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