2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha YZF-R1 2011


2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Yamaha's profilation of this bike
Back for 2011, the YZF-R1 is the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. Crossplane technology, first pioneered in MotoGP® racing with the M1, puts each piston 90° from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270°- 180°- 90°- 180°.

General information
Model name Yamaha YZF-R1
Model year 2011
Category Sport
Price as newUS$ 13790. Euro 15495. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine details Titanium intake valves
Power output 179.6 HP (131.1 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression 12.7:1
Bore x stroke 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 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: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Driveline #530 O-ring chain
Fuel consumption 7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium Deltabox
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 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 205.9 kg (454.0 pounds)
Seat height 833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length 2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.17 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Candy Red/Raven, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
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