2026 Yamaha R7: LAMS and High-Output Versions Road- and Track-Tested in Australia

Is LAMS Australia's own power-restriction system for new riders?

Testing it on both public roads and the track makes it much easier to judge how practical it actually is.

It says the changes go beyond a minor update, but I'd want to check the actual bike to see how fundamentally different it really is.

At this price point, it'll probably get compared against LAMS-friendly rivals like Honda's CBR650R.

The R7 keeping up sales like this shows just how strong its position is in the entry-level sport market.

An article that tests both the LAMS and HO versions is genuinely useful.