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Yamaha YZF-R1 2023 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R1.



Yamaha YZF-R1 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF-R1
Year
2023
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, fully adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel
119 mm / 4.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rims
Bridgestone Battlax Street RS11 tires

Brakes

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

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Colour TFT.
Lighting
All-LED Lighting

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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