Yamaha YZR - R1

The MotoGP technology on Superbike

First introduced in 1998 with 20 valve.
Yamaha YZF1000RR or YZR-R1 2009 has only 16 valve but made from titanium.
The 998cc YZR-R1 engine is also equipped with an all-new 998cc inline four-cylinder engine with a crossplane crankshaft ( MotoGP winning YZR-M1 technology ) that runs with an uneven firing interval of 270º - 180º - 90º – 180º and make the new engine feels and sounds smoother than ever, and emits an unforgettable growl from the exhaust.

Keep the fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I as its previous ,the YZR- R1 push out 182 PS at 12,500 rpm with 115.5 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm ( without ram-air ).

With an all-new Deltabox chassis the YZR-R1 is more closely linked to MotoGP winning M1 than ever before .

Specifications

Engine

Type 998 cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve (titanium valves), DOHC, in-line four-cylinder engine with "crossplane" style crankshaft
Bore x Stroke 8 x 52.2 mm
Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Power (crank) 133.9 kW (182 PS) @ 12,500 rpm without ram air
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
Ignition TCI
Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch

Chassis

Brakes/Front Dual 310 mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 220 mm disc w/single-piston caliper
Suspension/Front 43 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7 in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload
Tires/Front 120/70ZR17M/C 58W
Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17M/C 75W

Dimensions

Length 81.5 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake 24.0 °
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Dry Weight 390 lb (180 kg)
Wet Weight 206 kg (450 lb)