Yamaha YZF-R1 is one of the most powerful, popular, and dream bike for almost everyone. Yamaha introduced R1 in 1998 and completed twenty years for the R1 model. Till now it has a cult fan base and a huge following for this R1. This 2018 Yamaha’s R1 full black color edition looks more stunning when compared to other optional colors.
The 2018 YZF-R1 displacement is 998 cc, liquid-cooled, forward inlined parallel four-cylinder engine that exhibits a maximum output power of 200 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 112.4 Nm peak torque at 11,500 rpm. For a good fuel economy, the bike is equipped with a fuel injection system.
The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters, so the rider can achieve around 300 kilometers per one time full tank. If rider revving hard then mileage could drop ( 200 km/l ). That means the average mileage of the bike is 15-16 km/l approximately. The Yamaha R1 hit the speedometer 0-100 km/h in 2.70 seconds and the top speed is 299 km/h.
And Yamaha equipped wide tires for more grip at corners and to avoid slidings, the front tire size is 120/70 and rear tire size 190/55. To control this beast Yamaha attached a massive dual 320 mm disc brake at the front and a rear 22mm single disc brake. Also, check Yamaha’s latest-generation YZF-R1M.
Key Specifications
- 43 mm telescopic forks at front suspension
- Wet weight 199 kg
- Overall height 1150 mm
- Ground clearance 130 mm
- Seat height 855 mm
