Yamaha 2008 YZF-R1

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2008 Yamaha YZF-R1

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All-new, light, powerful and packed with MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced open-class production motorcycle ever built with the world's first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.

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Manufacturer		Yamaha

Model Year		2008

Model		YZF-R1

MSRP		$11,699.00

DIMENSIONS
Length		81.1 in.

Height		43.7 in.

Width		28.3 in.

Weight		390 lbs.

Wheelbase		55.7 in.

Seat Height		32.9 in.

ENGINE
Engine		Liquid-cooled, 16-valve (titanium intakes), DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder

Displacement		998 cc

Bore x Stroke		77 x 53.6 mm

Compression Ratio		12.7:1

Carburetion		Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Fuel Capacity		4.75 gal.

MPG Rating		33 mpg

Ignition		TCI

Clutch		Multi-plate slipper

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		6-speed

Final Drive		#530 O-ring chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes		Front: Dual 310 mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc with single piston caliper

Tires		Front: 120/70-ZR17 Rear: 190/50-ZR17

OPERATIONAL
Suspension		Front: 43 mm inverted fork; fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Single shock with piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable; 5.1 in. travel

Rake		24° (caster angle)

Trail		4 in.

OTHER
Colors		Two-tone Team Yamaha Blue / White, Candy Red, Raven

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