2022 Models Announced

Yamaha has announced hot new colours for a wide range of exciting 2022 models.

For 2022 Yamaha's XSR700 will be available in two hot new retro colours that echo the legendary liquid-cooled two-strokes of the 1980s.

Yamaha's RDLC range took the two wheeled world by storm and the new XSR700s are set to bring back the passion with a new LED headlight, larger and reshaped front brake disc for improved stopping performance and a revised cockpit layout.

Neat design touches including the scalloped paint lines nod to the popular 40-year-old 250 and 350cc hotrods. XSR700 is based on the MT-07LA model and is fully LAMs approved with a 655cc twin cylinder 270-degree engine that is tuned to maximise learner bike regulations.

XSR700 features
• 655cc 270-degree parrallel twin engine -fully LAMs approved
• New XSR family LED lighting
• Larger 298mm front brake disc
• Revised cockpit layout with integrated headlight stays
• Evolved design details
• Light and slim tubular backbone frame
• Colouring and graphics inspired by Yamaha’s past

Availability and pricing has yet to be set.

XSR700 Gallery

New Colours For Ténéré 700

The lightweight no compromise Ténéré 700 adventure bike continues into 2022 with one of the highest specifications in its class.

Equipped with the successful CP2 689cc parallel-twin engine and designated off-road chassis, Ténéré 700 is designed to deliver class-leading handling and agility in the dirt - combined with high speed long distance performance on the road - making it extremely capable in Australian conditions.

Three hot new colours arrive for 2022 - Icon Blue and Heritage White hark back to the period when Yamaha dominated the Dakar with riders like Stéphane Peterhansel. Midnight Black is the third colour for this popular ADV twin. Australia will not receive the Euro-spec Rally Edition model. Availability and pricing has yet to be set.

Ténéré 700 features
• High torque, 689cc, 4-stroke CP2 engine
• Lightweight double cradle tubular steel frame
• Slim, compact and ergonomic body and seat
• Aggressive rally-bred face with 4-LED headlights
• Adjustable long-travel 43mm USD forks
• Remotely adjustable rear suspension
• Rally style cockpit with tapered handlebars
• 21-inch/18-inch spoked wheels with adventure tyres
• Slim long-range fuel tank with 16-litre capacity
• Switchable ABS for on the fly adjustment

Tenere 700 Gallery

New YZF-R6 Race Model

Following another dominant display in the 2021 World Supersport Championship, Yamaha's YZF-R6 will be made available as a track day weapon.

The most winning supersport machine will come with all the power, control and handling that the YZF-R6 is famous for but without road going gear such as lights, mirrors and indicators. As such, YZF-R6 is aimed at racers and track day enthusiasts and will be available in very limited numbers with:

• Compact Deltabox frame and lightweight magnesium subframe
• Sophisticated electronic control systems
• Aerodynamic race-developed bodywork
• High-specification R1-type front forks
• Race-ready specification - not for road use
• Class-leading R1-type front brakes
• Lightweight aluminium fuel tank
• Race-bred ergonomics
• Lightweight high-performance 599cc engine

Availability and pricing has yet to be set.

Race YZF-R6 Gallery

New Colours for MT Range

Enter the Dark Side of Japan for 2022 where Cyan Storm is the new headline colour, ably supported by Icon Blue and Tech Black. MT-09SP continues with the Icon Performance colour that is specified on a wide range of special edition models.

Note that for the Australian market the MT-07 is available in 655cc LA (LAMs) and 689cc HO (High Output) versions. The LA model will be available in all colours listed above but the HO will be available in Tech Black only. Availability and pricing has yet to be set.