How hot should a R1 run?
But typically anything less than about 230 is normal for stop and go riding on all the bikes I’ve had.
How much horsepower does a 2002 Yamaha R1 have?
Specifications
| Year | 1998 – 1999 | 2002 – 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Rev limiter | 13,750 rpm | |
| Manufacturer rated horsepower (crank) | 150 hp (110 kW) | 152.0 hp (113.3 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Rear wheel horsepower | 129.4 hp (96.5 kW), 129.3 hp (96.4 kW) @ 10,550 rpm | 127.2 hp (94.9 kW), 134.1 hp (100.0 kW) @10,800 rpm |
Who was the creator of the Yamaha YZF-R1?
The R1 was the brainchild of Kunihiko Miwa, who is now Senior Executive Officer for Yamaha Motorcycles. He oversaw three development teams and the YZF-R1, YZF-R7 and YZF-R6 were all under his umbrella – which isn’t a bad claim to fame.
How much does a Yamaha YZF R1 cost?
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What was the philosophy of the Yamaha R1?
When Yamaha built the 2002 R1 they did it with a very clear philosophy. This was a bike designed to work with the rider, not fight against them as the previous incarnations tended to do. The R1 had grown up and as well as a classy new look, this generation was all about refinement and elegance. However it was also the most advanced.
Is the Yamaha R1 a good bike to buy?
So this isn’t just a review or a buyer’s guide: it’s a love letter to the Yamaha R1, one of those motorcycles that is iconic enough to be known to anyone who loves fast cars or great engineering. Looking at one, owning one and having the pleasure to work on one are almost as nice as riding them… well, not really.
What’s the top speed of a Yamaha YZF R1?
Motorcycle Consumer News tests of the 2004 model year YZF-R1S yielded a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.04 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) of 5.42 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 9.90 seconds at 144.98 mph (233.32 km/h), and a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/h).
When did the Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 come out?
The first R1 focused on lightweight, the second generation in 2002 focused on controllability and handling. The third generation R1 has a more holistic development philosophy, the focus is on the rider’s viewpoint of what the most ideal supersport machine should be: most powerful, excellent handling and still controllable.
Is there such a thing as a cheap Yamaha R1?
But equally there’s no such thing as a good, clean, cheap Yamaha R1 – they’re a desirable bike and good ones always sell. The Honda FireBlade from 2002 onwards is a comparable machine and the GSX-R1000 was arguably better. You can find a 1998-2003 Yamaha R1 for sale priced at around £3,000 but the mileages are creeping up now.
Who is the creator of the Yamaha R1?
The R1 was the brainchild of Kunihiko Miwa, who is now Senior Executive Officer for Yamaha Motorcycles. He oversaw three development teams and the YZF-R1, YZF-R7 and YZF-R6 were all under his umbrella – which isn’t a bad claim to fame. But it was the R1 that broke new ground.