Yamaha R1

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Product Name     Yamaha R1     
Price    Rs. 1200000
Category    Bikes
Manufacturer    Yamaha

Product Description    Yamaha made its initial foray into India in 1985. Subsequently, it entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Escorts Group in 1996. However, in August 2001, Yamaha acquired its remaining stake as well, bringing the Indian operations under its complete control as a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan.


India Yamaha Motor operates from its state-of-the-art-manufacturing units at Faridabad in Haryana and Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh and produces motorcycles both for domestic and export markets. With a strong workforce of 2000 employees, India Yamaha Motor is highly customer-driven and has a countrywide network of over 400 dealers.

Yamaha R1 Features    Engine Type Horizontal In-line
Cylinders 4
Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Cooling Liquid
Valves 16
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Valve Configuration DOHC
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Starter Electric
Fuel Requirements Regular
Fuel Type Gas

Transmission Type Manual
Number Of Speeds 6
Primary Drive Chain
(Rear Wheel)

Front Tire (Full Spec) Pirelli® 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec) Pirelli® 190/50 ZR17

Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Hydraulic Disc

Wheelbase (in/mm) 55.7 / 1414.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) 4.75 / 18