Yamaha R1 2018 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Overview - Yamaha R1 2018 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2018 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112.4 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	690 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2018

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is closer to a racing machine than ever before. The engine shines with lightness and agility. The seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also due to the heart-warming sound and is now 20 years after the first R1 the biggest milestone in R1 history.

Very rev-happy engine

great sound

terrific handling

compact and radical machine - nevertheless great seating comfort

high-quality electronic equipment

high-quality and noble components with the most modern manufacturing methods.

agile driving style required - rolling around comfortably is not her thing

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.