An all-new YZF-R1 for the 2007 model year was announced on 9 October, 2006. Key features include an all-new inline four-cylinder engine; going back to a more conventional 4-valve per cylinder rather than Yamaha's trade mark 5-valve genesis layout. Other new features are the Yamaha Chip Control Intake (YCC-I) electronic variable-length intake funnel system, Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) fly-by-wire throttle system, slipper-type clutch, all-new aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm, six-piston radial-mount front brake calipers with 310 mm discs, a wider radiator, and M1 styling on the new large ram-air ports in the front fairing. 2008 brought BNG and the ability to buy limited edition Fiat plastics.




The fuel injection is impressively slick, even after coming off the silky-smooth carbs of the Kawasaki. The brakes are a perfect combination of power and feel, while the engine has loads of go. It carries its weight well and it turns quickly too and, in spite of the compact feel, stability isn't a problem as it is with the 2003 FireBlade. At this level all I can do is say, “Oooh, it's gorgeous, I like the silver, I do.” That's it, I'm reduced to talking about colours and shapes. Oh, hang on, the screen is too small and low. Whaddya mean buy an Ermax?
An incredible road bike.







Specification:

• Engine Type 20 valve , DOHC , liquid-cooled
• Cylinder arrangement Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder
• Displacement 998 cc;
• Bore x Stroke 74 x 58 mm;
• Compression Ratio 11.8:1;
• Maximum power 150 bhp (110.3 kW)@ 10000 rpm;
• Maximum Torque 11 kg-m (108.3 Nm) @ 8500 rpm;
• Starting System Electric;
• Lubrication Wet sump;
• Carburation BDSR40;
• Primary Reduction Ratio 63/43 (1.465);
• Secondary Reduction Ratio 43/16 (2,688);
• Clutch type Multiple disc , Wet;
• Transmission Type Constant mesh 6-speed;
• Gear Ratio 1st 39/15 (2,600);
• Gear Ratio 2nd 35/19 (1,842);
• Gear Ratio 3rd 30/20 (1,500);
• Gear Ratio 4th 28/21 (1,333);
• Gear Ratio 5th 30/25 (1,200);
• Gear Ratio 6th 29/26 (1,115);
• Final Transmission Chain;
• Chassis
• Overall Length 2035 mm;
• Overall Width 695 mm;
• Overall Height 1095 mm;
• Seat Height 815 mm;
• Wheelbase 1395 mm;
• Minimum Ground Clearance 140 mm;
• Dry Weight 177 kg (390lbs);
• Frame Type Deltabox II;
• Caster Angle 24°;
• Trail 92 mm;
• Fuel Tank Capacity 18 L;
• Front Suspension Upside down telescopic fork;
• Front Shock Absorber Coil spring / shock absorber;
• Rear Suspension New monocross;
• Rear Shock Absorber Coil spring / Gas-Oil damper;
• Front Wheel 17 x MT3.50, Aluminum;
• Front Wheel Travel 135 mm;
• Rear Wheel 17 x MT6.00;
• Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm;
• Front Brake Dual discs, 298 mm diam;
• Rear Brake Single disc, 245 mm diam;
• Front tire 120/70 ZR17 58W;
• Rear tire 190/50 ZR17 73W