Yamaha YZF (2012)

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.

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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