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2008 Yamaha YZF R1

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2008 Yamaha YZF R1

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2008 Yamaha YZF R1 Specifications

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Model Type  Sport
BASE MSRP(US)  $11,699.00
Dealers Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  16
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Compression Ratio  12.7:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Wheels & Tires:  
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Pirelli® 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Pirelli® 190/50 ZR17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  55.7 / 1414.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.75 / 18

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08 Yamaha yzf R1 fuel type??
By Gurillaron (Owner), Oct. 19, 2021
My manual says it takes 91 premium unleaded yet this article says it takes regular gas!?!? Where are you getting your information from. Read Full Review

 

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By Adrian(Owner), Sep. 8, 2014
Has anyone ever felt like your r1 08 tends to want to go streight on when cornering a bend, I'm wondering if mine needs to be set up would anyone know what the settings would be for this please. Read Full Review

 

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