Yamaha R1-M (2015)

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The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M motorcycle was released in 2015 with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine that has a capacity of 998cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and features four valves per cylinder with a DOHC layout. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 147.1 kW (200.0 PS) at 13500 rpm and maximum torque of 112.4 Nm (83.2 lb-ft) at 11500 rpm.

The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M has a six-speed transmission with a multiplate slipper clutch and a final drive that uses an “O” ring chain. The front suspension features a 43mm KYB inverted fork that is fully adjustable, and the rear suspension has an Ohlins electronic suspension shock absorber with a single piggyback reservoir.

The motorcycle weighs 201 kg (443 lbs) with a 17-liter (4.5-gallon) fuel tank. The dimensions of the Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M are length 2054.8 mm (80.9 in), width 690 mm (27.2 in), and height 1150 mm (45.3 in). The wheelbase is 1419 mm (55.3 in), ground clearance is 135mm (5.3 in), and seat height is 830 mm (33.9 in).

The front brakes of the Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M use two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers and UBS ABS, while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper and UBS ABS. The motorcycle has a front tire size of 120/70 ZR17M/C and a rear tire size of 200/55 ZR17M/C. The Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M has various features such as YCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU, and fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I. The motorcycle is a combination of a powerful engine, advanced features, and sophisticated suspension that gives riders an exceptional experience on the road.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000 R1M

Year: 2015


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Management: YCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU
Induction: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque: 112.4 Nm / 83.2 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, Multiple Disc
Transmission: 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive: “O” ring chain

Front Suspension: 43mm KYB (R) inverted fork; fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: r ~Ahlins electronic suspension w/ single shock w/piggyback reservoir
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, UBS ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, UBS ABS
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17M/C
Rear Tyre: 200/55 ZR17M/C
Dimensions: Length 2054.8 mm / 80.9 in Width 690 mm / 27.2 in Height 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase: 1419 mm / 55.3 in
Ground Clearance: 135mm / 5.3 in
Seat Height: 830 mm / 33.9 in
Wet Weight: 201 kg / 443 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Liters / 4.5 gal

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