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
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.
About 181% 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 71st 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.
150 hp — more powerful than about 97% of Yamaha models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.
815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.847 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 847.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 150.3 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1998 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 177 kg (390.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.8475 hp/kg |
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