The Yamaha YZF-R1M motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 200.9 kg (443 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF-R1M 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 8% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 60th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th 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.
200.9 kg — heavier than about 60% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 40%.
861 mm — taller than about 86% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 77% 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.
2,055
2,082
Close to average.
691
823
16% below average.
1,151
1,172
Close to average.
1,405
1,416
Close to average.
861
793
9% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 246 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.55:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| 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) |
| Clutch | Multiplate slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum Deltabox |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43mm Öhlins electronic suspension w/ inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins electronic suspension w/ single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable |
| 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. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 200.9 kg (443 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 861 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,055 mm (80.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 691 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,151 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.92 L/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 160.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Carbon Fiber/Liquid Metal |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 21990. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Traction Control System. |
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.