Bimota YB 11 vs Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota YB 11stacks up against the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota YB 11Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect)
Model year20011992
Price——
Engine1002 cc1002 cc
Horsepower148 hp100 hp
Torque108 Nm—
Weight190 kg—
Seat height30 mm—
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 130/60-17 / 170/60-17

Bimota YB 11 vs Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota YB 11 and the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota YB 11 brings 148 hp in a 190 kg package, while the Yamaha FZR 1000 (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: