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Memorable Motorcycle: Yamaha OW01 Photo Gallery

Memorable Motorcycle: Yamaha OW01
The 749cc four-cylinder Yamaha OW01 was capable of more than 100 hp in stock condition, making it an ideal race bike.

This month our vintage motorcycle expert revisits Yamaha's OW01, a production sport bike that managed 16 World Superbike wins with minimal help from race mechanics. Read more about the OW01 in our Memorable Motorcycle: Yamaha OW01 article.

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Few OW01s remain available in mint condition today as most have suffered accidents at the track.
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Ultimately the OW01 offers superbike level performance but fails to match the potential of other designs like Honda's RC30.
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The OW01 features full on racing ergonomics that are bad for the street but great for the track.
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Ergonomics felt strained for our contributor at first, but once on the track the design proved roomy compared to other race bikes.
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Despite only weighing 412 pounds the OW01 requires muscle through corners and needs to be ridden hard.
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