The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Special Edition was released in 2013 and features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.8:1 and uses synthetic, 10W/40 engine oil with wet sump lubrication. The bike has Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) with NGK CR9EK spark plugs. It has a maximum power output of 133.9 kW or 182 hp at 12,500 rpm and 115.5 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. Transmission is via a six-speed gearbox with a cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch and “O” ring chain final drive. The Deltabox V aluminium frame and 43mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable preload, compression damping, and rebound damping make for a smooth ride. The rear suspension uses a single shock with a piggyback reservoir, adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The front brakes have 2x 310mm discs with six-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc with one-piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1,415mm and a ground clearance of 135mm. It weighs 177kg dry and 206kg wet and has a fuel capacity of 18 litres. With a top speed of 280.9 km/h and a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.5 seconds, the Yamaha YZF is a powerful and capable motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Specia Edition
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
