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Yamaha Unveils A Stunning Retro Superbike
This is Yamaha’s stunning retro livery for its 2018 Suzuka 8-hour race bikes, commemorating 20 years of the iconic YZF-R1 model. Yamaha in 1998 changed the face of the sportsbike world with the arrival of the original R1. With 1000cc capacity, 150bhp and chassis dimensions more akin to a 600, the 1998 bikes have now become rare classics – especially in the most popular red and white livery. The R1 was quickly followed by the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Kawasaki ZX-10R, creating the 1000cc superbike category that remains today.
| SPECIFICATIONS | 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 |
| Engine: | Inline four-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement: | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 73 x 50.9mm |
| Compression ratio: | 13:01 |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Chassis: | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension (R1): | 43mm Inverted KYB fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload. 4.7 inches travel. |
| Front suspension (R1M): | 43mm Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension, Objective Based Tuning Interface |
| Rear suspension (R1): | KYB monoshock with adjustable rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment |
| Rear suspension (R1M): | Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension, Objective Based Tuning Interface |
| Front wheel travel: | 4.7 in. |
| Rear wheel travel: | 4.7 in. |
| Front brake: | 320mm dual semi-floating discs, radially mounted dual monobloc 4-piston calipers, Unified Braking system, ABS as standard |
| Rear brake: | 220mm disc, dual-piston caliper, Unified Braking system, ABS as standard |
| Front tire: | 120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone RS10 (Bridgestone R11 as tested) |
| Rear tire (R1): | 190/55 ZR17 Bridgestone RS10 (Bridgestone R11 as tested) |
| Rear tire (R1M): | 200/55 ZR17 Bridgestone RS10 (Bridgestone R11 as tested) |
| Rake: | 24° |
| Wheelbase: | 55.3 in. |
| Seat height: | 33.7 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.5 gal. |
| Weight (wet
, claimed): |
441 lbs. |
