Yamaha YZF (2014)

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The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Special Edition motorcycle was released in 2014 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve engine that has a capacity of 998 cc or 60.9 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 12.8:1 and is liquid-cooled, with synthetic 10W/40 engine oil for lubrication. The induction is Mikuni 45 mm throttle body FI, and the ignition is TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition. The bike has a cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch and a six-speed transmission with an “O” ring chain for final drive.

The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Special Edition has a maximum power of 133.9 kW or 182 hp at 12500 rpm and a maximum torque of 115.5 Nm or 11.8 kgf-m at 10000 rpm. It has a deltabox V aluminum frame and a 43 mm inverted telescopic fork front suspension with adjustable preload, compression damping, and rebound damping. The rear suspension is a single shock with piggyback reservoir and is adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The front brakes consist of two 310 mm discs and six-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 220 mm disc with a one-piston caliper.

The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Special Edition has a length of 2070 mm or 81.5 in, a width of 715 mm or 28.1 in, and a height of 1130 mm or 44.5 in. The wheelbase is 1415 mm or 55.7 in, the ground clearance is 135 mm or 5.3 in, and the seat height is 835 mm or 32.8 in. The dry weight is 177 kg or 389.4 lb, and the wet weight is 206 kg or 454 lb. The fuel capacity is 18 liters or 4.8 gallons, and it has a standing ¼ mile time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 280.9 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Race-Blu Specia Edition

Year: 2014


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

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