The Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 152 hp (110.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YZF 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 185% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
152 hp — more powerful than about 97% of Yamaha models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,035
2,082
Close to average.
705
823
14% below average.
1,105
1,172
6% below average.
1,395
1,416
Close to average.
820
793
3% above average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 M/C 73W |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.874 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 873.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 152.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 152 hp (110.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 104.9 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 M/C 73W |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,035 mm (80.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,395 mm (54.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8736 hp/kg |
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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.