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Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 - [1989]
This edition of the Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Yamaha FZR 750 has a 749cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1989 FZR 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZR 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 44 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 121 bhp (90 kW) @ 12000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 51.3 lb-ft (69.5 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZR 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01.
The 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 has a Power to weight ratio of 584.5 bhp per ton and 247.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 FZR 750 competing with the 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6 R [608.2 bhp\ton] and the 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6 R [608.2 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 FZR 750 generating around 247.9 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 2014 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja [272.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja [272.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 similar in acceleration to the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (6.3 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (6.3 secs). This Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 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 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 and the 1986 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 128 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX (10.7 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 ABS (10.7 secs).
The 1989 version of the Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 FZR 750 equals the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1989 Yamaha FZR 750 RR OW01 then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica
Engine Capacity: 249 cc
Top Speed: 93 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.8 secs @ 0 mph
