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Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse - [2009]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.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 2009 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 Abarth Assetto Corse in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ1 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [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 SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [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 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse 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 2009 FZ1 competing with the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 [686.0 bhp\ton] and the 2020 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 Abarth Assetto Corse 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 Abarth Assetto Corse 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 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse and the 2007 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse 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 2007 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R (10.9 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX (10.9 secs).
The 2009 version of the Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse has a maximum speed of 153mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 FZ1 equals the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 N Abarth Assetto Corse then how about a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6 R (164 mph) and the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6 R (164 mph).
