Yamaha YZF-R1 For Sale
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What Is It?
The Yamaha YZF-R1 is a dedicated sports bike and is powered by a liquid cooled 998 cc four cylinder engine, producing 182 bhp at 12,500 rpm and maximum torque at 10,000 rpm.
Features include:
- Aluminium frame and swingarm
- Dual 310 mm discs up front with six piston calipers
- Rear 220 mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper
- Combined braking system
- Adjustable 43 mm upside down fork with 120 mm travel
- Adjustable rear shock with 120 mm 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
Review In A Few
What's Good?
- Awesome engine, easy to use power, reasonably comfortable, sounds great
Any Downsides?
- Limited range, exhaust can get hot
Specs
Capacity: 998 cc (high)
Power: 182 bhp / 136 kW (very high)
Red Line: 13,750 rpm (very high)
Top Speed: 185 mph / 298 km/h (very high)
Economy: 35 mpg / 8.1 L/100km (poor)
Range: 140 miles / 225 km (average)
Fuel Capacity: 18.0 litres / 4.0 gallons (high)
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 inches (average)
Wet Weight: 206 kg / 454 pounds (heavy)
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 415 pounds
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.883 bhp/kg / 0.659 kW/kg
Launch RRP: £12,000
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Bikes For Sale (3)
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£8,495 eBay- £60 Under Guide Price
- 2013
- Gloucester(Map)
- YAMAHA YZF R1 BIG BANG - AKRAPOVIC EXHAUSTS - VERY CLEAN EXAMPLE
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£8,699 eBay- £950 Over Guide Price
- 2012
- Cannock(Map)
- Yamaha R1, All Books & Keys, Service History, Sports Exhaust
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£8,295 eBay- £260 Under Guide Price
- 2013 (6,188 miles)
- Wymondham(Map)
- Yamaha YZF R1 reg bike 6188 miles only excellent
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Price Guide
| Year | Dealer | Private | Part Ex | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £7,750 | £6,200 | £5,450 | 10,500 |
| 2013 | £8,550 | £6,850 | £6,000 | 9,000 |
| 2014 | £9,350 | £7,500 | £6,550 | 7,400 |
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Popularity & How Many Left
| Year | On The Road | Off The Road | Total | For Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 188 | 116 | 304 | 23 / month |
| 2013 | 143 | 52 | 195 | 81 / month |
| 2014 | 151 | 57 | 208 | 64 / month |
Source: DVLA
