2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 12%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1, 12% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 the bikes then they stopped. I just bought the bike with the extended warranty. This is a very dangerous problem especially having my child on the bike when this took place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10864476, filed 2016-05, 16,000 miles“Run the bike in second gear with the rpms at 5500 which is around 48 MPH. Hold your bike steady at this RPM for a moment and then open the throttle pretty full. You will notice that the bike takes between 3-4 seconds before it will respond also the bike is stalling out in a low gear also starting issues please note I know what I am talking about (reason) I had a 2006 yzf r1 that was stolen so I know what to expect from the motorcycle”
NHTSA complaint #10193063, filed 2007-06, 10 miles“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 at no charge but quickly stopped doing this. I have been in contact with the manufacture and with the local dealerships, both when I was under warranty and after it had expired, and have not been able to resolve this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10408703, filed 2011-06, 500 miles“My 2007 Yamaha r1 1. The bike cuts off almost every time I come to a stop. It does not matter whether the bike is in neutral or in gear with the clutch pulled in. It died approximately. 15-20 times on my ride. 2. If I blip/rev the bike in neutral or while in gear with the clutch pulled in, the bike shuts of as well. 3. I was merging on the freeway in second gear and when I went to speed up, the bike hesitated for about 3-4 seconds and then very slowly picked up. I was almost hit by the car behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189407, filed 2007-05, 30 miles“I have a 2007 Yamaha r1, and while riding in 2nd gear at 55mph I had a loss of power when I was attempting to merge on the highway. Yamaha is aware of this problem and refuses to deal with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10186065, filed 2007-03, 25 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1
51 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Yamaha YZFR1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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