Yamaha Liter-class supersport

YZF-R1 specs

Current and prior-year spec data for the Yamaha YZF-R1, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.

Compare the YZF-R1 → 1 YZF-R1 owner →

Year: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

☆ Log in to watch

MSRP $19,199

Engine 998cc inline-four

Weight 448 lb

Seat 33.7 in

Model note

Yamaha YZF-R1

Current R1 data is treated as the U.S. current-year watch bike, with 2025 retained for last-year comparison.

Model-year table

Side-by-side specs

Specs are normalized into shared fields so different brands can be compared without losing the source trail.

2026

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base / 70th Anniversary Edition

$19,199 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black 70th Anniversary White/Red

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha Motorsports USA 2026 YZF-R1

2025

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$18,999 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha Motorsports USA 2025 YZF-R1

2024

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$18,399 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2023

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$17,999 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2022

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$17,599 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2021

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$17,399 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2020

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$17,399 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and ABS
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 448 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2019

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$16,999 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and Unified Brake System
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter (up) Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2018

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$16,699 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and Unified Brake System
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter (up) Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2017

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$16,700 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and Unified Brake System
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter (up) Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2016

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$16,490 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and Unified Brake System
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter (up) Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2015

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$16,490 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Raven Black

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed with assist-and-slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 320 mm hydraulic discs with 4-piston calipers and Unified Brake System
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.3 in
Seat Height: 33.7 in
Curb Weight: 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal

Electronics

6-axis IMU Traction control Slide control Lift control Launch control Quick shifter (up) Engine brake management

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2014

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$14,490 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Matte Gray

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Traction control Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2013

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$14,290 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Raven Pearl White

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Traction control Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2012

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$13,990 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Raven

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Traction control Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2011

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$13,690 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Raven

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2010

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$13,490 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Raven Pearl White

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

2009

Yamaha YZF-R1

Base

$12,390 MSRP

Team Yamaha Blue Raven Cadmium Yellow

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four with crossplane crankshaft (debut)
Bore Stroke: 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression: 12.7:1
Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm hydraulic discs with 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires: 120/70ZR17 front, 190/55ZR17 rear
Wheelbase: 55.7 in
Seat Height: 32.8 in
Curb Weight: 454 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gal

Electronics

Drive mode (D-Mode)

Source: Yamaha YZF-R1 (Wikipedia)

On ThrottleGrid

1 rider rides a YZF-R1

All riders

2025 YZF-R1

Fred ★ Founder #1 · FL

0 photos

Used market

What a YZF-R1 goes for right now

Full market index

Median ask $17,990

Buy-zone $17,990–$17,990

Listings priced 1

Range $17,990–$17,990

Live from dealer scraper feed. Run a lookup for a specific year + mileage at /market/lookup.

Actual sold prices

What a YZF-R1 has gone for

Median sold $15,000

Avg sold $15,000

Sales tracked 1

Range $15,000–$15,000

Recent auctions

2016 2,400-Mile 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 60th Anniversary May 28, 2026 $15,000

Real sales from Bring a Trailer auctions — last 12 months. Asking-price medians (above) tell you what dealers want; sold prices tell you what bikes actually go for.

Price trend

12-month median sold prices

Monthly median sold price from BaT auctions. Dots mark months with actual sales; the line is forward-filled across empty months for visual continuity. Window: 12 months.

Model discussion

0 threads about the YZF-R1

Be the first to start a thread on the YZF-R1.

Ride reports, mod questions, "is this fair price," track-day notes — anything specific to this model.