The Yamaha YZF-R1 LE motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 205.9 kg (454 lb).
Key specifications
The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE 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 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 39% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd 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.
833 mm — taller than about 77% of Yamaha models.
18.2 L — larger than about 83% 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.
2,070
2,082
Close to average.
714
823
13% below average.
1,130
1,172
4% below average.
1,415
1,416
Close to average.
833
793
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| 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 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Single shock w/piggyback reservoir |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 205.9 kg (454 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 833 mm (32.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Fiat Yamaha Team Graphics blue/white/red. |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 14500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.