The Yamaha YZF-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 205 kg (451.9 lb).
Key specifications
1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
150 hpPower
108.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
205 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,395 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
199920002001200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2004200877.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
2009201478.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
2015202379.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio
200412.3:1
2005200612.4:1
2007201412.7:1
2015202313.0:1
Front brakes
2001Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
20042005Double disc
2006Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
2007Double disc
2008Double disc. Six-piston calipers.
20092012Double disc
20132014Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
20152023Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Gearbox
20065-speed
Power
2004180 hp (131.4 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
2011179.6 hp (131.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm
2015200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm
2019200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm
2022200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm
Rear brakes
2001Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
2006Single disc. Four-piston calipers.
2008Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
20132014Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
20152023Single disc. ABS.
Rear tire
2005180/55-ZR17
20092023190/55-ZR17
Torque
2003105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
2004110.1 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.2 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm
2006106.6 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.6 ft.lbs) @ 10,900 rpm
2008112.7 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.1 ft.lbs)
2011115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm
2015112.5 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.0 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm
20162023112.4 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 82.9 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm
Wet weight
2001192 kg (423.3 lb)
2006187 kg (412.3 lb)
2008190 kg (418.9 lb)
20092014205.9 kg (454 lb)
20152016199.1 kg (439 lb)
2017199 kg (438.7 lb)
20182019200 kg (441 lb)
20202023203.2 kg (448 lb)
Wheelbase
20051,394 mm (54.9 inches)
200620141,415 mm (55.7 inches)
201520231,405 mm (55.3 inches)
Front wheel travel
2004120 mm (4.7 inches)
20072023119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
200317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
200518.35 L (4.85 US gal)
2007200817.97 L (4.75 US gal)
2009201018.16 L (4.80 US gal)
2011201418.17 L (4.80 US gal)
2015202317.03 L (4.50 US gal)
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 |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 205 kg (451.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,395 mm (54.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.30 L/100 km (15.9 km/l or 37.34 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 146.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 269.0 km/h (167.1 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.10 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 6.90 seconds |
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