2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

The MotoGP-inspired R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle.

The 2011 Yamaha R1 represents a paradigm shift in technology, performance and controllability among litre class sport bikes. Inspired by Yamaha's M1 MotoGP race bike, this latest generation R1 features a crossplane crankshaft design with an uneven firing order to provide outstanding yet easy to control torque and an exceptionally linear throttle feel never experience before. But there is far more to the 2011 Yamaha R1 than just a revolutionary engine.

The 2011 R1 … Yamaha's technical "Tour de Force."

The R1 has been designed to be the "Ultimate Cornering Master" of the open super sport class and one of the keys to incredible handling lies partly in the chassis but equally as important, in its ability to put useable power to the ground. This revolutionary cross-plane crank R1 delivers as much power as the rider wants, exactly when the rider wants it … by a simple twist of the right wrist; leaving the rider feeling like they are directly connected to the rear wheel of the revolutionary R1.

The Bark is bad. The bite is badder.

Forget everything you ever knew about the supersport litre class. The all new 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 is unlike anything before. That's because it's the world's first production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. The result? Incredibly smooth power delivery and outrageous torque for a rush like you've never experienced.


2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 - USA Specifications
MSRP:
$13,790 (Candy Red/Raven) Available from October 2010
$13,590 (Raven) Available from October 2010
$13,590 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2010


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)