This is actually the new 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 that has six-stage traction handle along with a mid-life redesign. Photos have leaked out a couple of hours before Yamaha’s official statement later today and MCN brings detailed information afterwards today. The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 has broken cover, and also the biggest feature the lightly tweaked liter-class bike boasts is really a new seven-level traction control system (for the brothers in arms over the pond, a six-level traction product is being used…consider that punishment for the European ways). Other material changes incorporate a revised engine map for smoother power delivery within the lower and middle rpms, as the footrests, triple clamps, headlight marker lamps, front cowl, and exhaust guards & end caps are also revamped for 2012. More following the jump. The revamped Yamaha YZF-R1 took more in the MotoGP M1, together with a redesigned top triple clamp, along with a special edition Pearl White/Rapid Red colorization scheme taking from the 50th Anniversary bikes utilized in 2011 MotoGP by Yamaha Factory Racing pilots Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies.
Yamaha YZF-R1 2012 specification
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70ZR17
Tires / Rear 190/55ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length 81.5 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Wet Weight*** 454 lb
OTHER
Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio – 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio – 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio – 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio – 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)
The LE will have a 50th Anniversary emblem on top of the gas tank, an exclusively engraved and numbered plate showing the development quantity of only 2000 bikes that’ll be made worldwide within the commemorative colors, and gold Yamaha symbols.
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