hyperBIKE OF THE WEEK: The Yamaha YZF-R1
With more power than its weight and a first gear capable of reaching 160+ KPMH, the R1 truly deserved to be our hyperbike of the week.
Seems like the guys were more interested in the babes than the bikes. The poll results for this week's hyperBIKE were inconclusive. So for this week, the R1 continues to be our hyperBIKE of the week.....
Specs
Type 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves (titanium intakes)
Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Power 189bhp
Carburetion Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI
Transmission6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
Suspension/Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 5.1-in travel
Brakes/FrontDual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear 190/50-ZR17
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.3 in
Height 43.7 in
Seat Height 32.9 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.75 gal
Dry Weight 390 lb
