2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 tire type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
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WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
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COPY CE-12ECE-12EEAU00684
WARNING
@ This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.l
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
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Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
speed riding to ride conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
after installing a new tire.
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The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
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Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
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1. Tire air valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
Metzeler 120/70 ZR17 (58W) MEZ3Y Front
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17 (58W) D207FQ
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
Metzeler 190/50 ZR17 (73W) MEZ3Y
Dunlop 190/50 ZR17 (73W) D207N
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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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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