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General informationModel: Yamaha YZF-R1 Year: 2009 Category: Sport Rating: 73 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 transmissionDisplacement :998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) Engine type: In-line four Stroke: 4 Compression :12.7:1 Bore x stroke :78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) Fuel system: Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I Valves per cylinder:4 Fuel control: DOHC Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition Starter: Electric Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: 6-speed Transmission type final drive: Chain Physical measuresWeight incl. oil, gas, etc: 205.9 kg (454.0 pounds) Seat height: 833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Overall height: 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) Overall length: 2,060 mm (81.1 inches) Overall width: 714 mm (28.1 inches) Wheelbase :1,415 mm (55.7 inches) Chassis and dimensionsRake (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: 51 mm (2.0 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre dimensions: 190/55-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 specificationsFuel capacity: 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) Color options: Raven/Candy Red, Pearl White/Rapid Red, Cadmium Yellow, Team Yamaha Blue/White Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our partners.
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