from the last the R7 .a mate of mine always said don't try a older bike you always wanted when you where younger ! As it will really disappoint !!! I.e crap brakes Etc but you still want to. 😁 lovely looking bike the R7 still today

    • @cabovermike
      @cabovermike Před rokem

      The standard brakes on my R7 OWO2 are brilliant , i think the ones on this video need new pads and maybe discs,.

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 Před rokem

    So rare and timeless in design, you’d have to ride that bike like a 130hp YZ125. What a machine 🐾✌️🇺🇸

  • @kylejf9059
    @kylejf9059 Před rokem +2

    Do some used reviews of Bikes from older days? Bikes like SP-1, learner bikes like CBR 600F, older R1's and stuff (like re-reviews).
    I suppose maybe you just don't have the time 🤣, probably busy enough but would be cool videos to shoot then stash away for winter content...

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem +1

      I would love too! Getting the bikes to ride is the issue 😫

    • @kylejf9059
      @kylejf9059 Před rokem

      @@LambChopRides ask some subscribers? Doesn't have to be 3 days worth but short 15 min reviews of cool, older used bikes on the market? Noise up Superbike factory or someone as well, I love older bikes from 99' - 09. I bet lots of viewers are exactly the same 👍🏻

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem +1

      I've tried Superbike Factory already... they are not interested, if Wheels Motorcycles have a bike it's possible but means a 6 hour round trip to Peterborough! Very hard riding subscribers bikes due to insurance if the worst was to happen.

    • @kylejf9059
      @kylejf9059 Před rokem

      @@LambChopRides fair enough sir! A real shame, would make great winter content when things aren't quite so good for riding.

    • @jon_pickett
      @jon_pickett Před rokem

      As I’m local to you I would have offered my 999 Biposto and my benelli tornado 900 rs once it’s has its paint job and new parts

  • @thinkingimpaired5663
    @thinkingimpaired5663 Před rokem

    Your review reminds me of what it was like riding my old R6, where the motor liked to be revved up.

  • @elvisthewart670
    @elvisthewart670 Před rokem

    Bang on there chopsy great review but that old r7 what a machine.

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 Před rokem

    Great video amazing bike but I also love the new r7 in that colour option good video 👍

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer Před rokem

    Nice gig...living the good life!👍👍

  • @BN1960
    @BN1960 Před rokem

    Good point about electronics - superbikes have 200+bhp and then have electronics to tame them...which is a little bit oxymoronic really when you think about it!
    Good vid my man.

  • @ozzyg82
    @ozzyg82 Před rokem +6

    “He bought it from some Bosnians in Bosnia”.

  • @johnstephens1447
    @johnstephens1447 Před rokem +1

    Another great video Chops. Are Yamaha still using those brake on the new R1 ? 😂
    Can we have a original Yamaha R1, Suzuki GSXR, Honda CBR and Kawasaki ZX11 shoot out from the late 90s ?

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem

      Would make a great video eh! Getting hold of those bikes very difficult and impossible all together 😫

  • @linepulse
    @linepulse Před rokem

    Maybe front brakes have race pads which won't operate effectively at low temperatures??... Amazing bike. Great vid!!

  • @peytonhibdon7659
    @peytonhibdon7659 Před rokem

    Imagine that thing completely geeked up in race trim. 10 grand would be wheelie central.

  • @FilipeDiogo49
    @FilipeDiogo49 Před rokem

    Chopsey, you are one lucky son of a gun!!!! I had a countless amount of wet dreams over that bike.... I actually sat on one 2 weeks ago in a bike show here in New Zealand.
    I'm still pissed off at Yamaha for naming the new bike "R7"...??! What an incredible amount of disrespect for what was and still is a PHENOMENAL bike. I saw Haga race his R7 live many moons ago.... he won a world sbk title that got taken off him when they took a sample of his pee-pee and found out he'd been on drugs.... again.... not the R7's fault, that bike should officially be recognised as world champion

  • @TheHowardski
    @TheHowardski Před rokem

    Great video as always buddy! 😝

  • @bobsessedonbikes1684
    @bobsessedonbikes1684 Před rokem

    Bruce? Dunn? If so I think I may know who this bike originally belonged to. I also remember seeing Bruce on bikes visiting a mate of his that lived 5 doors up from me. I was a young one but I think watching him wheelie away definitely sparked my interest in bikes.

