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Yamaha YZF-R1 2012 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1.



Yamaha YZF-R1 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Year
2012
Category
Sport

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance
114 mm / 4.5 inches
Overall Height
1,130 mm / 44.5 inches
Overall Length
2,070 mm / 81.5 inches
Overall Width
714 mm / 28.1 inches
Trail
102 mm / 4.0 inches
Kerb Weight
205.9 kg / 454.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1,415 mm / 55.7 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
78.0 x 52.2 mm / 3.1 x 2.1 inches
Engine Capacity
998.00 cc / 60.90 cubic inches
Compression
12.7:1
Engine Detail
Titanium intake valves
Engine Type
In-line four, four-stroke
Ignition
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch
Drive line
#530 O-ring chain

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel Control
DOHC
Fuel Consumption
7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
18.17 litres / 4.80 gallons
Greenhouse Gases
165.4 CO

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
21/7-10
Front Tire Dimensions
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
20/10-9
Rear Tire Dimensions
190/55-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

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting
Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Factory Warranty
1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Colour Options
Pearl White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Candy Red, Raven black, Team Yamaha Blue/White

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