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2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 Review

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1

A perfect example of the mechanical beauty that flows when form is set free to truly express function…

The fourth generation “R1” supersport machine.

You’re looking at our manifesto in metal – everything we’ve learned in 50 years of competition.

It begins with a third-generation, 998cc, liquid-cooled, short-stroke, 20-valve, in-line four-cylinder engine designed to make 180 horsepower power at a stratospheric 12,500 rpm. The shorter cylinder head is re-angled farther forward to 40 degrees, far enough forward to allow the main frame spars to go over the engine instead of around it.

That straighter load path makes the Deltabox V frame massively strong, even as it makes the bike narrow to better fit the rider. Together with its light, strong and long Controlled Fill die cast truss swingarm, all that power is deployed to the pavement with the help of a fully adjustable piggyback shock absorber.

Titanium exhaust with Yamaha’s lightweight Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve (EXUP) is routed under the seat for greater mass centralization. 56 degrees of cornering clearance is a good thing too.

New, five-spoke wheels at both ends are light to spool up fast. Radial-mount forged calipers and 320mm discs provide outstanding braking performance for bending controllably into tight chicanes at the end of long, sixth-gear straights.

These are just some of the features that enable the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 to blow the dust out of your synapses every time you hop on and twist the throttle.

The YZF-R1 is our ultimate expression, a perfect example of the mechanical beauty that flows when form is set free to truly express function.

 

 

2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 Key Features

 

 

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2004 Yamaha YZF-R1 – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $10,699 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 81.3 in.

Height 43.5 in.

Width 28.3 in.

Weight 379 lbs.

Wheelbase 54.9 in.

Seat Height 32.8 in.

ENGINE
Engine Liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder

Displacement 998cc

Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mm

Compression Ratio 12.3:1

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

Fuel Capacity 4.85 gal.

Ignition Digital TCI

Clutch Multi-plate

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed

Final Drive #530 O-ring chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: Dual 320mm discs; radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers
Rear: 220mm disc w/single-piston pin-slide caliper

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

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

OTHER
Colors Team Yamaha Blue/White
Liquid Silver/Cerulean Silver
Shift Red

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.