At the heart of the 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary sport motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 182.1 HP (132.9 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115.5 Nm (85.2 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 182.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the YZF-R1 WGP 50th Anniversary measures 205.9 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.88 HP/kg (1.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 833 mm (32.8 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18.17-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 255 km (158 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
182.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.88 HP/kg (1.13 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~255 km (158 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium intake valves
Power182.1 HP (132.9 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque115.5 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.2 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression12.7:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper-type back torque-limiting clutch
Driveline#530 O-ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium Deltabox
Rake24.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir
Rear Travel102 mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.205.9 kg (454.0 pounds)
Seat Height833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall Length2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall Width714 mm (28.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.17 litres (4.80 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed/black/white
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Notes
6-mode Traction Control System (TCS). Limited edition.
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