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Yamaha YZF-R1 2015 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1.



Yamaha YZF-R1 2015 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Year
2015
Category
Sport

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Height
1,151 mm / 45.3 inches
Overall Length
2,055 mm / 80.9 inches
Overall Width
691 mm / 27.2 inches
Trail
102 mm / 4.0 inches
Kerb Weight
199.1 kg / 439.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1,405 mm / 55.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
79.0 x 50.9 mm / 3.1 x 2.0 inches
Compression
13.0:1
Engine Detail
Crossplane crankshaft technology. 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
Multiplate slipper clutch
Drive line
O-ring chain

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons
Greenhouse Gases
160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
43mm KYB inverted fork
Front Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches
Rear Suspension
KYB Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
190/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS.
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Seven-level Traction Control System.
Factory Warranty
1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Colour Options
Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Rapid Red/Pearl White

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