Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2027 Yamaha RW700: REIMAGINE.
Introducing the new 2027 Yamaha RW700…
Real-World Performance
The RW700 commands attention as it introduces itself as the world’s most capable and powerful Adventure Scooter. Engineered with precision, it’s the first true motorcycle-scooter crossover with built-in Adventure DNA, ensuring that performance, adventure and everyday usability coexist without compromise, giving you the freedom to truly reimagine your world.
Real-World Performance
Moving from the city to the forest roads has never been easier, with agile handling and freedom of movement at the heart of the RW700’s chassis design, while the torque-rich CP2 engine works in harmony with the six-axis IMU and customisable YRC modes, allowing you serious control both on- and off-road.
The RW700 bridges the gap between two worlds, enabling you the freedom to ride through the city or hit the trails with nothing standing in your way. With its long-travel suspension and rugged Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tubeless tyres, the RW700 allows you to turn off the beaten path, while a versatile riding position and adjustable footpegs provide maximum comfort and control on all-terrain. It doesn’t just look the part – it delivers real-world performance.
Adventure DNA Built-In
This adventure-ready machine removes barriers and delivers pure freedom, setting itself rmly as the new benchmark in its class. Ready to prove its real-world capabilities, the RW700 has been designed with incredible handling that makes changing terrain easy to explore whether you’re riding through the city or turning off-road on your next adventure.
At the heart of the RW700 is true Yamaha DNA with the proven CP2 engine roaring beneath you, with all of the torque and power needed for both long journeys and off-
road riding, making your heart beat faster with every twist of the throttle. For comfort on every ride, changing from seated to standing position is effortless with the adjustable footpegs and folding footboards, allowing you to go further than ever before, whether on-or off-road.
The RW700 is equipped with the most advanced rider control technology, with the six-axis IMU and customisable YRC modes working effortlessly together to put you in total control, whether you’re riding through twisty bends or tackling o -road terrain. With the RW700 under you, every day is a new adventure.
2027 Yamaha RW700 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Adventure Scooters
With DNA built from Adventure, the RW series invites you to a time of realising the world was larger than you could have ever imagined. Designed to awaken a sense of adventure, encouraging you to go off the beaten path on a machine that’s capable, not just on paper, but in the real world. More than adventure styling – these bikes are adventure-capable, built in from the very first push of the starter button.
2027 Yamaha RW700 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Built with Adventure DNA
Unrivalled and unapologetic in its stance as the world’s first adventure-capable scooter, the RW700 provides true freedom of movement whether roaming through the city or tackling off-road paths and changing terrain. Removing limits and borders, the RW700 encourages you to chase your next adventure, whether it’s on- or off-road.
Torque-rich EU5+ 690cc CP2 engine
At the heart of the RW700 lies true Yamaha DNA with the torque-rich and reliable CP2 engine. Making your heart beat faster with every twist of the throttle, the CP2 engine delivers both fun and excellent controllability, whether commuting or exploring new terrain on daily adventures.
Y-AMT optimised for off-road exploration
Optimised for off-road riding and with redesigned ergonomics for precise control, Y-AMT allows you to choose between manual transmission—shifting gears in just 0.1 seconds using a see-saw switch mounted to the Handlebar—or a fully automatic transmission for comfortable city riding.
Six-Axis IMU and YRC modes for ultimate control
The RW700 boasts the latest technology, combining a suite of YRC modes with dedicated settings for road and off-road riding, with a six-axis IMU hosting various rider aids for optimised riding controllability, allowing you to customise your riding experience.
High-tensile chassis for agile handling
Engineered for the real world, the RW700 has been built with a backbone-type high-tensile steel tube frame, effectively suppressing chassis movement even on uneven surfaces, allowing you to ride how you like, when you like, with excellent control and stability.
Off-road capable long-travel suspension
The RW700 delivers effective impact absorption over rough surfaces to provide confidence, control and versatility, with its suspension providing 160mm of front wheel travel on its 41mm inverted front fork, paired with a bottom-link type monoshock with 155mm travel at the rear, with adjustable preload/rebound damping.
Adventure-style wheels and rugged tubeless tyres
Featuring lightweight aluminium rims combined with stainless-steel cross spokes, the RW700 wheels deliver excellent rough-road capability while combining confidence-inspiring stability with agile handling. The 17-inch front and 15-inch wheels, together with the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tubeless tyres, offer you freedom of movement regardless of surface.
Seat designed for real-world riding with spacious underseat storage
Combining sportiness and comfort, the RW700’s seat is designed to allow you to move freely. The versatile riding position lets you transition from seated to standing effortlessly, providing precise handling and grip whether riding on- or off-road. The underseat storage is capable of holding a full-face helmet* or any daily necessities ensuring you always have what you need for any adventure. (*Depending on size and shape).
Four-position footpegs and folding footboards
Four-way adjustable footpegs make riding effortless, with excellent grip when changing from road to off-road terrain, while also allowing you to change their position to suit your own preference. Folding footboards provide added wind protection when in the folded position, while also allowing you to rest your feet in a forward position on longer journeys.
Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
Showcasing the RW700’s ability to tackle long-distance journeys, Cruise Control fitted as standard allows you to cruise motorways in comfort. A Speed Limiter function is also fitted, for times when you just don’t want to creep over the limit.
Smart Key and auto-cancelling turn signals
The RW700 comes equipped with smart key technology which allows you to start/stop the engine and open/close the seat lock with ease while the key is on your person. For additional comfort when riding, the RW700 features auto-cancelling turn signals. A light press provides a three-flash lane-changing signal, while a full press activates continuous flashing. When sudden braking is detected, the Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) is activated which turns on both turn-signals at the same time.
Full colour 5-inch TFT display with connectivity and navigation
Connect your smartphone to the RW700’s five-inch full-colour TFT dashboard, with the free Yamaha MyRide app to answer calls and control music while on the go. Full map or turn-by-turn navigation can also be displayed by downloading the free Garmin StreetCross app, so the only time you’ll get lost is when you want to.
2027 Yamaha RW700 – Totalmotorcycle.com Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price starting at: $ NA USD
Canada MSRP Price starting at: $ NA CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price starting at: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine
Engine type 4-valves; 4-stroke; DOHC; 2-cylinder; Liquid-cooled
Displacement 689cc
Bore x stroke 80.0 x 68.6 mm
Compression ratio 11,5 : 1
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet; Multiple Disc
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system
Constant Mesh; 6-speed; Yamaha Automated Manual
Transmission (Y-AMT)
Final transmission Chain
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection
Maximum power 51 kW (69.3 PS) @ 8,250 rpm
Maximum torque 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m) @ 6.500-6.750 rpm
Limited power version 35 kW (47.6 PS) @ 8,250 rpm
Fuel consumption 4.1 L/100 km
CO2 emission 97 g / km
Chassis
Frame Steel Double Cradle
Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm
Front travel 160 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm; (Link type suspension)
Rear travel 155 mm
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm
Front tyre 120/70R17M/C (58H) Tubeless
Rear tyre 160/60R15M/C (67H) Tubeless
Caster angle 25º
Trail 102 mm
Dimensions
Overall length 2,255 mm
Overall width 940 mm
Overall height 1,415 mm
Seat height 810 mm
Wheel base 1,585 mm
Minimum ground clearance 170 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 221 kg
Fuel tank capacity 14 L
Oil tank capacity 3 L
Screen & Connectivity
Adaptive Cruise Control No
Screen type TFT
On-screen Navigation Garmin StreetCross
Smartphone Connectivity MyRide
Screen size 5-inch
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