YAMAHA YZF R1 review

15 06 2008

yamaha brings the first State-of-the art race technology to india .The YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, an acclaimed one-litre performer that’s become a motorcycling icon, an all-powerful World Superbike race-winning machine that’s also a monument to the power of beauty. The R1’s performance is electrifying and yet what makes this motorcycle truly remarkable is its superbly rider-friendly character because Yamaha’s avant-garde, race-bred technology puts you confidently in control.

BIKE SPECS:

  • Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valve, DOHC
  • Displacement 998 cc
  • Bore x Stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm
  • Compression ratio 12.7:1
  • Maximum power 132.4 kW (180 PS) @ 12,500 rpm*
  • 139.0 kW (189 PS) @ 12,500 rpm**
  • Maximum torque 112.7 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm*
  • 118.3 Nm (12.1 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm**
  • Starting system Electric
  • Lubrication wet sump
  • Carburettor/Fuel supply Fuel injection
  • Clutch type Wet multiple-disc coil spring
  • Ignition system T.C.I
  • Primary / Secondary reduction ratio 3.042 / 3.000
  • Transmission type Constant mesh, 6-speed
  • Final transmission Chain
  • Frame type Aluminium die-cast Deltabox
  • Front suspension Telescopic forks, . 43 mm
  • Front wheel travel 120 mm
  • Rear suspension Swingarm
  • Rear wheel travel 130 mm
  • Front brake Dual discs, . 310 mm
  • Rear brake Single disc, . 220 mm
  • Front tyre 120/70 ZR17MC (58W)
  • Rear tyre 190/50 ZR17MC (73W)
  • Overall length x width x height 2,060mm x 720mm x 1,110mm
  • Seat height 835mm
  • Wheelbase 1,415mm
  • Minimum ground clearance 135mm
  • Dry weight 177kg / 131kg
  • Fuel tank capacity 18 litres
  • Oil capacity 3.83 litres

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