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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Raven
Displacement
998 ccManufacturer spec
Cylinders
4Manufacturer specDealer: Liquid-cooled, 16-valve (titanium intakes), DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer spec
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 6-speed
Final drive
ChainManufacturer spec
Mileage
18,246 mi
Seat height
32.9 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
55.7 inManufacturer spec
Dry weight
390 lbManufacturer spec
Model code
YZFR1XBC
Stock #
N/A
All details from the dealer (35)
Badge
On Sale
Stock Number
N/A
Model Type
Supersport

Additional Features

Additional Features
Sticky 120/70-ZR17 and 190/50-ZR17 radial tires for incredible grip and precise handling.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Forged footpegs are extra durable and light.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Extensive use of hollow bolts and lightweight fasteners helps trim overall weight.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
8.6 AH battery is compact and light.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Standard toolkit located in convenient storage compartment under passenger seat.Manufacturer spec

Additional Specifications

Primary Reduction Ratio
65/43 (1.512)Manufacturer spec
Secondary Reduction Ratio
45/17 (2.647)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear
38/15 (2.533)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear
33/16 (2.063)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear
37/21 (1.762)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear
35/23 (1.522)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear
30/22 (1.364)Manufacturer spec
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear
33/26 (1.269)Manufacturer spec

Key Features

Key Features
The YZF-R1 uses the YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle system for flawless response under all conditions.Manufacturer spec
Key Features
Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.Manufacturer spec
Key Features
Aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm take open-class handling to the next performance level.Manufacturer spec

General Information

Stock Number
N/AManufacturer spec

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: Dual 310 mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc with single piston caliperManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 120/70-ZR17Rear: 190/50-ZR17Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
81.1 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
43.7 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
28.3 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
77 x 53.6 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
12.7:1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Multi-plate slipperManufacturer spec
Carburetion
Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-IManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCIManufacturer spec
MPG Rating
33 mpgManufacturer spec

Operational

Suspension
Front: 43 mm inverted fork; fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travelRear: Single shock with piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable; 5.1 in. travelManufacturer spec
Rake
24° (caster angle)Manufacturer spec
Trail
4 in.Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

OPEN CLASS IN SESSION! All-new, light, powerful and packed with MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced open-class production motorcycle ever built with the world's first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 12, 2026 · last checked 25d ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. On Sale$7,499

LIMITED DATA: one listed price so far (Oct 12, 2026)

  • Cross Bay Honda (this listing)

Prices as listed by dealers; auction results labelled; a dashed gap = no listed price.

Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 12, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2006–2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 · 2 listings

LIMITED DATANot enough comparable listings for a median yet.