Yamaha unveiled the new RW family at EICMA 2026 in Milan, introducing a different interpretation of the adventure scooter. The initial range consists of the RW700, RW700 Explore and RW350. Yamaha positions them for everyday paved-road use as well as forest roads and dirt tracks, rather than hard enduro. All three share an 810 mm seat height, giving the range a common ergonomic starting point despite its very different mechanical layouts.

Common equipment includes a smart key, cruise control and a 5-inch colour TFT display connected through the MyRide app. The indicators cancel automatically, while both flash during heavy braking. An illuminated space sits beneath the seat and can accommodate a full-face helmet, depending on its shape.

RW700: twin-cylinder power and Y-AMT

The RW700 uses Yamaha’s 689 cc CP2 twin, also found in the Ténéré 700, with 65 Nm of torque at 6,500 to 6,750 rpm. Its six-speed transmission is the Y-AMT automated manual system, so there is no clutch lever, gear lever or brake pedal. The rider can change gear with handlebar paddles or leave the system in automatic mode; Yamaha quotes a shift time of 0.1 seconds.

A tubular steel frame carries the RW700, which weighs 221 kg. Suspension consists of a 41 mm upside-down fork with 160 mm of travel and a rear shock offering 155 mm. The spoked wheels measure 17 inches at the front and 15 inches at the rear, and use tubeless Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. The centrally mounted footpegs offer four adjustment positions.

The electronics package brings a six-axis IMU, five riding modes, traction control, rear-wheel slide control and cornering brake control. The GRAVEL mode allows the rear ABS to be switched off. The RW700 Explore adds fork preload and rebound adjustment, heated grips and seat, a centre stand, illuminated switches and its own colour options. Its weight rises to 224 kg.

RW350: CVT and Dynamic Ride

The RW350 takes a different mechanical route, using a new 327 cc single-cylinder engine with four valves and Yamaha’s YCC-T electronic throttle. Torque peaks at 31.5 Nm at 5,750 rpm, with power reaching the rear wheel through a CVT. Yamaha calls the layout Dynamic Ride: the engine is rigidly fixed to the frame, while only the CVT assembly moves vertically.

The RW350 weighs 192 kg and offers 185 mm of ground clearance. Its wheel sizes are 16 inches at the front and 14 inches at the rear, with Dunlop D615 tyres. Suspension comprises a 37 mm fork with 140 mm of travel and twin rear shocks with 105 mm of travel. STREET, EXPLORE and ECO modes alter throttle response and traction control, while EXPLORE allows more rear-wheel slip.

Yamaha has not announced prices for any of the three models. The RW350 is scheduled for mid-spring 2027, while the RW700 and RW700 Explore do not yet have a set date.