2012 Yamaha R1 specs : As we know, for 2012 edition, Yamaha motorcycles has released the 2012 R1 specs officially, this bike will ready on the market October 2011. Basically, 2012 Yamaha R1 comes with 1000cc of engine capacity, 998cc actually, DOCH 16 valves, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injection system, and 6 speed transmission. What about the 2012 Yamaha R1 prices? well there is 3 prices variant, for 2012 R1 limited edition, This bike started at $14,490, for white/red started at $14,190, and other colors around $13,990. All bike available October 2011. Here is the complete 2012 Yamaha R1 specs from Yamaha official website, taken September 2011.2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specification
* ENGINE
* Type : 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
* Bore x Stroke : 78.0mm X 52.2mm
* Compression Ratio : 12.7:1
* Fuel Delivery : Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
* Ignition TCI : Transistor Controlled Ignition
* Transmission : 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
* Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
* CHASSIS
* Suspension / Front : 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Suspension / Rear : Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Brakes / Front : Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
* Brakes / Rear : 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
* Tires / Front : 120/70ZR17
* Tires / Rear : 190/55ZR17
* DIMENSIONS
* Length : 81.5 in
* Width : 28.1 in
* Height : 44.5 in
* Seat Height : 32.8 in
* Wheelbase : 55.7 in
* Rake (Caster Angle) : 24.0°
* Trail : 4.0 in
* Fuel Capacity : 4.8 gal
* Fuel Economy : 33 mpg
* Wet Weight : 454 lb
* OTHER
* Primary Reduction Ratio : 65/43 (1.512)
* Secondary Reduction Ratio : 47/17 (2.765)
* Gear Ratio - 1st Gear : 38/15 (2.533)
* Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear : 33/16 (2.063)
* Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear : 37/21 (1.762)
* Gear Ratio - 4th Gear : 35/23 (1.522)
* Gear Ratio - 5th Gear : 30/22 (1.364)
* Gear Ratio - 6th Gear : 33/26 (1.269)
* 2012 Yamaha R1 prices : MSRP $13,990 to $14,190
* Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
* Specs and prices may not 100% accurate, it's defending your place and times