2008 Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha YZF-R1
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General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha YZF-R1
Year
2008
Category
Sport
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
60.90 cubic inches (998.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line four, 4 stroke
Power
177.6 horsepowers (132.4 kiloWatts)
Torque
83.13 pound-foot/lbf-ft (112.70 Nm / 11.49 kgf-m)
Compression
12.7:1
Bore x stroke
4.70 x 3.27 inches (77.0 x 53.6 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
287.0 kmh (178.3 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
6.20 inches (101.6 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.28 inches (119.4 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.20 inches (101.6 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
190/50-ZR17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.92 inches (310.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
13.42 inches (220.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
390.0 pounds (176.9 kg)
Wet weight
418.9 pounds (190.0 kg)
Seat height
51.0 inches (836 mm)
Wheelbase
86.3 inches (1414 mm)
Overall length
125.7 inches (2059 mm)
Overall width
43.9 inches (718 mm)
Overall height
67.7 inches (1109 mm)
Ground clearance
8.2 inches (135 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.75 gallons (18.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.82 gallons (3.1 litres)

Further motorcycle information

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