The Yamaha R1 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 197.3 hp (144.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 201 kg (443.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha R1 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 270% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 98th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 60th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17M/C |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17/C |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.90 L (5.18 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 236 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.982 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 981.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 197.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.55:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 197.3 hp (144.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113.3 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.6 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 4.90 L (5.18 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17M/C |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17/C |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 201 kg (443.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 855 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 7.20 L/100 km (13.9 km/l or 32.67 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 167.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Euro 5 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Icon Blue, Midnight Black |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.