Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2010-2011Model years
998 ccDisplacement
205.9 kgDry weight
833 mmSeat height
18.2 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20102011
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2011Double disc. Radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Rear suspension
2011Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable
Fuel capacity
201118.17 L (4.80 US gal)
Rear wheel travel
2011119 mm (4.7 inches)

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.

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 height833 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 5% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18.2 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 39% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 83rd 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.

Displacement85th

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

Seat height77th

833 mm — taller than about 77% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity83rd

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.

Overall length2,070 mm
This bike

2,070

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width714 mm
This bike

714

Yamaha avg

823

13% below average.

Overall height1,130 mm
This bike

1,130

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,415 mm
This bike

1,415

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height833 mm
This bike

833

Yamaha avg

793

5% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,415 mmSeat 833 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

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.