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Yamaha YZF-R1 2022 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1.



Yamaha YZF-R1 2022 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Year
2022
Category
Sport

Performance and Speed

Torque
112.4 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 82.9 ft.lbs) @ 11500 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Overall Height
1166 mm / 45.9 inches
Overall Length
2055 mm / 80.9 inches
Overall Width
691 mm / 27.2 inches
Trail
102 mm / 4.0 inches
Kerb Weight
203.2 kg / 448.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1405 mm / 55.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
79.0 x 50.9 mm / 3.1 x 2.0 inches
Engine Capacity
998.0 cc / 60.90 cubic 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
Exhaust system
Titanium Exhaust

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain   (final drive)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Oil Capacity
3.90 litres / 4.12 US quarts

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
7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
17.03 litres / 4.50 US gallons
Greenhouse Gases
165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
43mm KYB® inverted fork; fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches
Rear Suspension
KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rims
Bridgestone Battlax tires

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS.

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Colour TFT.
Lighting
LED headlights

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Small windscreen. Power delivery modes. Traction Control. Slide control. Lift control. Launch control.
Factory Warranty
1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Colour Options
Team Yamaha Blue, Performance Black

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