Yamaha YZF-R1 Specification
Yamaha R1 motorcycle is sport type inspired. R1 motorcycle has the model number Yamaha YZF-R1 that has the latest 2017 line. In the Philippines, the motorcycle is not offered. In the US, the price of Yamaha YZF R1 is $16,699.00 or approximately Php 844,130.00 in current exchange rate exclusive of other fees.
Notable Features:
1. Cutting-edge MotoGP®-Derived Crossplane Crankshaft Engine
2. Class-leading Electronics Package
3. MotoGP®-level Controllability
4. Informed Systems (IMU finds the precise vehicle position and movement, and communicates it to the ECU)
5. Digital Rider Aids (banking-sensitive Traction Control, Slide Control, Wheel Lift Control, Quickshifter, Launch Control, ABS, a Unified Braking System, etc.)
6. Aluminum Deltabox® Frame
7. Titanium Exhaust System
8. MotoGP® Styling
Comprehensive Yamaha YZF-R1 specification is shown in the table below.
| Description | Value |
| Engine type | liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward- inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves |
| Maximum power | 147.1 kW (200.0PS) at 13,500 RPM |
| Displacement | 998 CC |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 : 1 |
| Maximum torque | 112.4 Nm (11.5 kg-m) at 11,500 RPM |
| Bore x stroke | 79.0 mm x 50.9 mm |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Clutch type | Wet, Multiple Disc |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection (FI) |
| Ignition system | TCI (digital) |
| Starter system | Electric |
| Transmission system | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
| Final transmission | Chain |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 liters per 100 km |
| CO2 emission | 167 grams per km |
| Frame Chasis | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Front suspension system | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Caster angle | 24 degrees |
| Chasis Trail | 102 mm |
| Rear suspension system | Swingarm, (link suspension) |
| Rear travel | 120 mm |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm |
| Overall length dimension | 2.06 meters |
| Overall width dimension | 0.69 meters |
| Overall height | 1.15 meters |
| Seat height | 0.86 meters |
| Wheel base | 1,405 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 0.13 meters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17 liters |
| Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) | 199 kilograms |
| Oil tank capacity | 3.9 liters |
Yamaha YZF R1 Review
Yamaha YZF R1 is a sport motorcycle with version up to 2017. The motorcycle is powered by a 998 CC engine which is liquid cooled and is a 4-stroke engine. It has a Fuel injected type of fuel system with engine to wheel transmission by metal chain which is highly expected for this high power sports motorcycle. It produces maximum power of 147kW at 13,500 revolutions-per-minute or RPM. It achieves as maximum torque at 112.4 Nm at 11,500 revolutions-per-minute which is a top of the class engine power engineered for racer motorcycle enthusiast. The motorcycle design is stylish and sporty looking which surely delivers the top rank specification by one time glimpse to this real steel road companion.
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