Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Yamaha R1 Motorcycle

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Yamaha R1 Motorcycle

Yamaha R1 Motorcycle is one of the motors used in the world Superbike event. This bike has won many competitions at the event.With its 998cc and 180-horsepower ram-air fuel-injected engine, the YZF-R1 is intended for riders who like their performance straight up. With a sophisticated chassis and software systems that can regulate the flow of horsepower to make this bike easy to handle and quick and powerful braking plus making a suspension bike fits perfectly with the existing track.

Specifications:

Engine

  • Type: 998cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder
  • Bore x Stroke: 77 x 53.6mm
  • Compression Ratio: (12.3:1)
  • Carburetion: Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves
  • Ignition: Digital TCI
  • Transmission: 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
  • Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain

Chassis

  • Suspension/Front: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7" travel
  • Suspension/Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1" travel
  • Brakes/Front: Dual 320mm discs; radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers
  • Brakes/Rear: 220mm disc w/single-piston pin-slide caliper
  • Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR17
  • Tires/Rear: 190-50-ZR17

Dimensions

  • Length: 81.3"
  • Width: 28.3"
  • Height: 43.5"
  • Seat Height: 32.8"
  • Wheelbase: 54.9"
  • Rake (Caster Angle): 24.0°
  • Trail: 3.8"
  • Fuel Capacity: 4.85 gallons
  • Dry Weight: 379 lbs.
  • Primary Reduction Ratio: 65/43 (1.512)
  • Secondary Reduction Ratio: 45/17 (2.647)