69.3 hp / 51 kW
Power
65 Nm
Torque
221 kg
Weight
689 ccm
Displacement
The 2027 Yamaha RW700 is an adventure scooter built with motorcycle hardware: its 689cc CP2 parallel-twin makes 69.3 hp and shifts through the six-speed Y-AMT automated gearbox with chain final drive. It adds 17/15-inch spoke wheels, 160/155 mm of suspension travel, a six-axis IMU with ROAD and GRAVEL modes and weighs 221 kg fully fuelled.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | scooter |
| Target Audience | Commuters who enjoy gravel roads, scooter riders with adventure ambitions, A2 licence holders (restricted version) |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | CP2 parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, YCC-T (ride-by-wire) |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 689 ccm |
| Power | 69.3 hp |
| Power (kW) | 51 kW |
| Power at RPM | 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 65 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, YCC-T |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed automated (Y-AMT), fully automatic or paddle-shift mode |
| Transmission Type | Y-AMT |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet clutch, automatically actuated (Y-AMT) |
Performance
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 l/100km |
| Range | 341 km |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | High-tensile steel tube frame |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork |
| Fork Diameter | 41 mm |
| Front Travel | 160 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Non-adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Monoshock with linkage |
| Rear Travel | 155 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload (7 steps), rebound adjustable |
| Electronic Suspension | No |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 298 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial |
| Rear Disc Size | 267 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Lean-sensitive brake control (BCS), rear ABS can be switched off in GRAVEL mode |
| ABS Deactivatable | Rear only, in GRAVEL mode |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis IMU |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,585 mm |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L |
| Length | 2,255 mm |
| Width | 940 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 120/70 R17 (tubeless) |
| Rear Tire | Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 160/60 R15 (tubeless) |
| Front Wheel | 17 in, aluminium rim with stainless steel cross spokes |
| Rear Wheel | 15 in, aluminium rim with stainless steel cross spokes |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 5 |
| Mode Names | SPORT, STREET, ECO (ROAD), EXPLORE, EXPLORE+ (GRAVEL) |
| Custom Modes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | No |
| Slide Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Connectivity | Yamaha MyRide app, USB-C |
| Navigation | Garmin StreetCross app |
| Keyless | Yes |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED (four LED units) |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Colors | Sage Blue, Power Grey |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
| Market Note | Adventure scooter (motorcycle-scooter crossover). An A2 version with 35 kW (47.6 hp) is also available. Price and launch date not yet announced. |
| Confirmation Source | Yamaha press release, 2 November 2026 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Proven CP2 engine with chain drive instead of a CVT, Y-AMT with off-road calibration, six-axis IMU with GRAVEL modes, spoke wheels, footpegs for riding standing up plus footboards, cruise control, smart key, A2 version
Weaknesses
- 15-inch rear wheel limits off-road ability, standard fork not adjustable, 221 kg fully fuelled, price and launch date still open
Competitors
Honda X-ADV
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