Engineered by Yamaha for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1998 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108 Nm (79.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 150.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the YZF 1000 R1 measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.85 HP/kg (1.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Specific Output
150.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.85 HP/kg (1.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power150.0 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder5
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.8475 HP/kg
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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