Yamaha YZF-R1 For Sale
The 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 is a dedicated sports bike and is powered by a 998cc inline four engine which puts out 182bhp. It was originally launched in 1998 with updates in 2004, 2007, 2009, 2015 and 2020.
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Pros / Cons |
- Awesome engine, easy to use power, reasonably comfortable, sounds great
- Limited range, exhaust can get hot
What Is It?
It's powered by a liquid cooled 998cc four cylinder engine, producing 182bhp at 12,500rpm and maximum torque at 10,000rpm.
Features include:
- Aluminium frame and swingarm
- Dual 310mm discs up front with 3 piston calipers
- Rear 220mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper
- Combined braking system
- Adjustable 43mm upside down fork with 120mm travel
- Adjustable rear shock with 120mm travel
- Three ride modes
- Slipper clutch, LED tail light
- Speed sensitive steering damper
- 6 speed gearbox with gear position indicator
Compared to the 2009-2011 model there's now a 6-level traction control system, a small tweak to the nose to make it look meaner, LED position lights, improved low to mid range fuelling and minor tweaks to the muffler end caps, heat shields and pegs.
The 5-spoke 17" wheels take a Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II 120/70 tyre at the front and 190/55 at the rear.
- 2012: White/black/gold, blue/white/black, grey/black, white/red/black (50th)
- 2013: White/black, blue/black/silver, blue/black, grey/black, red/black
- 2014: White/black/red, black/blue, grey/black, red/black, white/blue
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Bikes for Sale (14)
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£7,591 SBF- £360 Under Guide Price
- 2012 (8,324 miles)
- Macclesfield(Map)
- Yamaha R1
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£7,991 SBF- £1760 Under Guide Price
- 2014 (16,539 miles)
- Macclesfield(Map)
- Yamaha R1
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£8,191 SBF- £1560 Under Guide Price
- 2014 (9,183 miles)
- Macclesfield(Map)
- Yamaha R1
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Price Guide
| Year | Dealer | Private | Part Ex | Mileage |
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| 2012 | £7,950 | £6,400 | £5,600 | 7,300 |
| 2013 | £8,800 | £7,050 | £6,200 | 6,300 |
| 2014 | £9,750 | £7,800 | £6,800 | 5,200 |
Popularity / How Many Left
| Year | On The Road | Off The Road | Total | For Sale |
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| 2012 | 188 | 116 | 304 | 110 / month |
| 2013 | 143 | 52 | 195 | 73 / month |
| 2014 | 151 | 57 | 208 | 170 / month |
Stats include those licenced for use on the road and those off the road with a SORN, by year of production. Source: DVLA
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How Does It Compare?
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Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
(2011 On)- Engine 998 cc
- Power 197 bhp
- Seat 835 mm
- Insurance 10 / 10
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Suzuki GSX-R1000
(2012-2016)- Engine 999 cc
- Power 183 bhp
- Seat 810 mm
- Insurance 10 / 10
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