Yamaha YZF-R1 specs

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Engine
* Type: transverse four-cylinder, 16 valves, dohc, liquid cooled
* Capacity: 998cc
* Bore x stroke: 78 x 52.2mm
* Compression ratio: 12.7:1
* Fuelling: electronic fuel injection


Transmission
* Gears: 6
* Clutch: wet multiplate
* Final drive: chain


Chassis
* Type: twin spar aluminium
* Front suspension: 43mm inverted forks, fully adjustable
* Rear suspension: rising rate monoshock, fully adjustable. Aluminium swingarm
* Front tyre: 120/70 x 17
* Rear tyre: 190/55 x 17
* Front brake: 2 x radially-mounted, four-piston fixed callipers, 310mm discs
* Rear brake: single-piston caliper, 220mm disc


Dimensions
* Weight: 454lb (206kg) quoted kerb weight
* Wheelbase: 55.7in (1415mm)
* Rake: 24°
* Trail: 4.0in (102mm)
* Fuel tank: 4.0 gallons (4.8 US gallons, 18 litres)
* Seat height: 32.9in (835mm)


Performance
* Power: 180bhp (182PS, 133.9kW) @ 12,500rpm
* Torque: 85.2lb.ft (11.8kg.m, 115.5Nm) @ 10,000rpm
* Fuel economy: n/a
* Top speed: 175mph (280kph) est