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

The Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 152 hp (110.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).

Key specifications

2002Year released
998 ccDisplacement
152 hpPower
104.9 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
174 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
1,395 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha YZF 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 power152 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 185% 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 height820 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd 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

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

Displacement85th

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

Seat height72nd

820 mm — taller than about 72% of Yamaha models.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,035 mm
This bike

2,035

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width705 mm
This bike

705

Yamaha avg

823

14% below average.

Overall height1,105 mm
This bike

1,105

Yamaha avg

1,172

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,395 mm
This bike

1,395

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

Yamaha avg

793

3% above average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled • 152 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,395 mmSeat 820 mmClearance 140 mm
Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W front / 190/50-ZR17 M/C 73W rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W
Rear tire size 190/50-ZR17 M/C 73W
Power-to-weight ratio 0.874 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 873.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 152.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2002
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Power 152 hp (110.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Torque 104.9 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 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

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 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 M/C 58W
Rear tire 190/50-ZR17 M/C 73W

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 174 kg (383.6 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,035 mm (80.1 inches)
Overall width 705 mm (27.8 inches)
Overall height 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,395 mm (54.9 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.8736 hp/kg

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.