Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2010, 2011
In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha YZF-R1, a MotoGP-inspired motorcycle that featured a cross-plane crankshaft design that offered an uneven firing order for outstanding controllable torque and unmatched throttle response.
The bike featured the D-MODE system that allowed the rider to choose between three engine maps that adjusted the performance based on riding preferences or road conditions. The Standard mode was designed for optimum overall performance, the "A" mode provided sportier engine response in the low-mid speed range, and the "B" mode offered less sharp response for situations that require sensitive throttle operation.
In the power department, the 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 had its heartbeat set by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 182 hp with a peak at 12,500 rpm and 116 Nm (86 lb-ft) of torque available at 10,000 rpm.
All that power was converted into speed by a six-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 281 kph (175 mph).
In addition, the bike featured race-inspired fairing with improved aerodynamics and style, a windshield with a "screw less" design for a cleaner appearance, a slim tail design, a seat that offered a sporty yet comfortable position, lightweight forged footpegs, and a low-maintenance, lightweight, sealed battery.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves) | Displacement: | 998 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.1x2.1 in OR 79 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | Horsepower: | 182/12500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 86/10000 lb-ft/RPM OR 117/10000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed | Clutch: | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring | Primary Drive: | Chain | Final Drive: | #530 O-ring chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium Deltabox | Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel | Rear Suspension: | Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel | Front Brake: | Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | 220mm disc; single-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 81.5 in OR 2070 mm | Overall Width: | 28.1 in OR 714 mm | Seat Height: | 32.8 in OR 833 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.7 in OR 1415 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in OR 135 mm | Weight: | 454 lbs OR 206 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.8 gallons OR 18.2 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR17 | Rear: | 190/55ZR17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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