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Yamaha YZF-R1 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

Yamaha

Model

YZF-R1

Year

2008

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

176.9 kg / 390.0 pounds

Overall Height

1,110 mm / 43.7 inches

Overall Length

2,060 mm / 81.1 inches

Overall Width

719 mm / 28.3 inches

Trail

102 mm / 4.0 inches

Wheelbase

1,415 mm / 55.7 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

77.0 x 53.6 mm / 3.0 x 2.1 inches

Engine Capacity

998.00 cc / 60.90 cubic inches

Compression

12.7:1

Engine Type

In-line four

Ignition

TCI

2 / 4 Stroke

Valves / Cylinder

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Fuel Control

DOHC

Fuel Capacity

17.97 litres / 4.75 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

43mm inverted fork

Front Suspension Travel

119 mm / 4.7 inches

Front Wheel Travel

119 mm / 4.7 inches

Rear Suspension

Single shock w/piggyback reservoir

Rear Wheel Travel

102 mm / 4.0 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions

120/70-ZR17

Rear Tire Dimensions

190/50-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm / 12.2 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm / 8.7 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options

Blue/white, raven, candy red

Yamaha YZF-R1 2008 specs