Yamaha vs Yamaha 2007 vs 2007 YZF-R1 vs YZF-R1

2006 Yamaha
FZ1
More Fun than a Barrell of Greased Monkeys
July 3, 2007

2007 Kawasaki
Vulcan® 900 Classic
The Right Decision
July 3, 2007

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2007 Yamaha YZF-R1

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GENERAL INFORMATION	YZF-R1	YZF-R1
Manufacturer	Yamaha	Yamaha

Model Year	2007	2007

Model	YZF-R1	YZF-R1

M.S.R.P.	$11,599.00	$11,599.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder

Displacement	998 cc	998 cc

Bore x Stroke	77 x 53.6 mm	77 x 53.6 mm

Compression Ratio	12.7:1	12.7:1

DRIVETRAIN
Carburetion	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Ignition	TCI	TCI

Transmission	6-speed	6-speed

Clutch	Multi-plate slipper	Multi-plate slipper

Final Drive	#530 O-ring chain	#530 O-ring chain

DIMENSIONS
Length	81.1 in.	81.1 in.

Width	28.3 in.	28.3 in.

Height	43.7 in.	43.7 in.

Wheelbase	55.7 in.	55.7 in.

Seat Height	32.9 in.	32.9 in.

Dry Weight	381 lbs.	381 lbs.

Fuel Capacity	4.75 gal.	4.75 gal.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red (see Options for color pricing)	Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver, Candy Red (see Options for color pricing)

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 43 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping, spring preload	Front: 43 mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7 in. travel Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression and rebound damping, spring preload

Brakes	Front: Dual 310 mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc with single-piston caliper	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	Front: 120/70-ZR17 Rear: 190/50-ZR17


Rake	24° (caster angle)	24° (caster angle)

Trail	4 in.	4 in.