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Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC - [2001]
This edition of the Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha TT-R 225 has a 223cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 2001 TT-R 225 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TT-R 225's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 117 kgs (257 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Honda SH 125 I, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 223cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 18 bhp (13 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 13.2 lb-ft (17.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally [19.5 lb-ft (26.4 Nm) @ 5750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TT-R 225 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2018 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Phantom has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC.
The 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 153.8 bhp per ton and 113.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 TT-R 225 competing with the 2018 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Phantom [178.8 bhp\ton] and the 2024 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Phantom [178.8 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 TT-R 225 generating around 113.4 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 1984 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream [138.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream [138.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 24.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 24.6 secs, this makes the Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2017 Yamaha XMAX 300 Four Stroke (24.0 secs) and the 2003 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC (24.0 secs). This Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC 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 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC and the 2011 Honda VT 1300 CR Stateline
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2011 Honda VT 1300 CR Stateline (0 secs) and the 2008 Honda FJS 400 Silver Wing (0 secs).
The 2001 version of the Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC has a maximum speed of 67mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 TT-R 225 equals the 1997 Honda XR 250 L
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Yamaha TT-R 225 DOHC then how about a 1997 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph) and the 1995 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph).
