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Yamaha YZF-R1 specs

Motorcycle type Sport
Curb weight 206 kg (454 lbs)
Dimensions 2.06 m (81 in) long, 0.71 m (28 in) wide, 1.13 m (44 in) high
Wheelbase 1.42 m (56 in)
Years built 2009 - 2014
Origin country Japan
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    Performance

    1/4 mile10.0 s @ 144.2 mph
    Top speed284 kph (177 mph)

    Powertrain specs

    Engine type Inline 4 16V, crossplane
    Displacement 998 cc
    Transmission 6 speed

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    196ss  4y ago

    Cycle World, August 2012:
    Miller Motorsporst Park (East Course) - 1:41,84

    https://www.cycleworld.com/2012/08/03/2012-superbike-shootout-by-the-numbers/

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    benedekpuskas  6y ago

    I'm not suprised it took 5 years to build it :-D

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    benedekpuskas  6y ago

    This is a very long motorbike too.

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    SpeedKing  6y ago

    Ha going around corners would be a bit of a problem...

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    FastestLaps  6y ago

    Whoops. I've been sloppy again.

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    FastestLaps  10y ago

    First generation of the crossplane Yamaha R1. What a monster this is. And it never ceases to amaze me how can an inline 4 sound like a V4!

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