2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Add to list Write a Review Edit Type    : Sport Bike Engine    : 998cc Inline-4 Price    : $13,990 Available Colors    : World GP 50th Anniversary - Pearl, White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Candy Red, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White Be the first to review

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2012 Yamaha YZF-R1
Available Colors	World GP 50th Anniversary - Pearl, White/Rapid Red, Pearl White/Candy Red, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White
The 2012 YZF-R1 starts at $13 990 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the 1000cc class of supersport bikes the average price is $14 999 A 12-month factory warranty from Yamaha helps protect new buyers
Price MSRP	13990
Factory Warranty Length	13990
With a curb weight of 454 lbs its weight is roughly what youd expect: the average 1000cc supersport bike has a curb weight of 454 lbs
Curb Weight	454
The YZF-R1 is 81 5 inches long and 28 1 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 55 7 inches a normal figure in this segment A seat height of 32 8 inches is only 2 30 inches higher than the average motorcycles making it most suitable for taller riders
Seat Height	32.8
Wheelbase	55.7 inches
Engine Configuration	Inline-4 Compare Inline-4 Motorcycles
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Bore amp; Stroke	78.0mm X 52.2mm
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Fuel System	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gallons
Transmission	6-speed
Clutch	multiplate slipper clutch
Gear Ratios	2.533, 2.063, 1.762, 1.522, 1.364, 1.269
Primary Drive	65/43
Final Drive	#530 O-ring chain
Frame	aluminum frame; the rear frame is lightweight Controlled-Fill die-cast magnesium
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable
Front Travel	4.7 inches
Rear Travel	4.7 inches
Front Brake	Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Rear Brake	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Front Tire Size	120/70ZR17
Rear Tire Size	190/55ZR17
Trail	4 in
Rake	24u00b0

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