Yamaha rolled into EICMA like it owned the place, pulling the wraps off its 2026 street lineup. The big news is a heavily updated YZF-R7 and a brand-new WR125R dual sport, two bikes that couldn’t be more different but share that same Yamaha DNA. To top it all off, the brand is also celebrating its 70th anniversary with a batch of special edition R-Series models dressed in the legendary red and white speed block livery. Think 1999 R7 vibes with modern flair.
Let’s start with the headliner.
The R7 has been the gateway drug into Yamaha’s Supersport family for a few years now, sitting right between the easygoing R3 and the full-send R1. For 2026, it’s taken a massive leap forward. The new bodywork is sleeker, tighter, and more aerodynamic. The mirrors now have integrated LED turn signals, the fairing has slimmed down, and the new winglets make it look faster even when it’s parked. The design screams R-Series, especially with that signature M-shaped intake and pointy tail.
