2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 speed control problems
The 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 has 51 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 50% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
51
Speed Control complaints
50%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“1. I WAS CRUISING IN 2ND GEAR AT 5500 RPMS, I GAVE IT GAS BUT THE BIKE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING, I STARTED TO LET OFF THE GAS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN BURST OF POWER, CAUSING THE REAR END OF THE BIKE TO KICK OUT SIDE WAYS AND THROWING ME OFF THE BIKE, FLIPPING AND TUMBLING. 2.THE MOTORCYCLE…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 speed control — 50% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.