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Posted by Brad Puetz
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Tuesday, 21 November 2006 |
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The R1 will be up against some stiff competition this year. Time will tell how good the new GSXR1000 is going to be but I think the changes Yamaha has made should put it right in the hunt with the other unchanged models for '07. While still lacking a little down low the motor pulls much stronger on top making it a much more lively bike to ride than last year's version. Throw some race gearing at the bike and you will be in good shape acceleration-wise. The mid corner stability is very confidence inspiring and the cockpit of the R1 is a great place to spend a day. In terms of styling the Yamaha looks as great as ever. |
| Personally I would have liked to see them stray away from the appearance of the old R1 just to spice the bike up a bit more, but maybe the adage of don't fix it if it isn't broken applies here. My only other real suggestion would be the addition of a gear indicator on the instrument cluster. I've become fairly addicted to them and they can help tons when learning a new track. |
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Overall, I'd say I'm pretty impressed with the package Yamaha has put together and I'll bet the boys in blue who will be making a return to Superbike racing stateside this year will be too. So maybe I didn't get the call from the Yamaha bosses for a full time racing gig and maybe I won't steal Bostrom's ride.
But hey let's not forget, the company's logo is a tuning fork, not a damn magic wand!
Brad Puetz |
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2007 Yamaha R1
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Specifications
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Engine Type
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998cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder
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Bore and Stroke
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77 x 53.6mm
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Compression Ratio
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12.7:1
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Carburetion
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Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
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Ignition
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Digital TCI
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Transmission
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6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
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Final Drive
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#530 O-ring chain
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Suspension/Front
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43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
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Suspension/Rear
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Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload; 5.1" travel
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Brakes -Front/Rear
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Dual 310mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers - 220mm disc w/single-piston caliper
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Tires - Front/Rear
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120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17
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Length
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81.1"
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Width
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28.3"
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Height
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43.7"
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Seat Height
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32.9”
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Wheelbase
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55.7”
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Rake/Trail
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(Caster Angle) 24.0° - Trail 4.0”
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Fuel Capacity
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4.75 gal.
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Dry Weight
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390 lbs.
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Colors
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Team Yamaha Blue, Charcoal Silver and Candy Red
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MSRP:
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$11,599 (Team Yamaha Blue) Available from November 2006
$11,699 (Charcoal Silver) Available from November 2006
$11,699 (Candy Red) Available from November 2006
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