The Yamaha YZF-R6 (or commonly known as the R6), is ... While Yamaha itself doesn't disclose a certified top speed, the R6 can reach a staggering 162 mph, according to FastestLaps.

With its 72 horsepower, the 2023 Yamaha R7 is capable of reaching a top speed of 143 mph. Unsurprisingly, the R6 puts its higher horsepower to use, reaching an even higher top speed of 165 mph.

Yamaha has—at long last—finally delivered the most anticipated sportbike in recent memory. We went to Sonoma in the pouring rain to give the new YZF-R9 a spin.