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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Yamaha YZF-R1 |
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Model year
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2009 |
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Category
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Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 12490. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Compression
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12.7:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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24.0° |
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Trail
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102 mm (4.0 inches) |
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Front suspension
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43mm inverted fork |
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Front wheel travel
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Single shock w/piggyback reservoir |
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Rear wheel travel
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51 mm (2.0 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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205.9 kg (454.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
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Overall length
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2060 mm (81.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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714 mm (28.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Raven/Candy Red, Pearl White/Rapid Red, Cadmium Yellow, Team Yamaha Blue/White |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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