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Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition - [2006]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. 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 YZF1000 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2006 YZF1000 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 YZF1000'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 187 kgs (412 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 44 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 174 bhp (129 kW) @ 12500 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.6 lb-ft (106.5 Nm) @ 10500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha YZF1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition.
The 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 930.4 bhp per ton and 420.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 YZF1000 competing with the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja [921.0 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Moto GP Replica [921.0 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 YZF1000 generating around 420.4 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 2018 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade [438.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade Limited Editio [438.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.1 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition similar in acceleration to the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Special Edition (4.0 secs) and the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja (4.0 secs). This Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition 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 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition and the 2009 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 MotoGP Lorenzo Replica
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.5 secs @ 144 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2009 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 MotoGP Lorenzo Replica (10.5 secs) and the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K2 (10.5 secs).
The 2006 version of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition has a maximum speed of 179mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 YZF1000 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 50th Anniversary Special Edition then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (190 mph) and the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (190 mph).
