YAMAHA FZR 750R OW01 (1989-1990) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1989, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha FZR 750R OW01, a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1987. The OW01 wording was the code name used during development, which remained on the production bike.

The Yamaha FZR 750R, also known as OW01, was a sports machine made by Yamaha from 1987 to 1992 in limited production to gain approval for the Superbike World Championship. The bike was replaced by the YZF 750 model in 1992.

The bike's appearance was represented by standard fittings, such as a full fairing, a dual round headlight system, a small windscreen, a single seat with lumbar support, an up-swept exhaust system, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a twin-spar aluminum frame with a 43 mm fully adjustable telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Ohlins shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was handled by two 280 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 177 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1989 Yamaha FZR 750R OW01 had its soul brought to life by a 749cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by four Mikuni carburetors. The engine boasted 121 hp with a peak force at 12,000 rpm and 70 Nm (51 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.