Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 150 hp (109.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 177 kg (390.2 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
998 ccDisplacement
150 hpPower
108.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
177 kgDry weight
815 mmSeat height

How the Yamaha YZF 1000 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.

Engine power150 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 181% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement998 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height815 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st 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.

Engine power97th

150 hp — more powerful than about 97% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement85th

998 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.

Seat height71st

815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled • 150 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 815 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.847 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 847.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 150.3 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1998

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Power 150 hp (109.5 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque 108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 177 kg (390.2 lb)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches)

Performance

Top speed 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.8475 hp/kg

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