The Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary 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 275% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 59th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th 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.
200 hp — more powerful than about 99% of Yamaha models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.
199 kg — heavier than about 59% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 41%.
856 mm — taller than about 84% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 77% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,055
2,082
Close to average.
691
823
16% below average.
1,151
1,172
Close to average.
1,405
1,416
Close to average.
856
793
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.90 L (4.12 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 246 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.005 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 1005.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 200.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.55:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 112.4 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 82.9 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 L (4.12 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiplate slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43mm KYB inverted fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | KYB Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Magnesium wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 856 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 691 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,151 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.92 L/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 160.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | 60th Anniversary Yellow |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Titanium Exhaust |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Comments | Traction Control, Slide Control, Wheel Lift Control, Quickshifter, Launch Control, ABS, Unified Braking System, 6-axis IMU with Gyro/G sensors for 3D motion data. |
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.