YAMAHA YZF-R1 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle that came with a strong arsenal of awesome performance and good looks but also received a technology infusion and sharper styling.

The bike's engine was more powerful than the previous one and featured updated electronics, but it was an easier task to manage all the power, at least for more experienced riders. Also, the Deltabox V frame design offered better control and more rigidity, while the mass was centralized for a better, nimble feel.

The 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 was a light and powerful bike that packed MotoGp technology and was the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built at the time. The model featured a YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle system that provided perfect throttle response under all conditions and radial-mounted six-piston front brake calipers that generated strong braking performance.

At its core, the bike packed a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that provided an output power of 180 hp with a peak at 12,500 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.

When the power produced by the engine was combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 177 kg (389 lbs), the result was a top speed of 288 kph (178 mph).

As for suspension, the bike packed a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable piggyback single shock absorber on the rear.