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Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC - [2007]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC 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 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 2007 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 190 kgs (418 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 12500 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 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 83.1 lb-ft (112.6 Nm) @ 10000 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 2017 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade Limited Editio has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC.
The 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 947.3 bhp per ton and 437.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 YZF1000 competing with the 2017 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade Limited Editio [969.2 bhp\ton] and the 2018 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade [969.2 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 YZF1000 generating around 437.4 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 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 3.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2008 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC (3.9 secs) and the 2008 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 10th Anniversary Haga Replica (3.9 secs). This Yamaha YZF1000 R1 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 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC and the 1996 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade
When talking about the performance of the 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC 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 1996 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade (10.5 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 Race-Blu Specia Edition (10.5 secs).
The 2007 version of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC has a maximum speed of 179mph.
Top Speed of the 2007 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 2007 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 DOHC then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa (190 mph) and the 2006 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa� Special Edition (190 mph).
