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2002 Yamaha YZF-R1

2002 Yamaha YZF-R1

2002 Yamaha YZF-R1

 

– 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review

2002 Yamaha YZF-R1

An ego is a wonderful thing to crush…

From the moment the R1 was unleashed upon the unsuspecting sport bike world four years ago, it’s been painfully obvious … to the competition, that is … that no other open-class machine holds a candle to this incredible combination of liter-bike power, 600cc-spec handling and drop-dead gorgeous styling.

2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 Features and Benefits

2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $10,299 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 80.3″

Height 43.5″

Width 27.7″

Weight 382 lbs.

Ground Clearance 5.5″

Wheelbase 54.9″

Seat Height 32″

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

Displacement 998cc

Bore x Stroke 74 X 58mm

Compression Ratio 11.8:1

Carburetion Suction-Piston Type Fuel Injection w/40mm throttle bodies (4) w/throttle position and RPM sensors

Fuel Capacity 4.5 gallons

Ignition Digital TCI

Clutch Multi-plate

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-Speed

Final Drive O-ring chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: Dual 298mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Rear: 220mm disc w/2-piston pin-slide caliper

Tires Front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear: 190/50-ZR17

OPERATIONAL
Suspension Front: 43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adj. preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7″ travel
Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adj. preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1″ travel

OTHER
Colors

Team Yamaha Blue/White
Red/White
Liquid Silver

Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with national regulation and legislations. Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.