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Yamaha YZF 1000 R1

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Make Model

Yamaha YZF1000 R1

Year

1998

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil Mineral, 20W/40
Exhaust Alloy muffler

Induction

4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carburetors

Ignition 

Digital TCI 
Spark Plug NGK, CR9E
Starting Electric
Additional Engine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons

Max Power

148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm 
Rear Tyre Power  138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm

Max Torque

11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 39/15 (2.600) 2nd 35/19 (1.842) 3rd 30/20 (1.500) 4th 28/21 (1.333) 5th 30/25 (1.200)  6th 29/26 (1.115)
Frame Aluminium, twin spar

Front Suspension

41mm inverted telescopic forks
Rear Wheel Travel 135 mm / 5.3 in

Rear Suspension

Truss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross system
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes

2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rim Front 3.50-17
Rim Rear 6.00-17

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre

190/50 ZR17
Rake 24°
Trail 91 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions Length 2035 mm / 80.1 in
Width 695 mm / 27.3 in
Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in
Wheelbase 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance  140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height 813 mm / 32.3 in

Dry Weight

177 kg / 390.2 lbs
Wet Weight 192 kg / 423 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

18 Litres / US 4.7 gal

Consumption Average

17.2 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0

12.7 m / 36.7 m

Standing ¼ Mile  

10.3 sec  /  222.7 km/h

Top Speed

277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph

Road Test

Superbike Group Test 1998

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Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to create a more compact engine by raising the gearbox input shaft and allowing the gearbox output shaft to be placed beneath it. This 'stacked gearbox' was followed by other manufacturers. Compacting the engine made the engine much shorter, allowing the wheelbase to be shortened. This allowed the frame design to place the weight of the engine in the frame to aid handling because of an optimized center of gravity.

The swingarm could be made longer without compromising the overall wheelbase, which was a short 1,385 mm (54.5 in). Four 40 mm Keihin CV carburetors fed fuel to the engine. It had KYB upside down 41 mm front forks and 300 mm semi-floating disk brakes. The instrument panel was electrical with a self diagnosis system and digital speed readout.

The exhaust system used Yamaha's Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve (EXUP), which controlled the exhaust gas flow to maximize engine power production at all revs. This created a high powered and high torque engine.

1998-1999

Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset the crankshaft, gearbox input, and output shafts. This "compacting" of the engine made the total engine length much shorter. This allowed the wheelbase to be shortened significantly, resulting in much quicker handling and an optimized center of gravity. The bike had a compression ratio of 11.8:1 with a six-speed transmission and multi-plate clutch.

Early models were subject to a worldwide recall for a clutch problem. Yamaha today describes the launch of the R1 as the true value of "Kando".[5][clarification needed]
2005 YZF-R1 instrumentation

The 1999 R1 saw only minor changes, apart from paint and graphics. Notable improvements were a redesigned gear change linkage and the gear change shaft length being increased. Fuel tank reserve capacity was reduced from 5.5 l (1.2 imp gal; 1.5 US gal) to 4.0 l (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal), while the total fuel tank capacity was unchanged at 18 l (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal). A second worldwide recall was issued for 1998 and early 1999 models, to change a coolant hose clamp under the fuel tank which could come loose under hard use.

Motorcycle Consumer News tests of the 1998 model year YZF-R1 yielded a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.96 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 160 km/h) of 5.93 seconds, a ¼ mile time of 10.19 seconds at 131.40 mph (211.47 km/h), and a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h), with deceleration from 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) of 113.9 ft (34.7 m).[1] For the 1999 model year, Cycle World tests found a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.0 seconds, ¼ mile time of 10.31 seconds at 139.55 mph (224.58 km/h), and a top speed of 170 mph (270 km/h).

Three numbers said it all about the YZF-R1 with which Yamaha stunned the superbike world in 1998. The four-cylinder charger produced 150bhp, weighed just 3891b (176kg) and had an ultra-short wheelbase of 55in (1395mm). That made it the most powerful, lightest and most compact large-capacity sports bike ever built. And with its aggressive styling, the R1 had the looks to match.

Beneath the sharp twin-headlamp fairing, the R1 incorporated some clever engineering. Its basic layout was Yamaha's familiar blend of 20-valve, four-cylinder engine and aluminium twin-beam frame. But the R1 design team, led by Kunihiko Miwa, put the six-speed gearbox higher than normal behind the liquid-cooled cylinders, making the 998cc engine very compact. This in turn allowed the bike to be very short while having a long rear swingarm, as used by grand prix bikes for added stability.

 

 

Innovative crankcase design

 

The R1's new engine also contributed with its innovative one-piece cylinder and crankcase assembly, which was stiffer than the conventional design and allowed the powerplant to be used as a stressed member of the chassis. This meant that the R1's Deltabox II frame needed to be less strong, which helped explain how the bike could weigh less than most 600cc sportsters.

The R1 engine was a spectacular performer in its own right, never mind its contribution to the handling.

 

The bike felt light, racy and purposeful, with low, narrow handlebars, high footpegs, a firm seat and the smallest of windscreens. And such was the motor's gloriously broad spread of power that the moment its throttle was wound open, the R1 hurtled forward as though fired from a canon.

It was not so much the fearsome acceleration when revved towards its 11,750rpm limit that made the Yamaha so special, nor even its 170mph (274km/h) top speed. Where the R1 engine really scored was in its flexibility, which ensured that smooth, addictively strong acceleration was always available, making it a supremely easy bike to ride very rapidly indeed.

 

 

And the R1's handling was equally impressive. The bike's combination of light weight, rigidity, racy dimensions and excellent suspension gave it the feel of a much smaller machine. This was an open-class bike that handled better than any 600cc sportster.

 

The Rl was not infallible, and like many short, light, powerful bikes it shook its head under hard acceleration over a series of bumps. But most of the time the Rl just felt so responsive and controllable that its rider could seemingly do no wrong, despite the bike's sheer speed.

Its front brake was a match for that of any rival, combining fierce power with plenty of feel. Detailing was generally good, notably the instrument console, which combined a digital speedometer and traditional analogue rev-counter with the welcome addition of a clock. Despite that useful touch the R1 was not a bike for everyday use. It was uncomfortable for its rider at slow speed, and hopeless for a pillion at any speed. It was so fast and furious that even some experienced riders found their needs better met by a slightly less focused alternative.

 

But for those who valued pure performance above all else, the YZF-R1 was simply sensational. Even before it had turned a wheel in anger, those figures for power, weight and wheelbase had made Yamaha's new star the world's best superbike on paper. On road and racetrack alike, it fully lived up to that promise.