Engineered by Yamaha for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1M relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 50.9 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) with a 13.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the YZF-R1M measures 200.9 kg (443 lbs) wet (curb). 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 6.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 246 km (153 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2015 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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