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Yamaha R1 2008 vs. Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2008 vs Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2008 compared to Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2008
Yamaha R1 2012
Yamaha R1 2008
Yamaha R1 2008
Yamaha R1 2012
Yamaha R1 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power182 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2012

Yamaha R1 2012

All in all, the R1 is given the thankless role of the comfortable, easy-to-ride sports bike in the 2012 model year. From a pragmatic point of view, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but try explaining that to your mates at the pub table.

Pleasant vibration level

strong engine

precise transmission

high-quality impression

good traction control.

High weight

suspension elements tuned a little too soft

relatively weak braking system.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Yamaha R1

Price Yamaha R1

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha R1

Model year
Current average market prices

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