-- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will exhibit its new RW700 and RW350 models at EICMA 2026 (International Two-Wheeler Exhibition), one of Europe's largest motorcycle shows, to be held in Milan, Italy, from November 3rd.
“RW” is an all-new series of models for global markets developed as new adventure scooters to transform everyday mobility into an experience bringing more color people's lifestyles.
The RW Series aims to offer new mobility experiences that seamlessly connect everyday life with the extraordinary, opening up new possibilities and discoveries in people’s lives by letting them explore detours off familiar roads that lead them to new sights and Kando.* In addition to providing comfort and ease of use for urban environments, the RW Series boasts features and performance that entice users to freely turn off familiar roads and head out toward new scenery and experiences.
The styling features a functional design that balances everyday usability with the capability for conquering unpaved roads, while offering a flexible riding position, a chassis easy to hold on to with the legs, and a natural feeling reach to the ground with the feet. As part of Yamaha Motor's carbon neutrality effort, the bikes also adopt DURABIO™ plant-derived bio-engineered plastics and recycled polypropylene plastic.
The RW700 is new adventure scooter that combines Yamaha's powerful 689cc CP2 engine with a lightweight chassis and the Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT), which eliminates the need for clutch lever and gearshift pedal, creating a package accommodating a wide range of riding scenarios on both paved and unpaved roads. Yamaha will also have the premium RW700 EXPLORE version on display.
The RW350 features an all-new 327cc single-cylinder engine and the newly developed “Yamaha Dynamic Ride”, the Company's first semi-rigid arrangement in which the engine is rigid-mounted to the frame without using any rubber while the CVT unit alone swings up and down. This unique setup achieves both agile handling and rider comfort. Newly developed the key components gives RW350 versatile mobility across a wide range of riding environments, from paved roads to unpaved routes.
* Kando is a Japanese word for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value.
Main Features
RW700 / RW700 EXPLORE
1) Compact and Powerful 689cc CP2 Engine
A lightweight and compact liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve, fuel-injected CP2 engine delivers strong torque and responsive performance.
2) Y-AMT Specific to the RW700
The first Y-AMT system developed specifically for a scooter model offers both automatic AT mode and MT mode, which allows riders to enjoy manual shifting using handlebar-mounted controls. The shift and rear brake controls are integrated into the handlebars, enhancing ease of handling on unpaved roads and at low speeds while providing greater chassis controllability.
3) Newly Designed Backbone Frame
The newly designed backbone-type high-tensile steel tube frame positions the engine and seat lower down, delivering handling characteristics with excellent stability and road follow while maintaining 170 mm of minimum ground clearance.
4) Long-Stroke Suspension
The long-stroke suspension provides excellent shock absorption through the adoption of a 41 mm inverted front fork and a bottom-link-type rear monoshock.
5) Yamaha's First Cross-Spoke Wheels
New cross-spoke wheels combined with lightweight aluminum rims contribute to excellent shock absorption, a stable feel, and agile handling.
6) Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Tires
Tubeless Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires provide strong grip across a wide range of conditions on both paved and unpaved surfaces.
7) Adjustable Footrests and Foldable Footboards
Yamaha’s first four-position adjustable footpegs and foldable footboards make the RW ready for all sorts of riding scenarios, whether it is long-distance touring or riding down unpaved roads.
8) Electronics Package
A newly developed Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) system allows users to select ride modes according to road surface conditions. The RW700 also comes with cruise control and a newly designed GRAVEL mode, which includes GRAVEL SHIFT (GSH) control optimized for enhanced controllability when traveling on unpaved roads.
9) Features Exclusive to the RW700 EXPLORE
The RW700 EXPLORE version comes standard with heated grips, a heated seat, adjustable front suspension, a center stand, exclusive badging, and a backlit switchgear assembly.
RW350
1) Yamaha’s First 327cc Single-Cylinder Engine
The all-new liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine delivers smooth revs, a pleasant sense of pulse, and a lightweight, compact design.
2) Yamaha Dynamic Ride
This proprietary arrangement rigid-mounts the engine to the frame without rubber isolators, while allowing only the CVT unit to swing. Combined with a four-axis balancer system, it reduces engine vibration, improves vehicle rigidity, lowers unsprung weight, and achieves both responsive handling and excellent ride comfort.
3) New Diamond-Type Frame
A newly designed diamond-type high-tensile steel tube frame delivers agile handling, while providing 185 mm of ground clearance.
4) Dunlop D615 Block-Pattern Tires
Tubeless Dunlop D615 tires provide strong grip across a wide range of conditions on both paved and unpaved surfaces.
5) Comfortable Suspension Package
A 37 mm inverted front fork and twin rear shock absorbers equipped with preload adjustment deliver comfort and control across diverse riding situations.
6) Wide Footpegs and Foldable Footboards
The wide footpegs with heel guards and ergonomically positioned foldable footboards are ideally positioned for excellent foot reach to the ground and offer the rider solid points for holding onto the chassis as well as comfort, providing the versatility to handle everything from long-distance touring to off-the-road exploration.
7) Yamaha's First Electronic Throttle on a Mid-Displacement Scooter
The RW350 is the first Yamaha mid-displacement commuter model to adopt a Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T).
8) Comprehensive Rider Support Systems
YRC ride modes, cruise control, and a traction control system help riders readily adapt to changing road conditions or alter the bike’s character to suit their preferences.
9) Connectivity-Ready 5-Inch TFT Display
The first 5-inch TFT meter on a Yamaha mid-displacement scooter is ready for integration with Y-Connect and the Garmin StreetCross motorcycle navigation app.*
* Display of smartphone or navigation info on the display requires installing dedicated smartphone apps.
Release ID: 89208457
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