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2008 Yamaha YZF-R1
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OPEN CLASS IN SESSION!

All-new, light, powerful and packed with MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced open-class production motorcycle ever built with the world's first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.

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 Manufacturer  Yamaha
 Model Year  2008
 Model  YZF-R1
 MSRP  $11,699.00*
 ENGINE
 Engine  Liquid-cooled, 16-valve (titanium intakes), DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder
 Displacement  998 cc
 Bore x Stroke  77 x 53.6 mm
 Compression Ratio  12.7:1
 Carburetion  Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
 MPG Rating  33 mpg
 Clutch  Multi-plate slipper
 Ignition  TCI
 DIMENSIONS
 Length  81.1 in.
 Width  28.3 in.
 Height  43.7 in.
 Weight  390 lbs.
 Wheelbase  55.7 in.
 Fuel Capacity  4.75 gal.
 Seat Height  32.9 in.
 DRIVETRAIN
 Transmission  6-speed
 Final Drive  #530 O-ring chain
 Suspension  Front: 43 mm inverted fork; fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear: Single shock with piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable; 5.1 in. travel
 BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
 Brakes  Front: Dual 310 mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Rear: 220 mm disc with single piston caliper
 Tires  Front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear: 190/50-ZR17
 
 Rake  24° (caster angle)
 Trail  4 in.
 Colors  Two-tone Team Yamaha Blue / White, Candy Red, Raven
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