Yamaha R1 (2011)

The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 ‘Ago’ Special Edition motorcycle was released in 2011. It features a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 998 cc capacity and a synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil. The Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI and TCI-controlled ignition provide improved performance, generating 133.9 kW or 182 hp at 12500 rpm, and 115.5 Nm or 11.8 kgf-m at 10000 rpm.

The Yamaha R1 has a six-speed transmission with a “O” ring chain final drive and a cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch. The bike has a Deltabox V aluminum frame and an inverted telescopic fork with adjustable preload, compression damping, and rebound damping. The front suspension provides 120 mm or 4.7 in of travel, while the rear suspension has a single shock with a piggyback reservoir providing the same amount of travel.

The Yamaha R1 has two 310 mm discs with six-piston calipers for the front brakes and a single 220mm disc with one-piston caliper for the rear brake. The bike has a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. Additionally, the R1 has a 24-degree rake, 102 mm or 4.0 in of trail, and dimensions of 2070 mm in length, 715 mm in width, and 1130 mm in height. The bike weighs 177 kg or 389.4 lb dry and 206 kg or 454 lb wet, with an 18-liter or 4.8-gallon fuel capacity.

The Yamaha R1 could achieve a standing quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 280.9 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha R1 is a high-performance motorcycle with a sleek and stylish design.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 ‘Ago’ Special Edition

Year: 2011

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 78 X 52.2 mm

Compression Ratio: 12.8:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI

Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition

Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 133.9 kW / 182 hp @ 12500 rpm

Max Torque: 115.5 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm

Clutch: Cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch.

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: “O” ring chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 38/15 (2.533) 2nd 33/16 (2.063) 3rd 37/21 (1.762) 4th 35/23 (1.522) 5th 30/22 (1.364) 6th 33/26 (1.269)

Frame: Deltabox V aluminium

Front Suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping;

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload,

Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17

Rake: 24 degrees

Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in

Dimensions: Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in

Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in

Ground Clearance: 135mm / 5.3 in

Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.8 in

Dry Weight: 177 kg / 389.4 lb

Wet Weight: 206 kg / 454 lb

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.5 sec

Top Speed: 280.9 km/h