2007 Yamaha Yzfr1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (44) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (6) · Engine And Engine Cooling (5)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
69 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2014-04-01 · campaign 14E012000 · 2,827 vehicles
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Risk: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-05-07 · TB-M2009-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. a possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
2016-05-11 · Power Train · 16,000 mi“i almost dropped the bike with my son on the bike with me in a intersection and was almost struck by another vehicle due to the loaf in throttle in first gear. the bike stumbles and misfires from idle up till around 2000 rpms. this has happened several times. i have notified yamaha directly with no help. they started changing out the computers in t…”
2011-06-23 · Electrical System · 500 mi“2007 and 2008 yamaha r1 motorcycles have faulty ecu which causes bike to stall when coasting or stopping and lag when accelerating at certain rpm ranges. this creates a dangerous situation for both the rider and other motor vehicles in the vicinity. yamaha motor corporation has been made aware of this problem and initially exchanged faulty ecu's …”
2010-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 12,000 mi“2007 yamaha yzf-r1. manufacturer defect that causes the intake valve in the number 4 cylinder to rub on the guide and causes the valve to break off into the cylinder. i was lucky enough to catch it early and took it to my repair guy. he disassembled the head and found the bad valve. sent it out to be machined and the machinist was unable to get a v…”
2010-08-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 7,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. the contact stated when driving there was an abnormal ticking coming from the vehicle. the manufacturer advised that the noise was normal. the contact stated the noise progressed and the vehicle would sporadically backfire with limited power and pressure. the contact believed the failure to be ca…”
2008-05-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10 mi“purchased 2007 yamaha yzfr1 last september. the bike exhibited a lag in the throttle around 5,000 rpm, and the engine will also stall at random, usually at the worst time. this bike has stalled at least 20 times at intersections, and stalled another 6 times just yesterday! the throttle lag issue has been fixed by a dealer. the stall has not been …”
2008-02-03 · Electrical System · 1 mi“usually in second gear at 5500 rpm bike delays or stalls very bad for about three or four seconds. *tr…”
2007-10-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 980 mi“has extreme throttle lag in second gear at around 5500 rpm. problem isn't present everytime, but can be duplicated by putting the bike into second gear and staying at 5500 rpm for 1 to 2 seconds and then applying generous throttle. a lag usually around 3 seconds after power application can be felt. it has caused me to almost be involved in 2 accide…”
2007-08-04 · Electrical System:software“my new 2007 yamaha yzf r1 has a severe "lag" when riding at 5500 rpm's in 2nd gear. every time i get on the road to ride i experience this problem. i am very disappointed at yamaha's non responsive attitude with this issue. i want the problem fixed. i have contacted my dealer about the issue and for some reason i am just brushed off and they ju…”
2007-07-25 · Fuel System, Other:delivery · 425 mi“the motorcycle at apprx 5500 rpms (45-50mph) in second gear has an extreme lag issue. you can turn the throttle but the bike will not respond. this is a serious issue due to taking away control of the vehicle making it impossible to maneuver through traffic or matching speeds of traffic. this problem almost caused me to lose control as well in a co…”
2007-07-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 12 mi“the 2007 yamaha yzfr1 had intermittent and significant loss of power and stalled while riding. this was a well known problem that yamaha was avoiding to recall. it was exceedingly dangerous.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.