Yamaha YZF-R1 LE US Edition
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| Yamaha YZF-R1 LE US Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2006 - 2010 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves) |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Torque | 84.82 ft/lbs (115.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed, manual Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers Rear: 220mm disc; single-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.71 inches (1415 mm) |
| Length | 81.5 inches (2070 mm) |
| Width | 28.11 inches (714 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.8 inches (833 mm) |
| Weight | 206.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha YZF-R1 LE US Edition was a liquid-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves) Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2006 and 2010. Max torque was 84.82 ft/lbs (115.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm 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, slipper.
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 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers in the front and a 220mm disc; single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel. The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long.
2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE US Edition[edit | edit source]
The US market got its fair share of Yamaha YZF-R1 exclusive bikes. The LE US Edition is based on the base 50th Anniversary model whose livery shares, but there's more than looks about this bike. Just like its Canadian sister, the US LE R1 is equipped with premium Ohlins suspensions tailor-made for this edition, and unlike the Anniversary model, it comes with golden Marchesini wheels. All the upgrades in the base model are present, as well.
2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE US Edition[edit | edit source]
For 2010, Yamaha has prepared a sizzling hot Limited Edition of the YZF-R1, a bike whose livery is inspired from Valentino Rossi's MotoGP winning bike. The color scheme retains the classic white/blue design, complete with the FIAT logo and 46 racing number in neon yellow for an authentic look.
On the tech side, the Limited Edition bike is identical to the base model, packing the same racing-derived vibe with a more streetable approach and everyday rideability.