Yamaha MY26 Supersport
Yamaha Motor Australia has confirmed its 2026 Supersport lineup, led by a substantially updated YZF-R7, which receives new electronics, chassis revisions and connectivity upgrades. The R7 will be available in both full power and LAMS editions for our market, where it has already proven itself a runaway sales success story.
Other R-Series models return largely unchanged, but are now available with 70th Anniversary Edition colours celebrating seven decades since the founding of Yamaha Motor Company in 1955.
2026 YZF-R7 – Major Update
The 2026 YZF-R7 introduces a range of new features designed to enhance performance and handling. The model will continue to be offered in High Output (HO) and LAMS (LA) versions, both powered by the 270-degree CP2 twin.
Key YZF-R7 updates for MY26
- Revised steel tubular frame, asymmetrical swingarm, and lighter KYB forks
- SpinForged aluminium wheels reduce unsprung mass
- New 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity via Yamaha’s Y-Connect app
- Third-generation quickshifter with up and downshift functionality
- Six-axis IMU derived from the YZF-R1
- Traction Control (TCS), Slide Control (SCS), Lift Control (LIF), Brake Control (BC), Engine Brake Management (EBM) and Launch Control (LC)
- Customisable Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) modes, including multiple track presets
- Revised seat and handlebar ergonomics
- Compatibility with the Y-TRAC Rev app for lap timing and data analysis
Both the HO and LA models will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Raven, and Breaker Cyan/Raven, with a 70th Anniversary Edition also offered.
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 ride-away pricing and availability
- YZF-R7 LA – $16,549 (June 2026)
- YZF-R7 LA 70th Anniversary – $17,049 (June 2026)
- YZF-R7 HO – $16,549 (June 2026)
- YZF-R7 HO 70th Anniversary – $17,049 (June 2026)
YZF-R1 and R1M
The 2026 YZF-R1 and R1M carry over unchanged mechanically from 2025 but gain new graphics, including a 70th Anniversary Edition of the R1 in red and white speed block livery.
2026 Yamaha YZF-R1 ride-away pricing and availability
- YZF-R1 – $33,749 (February 2026)
- YZF-R1 70th Anniversary – $34,799 (February 2026)
- YZF-R1M – $42,549 (February 2026)
YZF-R9
After its debut in 2025, the YZF-R9 returns for 2026 with no mechanical changes. The 890 cc triple continues with full IMU-based electronics and adjustable suspension. A new 70th Anniversary Edition joins the colour lineup.
2026 Yamaha YZF-R9 ride-away pricing and availability
- YZF-R9 – $23,699 (February 2026)
- YZF-R9 70th Anniversary – $24,499 (February 2026)
YZF-R3
The 321 cc YZF-R3 also remains mechanically unchanged but gains new colours, including Mint Green/Matt Black and a 70th Anniversary Edition.
2026 Yamaha YZF-R3 ride-away pricing and availability
YZF-R3 – $9,499 (December 2025)
YZF-R3 70th Anniversary – $9,799 (December 2025)
YZF-R6 RACE and YZF-R15M
The track-only YZF-R6 RACE remains in production, repriced at $16,649 ride-away, while the YZF-R15M continues unchanged at $6,499 ride-away.
70th Anniversary Editions
To mark Yamaha’s 70th anniversary, four special-edition models, the YZF-R1, R9, R7, and R3, will be available in white and red speed block livery, inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 Superbike.
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 (LA) Specifications
- Engine – Liquid-cooled 270-degree parallel twin, 4-stroke, DOHC
- Bore × Stroke – 80 x 68.6 mm (78 x 68.6 mm)
- Displacement – 689cc (655cc)
- Compression – 11.5:1 (11.0:1)
- Max. Power – N/A
- Max. Torque – N/A
- Fuel System – TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
- Transmission – Constant mesh, 6-speed
- Clutch – Wet, multiple-disc, w/ A&S clutch
- Frame – Diamond, high-tensile steel tubular frame
- Front Suspension – KYB 41 mm USD fork, fully adjustable
- Rear Suspension – Linked monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable
- Travel – 120/121 mm
- Front brakes – Dual 298 mm front rotor, radial four-piston calipers, Brembo MC
- Rear brake – 245 mm rear rotor, Nissin caliper
- ABS – Lean-sensitive Brake Control
- Wheels – Lightweight SpinForged 10-spoke wheels
- Tyres – Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23
- Overall Length – 2070 mm
- Overall Width – 725 mm
- Overall Height – 1160 mm
- Wheelbase – 1395 mm
- Rake/Trail – 24°/91 mm
- Ground Clearance – 135 mm
- Seat Height – 795 mm
- Curb Weight – 189 kg
- Fuel Capacity – 14 L