The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 is a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in. It has a 78 X 52.2 mm bore x stroke and a compression ratio of 12.8:1, while the cooling system is liquid cooled and uses synthetic lubrication. The Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI gives it power and reliability, and the TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition keeps the spark going. The clutch is a cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch, and the transmission is a 6-speed with a “O” ring chain final drive. The frame is made of Deltabox V aluminium and the suspension uses a 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping and rebound damping. The bike’s dimensions are 2070 mm in length, 715 mm in width, 1130 mm in height and a ground clearance of 135mm. The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 has a seat height of 835 mm and a dry weight of 177 kg / 389.4 lb with a 206 kg / 454 lb wet weight. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 18 Litres / 4.8 gal that can be used to reach the bike’s top speed of 280.9 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000 R1
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
