Yamaha’s RW700 and RW350 Bring Adventure Riding to Scooters, Starting in Europe

Yamaha RW700 and RW350 adventure scooters, Digi Mart USA News (Europe): Yamaha has announced two scooters, the RW700 and RW350, that are designed to go beyond city commuting and handle looser, off-road terrain. According to the publisher’s report, both models have only been announced for the European market, and no pricing has been revealed.

The larger RW700 uses the 689cc CP2 parallel-twin also found in the MT-07, YZF-R7 and Ténéré 700. Yamaha quotes 68.4 hp at 8,250 rpm and 48 lb.ft of torque, with power sent to the rear wheel by a chain drive. It features a six-speed Y-AMT transmission that can run fully automatically or be shifted manually through handlebar switches, with no clutch lever or foot shifter.

The RW700 uses a double-cradle steel frame, a 41-mm inverted fork with 157 mm of travel and a rear link-type suspension with 156 mm of travel. It rides on 17-inch front and 15-inch rear wire-spoke wheels fitted with tubeless Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres.

Yamaha claims a wet weight of 221 kg (487.2 lb), a 810 mm seat height, 170 mm of ground clearance and a 14-liter fuel tank.

The electronics include a six-axis IMU that supports cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, brake control and engine-braking management. Five riding modes are offered: Street, Sport and Eco for paved roads, and Explore and Explore+ for looser surfaces, with the latter two allowing rear ABS to be switched off.

The RW700 Explore adds adjustable front suspension, heated grips, a heated seat, illuminated switchgear and a centre stand.

The RW350 is a smaller option with a 330cc single-cylinder engine and a conventional V-belt automatic transmission. It retains a 5-inch TFT display, cruise control, Smart Key, self-cancelling turn signals and under-seat storage large enough for full-face helmets.

The article notes that a smaller package could be a more approachable entry point for riders who do not need the RW700’s engine or weight.