21/03/2026

What Makes This Bike Great? Ep 11: Yamaha OW01

A bike that needs no introduction, but here’s one, anyway: Yamaha’s 1989 FZR750R, otherwise known by its iconic ‘OW-01’ code name. Built to satisfy World Superbike homologation rules, it’s as rare as you-know-what and regarded by many as even better than the Honda RC30. We speak to owner Kevin Berry to find out what it’s like to own one and take a spin to discover it’s every bit as impressive now as it was back then. Enjoy! Neevesy

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