2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 tires

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Cooling system capacity
(total amount)
2.55 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 18 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.8 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDSR40 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / CR9E or
DENSO / U27ESR-N
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.581
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.688
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 16/43
Transmission type Constant-mesh 6-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.500
2nd 1.842
3rd 1.500
4th 1.333
5th 1.200
6th 1.115
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 24°
Trail 92 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 120/70 ZR17 (58 W)
Manufacturer/
model Metzeler / MEZ3Y Front
Dunlop / D207FQ
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 190/50 ZR17 (73 W)
Manufacturer/
model Metzeler / MEZ3Y
Dunlop / D207N
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load* 201 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 6.00
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 135 mm
Rear 130 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 365 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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INDEX
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-6
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-13
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking ................................. 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-16
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-38
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-31TTachometer ............................................. 3-7
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-29
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-43
Turn signal indicator light ......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-37
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-9VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-32
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-39
Installing .......................................... 6-40
Removing ........................................ 6-39
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-41
Installing .......................................... 6-42
Removing ........................................ 6-41
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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