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Yamaha YZF-R1 2008

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2008 Yamaha YZF-R1

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Light, powerful and packed with trickle-down MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built.

General information
Model:	Yamaha YZF-R1
Year:	2008
Category:	Sport
Rating:	68.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four
Stroke:	4
Compression:	12.7:1
Bore x stroke:	77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCI
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	176.9 kg (390.0 pounds)
Seat height:	836 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall length:	2,060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall width:	719 mm (28.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	24.0°
Trail:	102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension:	43mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension:	Single shock w/piggyback reservoir
Rear suspension travel:	102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	190/50-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	17.97 litres (4.75 gallons)
Color options:	Blue/white, raven, candy red
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