  • @bazza8947
    @bazza8947 Před rokem

    Still looks amazing after all these years!

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 Před rokem

    Priceless in that condition.

  • @atomicorang
    @atomicorang Před 17 dny

    The R7 is very special

  • @gavinmeade8363
    @gavinmeade8363 Před rokem

    Wow such a good vid matey

  • @blueyondermoto
    @blueyondermoto Před rokem +1

    Wow you jammy git 😂. Wazzing a real R7 up Duncton Hill ! When I used to ride with the well heeled Eastbourne group back in the very early 2000s one of the guys had one of these and an RC45! Brilliant unobtanium bikes. That's a thought the R7 back to back with an RC45? 🤔

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  Před rokem +1

      Yeah was rather special! RC45 and OW-01 are another personal favourite and the RD500 🤩

  • @jamest5149
    @jamest5149 Před rokem

    Think you were excited on this one Choppsie, your facts were all muddled 😂

  • @douglaswinton826
    @douglaswinton826 Před rokem

    Zx6r or R7???
    Great entertainment as always Chopsy

  • @mathias6423
    @mathias6423 Před rokem

    I hope Yamaha makes an R9 with the MT09 engine and just a tad bit more comfortable than the R7, but NOT upright ergos. Would make for an awesome sporty streetbike. The MT-07 engine is great for beginners, I just find it a bit boring even though It was great to start with.

  • @dalemeadows225
    @dalemeadows225 Před rokem +1

    That generic parallel twin R7 doesn’t belong in the same conversation

  • @humandroid53
    @humandroid53 Před rokem

    Such a nice look. The new one is probably much better to own but the styling is a little clumsy.

  • @NMdesertracer
    @NMdesertracer Před rokem

    The Holy Grail!

  • @marko4205
    @marko4205 Před rokem

    So great bike

  • @alanshearing7515
    @alanshearing7515 Před rokem

    Nice , older bikes have what I’d call character at a time where variety was the spice of life . These days it is more difficult to say quirky , a bit different. Are new bikes better ? , without a doubt safer . Character harder to find .

  • @TheScortUK
    @TheScortUK Před rokem

    I see it's been christened by 44Teeth, as Jizz-tastic! You lucky bugger Chops - what a bike!!

  • @andyp9040
    @andyp9040 Před rokem

    The ow02 is quite rare. There is only 3 of my benelli tornado 900rs on the road in the uk.😎

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 Před rokem +1

    I know the new bike got slated on launch by the public but I'd ride it over the classic. The original is a looker and has the history but that's it.

  • @ads3533
    @ads3533 Před rokem

    Great bike great vid chops

  • @yonniboy1
    @yonniboy1 Před rokem

    Back in 2001 a local N.Ireland race team had two R7s for sale, neither had turned a wheel, they'd been bought to ride at the NW200 and the UGP but ran into financial problems, by the time they were back on their feet R1s were the bike to have so they let both bikes go for buttons, a mate bought one including the stage one kit for 12 grand, a collector bought the other bike, my mates bike was beautiful but totally impractical as well as being the most uncomfortable bike I've ridden (till I rode the Honda CBR1000RR-R.

  • @kimw200blaze4
    @kimw200blaze4 Před rokem

    I'd rather have the new R7 for the streets than an old R7... As long as the new version has an nice after market pipe to "spice" up it's note. I would probably get the additional Yamaha Quick Shifter for it as well. The parallel twin engine of the new R7 is just more practical for twisties and the public road, more generally than an old R7. However as an pure track bike for the purposes of riding on the track, the older version of the R7 is probably preferable.

  • @simonworley7783
    @simonworley7783 Před rokem

    I love mine

  • @lake76
    @lake76 Před rokem

    very nice, you lucky man... 👌

  • @mjames978
    @mjames978 Před rokem +1

    Try the Carb Fazer FZ 1000.. even more fun

    • @Ukmongoose3
      @Ukmongoose3 Před rokem

      Do you have one? I’ve always fancied one of these as a project.

