What category is the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R7?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Yamaha YZF-R7
Year	2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Cooling system	Liquid
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	72.0 x 46.0 mm (2.8 x 1.8 inches)
Compression	11.4:1
Torque	72.10 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000
Power	106.00
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	749.00 ccm (45.70 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	245 mm (9.6 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Dual disc
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	138 mm (5.4 inches)
Front suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Overall width	720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall length	2,060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall height	1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Seat height	840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.6023 HP/kg
Dry weight	176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

73 hp

Peak Power

3.7s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track82%

City55%

Cornering90%

Daily Riding55%

Touring38%

Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best For	Approachable supersport suited to intermediate riders and ambitious beginners; friendly torque and light weight make it a great step up without intimidating power.
Purpose	Sporty backroad carving and track-day duty. A budget-friendly middleweight sportbike built for cornering thrills over outright top-speed bragging rights.
Rider Fit	Aggressive clip-on riding position with 32.7in seat and forward lean. Slim, light 417lb chassis feels flickable, but committed ergonomics tire on long rides.
Character	Punchy, torquey CP2 twin in a razor-sharp fully-faired chassis. Playful, characterful and rewarding rather than brutal - accessible fun with real sportbike focus.
Not Ideal For	Not for tourers, two-up cruising, or riders wanting relaxed upright comfort. Off-road use and long highway hauls are outside its wheelhouse.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2008 Yamaha YZF-R7 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 840mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R7, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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