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Yamaha YZF-R1 20082008 Yamaha YZF-R1 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Yamaha's profilation of this bike |
| Light, powerful and packed with trickle-down MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built. |
| General information | |
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| 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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