Yamaha YZF R1 (2001)

The Yamaha YZF1000 R1 motorcycle was first produced in 2001. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 5 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 998 cc. The bore and stroke measure at 74 x 58 mm and the compression ratio is 11.8:1. The engine is liquid-cooled and lubricated with wet sump mineral oil. It also has an alloy muffler and is powered by 4 x 40mm Mikuni CV downdraft carbs. The bike has a maximum power output of 148.8 hp at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque output of 11.0 kgf-m at 8,500 rpm. It has a wet weight of 192 kg and a fuel capacity of 18 liters. The Yamaha YZF1000 R1 can reach a top speed of 277.2 km/h and has a braking distance of 36.7 m from 100-0 km/h. The bike has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminum and features twin spar construction. The suspension consists of 41mm inverted telescopic forks at the front and a truss-type aluminum swinging arm monocross system at the rear. The front brakes feature 2 x 298mm discs with 4-piston calipers while the rear brake utilizes a single 256mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike’s dimensions measure at 2035 mm long, 695 mm wide, and 1095 mm high with a wheelbase of 1395 mm, a ground clearance of 140 mm, and a seat height of 813 mm.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF1000 R1

Year: 2001


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Mineral, 20W/40
Exhaust: Alloy muffler
Induction: 4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carbs
Ignition: Digital TCI
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Additional: Engine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons
Max Power: 148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Rear Tyre Power: 138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm

Max Torque: 11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 39/15 (2.600) 2nd 35/19 (1.842) 3rd 30/20 (1.500) 4th 28/21 (1.333) 5th 30/25 (1.200) 6th 29/26 (1.115)
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 41mm inverted telescopic forks
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension: Truss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross system
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rim Front: 3.50-17
Rim Rear: 6.00-17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 91 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width 695 mm / 27.3 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in
Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in

Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 177 kg / 390.2 lbs
Wet Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 gal
Consumption Average: 17.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.7 m / 36.7 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.3 sec / 222.7 km/h
Top Speed: 277.2 km/h

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