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Yamaha FZ1 N - [2007]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ1 N is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Yamaha FZ1 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2007 FZ1 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ1's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.1962 Norton Atlas 750 | 1962cc.
Weighing in at 221 kgs (487 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ1 N in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2007 Yamaha FZ1 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 998cc 44 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 146.84 bhp (109 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 76.6 lb-ft (103.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZ1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2020 Suzuki Katana 1000 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N.
The 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N has a Power to weight ratio of 664.4 bhp per ton and 347.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 FZ1 competing with the 2020 Suzuki Katana 1000 [686.0 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 [686.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZ1 generating around 347.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 SERT Yoshimura Limited Edition [371.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC [371.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ1 N similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ (5.6 secs) and the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT (5.6 secs). This Yamaha FZ1 N also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N and the 1986 Yamaha FJ 1200
When talking about the performance of the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.9 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Yamaha FJ 1200 (10.9 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (10.9 secs).
The 2007 version of the Yamaha FZ1 N has a maximum speed of 154mph.
Top Speed of the 2007 FZ1 equals the 2020 Yamaha YZF-600 R6
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 N then how about a 2020 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 (165 mph) and the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (165 mph).
