Yamaha took the challenge posed by the Europeans and launch the 2015 YZF-R1 with their crossplane crankshaft engine. The 998cc inline-4 cylinder engine is capable of producing 200 Ps of power. The is available in two colors- Red Racing and Blue Racing.
Engine
| Specification | Value |
| Engine Displacement | 998 CC |
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 4 stroke |
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power | 200.0 PS @13500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112.4 Nm @11500 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission
| Specification | Value |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Number Of Speed Gears | 6 |
| Final Drive (Rear Wheel) | Chain |
WHEELS & TYRES
| Specification | Value |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) |
BRAKES
| Specification | Value |
| Front Brake Type | 320 mm Double Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | 220 mm Disc |
SUSPENSION
| Specification | Value |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm |
| Suspension Rear | Swingarm, (link suspension) |
DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm |
| Overall Width | 690 mm |
| Overall Height | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 199 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 Litres |