Yamaha RW700 Explore 2027

2027 Official

Yamaha · Adventure Bike · Explore

69.3 hp / 51 kW

Power

65 Nm

Torque

224 kg

Weight

689 ccm

Displacement

The 2027 Yamaha RW700 Explore is the comfort version of the RW700 adventure scooter: the same 69.3 hp CP2 parallel-twin with Y-AMT and chain drive, plus a fork adjustable for preload and rebound, heated grips, a heated seat, a centre stand and backlit switches. It weighs 224 kg ready to ride.

Model Details

Special Edition Note	Comfort version of the RW700 with adjustable fork (15 mm preload, 11-step rebound, gold anodised fork legs), heated grips and heated rider seat (10 levels each), centre stand, backlit handlebar switches and exclusive colours.
Lifecycle	new
Changes	Compared with the RW700: adjustable fork, heated grips, heated seat, centre stand, backlit switches, Forest Green and Midnight Black colours, 224 kg instead of 221 kg.

Model Info

Vehicle Type	scooter
Variant Type	sondermodell
Target Audience	Touring-minded commuters, all-year riders, scooter riders with adventure ambitions

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, gold anodised fork legs
Fork Diameter	41 mm
Front Travel	160 mm
Front Suspension Adj.	Preload (15 mm), rebound (11 steps) 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	224 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
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	Forest Green, Midnight Black with Sage Blue accents
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

Adjustable fork, heated grips and heated seat with 10 levels each, centre stand for chain maintenance, CP2 engine with Y-AMT, six-axis IMU with GRAVEL modes, spoke wheels, A2 version