Yamaha WR 426 F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha WR 426 F motorcycle specifications include a 426 cc (25.99 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 122 kg (269 lb).

Key specifications

2001-2002Model years
426 ccDisplacement
40.0 Nm @ 7,800 rpmTorque
122 kgWet weight
960 mmSeat height
8 LFuel tank
1,490 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20012002
Year-specific specification changes

The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Seat height
2002998 mm (39.3 inches)

How the Yamaha WR 426 F 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.

Displacement426 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 23% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight122 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 35% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height960 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 21% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 39% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 27th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement49th

426 cc — larger displacement than about 49% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight22nd

122 kg — heavier than about 22% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 78%.

Seat height94th

960 mm — taller than about 94% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity27th

8 L — larger than about 27% 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.

Wheelbase1,490 mm
This bike

1,490

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% above average.

Seat height960 mm
This bike

960

Yamaha avg

793

21% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 426 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,490 mmSeat 960 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 130/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 130/90-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.58:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 426 cc (25.99 cu in)
Torque 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,800 rpm
Bore × stroke 95.0 x 60.1 mm (3.7 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 130/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 122 kg (269 lb)
Seat height 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,490 mm (58.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.00 L (2.11 US gal)

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.