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2008 Yamaha YZF R1 Specs

SUMMARY

The 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 is a Sport Style Motorcycle equipped with an 998cc, Liquid Cooled, Horizontal In-line, DOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 6-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Inverted Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The YZF R1 has Front Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes. The YZF R1 weighs 390 lbs. and has -50014- inches of ground clearance.

The YZF R1 was introduced in -10019- and is Carryover for 2008. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

MSRP: $11,699 Monthly Payment*: $195

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	YZF
Year	2008
Class	Sport
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$11,699
PRICE
Warranty	12
Engine
Cylinders	4
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	998
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	32.9
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.7
Front Travel (in)	4.7
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	5.1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)
Trail (in)	4
Width (in)	28.3
Wheelbase (in)	55.7
Length (in)	81.1
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	4.75
Misc
Major Revision Year	2007
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	390
Transmission
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Transmission Type	Manual
Reverse	No
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli 190/50 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli 120/70 ZR17

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KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The base price of the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 Motorcycle is $11699. This is $548.67 less expensive than its competition.

The Horizontal In-line engine in the 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 Motorcycle has a displacement of 998 cc which is 9.4% more than its competition.

The 2008 Yamaha YZF R1 Motorcycle weighs 390 lbs which is 0.84% less than other Sport models.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	YZF
Year	2008
Class	Sport
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$11,699

PRICE
Warranty	12

Engine
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	998
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Liquid
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	32.9

Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.7
Front Travel (in)	4.7
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	5.1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)
Trail (in)	4
Width (in)	28.3
Wheelbase (in)	55.7
Length (in)	81.1

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	4.75

Misc
Major Revision Year	2007
Year	2008
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport

Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)	390

Transmission
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Reverse	No

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc

Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli 190/50 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli 120/70 ZR17