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YZF-R1M World GP

US$ 18999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
73 /100 Sporty
Power/Weight
1.11 hp/kg
Torque
112 Nm
Engine
998 ccm

2022 Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1M World GP 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 200 HP (146 kW) at 13,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) at 11,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 200.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (11,500 rpm) and peak power (13,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the YZF-R1M World GP measures 204.1 kg (450 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.98 HP/kg (1.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 861 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 239 km (149 miles) between fill-ups.

Specific Output
200.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.98 HP/kg (1.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,500–13,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~239 km (149 mi)
Engine
Displacement 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details Crossplane crankshaft technology. Titanium intake valves.
Power 200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x Stroke 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate assist and slipper clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust Titanium Exhaust
Chassis
Frame Type Aluminum Deltabox
Rake 24.0°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable
Front Travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension KYB® single shock, fully adjustable
Rear Travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 200/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels Blue rims. Bridgestone Battlax tires.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Weight incl. 204.1 kg (450.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 1.1111 HP/kg
Seat Height 861 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1166 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall Length 2055 mm (80.9 inches)
Overall Width 691 mm (27.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Heritage White/Redline
Light LED Headlights
Warranty 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Notes

Small windscreen. Ride-by-wire Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T®) system. Traction control. Lift control. Launch control.

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