    • @johna6968
      @johna6968 Před rokem +1

      A bit run of the mill and do need work. There are lots better these days.

    • @mjames978
      @mjames978 Před rokem +1

      @@Ukmongoose3 I had one but changed now ZZR1200. Miss the Fazer Fzs1000 though it was awesome and best bike I've had. Detuned R1, brilliant engine, loads of torque, tons of power, silky smooth, YPVS and super comfy seat. Great bikes! Definately get one if you can get a low mileage..The only thing it needed was a better fairing but think can get them or double bubble.

  • @johnbacher7481
    @johnbacher7481 Před rokem

    An area I remember well

  • @Icem4n84
    @Icem4n84 Před rokem

    In the hands of Nitro Nori it was a weapon!

  • @DavidKing-gi5fv
    @DavidKing-gi5fv Před rokem

    A school friend of mine has two plus a goldstar and RS 2000

  • @DucatiDale
    @DucatiDale Před rokem

    This the one chris from bike world was on

  • @coastalrider1155
    @coastalrider1155 Před rokem

    A bet the 160hp one was an absolute animal

  • @Sticky-gp2yh
    @Sticky-gp2yh Před rokem

    No MOT...naughty, naughty😂

  • @stephenchapman8344
    @stephenchapman8344 Před rokem

    Nice.

  • @elvisthewart670
    @elvisthewart670 Před rokem

    Haha jizz machine keyring BVG getting in on the action.

  • @kristianwebster96
    @kristianwebster96 Před rokem

    Could you do a ride review on the MT09?

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 Před rokem

    Jammie bugger i want a go 😅😅

  • @squiretomasie7003
    @squiretomasie7003 Před rokem

    I was lucky to have ridden one that was full Kitted at Thunder Hill track day.
    I felt like I was Nori Haga it improved my speed so much!
    I have never ridden a bike that handled as well.

  • @szilvesztergombos4826

    Hogy lehet igy motoros videót csinálni, hogy végig pofázod?

  • @Dunkensb
    @Dunkensb Před rokem

    Next week Chopsie rides an NR750…

  • @stevehaddon151
    @stevehaddon151 Před rokem

    Nice bike but give me the OWO1!

  • @Fishing8136
    @Fishing8136 Před rokem

    Nice😎🇨🇦

  • @TheJmebe
    @TheJmebe Před rokem

    Power is nothing, brakes need a refresh, by my goodness, what a great looking machine. Lever is fast idle on Fi bikes.

  • @Warman_12
    @Warman_12 Před rokem

    Anybody know of a vid where chopsy not mentioned his height or weight 😂

  • @f1hotrod527
    @f1hotrod527 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, Yamaha should not let anyone take a picture of the new R7 next to the old one. Is it just me, or where the sports bikes of the late 80's, 90's and 2000's way better looking than the current ones. I actually think the current R1 is one of the better looking sports bikes. Most of the rest are really mehhhhh. Even the ducati is cool but not quite right.

  • @fud1376
    @fud1376 Před rokem

    Proper Weapon's, both of them...Ha!

  • @InfoAction_
    @InfoAction_ Před rokem

    Crossplane crank on a 2 cylinder? Interesting...

  • @gavin-ey4vb
    @gavin-ey4vb Před rokem

    haha bemoto will not pay out m8 they will say you was speeding if they watch ya vids lol

  • @matthewoliver9055
    @matthewoliver9055 Před rokem

    Ive found one original on A/T for sale at a mere 55k 😮

  • @grahammilburn8406
    @grahammilburn8406 Před rokem

    Zt❤❤❤❤0😊

  • @terrazzo
    @terrazzo Před rokem

    To be fair,the 2 bikes have nothing in common apart from the name. Imagine if Honda had called the new Hornet a Fireblade. 😐

  • @robertprosser6856
    @robertprosser6856 Před rokem

    Other than its looks I don't think it has much going for it.