2015 Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha YZF-R1 2015


2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Yamaha's profilation of this bike
The 2015 YZF-R1 features a completely new, lightweight and compact, crossplane-concept, inline-four-cylinder, 998cc high-output engine. Featuring a first ever for a production motorcycle, titanium fracture split connecting rods delivering extremely high horsepower and a strong pulse of linear torque for outstanding performance.

General information
Model name Yamaha YZF-R1
Year of manufacture 2015
Type Sport
Price as newUS$ 16490. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Engine details Crossplane crankshaft technology. Titanium intake valves.
Output 200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque 112.5 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.0 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 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
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate slipper clutch
Driveline O-ring chain
Fuel consumption 6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 24.0°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension 43mm KYB inverted fork
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension KYB Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS.
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 199.1 kg (439.0 pounds)
Seat height 856 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1151 mm (45.3 inches)
Overall length 2055 mm (80.9 inches)
Overall width 691 mm (27.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Rapid Red/Pearl White
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Comments Seven-level Traction Control System.
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