Yamaha YZF-R1 CE Canadian Edition
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| Yamaha YZF-R1 CE Canadian Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves (titanium intakes) |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed, manual Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: Fully adjustable 43 mm inverted fork Rear: Fully adjustable link Monocross |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 310 mm discs w/6-piston calipers Rear: 220 mm disc w/6-piston calipers |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.71 inches (1415 mm) |
| Length | 81.1 inches (2060 mm) |
| Width | 28.31 inches (719 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.91 inches (836 mm) |
| Weight | 176.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha YZF-R1 CE Canadian Edition was a liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves (titanium intakes) Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2008. Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 310 mm discs w/6-piston calipers in the front and a 220 mm disc w/6-piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a Fully adjustable 43 mm inverted fork while the rear was equipped with a Fully adjustable link Monocross. The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long.
2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 CE Canadian Edition[edit | edit source]
The livery of the Canadian Edition 2008 MY YZF-R1 is consistent with that of the similar version R6. The bike's bodywork is a combination of sparkling white and matte black panels, beautifully adorned with fiery red accents. The red elements also include both the rider and the pillion seats, the front fender and the rim stripes on the black cast wheels.
Performance specs have not been affected, as the 2008 MY R1 CE boasts the same tech revisions as the international version. With plenty of technologies and components directly derived from Yamaha's racing programs, the R1 provides an exhilarating on-track experience while being a force to be reckoned with on the street as well. Not intended for novice or inexperienced users.