Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 (2008)

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The Yamaha YZF1000 R1 motorcycle was released in 2008 and has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 998cc. The compression ratio is 12.7:1, and the lubrication system is a wet sump. The bike features fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I and TCI-controlled ignition. The clutch is cable-operated and multiplate, while the transmission is six speed. The bike has a #530 O-ring chain final drive system, and the frame is made of Deltabox V aluminum. The front suspension is a 43mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable preload, compression damping, and rebound damping, and the rear suspension has a single shock with a piggyback reservoir that is adjustable for high- and low-speed compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The front brakes have two 310mm discs and six-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc and one piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 287.7 km/h and can complete the standing 1/4 mile in 10.5 seconds at a speed of 232.9 km/h. The dry weight of the bike is 177 kg, and with fuel and other fluids, its wet weight is 190 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 18 liters. The bike measures 2060mm in length, 720mm in width, and 1110mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1415mm, a rake of 24 degrees, and a trail of 102mm. The seat height is 835mm, and the ground clearance is 135mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF1000 R1

Year: 2008


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77 X 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 132.4 kW / 180 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Power Ram Aire: 139.0 kW / 189 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque: 112.7 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque Ram Airr: 118.3 Nm / 12.1 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm

Clutch: Cable-operated multiplate wet slipper clutch.
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 38/15 (2.533) / 2nd 33/16 (2.063) / 3rd 37/21 (1.762) / 4th 35/23 (1.522) / 5th 30/22 (1.364) / 6th 33/26 (1.269)
Frame: Deltabox V aluminium aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping;
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4..7 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 177 kg / 389.4 lbs

Wet Weight: 190 kg / 418.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.5 sec / 232.9 km/h
Standing 1000 m: 18.9 sec / 275.2 km/h
Top Speed: 287.7 km/h

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