General information |
Motorcycle name
|
Yamaha YZF-R1 |
Year
|
2008 |
Category
|
Sport |
Price as new | US$ 11699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.6 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
|
998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
In-line four, four-stroke |
Power
|
177.6 HP (129.6 kW)) |
Torque
|
112.7 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.1 ft.lbs) |
Top speed
|
287.0 km/h (178.3 mph) |
Compression
|
12.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
TCI |
Lubrication system
|
Wet sump |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Cable- |
Driveline
|
#530 O-ring chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Deltabox V aluminium, twin spar |
Rake (fork angle)
|
24.0° |
Trail
|
102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front suspension
|
43mm inverted fork |
Front wheel travel
|
119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Single shock w/piggyback reservoir |
Rear wheel travel
|
102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front tire
|
120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
|
190/50-ZR17 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Six-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter
|
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
176.9 kg (390.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
1.0037 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
836 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1110 mm (43.7 inches) |
Overall length
|
2060 mm (81.1 inches) |
Overall width
|
719 mm (28.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
17.97 litres (4.75 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Blue/white, raven, candy red |
Starter
|
Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 10W-40 |
Oil filter
|
K & N KN-303 |
Brake fluid
|
DOT 4 |
Coolant
|
3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
Battery
|
YTZ10S |
Spark plugs
|
NGK, CR9EK |
Idle speed
|
1200 +/- 50 RPM |
Chain size
|
530 |
Chain links
|
116 |
Sprockets
|
17/45 (front/rear) |
Tire pressure front
|
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
Fork tube size
|
43 mm (1.7 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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