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2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 (50th Anniversary Edition Shown)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

• 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

YZF-R1 - Open Class Ultra High Performance

Building on the most sought-after sportbike in the industry, the 2006 R1’s modified frame, longer swingarm and revised front forks sharpen handling, traction and responsiveness—while a revised cylinder head unleashes an additional three horsepower. No other motorcycle combines performance, style and ridability like the R1.

Features:

998cc, fuel injected, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC inline four cylinder

43mm fully adjustable inverted fork

Fully adjustable linkage-mounted rear shock

Dual 320mm fronts discs with radial mounted forged 4-piston calipers

Team Yamaha Blue and Metallic Black (Raven) paint schemes for 2006; 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black

Specifications:

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder

Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mm

Compression Ratio 12.4:1

Carburetion Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves

Ignition DC-CDI

Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch

Final Drive #530 O-ring chain

Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, seperate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel

Suspension/Rear Single shock w/adjustable preload, seperate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 5.1" travel

Brakes/Front Dual 320mm discs; radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers

Brakes/Rear 220mm disc w/single-piston pin-slide caliper

Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17

Tires/Rear 190-50-ZR17

Dimensions
Length 82.1"

Width 28.3"

Height 43.5"

Seat Height 32.9”

Wheelbase 55.7”

Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°

Trail 3.8”

Fuel Capacity 4.75 gallons

Dry Weight N/A

Other
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

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