The 2011 AMA Superbike Championship winning R1 with its cross plane crank and uneven firing order has taken another evolutionary step forward for 2012 with the addition of traction control and revised ECU settings. These changes make it easier for the experienced rider to bring out the full performance of the new 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 while enjoying the unique character and sound of the revolutionary cross plane engine.
With back-to-back American Superbike Championships, and more MotoGP-inspired than ever, the R1 is the world’s most advanced Open-class production motorcycle.
The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 is unlinke anything before. Benefitting from even more MotoGP technology for 2012 with new sevel-level traction control and the World GP 50th Anniversary livery option. The World GP livery includes a 50th Anniversary emblem on top of the fuel tank and a special numbered plate showing the production number of only 2000 units that will be produced worldwide. From the track to the street, it truly is "the 1."
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 - USA Specifications / Technical Details
US MSRP* $14,490 (World GP 50th Anniversary - Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from October 2011
$14,190 (Pearl White/Candy Red) Available from October 2011
$13,990 (Raven) Available from October 2011
$13,990 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from October 2011
ENGINE
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70ZR17
Tires / Rear 190/55ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length 81.5 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Wet Weight*** 454 lb
OTHER
Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Canadian Specifications / Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN
Engine
Engine Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, in-line four
Displacement 998cc
Bore and Stroke 78 x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Maximum Torque 11.7kg-m (84.6ft-lb) @ 10,000 rpm
Engine Management YCC-T, YCC-I & D-Mode
Fuel Delivery Mikuni 45mm throttle body FI
Estimated Fuel Consumption* 14kpl / 40mpg (Imp.)
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition / Starting TCI / Electric
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive "O" ring chain
Chassis
Suspension (Front) Fully adj. 43mm inverted fork
Suspension (Rear) Fully adj. Link Monocross
Brakes (Front) Dual 310mm discs
Brakes (Rear) 220mm disc
Tires (Front) 120/70ZR17
Tires (Rear) 190/55ZR17
Dimensions / Technical Details
Length 2,070mm (81.5")
Width 715mm (28.1")
Height 1,130mm (44.5")
Wheelbase 1,415mm (55.7")
Rake / Trail 24° / 102mm
Ground Clearance 135mm (5.3")
Seat Height 835mm (32.9")
Fuel Capacity 18 litres (4 Imp. gal.)
Wet Weight 206kg (454lb)
Colour(s) Yamaha Blue
Metallic Black
Bluish White
50th Anniversary Edition
± Fuel economy estimates are based on US EPA exhaust emission certification data obtained by Yamaha and converted into Canadian measurements. Your actual mileage will vary depending on road condition, how you ride, maintain your vehicle, accessories, cargo and operator/passenger weight.
Specifications, appearance, and price of product are subject to change without notice.
* MSRP does not include freight, PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection), pre-rigging (boats), or taxes. Dealer may sell for less. See your local dealer for out the door pricing.
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 - European Specifications / Technical Details
European MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.
Engine
Engine type Twin spark engine, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valve
Displacement 998cc
Bore x stroke 78.0 mm x 52.2 mm
Compression ratio 12.3 : 1
Maximum Power 133.9 kW (182.1PS) @ 12,500 rpm (without air-induction)
Maximum Torque 115.5 Nm (11.8 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Carburettor Fuel Injection
Clutch Type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Chassis
Frame Aluminium Deltabox
Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Front travel 120 mm
Caster Angle 24º
Trail 102 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm
Rear Travel 120 mm
Front brake Dual Discs, Ø 310 mm
Rear brake Single Disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Dimensions
Overall length 2,070 mm
Overall width 715 mm
Overall height 1,130 mm
Seat height 835 mm
Wheel base 1,415 mm
Minimum ground clearance 135 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 206 kg
Fuel tank capacity 18 litres
Oil tank capacity 3.7 litres
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review
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