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Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio - [2012]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.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 2012 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 206 kgs (454 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 182 bhp (135 kW) @ 12500 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 85.1 lb-ft (115.4 Nm) @ 10000 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 YZF1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio.
The 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio has a Power to weight ratio of 883.4 bhp per ton and 413.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 YZF1000 competing with the 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer [906.8 bhp\ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [906.8 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 YZF1000 generating around 413.5 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 4.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio similar in acceleration to the 2016 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Black Edition (4.2 secs) and the 2015 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Marquez Replica (4.2 secs). This Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio 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 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio and the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio 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 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja (10.5 secs) and the 2015 Honda RC 213 V-S Kit (10.5 secs).
The 2012 version of the Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio has a maximum speed of 174mph.
Top Speed of the 2012 YZF1000 equals the 2022 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 R WGP 50th Anniversary Special Editio then how about a 2022 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition (186 mph) and the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged (186 mph).
Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner
Engine Capacity: 1854 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.5 secs @ 103 mph
