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2012 Yamaha YZF-R1

2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specs:

ENGINE

* Type: 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
* Bore x Stroke:78.0mm X 52.2mm
* Compression Ratio: 12.7:1
* Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
* Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
* Transmission: 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
* Final Drive: 530 O-ring chain

CHASSIS

* Suspension / Front: 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Suspension / Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Brakes / Front: Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
* Brakes / Rear: 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
* Tires / Front: 120/70ZR17
* Tires / Rear: 190/55ZR17

DIMENSIONS

* Length: 81.5 in
* Width: 28.1 in
* Height: 44.5 in
* Seat Height: 32.8 in
* Wheelbase: 55.7 in
* Rake (Caster Angle): 24.0°
* Trail: 4.0 in
* Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gal
* Fuel Economy: 33 mpg
* Wet Weight: 454 lb

OTHER

* Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
* Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
* Gear Ratio - 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
* Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
* Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
* Gear Ratio - 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
* Gear Ratio - 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
* Gear Ratio - 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)
* Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2012 Yamaha YZF-R1

The Yamaha YZF-R1 powered by Ultra-lightweight, compact, 998cc, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled, 40 degree inclined, in-line four-cylinder engine with “crossplane” style crankshaft.

2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 US MSRP* $14,490 (World GP 50th Anniversary – Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from October 2011
$14,190 (Pearl White/Candy Red) Available from October 2011
$13,990 (Raven) Available from October 2011
$13,990 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2011