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2005 Yamaha YZF R1

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2005 Yamaha YZF R1 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$10,999.00
Dealers	Yamaha Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)	180 / 134.3
Horsepower RPM	12500
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	20
Valves Per Cylinder	5
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)	53.6 / 2.11
Displacement (cc/ci)	998 / 60.9
Compression Ratio	12.3:1
Starter	Electric
Battery Amp Hour	8
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Ram Air Induction	Yes
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	40
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Overdrive	No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)	2.533 / 2.063 / 1.762 / 1.522 / 1.364 / 1.269
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)	3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)	6
Chromed	No
Tire Brand	Dunlop®
Front Tire Width	120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Front Tire Speed Rating	Z
Front Wheel Diameter	17
Rear Tire Width	190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	50
Rear Tire Speed Rating	Z
Rear Wheel Diameter	17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 190/50 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	12.6 / 320
Front Caliper Pistons	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	8.7 / 220
Rear Caliper Pistons	1
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)	4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	5.1 / 129.5
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Material	Aluminum
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	6.78
Width (in/mm)	28.3 / 718.8
Height (in/mm)	43.5 / 1104.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)	54.9 / 1394.5
Rake (degrees)	24
Trail (in/mm)	3.8 / 96.5
Turning Radius (ft)	12.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)	5.5 / 140
Length (ft/ft)	6
Length (ft/in)	9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	379 / 171.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)	426 / 193
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)	445 / 202
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.9 / 18.4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)	0.9 / 3.4
Redline RPM	15000
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	2.63
Horsepower To Weight (hp)	5.54
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	32.8 / 833.1
Number Of Seats	2
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Aluminum
Body Material	Plastic
Hand Grip Material	Rubber
Foot Peg Material	Aluminum
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Adjustable	No
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard	No
Chain Guard	Yes
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	No
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Belt Guard	No
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Exhaust Guard	Yes
Light Guard	No
Choke Knob Cover	No
Drive Shaft Cover	No
Swing Arm Cover	No
Brake Caliper Cover	No
Brake Disc Cover	No
Carburetor Cover	No
Front Fender Material	Plastic
Rear Fender Material	Plastic
Stand Type	Kick
Lower Fairing	Standard
Spoiler	Standard
Handlebars	Standard
Upper Fairing	Standard
License Plate	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Lap Timer	Standard
Shift Light Type	Adjustable
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type	Light
Pricing:
Warranty (Condition)	Limited
Zero Price Schema	0
NADA Value Average	5225
NADA Value Low	4685
NADA Value High	6455
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
MIC Model Segment	ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
NADATrimID	20436
CRS -> NADA Map	6200018133
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield Lowers	No
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	No
Height	Low
Storage:
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Helmet Locks	Standard
Lights:
Headlight Mounts	Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Convenience:
Handlebar Lock	Standard

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