The new R1 represents a paradigm shift in technology, performance and control capabilities between liter-class sportbikes. Inspired by Yamaha M1 MotoGP race bike, this next-generation R1 is a drawing of the cross plane crankshaft with an order to fire unevenly to provide easy to unpack and control of torque and linear acceleration exceptional FEAL ever known before. But there is much more than the new R1 engine that only a new and revolutionary.

Forget everything you knew the supersport liter class. The all-new YZF-R1 is unlike anything before. Because this is the first production motorcycle in the world, with a transverse crankshaft. The result? Power Delivery incredibly smooth and outrageous torque for a race like you’ve never experienced.

Introducing the all new 2009 Yamaha R1 … “Tour de Force.”

The new R1 has been designed to be the “ultimate master curve” of the Super Sport class and open one of the key management incredible lies partly in the chassis, but equally important, their ability to make energy usable the earth. This revolutionary new R1 has as much power as the rider wants, exactly when the driver wants it … by a simple twist of the wrist, leaving the driver feeling it is connected directly to the rear wheel of the new R1.

The new-generation YZF-R1 is more closely linked to our MotoGP winning M1 than ever before. For 2009 this legendary motorcycle is equipped with the new 998cc inline four-cylinder with a transverse crankshaft that runs with an uneven interval trigger 270 º – 180 º – 90 º – 180 º. This new innovative design delivers excellent throttle linearity, giving the impression that the hand throttle the driver is directly connected to the rear. The new engine and sounds sweeter than ever, and emits an unforgettable growl from the exhaust. Push to 182 hp at 12,500 rpm with a torque of 115.5 Nm at 10,000 rpm, this MotoGP inspired engine is undoubtedly the most technologically advanced ever seen on a Yamaha supersport bike. And for the ultimate in feel and controllability, the new generation R1 runs with a new chassis offering an idealized rigidity balance Deltabox.

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 – USA Specifications
MSRP* $12,490 (Raven/Candy Red) Available from January 2009
$12,490 (Pearl White/Rapid Red) Available from January 2009
$12,490 (Cadmium Yellow) Available from January 2009
$12,390 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from January 2009

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium valves)

Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm

Compression Ratio 12.7:1

Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition

Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate 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, 5.1-in travel

Brakes/Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers

Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper

Tires/Front 120/70ZR17M/C 58W

Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17M/C 75W

Dimensions
Length 81.1 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 Consumption * 14kpl/40mpg(Imp)

Wet Weight 454 lb

source:http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/

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