The Yamaha YZF-R1SP motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha YZF-R1SP 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 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 5% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd 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.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.
835 mm — taller than about 78% of Yamaha models.
18 L — larger than about 82% 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.
2,085
2,082
Close to average.
720
823
13% below average.
1,105
1,172
6% below average.
1,415
1,416
Close to average.
835
793
5% above average.
135
181
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (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) |
| Torque | 106.6 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.6 ft.lbs) @ 10,900 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
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| Rear suspension | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9918 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.